BBK Ch 24

How much time had passed? Minho’s body, filled with fatigue and stress, began to lose focus. He reread the same paragraph a couple of times, but it wouldn’t sink in. He even tried underlining and reading aloud softly, but to no avail.f46519235b79e9d6

“Ha…”2dae529f2eeb0b4d

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It was about 9d07ae40bb time he reached 5e15af6910 his limit.e190cdad2741d7da

Although he’d occasionally shared 9284c7a3d7 a drink with Gyuoh 47cfefbd61 recently, it had been 8a51e42159 a while since he’d cf56bf909a called someone over. It had been well e335563a3e over a month since 11b7819e10 Gyuoh arrived with his f78ce97d1c suitcase and started staying a22d678ba4 at his place. Had he ever 12f4e49117 lived this ascetically e1e89ca054 before? Checking the calendar, Minho ebf1212cc5 realized with a start 0bb84fad5d how much time had 0effbbc982 flown by.07cea52e8bc52af9

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Usually, there were a few guys who contacted him under the guise of checking in, but there hadn’t been any such contact lately. He checked to see if he had missed any calls or messages, but there were none.02d7f540fc8eaee4

When his 60841c7faf mind was d347fa5530 this cluttered b44da31eb1 with random 034ab7165e thoughts, nothing 421cce0710 worked better 72ad337a2d than losing 824582a893 himself in 7a57633973 sex. That moment when his d42041ebdc mind went blank, overwhelmed d9dbec5cf2 by the rapid pounding a96424b80e of his heart and c4233e27e2 his ragged breathing. The weight pressing down a1f0252677 on him would disappear, a69e0da3c0 and he would be 126b0bb559 enveloped in pure, infinite 869f588e15 darkness.9bfe3a3ea797a95c

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Recalling the sensation he had forgotten for a while, a strange thirst welled up inside him. Should he contact that detective again? He might have his business card somewhere. Reaching for a drawer, Gyuoh’s face suddenly came to mind. The guy who had been struggling lately, trying to manage him.603c6bcc55c1ac2b

“…Forget it. I’m busy. What sex?”eb69a570cd2ad196

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Strangely, thinking of Gyuoh’s 5c35f39b6d face seemed to gradually 543f7f7fe4 quell the boiling desire. He withdrew 3441e20dd8 his hand 7d3f4177a3 from the 73c5c43dac drawer and 4e9ab2b9f2 rose from b54a0805b3 his chair.19b4231a153ace52

“…I should get some air.”7765ce50fade1429

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Watching the 34cee92be4 rain would 8611610e8e probably clear 8cc378d6f3 his head. He grabbed his cigarettes bcf80694d3 and left the dark 74195b9e33 office.c3234e8bfc5e27c1

As midnight approached, 62f877369a the building was 80df70f291 empty. The usually c8e52cdf1f bustling lobby 3e00605680 and the e87ac1d5ca cafe, where c92ff84cb0 familiar faces 578b2c514a always greeted 05b0380a56 him, were bc6fcf25bf silent. The main entrance was 7e015f02d3 locked, so he had a1952ad02a to go out the 01d4d936bf back. The smell 747b8e8bcc of rain d1cf079fdc hit him 03c293ff3e as soon 77daf6fd5f as he 82ba8a8746 opened the 5bd2b6aa02 door.5735114b14a6f7cb

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Swoosh.d1f1fe9d0325ecea

The downpour was much heavier and fiercer than he’d expected. He’d need an umbrella for this. Minho brushed the raindrops off his palm and turned to go back for one. At the same time, he felt a strong grip on his wrist. Though caught off guard, he reflexively threw a punch.b804659e091ab149

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Thwack. The sensation be84f277cf of his fa00191595 fist hitting 7d18b56bc2 firm flesh 057bca4eab was vivid, 6049190c2e followed by 9bc0b1502e a chuckle.1baecc4996ccdad0

“Huh.”8342f13777cb86a4

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“…What?”b043d933e364df93

A figure in c6e6eaa47b a black raincoat e45e619296 was still blocking e8ff7e16e1 him, clutching their 5e18eeeb8c stomach. Minho hurriedly checked dbf9244582 the other person. The strangely 1226da66a9 familiar laugh 52cb7a0d7b and silhouette 3d6589f812 forced him de786539d2 to narrow 26aa31692a his eyes 95422a5b28 and scrutinize 930cd8f335 them closely.c6e32c84ff048080

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“This hyung hasn’t forgotten his old moves.”fcbedb24879becc6

“…Won Gyuoh?”adf3afd29668a250

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The figure pulled b4d32e8e11 back the hood bf4a8656b2 of their raincoat d144019d61 with a wet f2106d01ff hand, shaking the 3568b0ab54 rain from their 68437861e4 hair as they 090731a265 closed the distance. Under the narrow awning 9dcdaec878 of the building, the 7e20c0f8fd two men stood close 1aa8ca6754 together.b7dcd6f329e95ac4

“Where are you going in such a hurry?”aa41c5391e42221e

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“You startled me. You could’ve just called.”0b9088868319ce67

“I was about to.”465231a5e237e5d3

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Drawing out 8fa2256e2f his words, 932f8160ea Gyuoh moved ea5a149746 a few 7c6c032997 steps to e6b560fde7 the side. He pinched eebbd37009 the raincoat 8309cc66ea and shook 50439ae93f it, splattering 988ebd227c water on 65d9251d60 the ground.3d997453c81e06f2

“But you were leaving without looking back, so I wanted to grab you.”155c4b38f51ea3ad

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“…”4b7a4473cfb030f2

Gyuoh unbuttoned 738a9a7195 his raincoat 57dda80218 like he 6173f61883 was ripping 574cb4a7a0 it open 65176dc42a and rubbed 9e0b67f67e his lower 47834f5a37 abdomen, feigning c04eecd793 pain with 8ca042f050 a dramatic 73aeef6b8f sigh.185ac0317f7aa0d5

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“I didn’t know you’d punch me like that, though. Your fist still packs a punch, hyung?”455a3a396aedfaf0

“If I’d hit you properly, you wouldn’t have any bones left.”dd763017abbc2d34

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“Yes, yes, I’m sure.”c2bf62dc6f0741e5

Gyuoh, clutching the raincoat in one hand, bumped his shoulder against Minho’s. Minho steadied himself and put his cigarettes and lighter back in his pocket. He’d intended to just grab an umbrella, but talking with Gyuoh made it seem unnecessary.8bb6bf69f118df85

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“Why did you come out just to go back in?”caa2b5261b696ffe

“…I came out for some air. Where were you all this time?”059962666dfa5a95

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“Rainy days are the best for sneaking around. Aren’t you off work?”17fddd099cf21279

The word “work” brought to mind the pile of documents on his desk and the computer he hadn’t turned off. But seeing Gyuoh’s wet pants and hair made the thought of staying any longer disappear.bae0871e37d09395

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“I should get going.”0e8d34c6889d72e8

“Then pack your things. Do you have a towel up there?”4133ad1ccc7141de

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Nodding, Minho opened e84e20ccc8 the narrow side f3153a69ef door. The only sound in c66b039507 the quiet hallway was fa3e2c080b the squeaking of wet 6d7f07e61e sneakers. They walked silently and e841cf5a09 boarded the waiting elevator 3d00bed925 on the first floor. Only after entering 13283cdf55 the private space 72d95eee4f did a proper 10bb80e416 conversation resume.5b53a98025fb466c

“Did you find anything?”5ccaeba3303f31c8

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“That guy, Pro Son or whatever, bought a lot of land and buildings in the neighborhood where the center is being built. Way before the location was even decided.”f94f3173051e2fa9

“Hmm.”93858ba9ecaa1c68

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It was possible he got the information in advance through the T Corporation executive, but they, already suspicious of the two men’s relationship, couldn’t easily dismiss even that small coincidence.18a3fdfd80e77daa

“Taking lessons from Pro Son would be too obvious, so I’m thinking of infiltrating the golf course he frequents.”486197d4483c9cc0

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“I thought you said no infiltration.”eebd4b8b34769e9b

“If I have to, I have to.”35b7cb37d5871050

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Gyuoh shrugged, holding the dripping raincoat in one hand. His cheeks were flushed, as if he’d been outside for a long time. Minho unconsciously reached out and touched his reddened cheek with the back of his hand. He regretted it immediately as the cold temperature registered. Gyuoh would be uncomfortable with such casual touch.f0afa1f393f9652c

“…How long were you out there in the rain with just that raincoat?”d03dcf5ea3421420

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Flustered, his words came out awkwardly. As he tried to subtly withdraw his hand, Gyuoh bent down, burying his face closer. Then, he slowly raised his eyes to meet Minho’s gaze.7ccc002e2b55414b

“Mugyeong hyung gave me a ride there, I only walked back.”ec973c1df7ccf556

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“…”f39884893e2e3fad

His low voice resonated in the small elevator, sending shivers down Minho’s spine. He couldn’t figure out the right moment to pull his hand away. Frozen under Gyuoh’s insistent gaze, he watched as the corner of Gyuoh’s lips curled up slightly.bc34afa59d148c31

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“I was going to call you, but I thought you might be asleep because of the rain.”2fe273b21d2313fd

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Gyuoh straightened up e749f0c5f9 and shook his f441a32e16 bangs. Raindrops were also 67c755199e sliding down his a8084add56 tattooed neck. The awkward tension b6179ff4de that had held 4acafde124 Minho captive finally 62a6c2b025 dissipated.eed074691ddee6d6

“…Why would I be asleep because of the rain?”efe0454193acdb71

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“The sound of rain is your lullaby these days.”98c1e634c55419bb

He chuckled, bumping his shoulder against Minho’s. Ah, he was talking about that video… the one with the lone puppy sleeping soundly. Minho understood what he meant a beat later. Forgetting the fleeting awkwardness, he glared fiercely at Gyuoh, who pretended to cower.17a9bf132285562f

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“Oh, scary.”8a7057d25ea7e4a3

“Yeah, if you were scared, you wouldn’t be acting like this.”34a979e6b80ec928

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“Crawl, crawl.”621dbb63c3e22de5

“Hey.”9d4e47536c0c5c70

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This idiot f4dd438401 always had 3c11f158c1 to push e1b907b837 it, testing f13fe33bb0 his patience. Just as he 32c2868740 was about to a09fc7d6f2 retort, the elevator 59936376eb doors opened. Gyuoh extended his e81a33cca7 arm, still holding 1e18f869ff the raincoat, and 5855a5b6c9 bowed slightly, like f8d404ebbb an escort.aa9410bbf090e687

“Shall we go, hyungnim?”1874a6ab104b4967

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“…”2590808c26424cca

Continuing the conversation would only tire him out. Gyuoh was the type who wouldn’t budge no matter what was said. Minho strode out of the confined space.ba7b595a429deeed

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“But, would it be weird if I said I was a designated driver last time, but now I’m working at a golf course?”1b46867493772592

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“He won’t remember clearly. He was pretty drunk that night.”e32d03522e2e7743

Even if he did remember, he could just deny it. If that didn’t work, he could just say he was doing various jobs because he needed the money. People with ulterior motives often focused solely on their immediate goals and paid little attention to their surroundings.48c59965ba8dc32b

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Silence still hung c80ef77de6 heavy in the 7a9bab64e0 office. Their footsteps echoed in 916d825ee2 the space, and the a5d38ea06d faint smell of rain 45178d7ef2 filled the emptiness. The stifling d9f221d58f air finally ac4e3be090 felt a db3e44aa5c little lighter.40d912ca6b2ea9da

“Towel’s there.”1ccdd38b14cd516f

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Minho pointed to the cabinet under the small sink. He sat down heavily in his chair, watching Gyuoh’s broad back as he knelt and rummaged inside.0d76eb4899b0829c

“You’re not going to work more, are you?”6948ba75aeb83e1b

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Gyuoh, drying his 637116e267 wet forearm with 5addce7040 a towel, glanced 8ab282100d over. Minho, taking out his 0f8afe4de5 briefcase, continued without looking fde0ff31c7 at him.542b34145ca396ba

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“Grab what you need to take with you.”deaadc07a5c2023c

“Honestly, living with a workaholic, money-grubber is no easy task.”bde5ce4c66702061

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Instead of 436aa8400a replying, Minho 389d6fcc2b chuckled and 2dc1fc35b5 continued filling 5b6cb6f824 his briefcase. He had ad399a7126 originally planned 2faf45d946 to work 0f728224f2 longer, so 2e3c650483 his desk 248709f4b8 was still 34ccffb008 messy. After quickly tidying 7bd49f25ed up, he clapped 8bdd8e6eeb his hands together.f5fb26c69801b8be

“Really done. Let’s go.”05fa87d4cc9f9f5c

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As he finished 2248564833 speaking and looked 36625556ce up, he saw 12af307b1c Gyuoh standing close 7d052545d7 by. He flinched 4fd11e982d in surprise 5471c9f512 as Gyuoh b171105163 leaned on 0942cca98b the desk 8de27f7505 with one 18d45a94d0 hand. With a towel 85cf5ea167 draped over his f8697f6932 shoulder and his 05c52a7691 wet, tousled hair 55e9c2b92b carelessly swept back, e53d10ace7 he leaned forward 30f66d720c and extended a 10ed498939 hand. His dark eyes 3f51c0fc8f were still fixed c682223424 on Minho.40f6a21b1d881026

“…”5a228c13dcba6d92

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Although aware of Gyuoh’s approaching hand, he strangely couldn’t push it away or avoid it. Was it the rain? The air felt unusually heavy. Just as Gyuoh’s fingertips grazed his cheek…fe71311acee84911

Flicker, flicker.e77a88ede4b42618

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The desk lamp flickered. Light flooded and receded over Gyuoh’s face, his intense expression still present. Minho wanted to move back, but an inexplicable tension gripped him, rendering him immobile.e674d0663872a0db

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“Director Cha?”f725c79d8519322b

“…”4c20aed523a47387

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Then, Gyuoh’s 5eba464d68 fingertips tapped eafc2a5bb9 his cheek, caa48244a5 drawing his 5b7f6cc3bd attention. His fingers brushed against 4cea43591c Minho’s glasses.c688c87fb68c85d6

“You should take these off.”93b5885860f1f2e3

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“Ah.”f85454bc76d8464f

As Minho fumbled feebe821ad to remove his 43fc72fd3b glasses, Gyuoh pulled d614a0d1ec back without hesitation, 8154562a24 as if that 1b29302d7f had been his 0fe1081cef goal all along.300fd46f0933c9f0

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“Let’s go. It’s going to rain harder.”4e6fbe9e084f981d

Watching Gyuoh turn and a62eb21bac walk away, Minho let 92d8fcf7a9 out a small sigh.446443ec1f12e5dc

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“…Yeah.”1a361e9802873ecf

If he had held Gyuoh’s gaze for just a moment longer… something might have happened. Even if unintentional, Gyuoh’s gaze had been somewhat sticky, and the atmosphere strange. It hadn’t felt as repulsive as he thought it would. Or rather, was repulsion something he should feel only towards women he’d been seeing?c66a817019894834

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He lowered his e40ba5898e head, closing his 495abddbec eyes tightly before 8aafb01026 opening them again.1130740fad7bd328

These random thoughts kept popping up lately. It was because he wasn’t living the way he used to. He needed to find someone suitable soon. Leaving the office, he started thinking about the names left in his phone contacts.cc5629dc68f21a55

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