VLA | Chapter 2.1

Kwon Ram was looking down with a flushed face. Cha Sooha watched him, pondering for a moment. Should he take things further, or slow down so Ram wouldn’t be startled?0ec016f1e7407744

Dating Kwon Ram seemed challenging enough, but sleeping with him seemed even harder. Sooha glanced at Ram’s lower half. It was hard to miss the obvious bulge.a596aea3bc5ca7d7

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Yet, Ram seemed determined 7fc7253f4c not to undo his 189a6ac2f5 belt, as if it 0f2b4d2589 were made of steel.f9f4abb902e65b88

Had he ever b97af75bca put this much 41f60eeeda thought into getting f782a321ee a guy into 79c6b3ac8c bed before?f3ea75b67b823177

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Sooha felt like he 77debce91f was facing a tough c19d8dc50e problem.46e85b7201899ebf

“Hyung, what did you c1bf2732ef want to do first 093ee1b8be when you started dating 8eccdcf384 me?”e20bf59bd3232f55

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Sooha decided to test the waters with Ram. No matter how much of a steel belt Ram wore, guys’ thoughts were all the same. Even if he had no intention of acting on it, he must have fantasized about Sooha.46f27ac2cf349f13

Sooha stared at Ram, waiting for an answer. Ram’s expression turned peculiar under the intense gaze. It wasn’t excitement or nervousness, but a hint of resignation that confused Sooha.590412906c6c6eea

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“I never imagined such 6537f8eadf things.”7893f01c4b8e1291

“…What?”4a08774893c8d2a7

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“I didn’t think we’d ever have a connection.”78a8a0a86077662c

Was Ram’s self-esteem lower than it seemed? Why did he think they’d never connect?626f6cdd06780ee2

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Sooha was genuinely puzzled and didn’t hide his curiosity as he asked directly.6b0bc01b9bdb13df

“Why?”0a89b6d97aed0d1b

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“Well…”7debea73e13465b9

Ram started to say something but trailed off. It was clear he didn’t want to talk about it. Instinctively, Sooha felt that pushing for answers would backfire.f5d415dd2151c705

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Sooha put on a a275a850a5 playful expression and teased 640e631690 him.ba75c94e269a993d

“No way. I would have 32ecb0c389 confessed to you 9eb5f9e960 first.”221ae355742b7b0c

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“…”f1cb671c7c5a2aa5

Ram turned his head slightly, giving Sooha a sideways glance. His slightly blushing cheeks made him look incredibly pretty. Sooha couldn’t shake the feeling of being captivated by him.68ddb7fef1711ead

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Was this the pheromone of a dominant alpha? Sooha felt a strange sensation creeping in. Ram avoided his gaze under Sooha’s blatant stare.badd7a94d162f121

From that reaction, Sooha realized one thing. Ram was deliberately avoiding physical contact. He clearly didn’t intend to go beyond a certain level of intimacy with Sooha.5fc3b84766e20d90

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Why?e7515f9437f261e6

“Hyung.”5c1293267971c249

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Sooha caught Ram, who seemed ready to flee. Ram flinched but didn’t shake off his hand.bdac491ad48bd180

“You like me too, 25aaa3591c right?”1a2eba6dbf9a4219

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“…”b53de85194ecd1be

Ram didn’t say anything, but his cheeks gradually turned red, and his eyes wavered. That was enough. Ram genuinely liked him.0d62392ac91e8fa1

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However, there was something Sooha couldn’t understand. Was it possible to be satisfied with just watching someone you love? Didn’t you usually want to be with the person you liked?0f3c9d37a4b00e2c

He recalled 4828df0496 Ram, who 07d4646229 had died 55273bb49b without ever 19fed5cec9 expressing his 3f44ff1e4b feelings.641b952b67b76794

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“I like you, Hyung. That’s why I confessed.”1f3dad863cf39223

“…”f184f6275ea10b77

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It felt wrong to 2a8f6183cd ignore someone who was a490ccf2dd clearly going to die. Moreover, in their past d34707c011 lives, both Ram and 12814ecf97 he had died in f16033dd49 vain.b617553667c85fbf

“So, when you’re with me, just have fun without worrying.”a799d7a0b0ab7c42

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“…”58c1010fe2431770

“Don’t make that face like a man with many secrets.”a09becd289a270d4

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How about having a different ending in this life? Preferably a happy ending for both. He could get some child support from Ram, and Ram could have a family he didn’t have in the past life.45a813337a8d476d

Wouldn’t that be good for both of them?b71e26156b82f44d

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Sooha didn’t realize how twisted his logic was.162912353a3cd924

“But…”caeb2b9fc0328040

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Lost in thought, Sooha snapped back to reality at Ram’s voice.674ed441ae42f1a8

“Yes.”51ed16143c9b5548

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“When will e7d900ce1e you start 236c0a00df speaking informally e89a245f2d to me?”4793200ba68b6376

“…”fe6270cd84ea0bbf

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When Sooha just 818cbd24ca stared blankly, Ram 8a435d1fdf hesitated and added.1a3f8e23a41089ac

“Do you 1b8283c968 not want f3d90436d2 to?”94f7e33b04510e7b

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“No, it’s not that…”4a009acf4f896fb0

Sooha trailed off. Speaking informally to Ram felt awkward. While he didn’t allow any physical intimacy, he wanted mental closeness.f71e46b1fa6725db

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It was 46db0065b3 the complete 1dde1b3238 opposite of 8d3350300f himself.ff088373ef5a90e8

Sleeping with Ram was b78ac37c47 fine, but falling in 6f8c563964 love was very troublesome.e513f7379aa8b711

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“It’s my preference.”0998128f7bca4190

“…Preference?”a1a75b113334cb99

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Ram paused at the 5784f3fa27 casual remark. Sooha continued, amused c78596af1b by his reaction.4c813e6fc1a2b7de

“Yes. I actually d9062ebc5a prefer older 1802e78f08 people.”c7320a7aad1c0254

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Ram’s expression turned complex. It seemed both good and bad. Curious about his reaction, Sooha asked.2d5c7e6c98ad97a9

“Then, do de00ee15b1 you like f88ae69b4a all older 84ea127672 people?”d9fa38a80ea685d2

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“…No?”b55072f5ce84c04f

Was that how it 49ea3a676c worked?a4da7a32602df5f3

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Ram’s face showed disbelief as he asked.19b1fa726ee5b688

“Then?”f3c0e05198b7925f

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“…”8330b90404c605cc

His expression stubbornly d8f7fcb62a awaited an answer. Sooha wondered if 27a9f34d9c Ram wanted to 16379c78e1 hear that it 7aae0ccb5b was because it e3c13dfd6e was him, so 7f7329bd8a he met his d335e40538 gaze.6d7615cdde116050

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Seeing the nervous b43d622842 look in his c6c045d5fa eyes, it seemed c8729d5135 that was indeed 2e1c59c77f the case.d05e7f646c268e6e

“I like you because you’re you. If you were my age, I’d prefer people my age. If you were younger, I’d like younger people.”07735b666cb5bb6d

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It seemed like a perfect answer. Ram’s lips twitched, and then he couldn’t hide his joy as his smile reached the sky.969fb2c5c3c5d8a2

“…That’s nonsense.”5dc6e716e8ebe2de

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“Why is it nonsense?”7102b4a0068ee805

“…”569e1ffa26459250

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Though he said it d57e6657b5 was nonsense, his eyes aa9919d582 seemed to want Sooha 11cfb1bf7d to deny his words 80d4de4a09 more strongly. Was there anyone 99fa59b7ea as transparent as 881ac9d420 a glass bead?cc3228cd4494b6ae

Sooha gently appeased d3cc5bb926 Ram and moved 28016d86ca closer to him.43ea36b4478f510b

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“Why is aa4429ca91 it nonsense?”45bb3c2ff150d987

“…”fd4964e934cd499c

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“It’s true. How can I make you believe it?”a0a3e47077d0c093

As Sooha moved closer, 0e6988252a as if to kiss cdcb202695 him again, Ram tensed 784eedba8c up. It seemed 0028220858 seducing a 5a7169b60a cautious virgin 130fc6c4b5 was no 03548586f7 easy task.3753d0481e5032ea

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With no choice, 8904296383 he decided to bf5e51159d take a step dce9a06029 back for now. Sooha leaned d00a937e93 back and becd9b9ac3 continued.a2eea08391811442

“Is there 869de50280 really nothing 38d1416252 you wanted 9def5fd96d to do b21397c3b3 with me?”3f15c68f8ffddd31

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“…”20bad8a0b054f58e

“Really?”144f504fd7ab76cf

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When he asked again, Ram’s lips twitched. It seemed there was something after all. Sooha patiently waited for Ram to continue.a4452d29632890ab

“Just…”4d6028d78082a850

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“Just?”765d9eec52d6fe5f

“Talking until 0b9a011419 the morning 1848290eb8 sun rises. Falling asleep together, 5299173494 waking up, and f5997b6242 having breakfast.”400405caf4edd03b

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It was ca5f27ab8e a simple f70c36fc17 wish that 1366b1bd3a felt almost d791a7023f anticlimactic after aa24de7531 waiting so eb225e6e4e long. When Sooha 5b14f02a9a looked at 013e0580f8 him with ecaac9428c a dumbfounded 1c1e2bae2a expression, Ram 7ab6be3545 continued.872bf0c7622db6e2

“Going for walks together… things like that.”a435768d21f31e4e

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“…”9d9bfee8348f8667

Did Ram c6f85efcd3 dream of a165a7cf86 a life b0bff9f9f4 like an 8a83ce023a old couple e864280f77 with him? There was no passionate c87f360527 or erotic part in 0abf920f89 his wishes. Only then did 55931e6a4f Sooha realize how 24025661b4 different their goals 4b61de3f04 were.cfd8b94c7f934346

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“…What about you?”bf6f7852ad7bf793

Ram asked with a slightly expectant look. He couldn’t possibly say he didn’t know and just wanted to have a wild time.48e9a2bedda65d3f

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“It’s similar to me.”371e04af35c22c89

Sooha’s throat tightened. His voice cracked, so he quickly cleared his throat and continued.cb4f35083620bd0c

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“I want to 4701242312 be with you bd32443b97 all night too.”25aff5ea81367ce0

At those words, Ram 3ada1477a3 started fidgeting with his 2b24b4fbd5 fingers. Curious about 82304ac721 his actions, bfd225b84f Sooha called 660ae9c322 out to 7783a26753 him.789bcfde2faa091e

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“Hyung?”56ef19beb6ed9678

“…It’s just, it’s hard to believe.”1580e7e14e39c3c8

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Sooha fell 8e69f6b5e6 silent, startled f26614e1a5 by his 36c3d26327 words. Had he noticed he 000a28f9c6 was lying?ad0e1b21fc42c3c5

“Dating you…”604bf1deecf9fd5a

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“I asked you out. Why is it 20965ca58b hard to believe?”75246490d773365a

He spoke confidently, fe8689adb5 but his heart 9201839c8b pounded with guilt.c88ec9762eaf1669

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Ram hesitated 288da7bf03 before answering.4962eb6730c12807

“You said 6f98dee20f you liked 0417847f4b sexy people.”2e7d01c2bcd8b7d8

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“…Ah.”e8c0a0f114486f33

Hearing that, he let 74cc554c23 out a sigh of 6a31970d37 relief. The tension in his c7f6a3ece2 chest eased a bit. Had he 2dff63c9b5 been unnecessarily 52af61c3f8 nervous?3810cb8455c53326

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“I don’t think I’m sexy.”d985d4afc3c6340c

He still remembered the passing comment he made to Seo Yoonjin. He didn’t expect Ram to hold onto it so much. Seeing his deflated expression, Sooha quickly wrapped an arm around his shoulder and whispered.8882c3127222588e

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“You’re really sexy, Hyung.”31e18c25e65cf7df

“…”294e393925916a4f

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Ram flinched noticeably but didn’t pull away. It seemed he wanted to hear more.59f510c07f21e05b

“Really.”30803c1aacec47b1

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“…”8403874c2a3805ba

“I’ve never seen anyone with lips as sexy as yours.”20a852142f42d6be

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“…My lips?”fa983b4d50869cb9

His voice was doubtful. Sooha didn’t miss the chance and traced Ram’s lower lip with his index finger.14ca8218631e1b40

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“No wrinkles, 0e71c921ab and the e665a4fe20 color is dca44c8297 so pretty.”354db999ecaa59af

“…Yours are too.”0c4fb885d0c61ef5

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As soon as Ram’s gaze touched his lips, it quickly moved away. Seeing his eyes waver, it was clear he felt the same way.dff0a113abe33b1f

“Then why 7b22332df0 do you 4a24f26ef5 look away?”ff309f1efa23116b

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“…”c42cf92090180361

“Ah.”be4ddeba76b477bc

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Sooha let out a deliberate sigh. Ram’s jaw trembled slightly. Watching his reaction, Sooha squinted and paused his gaze.5678852f47b94f40

Why did he have to be so sensitive? At the same time, it made him think Ram was even cuter. And… sexy.bd63923efa04cbba

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Why did his c1b937db29 restrained face look c1a0a97ec2 so provocative?9668b8845c6c719a

Feeling his 9aa2510694 lips dry, 6b0562de9b Sooha slowly f3f8e797ac licked them.479a674915630e66

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“Are lips like these 6598d404c5 not to your liking?”9846fef778066cf6

“No.”b86e5a57ef6c3227

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It was 8079bd031f a hasty 592cd711fd denial.e25c0eda788a876b

“Then take a good 9b91b19c40 look. See what my lips 7c469fee4f are like.”5abf02cc8a3596a2

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“…”c84ea058dec818c4

At those words, 866a521dc1 Ram cautiously raised 101d1af424 his gaze.bb8b787165918d15

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It was 8ffea7e239 meant to b81a065f31 tease him, 4a81c3506c but instead, c187875fe7 Sooha found 88d0e8cd58 himself getting 5fcd846aa7 turned on.704171fbc1893d77

His fingertips tingled, and he felt a growing urge to touch him somewhere deep in his lower abdomen. Seeing the desire in Ram’s eyes, Sooha smiled at how things were going his way.7d8219e13be81c92

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But sensing the determination in Ram’s tightly closed lips, his smile quickly faded. It seemed today’s progress would end with a kiss.3795ba4130085190

Shouldn’t they at least exchange tongues? They were dating, after all. Wasn’t a deep kiss okay? It wasn’t the Joseon era; did he plan to wait until they exchanged marriage vows to do anything physical?2ba1e4804b1f1645

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“Pretty.”45d486acc1cdddb9

Sooha snapped out of his thoughts at the husky voice. When he looked up, he saw Ram’s half-dazed, beautiful eyes.a6f009b8306928ba

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Oh.c3fc07e925658d95

“Am I pretty?”a5bf0cda9445b351

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“…Yeah.”9c5bb7dffee0f9a8

Who was really d85611352f the pretty one 256092b5a8 here?1758b736cc23c947

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Sooha looked at Ram’s face, which was prettier than his, and continued.1056d42e87140895

“Then kiss me.”65ca6b65f4cfb50b

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“…”f47b977778e572f6

“A real 57cc5865da kiss, not 21378862ee a childish d0f5f887be one.”85033b63d2ce88e0

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After saying that, 2825c43fa2 he slightly parted b3036a679d his lips and 641cf04e5b closed his eyes. Before he could 73731b15ce count to three, bfc43e8522 something hot covered 6c4ec4775e his lips.36f99ca0d190277c

When Ram’s actions pushed him onto the sofa, Sooha cheered inwardly. And as Ram’s hand slipped under his shirt, he quickly wrapped his arms around Ram’s neck, allowing Ram’s palm to explore his body without any hindrance.49f1eba8aa00a465

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When Ram’s other hand roughly grabbed his shirt, Sooha opened his eyes slightly. Ram, who was showering him with kisses with his eyes tightly shut, seemed half out of his mind. Seeing that expression, Sooha felt his mouth water.284aa84142d2bef6

Yes, Ram! You’re doing great!78e6e13203f2d209

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Just strip me down 1a405744c0 already!9b1b4f3259e6d75e

As if hearing his inner shout, Ram’s fingers brushed against his nipple. Realizing that, Ram’s movements stopped abruptly. Before Sooha could gather his thoughts, Ram’s tongue retreated like the ebbing tide.c52f0b77326b126c

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Huh?72686ff96ca61777

Now?6f597fab1f1fe5d7

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…Huh?befa6c379cdd3df8

Was he really b3ec9ffc06 ending it like 764686fe66 this?cec37d325f5bba25

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Sooha lay bea6609e01 on the 5091af99d6 bed, looking d7dcb46eec up at bae7450e30 Ram. Because Ram had e7c0be4fe5 pulled his shirt 106685500b up, his bare 617ea6e51f chest was exposed. Seeing that, Ram db9e625bc9 quickly pulled his 77b31557c4 shirt down and 997fcae039 spoke.35cca9e3cbc62aae

“Sorry. I got too… carried away.”3218688efd13c73e

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“
…”e430155b193f8b83

Saying it 90bc9aa1ba was okay ec0de9d466 and trying d95caea435 to continue 0d37fc92c0 the mood 74c02f4f6b felt like e276582508 a blow 1f920426cc to his 114776b150 pride. Suddenly pulling back like 415d89c20e that left the other 303b9b2b29 person feeling awkward!36c1f6d3ace7f078

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But he couldn’t show he was upset. Ram had no dating experience. You shouldn’t be harsh on newbies. As someone experienced in dating, Sooha smiled and sat up.11027872abec3e1b

“It’s fine. We’re dating, so it’s okay.”51606b1885f12fb4

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“Still…”241f3ed8b76ce3ae

Ram seemed a8f9e200c2 to think 1fcd201472 he had efc86f7a6d made a 67d5d08e7d mistake, judging 814f01c47b by his 9dd7744f4e cautious demeanor. Worried Ram might c2f1719c38 become more guarded, 8521ed5fb8 Sooha quickly reassured 89652369f7 him.d2bab12dda7673a0

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“Really, it’s okay.”520bdfec4b771e7c

“…”ab46b5bd63b88406

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Seeing Ram’s guilty expression, Sooha genuinely wondered what was going on in his head. Did Ram see him as a 16-year-old minor?0762f603c768ec5a

“Actually, I liked 3ef98e630b it.”b884017db6c8dfd9

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“…”f8e20415b4fc782c

“It felt like db2dc69639 you were excited bf8fc0ca42 about me.”e5939d3db9534b1e

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At that, 317302f301 Ram flinched c0c0eff9e2 and lowered 594252cfb8 his head. His reaction was 77c383e65d so different from 84a5a818a3 most guys that b20db206e7 Sooha wondered if 44a438e037 he had said 899743aa72 something wrong.37a610ca320dcc9f