Chapter 371: Well, it’s not like they can find any dirt on me
"Then Seo-Jun," I turned to Seo-Jun, smiling with my full teeth on display. "I think you’re going to have a hard time tomorrow."
Seo-Jun heard this and nearly scoffed.
"It’s not something I can’t handle." He said but that smirk at the end... Why did it feel like hell was waiting for me? Or was the hell for Min-Cheol?
Ah, I hope it’s just me overthinking it.
"Alright then. But..." I turned to Min-Cheol.
It seems like we were forgetting the big picture here. How can Min-Cheol get instructions from Seo-Jun if they were still at odds?
Now that I have both of them in one place, I think this is the best time to correct a past mistake.
"Little Min," I called and then glanced at Seo-Jun, "...and Seo-Jun. I think you two have something to discuss."
"We do?" Seo-Jun asked cluelessly and I elbowed him. "Ack, yes, we do." He said and I smiled.
I probably shouldn’t manhandle a patient, but come on, he deserved that one.
"We can only move forward if we address this issue so... I’ll be over there." I pointed at the living room. "You guys should talk and then come tell me what you’ve decided. If you think it’s best to patch up and become friends, it’s good. But if you think being enemies is better, just walk up to your room and don’t disturb me anymore."
Yeah, if I give an ultimatum like this, they have no choice but to go for the one that benefits them.
"Oh, and I don’t mind if you decide to be frenemies, but please, be friendly," I said, taking my cup of ramen and going to the living room.
Gosh, this was the first time I was actually picking up a remote to watch TV in this life.
Hm, let’s see what the news has.
I glanced at the two in the living room. They weren’t talking but at least they went fighting.
Well, it’s good this way.
Let’s just watch the news.
I turned on the big screen TV, and guess what I found? I was on the news.
Haha, I didn’t know entertainment news had stuff like this these days. There was a lot of speculation on who I was and what my actual relationship was with Shin Jin-Yeok.
They even stated I might be a secret son for a big shot overseas, mixed breed because I looked so pretty with my eyes that—
Hm, maybe I made too much noise at the party earlier.
Well, it’s not like they can find any dirt on me.
Jin-Yeok probably already saw this and cleared my past so there would be no trace of me for others to talk about badly. He was so reliable.
I switched channels and found a rom-com.
Wow, it’s been a while. So long.
I didn’t know that I was already so exhausted because my eyelids closed before I knew it.
And the next thing I knew, I was being carried with little whispers in the background.
"We’ll... Hyung knows... That’s fine."
I think it was because I was too deep in sleep cause I couldn’t hear clearly what they were talking about.
But if both of them were there, then I guess it’s fine. They came to a nice conclusion.
I woke up the next morning and found myself in Seo-Jun’s arms. He held me so well that I wondered how I didn’t wake up from all that body heat.
Hm, guess the air conditioner was working well then.
"Are you awake?" Seo-Jun suddenly asked and I flinched.
Did he time the time I would wake up? Why was he suddenly waking up now?
"Ah, yes," I answered regardless. "Did you sleep well? How do you feel?"
"I feel fine, Jo-Pil." He said and I nodded. "It’s still quite early. Do you want to sleep more?"
"Hm? Early?" I looked towards the window. That shining and bright atmosphere didn’t look like the sun was just rising. "What time is it?"
"11 am," he said with a smile and I felt maybe I ought to hit my master once or twice to knock some common sense into his head. "What’s wrong?" He asked but I simply sighed, rolling my eyes away.
"It’s nothing," I said. "Anyway, we should start getting ready to go to the gym," I sat up, and so did he.
"Alright, Jo-Pil. But first, let’s brush our teeth." Ah, right.
"Alright, I’ll go and..."
"No need, Jo-Pil." He interrupted smoothly. "I already asked them to bring your toothbrush here so we can just brush our teeth together."
I froze. What gave him that idea?
It felt like he wanted us to do everything together for some reason. It felt so... Unconventional. Or was I just overthinking it?
Well, fine. Since I’ve brushed my teeth next to Jin-Yeok, I guess it’ll be fine next to Seo-Jun as well.
I just hope he doesn’t tease me while I’m doing so.
I dropped my legs on the floor, ready to put on my slipper, when I remembered something.
I had slept before I could hear their conclusion so I didn’t know how it went.
"By the way, how did it go?" I asked, turning to him to find him taking off his shirt. "What are you doing?!" I asked as my face flushed and I covered my eyes in embarrassment.
Lies, I already had my fingers so I could see clearly even when I claimed to cover my eyes.
"I feel sweaty," he said, but then why was he grinning? "What? Do you not like me taking off my shirt?"
His question didn’t match his expression at all.
It was as if he was telling me to take a closer look as he posed, flexing his muscles and bouncing his pecs. Ah, he was doing something so unnecessarily sexy.
Stop it.
Stop doing that.
I think I’m going to go crazy, this guy.
Then, he laughed, watching me blush, flush, and feel all sorts of embarrassment with my eyes widely open and watching every single detail.
It’s not like I hadn’t already seen all of it last night but still... His upper body never ceased to amaze me, just as much as his lower body did.
It’s like falling for the same trick several times over even though you already know about the trick and how it works.
"Let’s go now, Jo-Pil, or your eyeballs might just fall off."
Oh, so he knows what he’s doing huh? I thought he was somehow oblivious, that jerk.
He shouldn’t mess with me so early in the morning.
Anyway, what was I asking him again? Ah, I don’t remember. His pecs made me lose my memory all of a sudden.
Well, it’ll come back to me eventually.
I stood up and walked towards the bathroom but Seo-Jun stood still, watching me with his eyes. I didn’t pay any heed to him. He could watch me for all I care.
I just want to brush my teeth and get to exercising already.
But then, as I crossed the bathroom door, he spanked me.
Like he literally spanked me.
How did I not see this coming?
I turned around sharply but he had already retreated, as if knowing I would retaliate.
He was so many feet away so fast. Gosh, I wanted to hit him just once.
He left me gnashing my teeth while he grinned as if he loved the show too much to ignore it.
"Could you not spank me in the weirdest times?" I asked but he laughed.
"The weirdest times are when you make the best reactions." He said and laughed some more. "And I didn’t think you would say it but it looks like you like getting spanked."
What? I froze.
Did I say that?
I don’t think I did. I...
"You just asked me not to spank you in the weirdest times," he said, walking towards me and then lowering his head, his hands on the door frame. "You didn’t ask me not to spank you at all. Which means," my eyes widened. "You want me to spank you when you feel the moment is right."
I watched him smirking above me.
Ah, he really knew how to pick at words. To think he would use my own words against me.
Yes, yes, I want to get spanked but not at random and weird times.
And let’s not tell him that though. It’ll give him more reason to get wild and I can’t afford it.
"Stop making your own speculations and come in, let’s brush our teeth," I said, taking his hand and pulling him into the bathroom.
Only like this would I be able to dismiss the topic as soon as I can.
Seo-Jun watched me from behind. To be exact, he watched the back of my head and then when I turned my head a bit to peek at him with my cheeks colored pink in a blush, he caught it and smiled in glee.
I saw him smiling and quietly turned my head back.
He was too much, this guy.
He was making my heart pound.
Luckily, he didn’t tease me about anything and simply watched me. It was awkward getting watched the whole time but I guess I’m a little used to it.
Just... It felt more intense since he was looking at me through the mirror as well.
This silence... Gosh, it was stiffening. Let’s just end it here and...
*Growl* Once again, my stomach knew how to make a mess of things and create a reason for me to be teased.