FR | Chapter 2.3

Like before? Unfortunately, Won had no df47932719 memories of getting along fa057eba40 with Woojae. Unless growling at 34f9b15356 each other counted 293dd59db8 as getting along.2720619e2e2a8879

Woojae took a step and stood close to Won. Won gritted his teeth, looking at Woojae’s face. His spinning smile was infuriating.b00ee450dd958c3c

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“Is that all you want from me?”a22a35863bf8c3ab

He couldn’t understand. Why bother? What was he lacking? His head was a mess.00ba615928160387

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“Is that really all you want?”6c2b2db78c20b491

Even though his head ached from the unknown obsession, he didn’t try to dig for reasons. Knowing the reason wouldn’t change anything. He was sure he wouldn’t understand it anyway.034e3930bdb5c4cb

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He thought it was better not to know. If that’s really all he wanted, it wasn’t something he couldn’t endure.31620e265180d36c

Woojae remained silent, his eyes gleaming. He didn’t seem to want anything more.2052a00ca140fa4f

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Even though he was angry, there was nothing he could do. It wasn’t so much about protecting Eunpyo as it was about avoiding the worst-case scenario. Woojae mentioning it now meant he intended to keep it a secret from Representative Kwon.4763c334369c3e7f

Just one year. No, less than a year. He just had to endure that time. He only needed to show that he had no dissatisfaction with Representative Kwon’s rule.54d62221be231ccf

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If he could give them assurance through this incident, they would finally give up. As he continued his thoughts, Won’s eyes calmed down.05c4eead7f26001c

Woojae’s eyes narrowed further. Seeing his lips curl upward made his stomach churn. Won looked up at Woojae with a tilted head, running his hand through his hair. It was purely to suppress his anger.af3d9a865e2868cd

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“Fine. And stop smiling like that; it’s annoying.”37620514461a6ea5

He immediately turned his back. After checking the time, he realized that even if he headed to school now, he wouldn’t catch more than ten minutes of the lecture.6a329acba3683228

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As Won left 95ca75dafe the building, he a91792df80 frowned at the 9b776fe651 footsteps he felt 398db80876 behind him. Usually, Woojae left 6297a46c84 no trace, but adf464a735 this time his 0834a41dc2 footsteps were unmistakably eca6cd01c2 clear.b50e826f1ac0c8a6

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The tip of a71ae6657e the pen pressed 998bdb2384 down on the 25dc1f7481 thick textbook. Thud, thud. The heavy sound pierced 8ffe43d06d his ears at regular cf03ff97ed intervals.22cab70d91467e4a

Suddenly sensing a presence beside edfbb76c8a him, Won looked up. A subtle scent of 9dccf9a6df perfume wafted to his ef1c55fc97 nose. His head, which 5afb83fddd had been resting 1c9449a6fd on his palm, 47af48384d floated into the 0b3c1f7610 air.bcdb0a2fe4e0b769

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“You came early.”37d3cba0ffc8dc24

“…”a8db7db631a9d61e

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He had a feeling. Won’s face hardened for a moment, but he soon turned his head without a word. Woojae sat next to him.41117cc347ae688f

This lecture was 8f2741a3ff a general education c0e039663b course he had aae06e301f to take to 2e55a58f31 fulfill his graduation 724c9d5e29 credits.4a8daef134cad7b0

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Every year, every 8710e61520 semester, over 200 5ccfa6442b general education courses 617cd49381 were offered.00a69bc7a8e39b64

What were the odds that the lecture he randomly signed up for would overlap with Woojae’s schedule? What were the odds that most of the lectures he took coincidentally matched Woojae’s schedule?7f070f1dc178888b

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It was too much of a coincidence to say he didn’t know because he wasn’t paying attention.bd937b10af616d51

This guy is more passionate 3d088cba6d than he looks.4ee3d76c888f672e

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Even if they coordinated 71911f953e their schedules together, it e97a335dbd would be hard to af60720657 match like a decalcomania.4640dbd5d65cbc27

And yet he denies it. Won clicked his tongue inwardly. It was even more ba07e6ad8c frustrating that he had 2de9386bda no memory of Woojae 025cf3c9c7 despite the frequent encounters.9eca785002d1bfdd

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How could he not have 3d273be359 known when he was being 983b38484d watched so openly? His suspicious mind constantly questioned.0b8c910aa1c8dd13

Something felt off, but he could count the number of times he sensed Woojae’s presence on one hand, so he just sat with a displeased face.883c855d51979a7d

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The problem came next.1a1c2f3928a7cc3b

“…Human consciousness and the unconscious can be compared to an iceberg. The part above the water is the conscious, and the hidden part below is the unconscious. As shown in the diagram, the conscious is just the tip of the iceberg…”b814221060f7b790

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His gaze was fixed 0a957dfb04 on the professor, but 0392416c1a he could blatantly feel 3c5c90f3c1 the eyes on his 0854026d30 profile. Won had to be aware 165063f4bd of that gaze every time da39e9f138 he blinked or swallowed.8ca99f6f74ed1348

This is really annoying. The dissatisfied words lingered near his throat. He couldn’t comfortably voice them, so he irritably ran his hand through his hair.6cda2e2664c70f4d

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Woojae seemed to be listening to the lecture intently. He couldn’t tell if his grades matched his focus, but his gaze was always on the professor.666a1b438f19c818

Then why. Why was he staring so f864ad0d7e blatantly?e983eea5ab932939

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The gaze was 222facb022 so obvious that 9fcc4692a4 it felt like eca22264c5 he was sitting 82392a10e7 naked in the af57b14e5a middle of the 9c0832a9b6 lecture hall. Unable to endure the 6d791fac44 stare, Won glared at 9f6ef98824 Woojae.c9c92084d570fb73

Their eyes met directly. The overly innocent and clear 5edcff5914 eyes made Won flinch reflexively. He swallowed heavily.07c1f69124705ee1

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“Why.”f7c5e7be05ae4e4a

Won deliberately crumpled his eyes as he spoke. He felt the gaze scrutinizing his expression. Woojae’s lips curled up.22876280d0bbb626

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Won’s eyebrows twitched as if they were about to spasm. Then Woojae’s gaze shifted forward.e2a84e889826f8d0

Won’s gaze followed the 6870fa69e0 texture of his tanned 0c7a20a58f skin. He saw the long 73f0c9fa01 eyelashes and the sharp 12293bc0be bridge of his nose.2efbc4452d936aad

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Suddenly, his lips, b8963ff199 evenly tinged with 156970972e a light pink 0d56592b47 hue, began to 40b6d71961 move.330810ded1959c0f

“Want to make a bet?”1f1e0491cb29f213

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“…”22f1893e8eefea53

Woojae straightened his back. A bet, out of nowhere? Won lifted his gaze from the prominent jawline to meet Woojae’s eyes.30baeccf6edfe286

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Woojae suddenly turned his head. As their eyes 9158f88eed met, Won reflexively 910a6e7e97 clenched his fist. The desire thickly 8ef9cb1d30 veiled in his 5368a0a360 eyes glistened.fbd8eeb7eab9693c

“Will my dick get hard in a minute or not?”972661340a62f0db

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“…”2f7271d3c56d5a8a

“Where do you want to bet?”8106a6e42d4a4d4f

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His voice was very small, 77df354b7c low, and even secretive. Suddenly, he noticed the 5b75ddf97d student sitting in front 3763df4081 of Woojae tilting their 2256c15e1e head.f775db9a6900c913

Won’s face twisted in embarrassment.393edccddd122f49

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Won quickly averted his c832e265c0 gaze from Woojae. At that moment, 957e16c0c5 he made eye 806e521fdc contact with the cf0b9f7eba student who had fd89235808 turned around.f094808faf449213

“…Crazy bastard.”fec550664148025a

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“Libido is the inherent sexual desire in humans. According to the theory of libido, Freud believed that human sexual desire doesn’t arise after secondary sexual characteristics but is present from birth and gradually develops…”acb4d067b9805698

It was absurd. The small curse was drowned out by the professor’s voice.6ca75aca4d555cca

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The student who had 80e2c61da7 looked back at Won 2285c864e0 turned back to the 5052fb2cad podium with a puzzled e89d951af8 face. Woojae, who had caught the 75b5ebaf47 muttered words, let out a 08d0bbf29d small laugh.2c75a821af40d49d

“You were staring at me like you were about to devour me.”a2f6f154326987c1

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There’s a limit to delusion. What is this lunatic saying? His body suddenly felt hot. He didn’t think he was reacting to the crude words, but he couldn’t deny the embarrassment.5f92a0bc9024efd9

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Having Woojae latch onto him didn’t drastically change Won’s school life. To be precise, it was Woojae’s school life that changed, not Won’s.db3790ae3848815e

Not that Woojae was slacking off in lectures. Even though he often stared at Won, he paid quite a bit of attention in class, occasionally taking notes and nodding at the professor’s words.464c9c1f53e96aac

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The change was 971ec6a8f5 in a completely 4e11bbc12c different direction.3a9736efa30d2ac9

“Woojae, you have a break during the fourth period, right? What are you having for lunch? Let’s eat together.”ef7cc6962e3db410

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After two consecutive 05bbc2d6f6 lectures ended, Won b8d4d18a70 glanced at the 8fec1e6a53 group approaching him f6533a2e65 and stood up.a3dc50b4ab3b84f2

He didn’t want to be followed around by Kwon Woojae, nor did he want to force himself to eat among others. He often skipped meals due to his slower digestion compared to others.c01702cb6e8ad719

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He had about two hours de5a27bddb before the next lecture. He planned to kill time 9ebaf9ea6f at the central library. Won packed his books and a626fb8643 tried to leave without looking 1f1521b5ec back. Suddenly, a warm d4ad504788 hand wrapped around 917d427a8f his wrist.46255834bca27c79

“I’m eating with sunbae.”ab5c3a427878c44a

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When did they make such e95ee13f01 a promise? The blatant lie was exasperating. Still, Won twisted bc4b3756b3 his hand with 62dd637978 a silent smile.03285bae9d78cf3e

“I’m fine, you guys eat together.”e49d4216852c0605

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Woojae tightened his grip. The area he held turned 3b9e3e0e53 white.6d33b31f7f62c9ae

“Let’s eat.”dcfbc24263772b7e

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The voice was wrapped in c9ff2fa526 kindness, but it was quite 10e2d27c8e imposing underneath. Won exhaled a short breath 768618d831 through his parted lips.ef3303b1637df899

“Woojae.”9703dc63909b4107

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Woojae blinked. Though his expression didn’t change, the grip on his hand loosened.1b777e8402244681

He noticed that the sharpness in Woojae’s eyes had slightly softened. Won took the opportunity to pull his hand away.4fe2361adc727b5f

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“I’m not feeling well. See you later.”aaa9727d205b7f15

He didn’t know why, but there was a slight movement, so he smiled more deeply. At least it seemed like the argument wouldn’t drag on.953456516d9a6368

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“You must be really unwell. Sunbae, go to the infirmary and get some medicine.”6f48338968f4fd1e

“I will.”99811b7a44501ad8

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The concerned words came 8aad7aa47e from a student in 908664cc2d the group, not Woojae. Won nodded roughly and fd506283de hurriedly left before he 4685af4650 could be grabbed again.32890b3dc81d8cfe

A long exhale followed. Once he left the lecture 53c12b0c93 hall, he finally felt like 750e751bca he could breathe.246eb2577f84020c

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He immediately got on the 466c2da1f4 elevator. By the time he loosened b0a3bd8502 the stiff muscles in his ce59dbb0c4 neck, he had arrived on a2109d6a33 the first floor. Won stepped out without hesitation.1f438bf18a099954

He headed to the café 177d1723cd in the basement of the 0a0e8a4fd9 central library. There was a 06193a96d0 café in the b8fbe5c0fb business school, but 88aaf773aa he came to fae37ea106 the central library 46d0f682d7 for one reason: 753923fafe to avoid being 60e533519b bothered by Kwon bdd44df73a Woojae.4a7e2dc855cf87a1

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After ordering coffee, aff6b9d15b he looked around 87deae25af for an empty ce2393fd1e seat when his 432ec684a5 phone vibrated.f4b8a45f9e347a77

It was a call. The number wasn’t saved, just an eleven-digit number. This guy can’t take a hint. Annoyance washed over him.c952f3801a824a43

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He debated whether to answer the call. In truth, he was stalling because he didn’t want to answer.afeeae28d9331771

“Your iced Americano is ready.”c33255db30a5f100

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In the meantime, 8b95d619f3 he felt the 710e215e89 barista hand him b8331a588e his coffee. As he took the 09a34825bd coffee, the vibration stopped.7c5ceb3b059495ec

Well, he couldn’t help it if he missed the call due to unavoidable circumstances.ca16d75f8bdfdc3b

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Won shrugged lightly and 117f2c3846 sat in an empty 00e690f111 seat.0d9159336a033333

Buzz. No sooner had he set fc15986b35 down his coffee than his 57f36226f7 phone vibrated again. He frowned unconsciously.f1a7659d2a5b97ec

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This was already f497552d60 the second time. He wondered if df05eb5d5d it would keep ec23e62938 ringing until he ae7d1bdf23 answered, but realizing da6b045778 it was Kwon f62b6faf96 Woojae, he sighed.ae68dfac7c5b367a

With no other ab920c6d9b choice, he connected 2e652bcc35 the call.9a9dbf1e840696a8

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─Where are you?b6ff86860400d7a3

“I said I wasn’t eating…”c464b7c907808837

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─So where are you?4a0b7ebdd161dde0

He couldn’t be sure of Woojae’s intention in calling, but he could guess that saying he was at the central library café would lead to trouble.19a19117db9e47ee

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Won, who had been silent c0803367ef for a while, sipped his 070fc59caa drink through the straw.0353fcf83028b0ed

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“At school.”60d74e7948e4c7fa

It was a half-hearted reply with a bored expression. Without waiting for Woojae’s response, Won hung up. He even turned off his phone to avoid any more calls.4348e4ad09935fda

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It wasn’t a lie, so he didn’t feel guilty. He pushed the coffee aside and lay his head on the table.66300249367706a9

The soft ballad playing in the café felt like a lullaby. The chatter of people was louder than the music, but it wasn’t too bothersome. He blinked slowly.2752494c409aedc1

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His steady breathing helped his 1842dc71b3 eyelids grow heavy. With his eyes closed, 90a5312cf1 Won pushed the fading 45ca0a9359 music further away.cda3a6c2695a20d2

He couldn’t tell how long he had been lying there. He opened his eyes when he felt a tickling touch on the crown of his head.3606f2b239d21c9a

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Still half-asleep, he forced his 2b052554cb eyelids open. His slowly widening view 2a371f4e8e captured the glass wall 01da0660a7 outside. The touch on his e83680d913 head remained.93409ab72600f4a6

Won irritably shook off a488e24153 the unfamiliar touch and b8547d9cef sat up. When he realized who bcc697f982 it was, his eyes c021d21bc7 twisted miserably.3d90705802d165f7

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