“….”
Kwon Taejung wanted to quickly finish his work at the company and spend time with Yigyeom without any distractions. Just two months. If he could quietly endure for just two months and spend time alone with Yigyeom, then he wouldn’t have any worries afterward. Just those two months, that’s all.
“Chief.”
Kwon Taejung turned his head upon hearing the voice behind and locked eyes with Yigyeom, who was looking at him.
“Oh, why did you come out?”
“…You hadn’t come in for too long.”
It seemed he had been lost in thought for quite some time. Kwon Taejung smiled and approached Yigyeom, who had come to get me.
“I was debating whether to smoke or not. I didn’t. Good choice.”
Yigyeom, who leaned closer against Kwon Taejung, snuggled their face against his chest, smelling it. There was absolutely no scent of tobacco.
“No smell?”
“…No.”
“Say I did well. Should I quit now?”
Not sure how to respond to it, Yigyeom hesitated for a moment. It felt somewhat inappropriate to praise Kwon Taejung, who was much older. So instead of words, Yigyeom lightly kissed Kwon Taejung’s lips before the latter quickly asked for praise and bent down to kiss the slightly pursed lips.
Then, with a touch filled with embarrassment, Yigyeom lightly ran their fingers over Kwon Taejung’s hair twice. Afterwards, they felt this might seem even more improper than saying “You did well.”
“Oh… I’m sorry.”
“If you’re sorry, touch me more.”
Kwon Taejung, who leaned into the embrace, chuckled at Yigyeom’s careful yet slightly lingering touches. After only a few gentle strokes on the head and seeing the flushed face, I felt the urge to touch more deeply.
“Not here, I suppose?”
“What do you mean?”
“Sex.”
Surprised by the unexpected words, Yigyeom quickly covered Kwon Taejung’s mouth with both hands and shook their head. Kwon Taejung quickly met those hands with his lips, tilting his head to suck on the fingers. Surprised by the tongue licking between the fingers, Yigyeom blushed and withdrew both hands, hiding behind his body.
With trembling eyes, Yigyeom seemed to want to say something but hesitated, staring at the lips that seemed to want to speak yet were silent. Kwon Taejung, smiling at those lips, led Yigyeom to a spot inside the counter where no one could see, gently brushing their lips.
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Even if he pushed and poured out rough kisses with only his clothes barely hanging on, Yigyeom didn’t push away or try to escape. Holding Yigyeom close, Kwon Taejung thought to himself that even if the redevelopment area collapsed, this feeling that had accumulated there would never crumble. Two months from now, when everything collapses, he’ll leave with Yigyeom, facing this pure feeling.
Kwon Taejung went outside at the sound of the doorbell and faced Baek, the secretary. In Baek’s hand was a shopping bag with the cellphone logo I had requested.
“Here’s the phone.”
“Thanks.”
Kwon Taejung smiled faintly after receiving the shopping bag from Baek. Baek glanced at Kwon Taejung’s back and lowered their voice.
“The PD preparing for the follow-up report is coming tomorrow.”
“How did you know?”
“I met the laundry lady, and she’s moving out. She asked if she could do an interview before leaving, so they’re coming tomorrow.”
“They must be in a hurry to broadcast before the evacuation.”
“Are you going to keep hanging around here? There are people who know your face better than anyone. They’ll keep trying to contact Yigyeom, and it’s not good for you to stick around.”
Leaning against the doorframe, Kwon Taejung rolled his eyes slowly. Baek’s words were all true. If he wanted to distance Yigyeom from the broadcasting station people who had become increasingly eager to be near Yigyeom to try and broadcast by any means, he had to leave this place.
“I’ll take Yigyeom home.”
“Take him?”
“Then should I go alone? Seems like they’re really pushing for a broadcast now. I was leaning towards not doing it before, but those guys are getting really insistent.”
“That’s a big problem.”
“That’s why I have to take him. Just have to stick together until the demolition day.”
“Is that what Yigyeom wants?”
“Yeah.”
Seeing Kwon Taejung respond as if it were obvious, Baek looked puzzled. Kwon Taejung smiled mysteriously, lifting a hand beside his mouth as if whispering a secret.
“I’m making it so he can’t live without me.”
“…Taejung, what are you planning?”
“What am I planning? I’ll just live with him.”
“What?”
“I said I’ll live with him. Forever. I’ve made up my mind.”
Knowing it wasn’t his character to say such things easily, Baek felt puzzled. Although there had been a slight change in attitude and interaction with Yigyeom while being together all the time, and despite the absence of any complaints while staying together in this small house, Baek didn’t expect the relationship to progress to the point of saying they’d live together forever.
“So are you saying you’re dating Yigyeom right now?”
“Not yet.”
“Not yet? But you say you’ll live together without that being the case?”
“Jinwoo, you know what you’re worrying about, just trust me a bit. When have I ever disappointed you?”
“….”
“Well, maybe a bit. Anyway, it’s not this time. So, don’t worry. If you have any nagging worries, say them to me. I’ll understand everything.”
It sounded like a request, but in reality, it was more like an order, and Baek knew it. And knowing I had to listen to that, Baek could only nod his head.
Though he had a knack for dealing with worrying situations, Kwon Taejung wasn’t a child, nor was he someone who would ruin his future recklessly. Despite Kwon Taejung’s somewhat risky behaviors so far, ultimately, everything had turned out fine, so Baek had no choice but to trust him.
“Okay. Anything else you need?”
“No, nothing immediate. Oh, I’ll try to take Yigyeom home somehow, so just keep an eye on the broadcasting people tomorrow.”
“Got it. Don’t worry about that. Don’t come near here tomorrow either. It won’t be good if the broadcasting people see your face around here.”
Nodding lightly, Kwon Taejung, still looking worried, smiled at Baek. Baek sighed and said goodbye before leaving.
After closing the door, Kwon Taejung went back inside to sit beside the still-sleeping Yigyeom and casually scanned the cramped room. It was quite amazing to think that he was staying here now. Originally, he wouldn’t have wanted to stay even for a day, but he has managed to endure quite a long time just because Yigyeom was here.
Of course, as time passed, it wasn’t as bad as he thought, and he had adapted somewhat. But now, it felt like it was time to leave here.
“….”
Ah, what should he say to make them follow him without any doubt? Kwon Taejung gently stroked Yigyeom’s hair, who was sleeping deeply. Even when awake, he seemed quite childish, and it was more so when he was asleep. Feeling Yigyeom twitch under my touch, he softly stroked his cheek as he smiled in their sleep.
“I have a gift.”
“A gift?”
Yigyeom, with clearer senses than a moment ago, blinked and sat up. Kwon Taejung extended a shopping bag that he had received from his secretary a while ago.
“I just bought the phone. Well, I didn’t buy it, the secretary did.”
Yigyeom cautiously peeked into the shopping bag in front of him. Inside was a square box with a phone-printed design.
“Take it out. It’s yours.”
After once again getting Kwon Taejung’s permission, Yigyeom carefully took out the phone box with a more cautious touch. Then, like someone handling something fragile, he opened it and looked at the phone inside.
“…Can I really use something this nice?”
“Sure. You only have to use pretty and good things.”
Kwon Taejung, gently shaking Yigyeom’s cheek to not cause any pain, couldn’t resist and leaned in for a light kiss. Closing his eyes tightly when their lips touched was cute and beautiful.
“Do you like it?”
“Yes. It looks so nice. The screen is big too…”
Holding the phone, Yigyeom looked around and pressed the power button firmly. The illuminated screen and the appearance of the phone’s brand logo seemed continuously fascinating. After adjusting settings like language and location following the instructions, Yigyeom looked at Kwon Taejung.
“Is this right? I’ve seen other people using phones, but… it’s my first time using something this nice…”
“Yeah, that’s right. You did well. I’ll take care of the rest.”
Yigyeom, who received the phone from Kwon Taejung, sat close and skillfully managed the settings. Initially, he focused on the phone’s screen, but eventually, his gaze shifted to Kwon Taejung’s face. It was a gaze that unintentionally turned there due to excitement.
“Do you like seeing me so much? Can’t take your eyes off me?”
Glancing briefly at Yigyeom while looking at the phone, Kwon Taejung smiled brightly. It was only then that Yigyeom realized he had been openly staring at Kwon Taejung’s face and quickly lowered his gaze.
“You can keep looking.”
“….”
“Seen enough to look at my cheeks?”
Blushing, Yigyeom turned their head towards Kwon Taejung’s arm, embarrassed. Catching a glimpse of Yigyeom pretending to hide again, Kwon Taejung burst into laughter. Yigyeom’s cuteness was so overwhelming that it felt like they might die from it. Despite not intentionally trying to be cute, every action seemed to exude a certain charm.
