Ball-Boy Tactics

‘Rebound Award MVP of the Year 17. Kwon Jungwoo’‘Scoring Award MVP of the Year 17. Kwon Jungwoo’‘Rookie of the Year MVP 17. Kwon Jungwoo’“……”Perhaps it was because of the conversation we had earlier, but no matter how impressive this resume was, the number 17 kept bothering me. More precisely, it was the connection from the past when I had assigned Kwon Jungwoo his jersey number that was bothering me.I had thought it was a number that suited Kwon Jungwoo well, and just a few days ago, I even posted a picture of 17 pages on social media, but today, for some reason, a sense of discomfort was creeping in.It was right here that I had heard how pitiful it was to keep in touch with past relationships. I’m not even related to Kwon Jungwoo anymore, so I don’t know why I’m acting so petty now. If I let him see my jealousy, it would be a big problem…Click-.The sound of the door closing told me that Kwon Jungwoo had entered the room. The house was already quiet, and with the door shut, it felt perfectly cut off from the outside world.“Looking at those trophies, does it make you think of the old days?”He asked after confirming what I was looking at. For most people, it would seem like a completely natural question. I couldn’t possibly tell him that I was fighting an uncontrollable sense of jealousy while looking at the number on the trophy.“A little?”I answered with a smile, then quickly added more in case Kwon Jungwoo really misunderstood.“Oh, but that doesn’t mean I miss the old days or anything. I’m not really the type to hold onto regrets…”“Yeah. I figured.”His gentle response accepted my lie.I lifted my head to look at Kwon Jungwoo, who stood a few inches taller. How could someone’s eyes be so beautiful and pure? His clean charm seemed to come from his fair skin and clear eyes.I smiled warmly as I saw my reflection in his pupils. His healthy-looking lips parted, revealing their softness.“Sorry about earlier.”“……”“I wanted to explain that those relationships weren’t anything serious, but before I could say anything, you shut me up…”Kwon Jungwoo slowly pulled me into a hug. Our chests touched, and his arms wrapped around my back. Though his movements were slow and relaxed, his arms hugged me tightly.“I had to pretend like I was seeing someone else, didn’t I?”“……”“I completely forgot how good Han Jiwon is at lying.”Though he spoke in a teasing tone, the meaning was clear. Kwon Jungwoo was upset with me. He had been hurt, and now, as soon as we were alone, he was hugging me and telling me about it. Once again, I realized that Kwon Jungwoo’s way of dating was always honest and straightforward, just like him.Was that why he gave me water earlier, too? The thought of him wanting to be good to me made my heart ache.“No, I’m the one who should be sorry. Because of me, you had to tell a lie you didn’t have to.”I leaned my head on Kwon Jungwoo’s shoulder. His straight collarbone felt pleasantly cool against my cheek. We had used the same body wash, but the scent on him was definitely different.“And I’m really sorry for making things difficult for you. If I hadn’t tried to flirt with you in the first place…”I was speaking seriously when suddenly, Kwon Jungwoo burst into laughter. His laugh was so out of place with the mood that I looked up at him, and his large hand gently grasped my head.“Ah—so you were the one flirting? No, that’s not right. I was the one who kept chasing after you. I wanted to see this face of yours every day—”Even as he spoke, he couldn’t help but let out a breathy, disbelieving laugh.“I even prayed, which I never do.”“……”“So don’t talk like you regret us being together. I didn’t realize it, but I’m actually the kind of person who gets hurt easily.”Kwon Jungwoo’s fingers slipped through my hair, still damp from not drying completely, and gently massaged my scalp.For some reason, his gaze felt like it was yearning for affection. Maybe I was imagining it because his eyes were so bright, but he looked somewhat sorrowful, and it made me feel guilty.So, on impulse, I stood on tiptoe and kissed him. I mimicked his habit by pulling away and then biting his lips again. His lips, softer than any jelly, made me want to bite them gently each time they touched mine.His eyes widened slightly in surprise, but then he smiled softly. It was a smile that no one else would ever see on the basketball court—just for me.After another brief kiss, I looked up at Kwon Jungwoo again, and this time, he didn’t speak. Instead, he told me with his eyes how much he liked me. How could someone’s emotions be so clear in their eyes? That mystery made me blurt out my confession.“To be honest, I thought you were going to break up with me earlier.”I couldn’t bring myself to admit that I had even imagined the relieved look on his face when he broke up with his ex.My words must have shocked him. Kwon Jungwoo looked visibly startled as he let go of the embrace.“Me? Why?”“I thought I might’ve said things that got on your nerves…”“For that?”“It wasn’t just ‘for that’… I made you feel really hurt.”“Even so, why would I say something like that? You’ve never been jealous before, but this is way too extreme, don’t you think?”“…Is it?”“Yeah. Way too much.”Kwon Jungwoo nodded firmly, even frowning. I instantly regretted bringing it up. I hesitated, thinking about jokingly suggesting that we promise never to break up.“So, were you worried? That I’d say we should break up?”Kwon Jungwoo smiled gently and asked the obvious question.I nodded right away, before he could even finish his sentence, feeling the fear that ‘worry’ didn’t even begin to cover. He laughed brightly. Strangely, it looked as if he was relieved, though there was no reason for him to be.As his laughter faded, Kwon Jungwoo naturally brought up the next topic.“Would you mind if we told the guys about us? Then you wouldn’t have to worry about weird things, and we could be more comfortable together.”“To Eunoh and Seungjin?”“They may not look it, but they can keep a secret.”“Oh…”From the way he spoke, it seemed like Kwon Jungwoo had been holding this in for a while, waiting for the right moment. That realization made me feel even more suffocated.There was no need to hesitate; my answer was clearly negative. Sure, revealing our relationship would make things easier in terms of what we say or do, but I knew better. A secret between two people lasts longer when only they hold it.Like a sandcastle built far from the waves, it lasts longer if you don’t get greedy and let the water in. I didn’t want our relationship to crumble from overreaching. I liked the stability we had now. Worrying about breaking up was just a chronic problem of mine, but I couldn’t help it. Even now, I was already happy enough.“I’ll tell the guys. If it’ll make you uncomfortable, I can talk to them when you’re not around.”Kwon Jungwoo, interpreting my silence as agreement, said this gently. He wrapped his arms around my back again, but this time, I didn’t let myself settle into his embrace and gently pushed against his chest.“Sorry, Jungwoo. I don’t want anyone to know we’re seeing each other.”Kwon Jungwoo’s face visibly stiffened. I felt my heart break, but I spoke again, more firmly.“I want us to stay just like this… I want others to see us only as friends. Always.”“…”For a moment, Kwon Jungwoo said nothing. In the silence, I heard a small sound—the patter of raindrops against the window. It was an unexpected late-night downpour, but he seemed indifferent, his gaze fixed solely on me.A gust of wind shook the window, and his stiff, cold expression finally softened into a faint smile.“Why do you have to say it like that, so seriously? It makes me think all kinds of things.”“…”“You could’ve said it more gently. I get it, you know.”“I’m sorry. I didn’t think it would sound so harsh…”“Jiwon.”“Yeah?”“Are you not confident about being with me for a long time?”His quiet question was calm. But that laid-back tone made my heart sink to the ground. Even though he hadn’t directly said it, just the fact that he was the first to mention breaking up filled me with anxiety.“What? No, no way. Why wouldn’t I be? I told you before, I’m not going anywhere. I’m confident I won’t give up on you!”Even though my answer somehow missed the point of his question, I quickly and firmly denied it, hoping he wouldn’t notice the discrepancy.Kwon Jungwoo, who had been watching me shake my head, let out a deep sigh. His slightly drooping eyes and pouting lower lip were signs that his mood had dipped.“Ever since earlier, you’ve been saying things like we might break up over nothing. Or that I might’ve looked better with someone else.”“…”“You said you’d take responsibility for me, but now you’re saying all this stuff. How does that make sense?”He spoke with a hint of reproach, but still pulled me into his arms. Burying his face in my neck, he started to whine like a tamed tiger.“We’re not even going to see each other for a while once I go to Jeju, so why are you saying stuff like this? Is it because I said I wanted a relationship where I get dragged around? Are you doing this on purpose?”“No, of course not, Jungwoo. That’s not it. I just messed up what I was trying to say earlier. What I meant was, I don’t care about your past. I wanted to say that, but I couldn’t explain it well because the guys were there. I should’ve added more context, but I didn’t, and I’m sorry.”“…”“And I know this might sound strange, but the truth is… whenever I’m with you, I end up saying stupid things. I think it’s because I like you too much. I really mean it. It’s not on purpose. I’d never try to control you. I wouldn’t even know how.”Feeling like I had dampened his mood, I rambled on in apology. I tried to look him in the eyes, but Kwon Jungwoo kept his face buried in my neck, avoiding my gaze.It was the first time I’d seen him so upset. Panicking, I desperately tried to console him.“I’m sorry, Jungwoo. I’m new to this, so I didn’t know better. I must’ve hurt you. I won’t say things like that anymore. I’m really sorry. Forgive me… You’re not crying, are you?”For a second, I thought I heard him laugh, like a quick breath against my neck. Though there was no way he’d be laughing in this situation.“Jungwoo… I’m sorry. Look at me. I was wrong.”“I’m memorizing your scent before I leave.”Even though his tone was slightly grumbling, I could still hear the trace of a smile. But once again, I assumed I had heard him wrong and continued to focus on calming him down.I really wasn’t cut out for relationships, and the more we went on, the more I found myself worrying endlessly.***Kwon Jungwoo started planting soft kisses along my neck. Each time his lips touched the sensitive skin, a chill ran down my spine. After sucking gently and teasing the skin with his tongue, he sneakily slipped his hand under my shirt and casually pulled it off.“Kwon Jungwoo…”“Gently.”“…Jungwoo…”“Yeah? Say it.”Even as he spoke, he pressed his lips to mine again. His large frame slowly pushed against me, and I found myself easily giving in, being pushed back without resistance.Kwon Jungwoo didn’t stop at sitting me down on the edge of the bed; he laid me down fully. The gray sheets crumpled beneath me, spreading the deep scent of his body throughout the fibers. It was a scent that stirred a restless feeling in my chest.“Jungwoo, the lights…”The room was too bright, so I spoke softly, and just then, as if something occurred to him, Kwon Jungwoo let out an “Ah.”“Sorry, the switch in my room is broken, Jiwon. The lights won’t turn off.”“What? That doesn’t even—”“Weird, right? I find it strange too. Maybe it’s because of the rain.”“…It just started raining a little while ago.”Sometimes, Kwon Jungwoo was a terrible liar. No, rather than being bad at lying, it was like he didn’t even try. He didn’t seem to care if it was obvious or not. Strangely, though, this made him seem even more confident. No matter what he did, it never came across as ridiculous.“So, you’re not going to undress?”His fingers, which had been lingering near my navel, deftly undid the buckle of my pants. As his large hands began to pull them down, I quickly grabbed his wrists with both of mine.“W-wait. What if the guys come in?”“Hm. We’ll just say we were having sex as friends.”“…Jungwoo.”I let go of his hands, scolding him for the absurd comment. At the same time, I instinctively raised my hips, making it easier for him to take off my pants.That must’ve amused him because Kwon Jungwoo chuckled lightly.“Our Jiwon sure has good manners in bed.”But he didn’t stop at just my pants—he pulled my underwear down in one go too.From the moment we embraced, I had already been erect, and my penis stood up, shamelessly hard. I tried to quickly cover it with my hand, but Kwon Jungwoo easily stopped me. He stared at it in mock amazement and began teasing me by lightly tapping it with his fingertips.“Wow, Jiwon. What did it do to already be standing like this? Looks like it’ll come on its own if I leave it alone.”“St-stop touching it.”“I wondered where that smell of semen was coming from, but I guess it was from this being so full.”“That’s such a lie… What smell?”“Look at this. Just a little touch and it’s already leaking. Oh, it’s dripping.”“Stop looking at it… ugh! Jungwoo, what are you… ahh…!”I realized what was happening just as Kwon Jungwoo’s face drew closer. His soft lips brushed the tip of my penis before he suddenly took it into his mouth without hesitation.“Ah, no… Jungwoo… ugh…”A wave of overwhelming pleasure crashed over me. It felt as if all the blood in my body rushed to my penis, making it impossibly hard inside Kwon Jungwoo’s mouth.He began bobbing his head up and down, sucking me relentlessly. I wanted to escape, but with his weight settled firmly between my thighs, I was trapped. The heat and wet sensation left me gasping for breath, struggling to take shallow breaths.Kwon Jungwoo showed no mercy. With furrowed brows, he licked thoroughly from the base to the thick head, sucking with a sound that was almost like he was savoring a lollipop.“Ahhh… please…!”Even though I was overwhelmed by the guilt of soiling Kwon Jungwoo’s precious mouth, the softness inside drove me insane, making it impossible to regain control. The hot, tender flesh relentlessly pressing against me sent my hips involuntarily jerking.His eyes, which had been cast downward, rose to meet mine before returning to their task. His face was so pure and serene that it was almost hard to reconcile with the fact that his lips were wrapped around my swollen, dripping penis.“Please, stop… ahh, don’t, stop it…”I reached out to push him away, but my hands were too weak to put up any real resistance. My trembling fingers hovered helplessly near his perfectly styled hair. Kwon Jungwoo caught my hand, interlacing our fingers, holding it in place as if to tell me not to interfere. With nowhere to go, I twisted my head from side to side, inhaling his intoxicating scent that permeated the gray sheets beneath me.As the orgasm built up, fear crept in. Until now, Kwon Jungwoo had only been with women. If I allowed this to continue, this act would cement the fact that I was a man. Even while my breaths grew ragged, the thought of leaving him with a bad experience haunted me.“I-I can’t… hold it… any longer… Jungwoo, Jungwoo!”Desperate not to finish in his mouth, I called his name with all the strength I had. But Kwon Jungwoo became even more persistent. His tongue glided smoothly over the sensitive head, while his soft lips closed tightly around it.Sensing I was close, Kwon Jungwoo locked eyes with me, determined not to miss the moment I climaxed. He didn’t blink, watching me intently.And then I couldn’t hold back any longer. Despite my efforts, I ended up ejaculating right into his waiting mouth.“Ahh… haah….”My body trembled as waves of pleasure coursed through me. Each time my penis twitched from the orgasm, Kwon Jungwoo’s throat contracted, swallowing everything I released. Even as my body convulsed involuntarily, Kwon Jungwoo didn’t stop, continuing to drink me in.“No, stop. Don’t… please…!”Panicking, I begged him to stop, but Kwon Jungwoo ignored my pleas. Even as I tapped his shoulder and tried to push him away, he didn’t budge. His calm, composed demeanor contrasted sharply with the frenzy I was in. I was the only one writhing and trembling, my hair a tangled mess against the bed.Finally, after a while, Kwon Jungwoo pulled away from my penis, placing a light kiss on it before letting go. Only then was I able to exhale fully.“Hah… hah… I’m sorry, Jungwoo. Go… spit it out quickly.”My trembling hand pointed toward the door, but Kwon Jungwoo simply laughed casually. His lips, though not spilling a single drop of semen, couldn’t hide the wetness that had soaked them.“Why would I spit out something this precious? Jiwon, your cum tastes amazing. Give me more.”“W-what! No way!”Startled, I sat up, but Kwon Jungwoo just chuckled. Despite the bizarre situation, his laughter seemed so genuine that I felt more reassured than alarmed.“…Is it weird?”My question wasn’t just about what had just happened but also whether he was okay with me being a man. It was a layered question.But Kwon Jungwoo seemed oblivious to the insecurity in my voice. Nodding absentmindedly, he grabbed my penis again as if nothing was out of the ordinary.“Hmm. It’s so sweet.”Without hesitation, he pressed his lips against my scrotum.“Ah, wait…! Ugh…”Kwon Jungwoo began tormenting my balls with relentless attention. Each time he sucked, my hips jerked, and my toes curled from the sheer intensity of the sensation. I hadn’t known I could feel this much from that area, and my sweaty forehead now had hair sticking to it.His lips, which had been focusing on my scrotum, started to slide up along the sensitive inner part of my thighs. Everywhere Kwon Jungwoo touched became a new erogenous zone. I let out small moans uncontrollably as he kissed and licked at my tender skin.Suddenly, the beeping sound of a door lock echoed through the room, interrupting the heated moment.“……!”My eyes snapped open as the sound of buttons being pressed was followed by a short melody, signaling the front door had been unlocked.“Kwon Jungwooo—have you seen my ID?”Yang Eunoh’s drunken voice shattered the mood instantly, reminding me that we were in Kwon Jungwoo’s place. My heart plummeted, and my body tensed up. All my senses were on high alert, listening to the rustling noises from the entrance.My mind went blank, and all I could think was that we were in serious trouble. The fact that I’d assumed his teammates would be out for at least three hours at the internet café made this sudden return even more shocking.Panicked, I looked at Kwon Jungwoo, hoping he’d come up with a plan. He was usually quicker to react than I was. I desperately wanted him to figure out what to do.But when I met his dark eyes, I found no sign of panic. He remained calm, even in this situation, which should have had him on edge. Seeing his collected demeanor, I thought maybe he had a plan. I wanted to rely on him.Then I remembered something he had said earlier.‘We’ll just say it’s something friends do for fun.’Surely not…What was once a joke suddenly felt like a real possibility. Kwon Jungwoo didn’t seem to care about getting caught. His laid-back attitude made me think he might actually go through with it. He was never one to worry about lies being believable.Sensing my rising anxiety, Kwon Jungwoo let out a quiet chuckle. Then, he softly kissed my inner thigh before resuming his teasing licks. He acted as though it didn’t matter at all whether Yang Eunoh was searching the place or even if the door suddenly flew open.It seemed my worst fears were about to come true. Trying to stop him, I attempted to sit up, but Kwon Jungwoo’s hand gently pushed my shoulder back down. He watched me squirm under him, amused.“J-Jungwoo…”Feeling frustrated, I let out a voice, but Kwon Jungwoo quietly placed his index finger on my lips as if telling me to be silent. His gaze pointed towards the door, as if asking what I would do if we were caught. His face was full of mischief.A warm, soft touch slid from the line of my thigh to the inside of my knee. My heart was pounding as if it would burst from the tension. It was only a matter of time before Yang Eunoh caught us. Clothes were scattered around the bed, and hiding under the blanket wouldn’t help.I realized I was the only one naked. Maybe that’s why Kwon Jungwoo seemed so calm, since he was still fully clothed. A flood of thoughts ran through my head in that brief moment.“Shit, if you search my name online, my entire profile comes up, but they still insist on an ID. I may look like I’m in my 30s, but I’m definitely not a teenager, right?”Yang Eunoh’s grumbling voice got closer. The fact that he called out, “Kwon Jungwoo, are you asleep?” made it clear that this was his intended destination.But Kwon Jungwoo didn’t stop. Far from stopping, he continued teasing the hollow of my foot near the ankle, with a nonchalant expression. His jawline moved subtly every time his lips parted, and in this moment, it was maddeningly sexy.I tried to pull my leg back, my chest tight with anxiety, but Kwon Jungwoo’s grip was too strong. I looked at him pleadingly, twisting my body, but he merely raised an eyebrow, a playful expression on his face, with his smile deepening into dimples.Yet the most maddening part was that, even though I was holding my breath in fear of getting caught, my erection showed no signs of subsiding.It must have lost its mind after entering Kwon Jungwoo’s mouth just once. I felt torn between wanting to escape and craving more of Kwon Jungwoo’s touch, my body reflecting this contradictory desire perfectly.“Hmm, is he really asleep? I’m coming in!”Yang Eunoh’s voice came from right outside the door. My heart raced, and I had a powerful urge to shout for him not to come in. Meanwhile, Kwon Jungwoo flicked his tongue across my toes. As I jerked my hips with a quiet grunt, Kwon Jungwoo laughed silently.Clink.The doorknob, which had been turning, stopped as if it had hit something. When I opened my tightly shut eyes, the door was still firmly closed.“What the—why is the door locked?”Clink, clink.“Is Jiwon gone? Hey, Han Jiwon, are you sleeping in here too?”Clink, clink, clink.Just as I was starting to feel relieved, Yang Eunoh twisted the doorknob again several times. The door was locked, but he was tugging on it so forcefully that I thought he might break it.The noise was loud enough to wake anyone. I considered whether I should get dressed and go out. I glanced at Kwon Jungwoo.But Kwon Jungwoo, still smiling as if he could read my thoughts, showed no concern. Instead, he slid his fingers into my mouth. My jaw opened as his index and middle fingers pressed down on my tongue. Was this to tell me to stay quiet, or was he just playing around? He rubbed my tongue slowly, pushing against the soft inner flesh, making my cheek puff out. Kwon Jungwoo seemed completely unaware of the concept of anxiety.“Looks like you’re asleep.”Finally, Yang Eunoh stopped trying. The doorknob rattled loudly as he let go, and soon after, he started humming a wandering tune.“When it’s time to sleep, I must sleep. I’m twenty-two, you know. I don’t trust jobs, oh nooo. I’m the type of person the bosses loooove, making me work nonstop…”The song faded as Yang Eunoh moved further away. Even though I couldn’t fully relax, the pressure on my chest began to ease.It would’ve been nice if someone had told me the door was locked from the start.Realizing that we had been safe all along, resentment welled up. I shot Kwon Jungwoo a look full of blame, but he merely smiled and pressed down on my tongue again.His fingers, which were playing around inside my mouth, continued to stimulate my salivary glands. Worried that I might drool, I instinctively swallowed with his fingers still in my mouth. As a result, I unintentionally sucked his two fingers deeply. I glanced at him, thinking he must have felt the tightness on the inside of my mouth. The playful expression on Kwon Jungwoo’s face had faded into something more complicated.So, I gave a gentle suck again.Maybe the intense tension had broken. Despite still hearing the drunkard’s song outside the room, I grew bolder.I squeezed my throat and sucked a few more times. With each motion of my tongue, his fingers swayed like waves. I kept watching him, curious to see his reaction. Kwon Jungwoo, who had been staring back, was no longer smiling.I caught the moment when his tightly closed lips parted ever so slightly.At that moment, Kwon Jungwoo leaned down and kissed my neck. He moved up along my neckline, pressing his lips with increasing force. The tender skin tingled and burned. He bit down hard on my earlobe before soothing it with his lips. His two fingers were still between my lips.While licking around my ear, Kwon Jungwoo rhythmically pushed his fingers in and out of my mouth, imitating a sexual motion.I sucked diligently, feeling him press against my tongue, as his hot breath brushed against my ear. My mouth was drenched, but I was too absorbed in the act to notice.“Damn it. Where did I put it?”Yang Eunoh was wandering nearby, separated by only a door. His footsteps moved unpredictably, sometimes closer, sometimes farther away, heightening my anxiety. I worried he might find the key to the room.In contrast, Kwon Jungwoo acted as if he didn’t hear a thing. Even with his roommate rummaging noisily around the house, he simply continued to tease the small, sensitive nub on my chest with persistence.As Kwon Jungwoo’s sharp tongue tormented my nipple, a subtle heat built inside me. My toes curled, tension ran through my body, and my shoulder hunched involuntarily. I could hear a faint sucking sound as Kwon Jungwoo licked at my chest. Startled, I looked down, but he wasn’t even looking at me—just smiling. A shiver ran through me as his warm breath brushed against my bare skin.By the time Kwon Jungwoo pulled his fingers out of my mouth, both his hands and my lips were thoroughly soaked. He slid his hand down and pushed it between my buttocks.“Ah…!”Two long fingers forced their way into the tight space, and I couldn’t help but let out a sound. I was startled by the moan that escaped my mouth and widened my eyes in surprise.At that very moment, the rustling noise in the living room came to a halt.“Huh?”Did Yang Eunoh hear my voice? His footsteps came closer. Even the constant pattering of the rain against the window didn’t drown out the sound of his approach.While I was tense with fear, Kwon Jungwoo was fully focused on loosening me up below. He moved his slender, beautiful fingers slowly yet persistently, pressing firmly against every inner wall. The muscles in his wrist stood out with each movement.The tight space he was working on didn’t easily give way, making it difficult to open. Despite my efforts to keep quiet, moans slipped out without my control. Yang Eunoh’s footsteps were near. It seemed Kwon Jungwoo finally realized the need to act cautiously. He kissed me as if delivering an emergency measure.“Mmph…”The moan that almost escaped was swallowed up by Kwon Jungwoo’s mouth. Even while moving his fingers with such persistence, he gave me a deep, sensual kiss. Our lips pressed together, tongues intertwined, and I lost myself in the bliss of it all, completely oblivious to the tension.“There you are, damn it. Ah, shit, I found my student ID.”Yang Eunoh’s voice rang out nearby. It seemed he had found what he was looking for, as he immediately resumed his cheerful song.It took mere seconds for Yang Eunoh to exit the house. After slamming a few drawers, he quickly opened and closed the front door. The sound of the door locking echoed, confirming that we were now alone.The moment I realized we were truly alone, I let out a deep breath. Kwon Jungwoo chuckled softly.“Looks like you’re finally relaxed.”It seemed to imply that he could feel it down there, too.“Moon… hnn, you didn’t tell me… ahh… that you locked it.”“I thought you already knew.”“I was so… haa… startled…”“Was my Jiwon really surprised? What should I do? Should I go buy you some snacks?”Annoyed by his teasing while pretending to care, I shot him a glare, but Kwon Jungwoo smirked and asked, “Should I buy you some?”I couldn’t help but let out a frustrated laugh. Seeing that, Kwon Jungwoo smiled back, his eyes crinkling adorably.“If you don’t want it, never mind.”The fingers that had been deep inside slid out with a slick sound, sending a shiver through my body. As the teasing stimulation disappeared, I felt relieved, yet simultaneously disappointed. My insides twitched, as if searching for the fingers that had been taming them.In the meantime, Kwon Jungwoo tossed off his shirt and retrieved a condom and lubricant from the nearby drawer.“I bought a bunch, just for doing it with you.”With that, he spread my legs apart as far as they could go, sitting between them. The position, leaving me fully exposed to him, filled me with a sense of shame. My whole body was drenched in sweat by now.“…They really didn’t hear us, right?”“If they had, with their personality, they would’ve already broken down the door, knowing what I’m doing to you.”“Right…”“Though, what I’m doing is exactly that.”Kwon Jungwoo squeezed a generous amount of lubricant onto his hand and applied it between my buttocks. Without any warning, three fingers slipped inside, sliding against my inner walls. The slick sensation made my pelvis jerk and my toes curl, even though they hadn’t moved much.“Hnnn…! I-it’s fine now. I think I’m ready.”“You sure you don’t need more stretching?”Unable to hide my eagerness, I hastily nodded. Maybe it was the lingering anxiety in my heart that hadn’t yet calmed down, but the desire to feel full was growing stronger. Kwon Jungwoo unbuckled his pants and pulled out his fully erect member. His hands moved deftly as he put on the condom. Even though it was only a moment, I found myself disliking how skilled he was.His length was impressive, enough to make me feel overwhelmed just by looking at it. I wondered what it would feel like to have that in my mouth. Just thinking about it made my jaw ache, though my mouth watered all the same.“…Hey, do you think people will think it’s strange if they find out we’re sleeping together?”“It’s fine. I have a girlfriend, don’t I?”“Girlfriend? Oh…”Before I could ask further, I realized what he meant.It was absurd. The lie I had told was now coming back to hurt me. My chest stung, as if someone had burnt me from the inside.Seeing me fall silent, Kwon Jungwoo let out a soft chuckle. Then, he lifted my legs even higher and spread them wider, curling my lower back so that my private parts were fully exposed. It was as if he was testing my flexibility.“So stop thinking about anything else and just take my cock.”Kwon Jungwoo spoke gently as he began pushing his thick member inside. Despite the careful stretching earlier, my soft insides squeezed tightly around his girth, molding to the shape of his head as it pressed in.“Hnnngh, ahhh…!”“Haa… You’re so tight.”Kwon Jungwoo furrowed his brow slightly in concentration, taking slow, deep breaths as if to control his excitement. He leaned down, kissing my cheek and sucking on my earlobe as he slowly inserted himself. When he was finally fully seated inside me, I moaned, filled with an aching need and anticipation for the pleasure that would soon follow. I lifted my hips higher in response.Kwon Jungwoo began to move gently, his face just inches from mine, watching me intently. His flushed cheeks made him look like he might suddenly lose control and go rough, but Kwon Jungwoo remained gentle and controlled, pressing into my sweet spots with a slow, deliberate rhythm.Thanks to his tenderness, the splitting pain gradually turned into waves of pleasure. The sound of the rain growing heavier outside only seemed to isolate the two of us further.The sex continued until the sky brightened and the rain stopped. Using the excuse that he was about to leave for training camp, Kwon Jungwoo didn’t let me go easily. I lost count of how many condoms we went through and how many times we changed positions and climaxed. Each time he drove into me, I felt an odd urge to pee, though I didn’t understand why, and had to fight to hold it back.I had been anxious about his roommates barging in at first, but soon, I was too lost in pleasure to care. Once my reason had been swept away, all that was left was a body driven by lust.That’s probably why I said something I would never say under normal circumstances.“Mm, Jungwoo… today, you can… hnngh… finish on my face.”“Haa, finish where?”“…You can come… on my face…”For the first time, his hips faltered. He, too, had been lost in his rhythm, but my words made him pause. His sweat-drenched face was painted with surprise as he looked down at me.“What are you talking about?”“I came in your mouth earlier, and… haah… I saw in some videos that a lot of people do that.”It was something I said in the heat of passion, but I meant it. I met Kwon Jungwoo’s gaze, my eyes showing my sincerity.For a moment, his beautifully curled eyelashes seemed to quiver. He blinked slowly a few times before finally speaking bluntly.“Don’t say things like that. I won’t dirty your pretty face.”And with that, he averted his gaze, no longer able to look me in the eye.“…”For some reason, I felt like I had just seen Kwon Jungwoo’s rare, embarrassed side. I wanted to confirm it by looking into his eyes again, but Kwon Jungwoo lowered his head entirely. Then, unlike before, he started thrusting his hips in an almost aggressive manner.His forceful movements made my words fade into helpless moans. As I clung to his shoulders, I noticed his hair falling onto my chest, with the tips of his ears peeking through—red, as if they were blushing. Despite my vision blurring from the overwhelming sensations, that vivid color stood out starkly.***Byun Seungjin and Yang Eunoh returned home with tired faces late in the morning. Just as Kwon Jungwoo and I were about to leave the house, the entrance became crowded with tall men. It would have been a disaster if I were tall, too.Byun Seungjin yawned widely and rubbed his eyes roughly as he acknowledged me. He looked so exhausted that even the corners of his mouth drooped.“Jiwon, what brings you here so early? Oh, did you sleep over after we went to the PC bang? My head’s all over the place.”“Yeah, I fell asleep as soon as you guys left and only just woke up. I didn’t want to be in the way in the living room, so I slept in Jungwoo’s room. It was refreshing to sleep on the floor for a change. I slept really well. On the floor.”I emphasized that I slept on the floor, especially for Yang Eunoh’s sake, but he didn’t seem to care. Muttering something about wanting to sleep quickly, Yang Eunoh stumbled inside, clearly suffering from a hangover.Byun Seungjin, nudged along by him, nodded in understanding, as if relieved.“Kwon Jungwoo actually gave you a comfy sleeping setup for once, huh. …Huh? But, Jungwoo, you seem taller than usual.”Byun Seungjin, now paying more attention, looked Kwon Jungwoo up and down from head to toe. With a hint of realization in his eyes, Kwon Jungwoo made a soft “Ah,” sound and smiled gently.“It’s because I ate something good yesterday.”“It wasn’t chicken?”“No, not that.”He glanced down at me.What else did we eat yesterday? As I slowly retraced the events, I caught Kwon Jungwoo’s mischievous eyes. Then I realized what he meant by “something good” — he was referring to my fluids.The moment I understood, I was so startled that my exhaustion seemed to disappear entirely. I quickly grabbed Kwon Jungwoo’s fingers, gripping them tightly. It was a secret signal — stop talking.Whether he understood the signal or had just intended to tease me, Kwon Jungwoo fortunately didn’t say the word aloud.“Even if you knew, you wouldn’t get any. Just go inside already, it’s too crowded out here, and I’m getting annoyed.”“Bragging about food, huh? No, wait… am I shorter? Have I shrunk from sitting too long? My spine feels like it’s collapsing.”Clearly exhausted, Byun Seungjin and Yang Eunoh didn’t even comment on Kwon Jungwoo’s sharp tone and just went inside. Before the door closed, Byun Seungjin, suddenly realizing he wouldn’t see me for a while, invited me to visit them in Jeju Island.I agreed, though I knew it was impossible. I had my own busy schedule with a contest coming up during the break, so there would be no time for such a trip.Once the players disappeared, the apartment corridor grew quiet. With just the two of us left, Kwon Jungwoo seized the moment to lift my hand. He frowned as if something troubled him.“Jiwon, how could you hold my hand like that in front of them? It almost got me in trouble, just thinking about it.”“Oh, sorry.”Before I could even process what he said, I realized I was still holding onto his fingers. Flustered, I quickly let go. But before I could pull away, Kwon Jungwoo grabbed my hand again.“And besides…”Just like how I had gripped his fingers, Kwon Jungwoo clasped my index finger. For a moment, his grip tightened. His hand clenched firmly around mine, making my finger feel hot.“It’s more like this.”“…”“You’re really tight. Inside.”He whispered it in my ear as if revealing a secret, his voice sultry. My face flushed instantly. Why did he have to make such a serious atmosphere while teasing me like that? Just from the way he held my finger, I could feel something stirring deep inside me.Embarrassed, I forcefully pulled my hand away from his grip.“What… what are you talking about? It’s not that tight!”What am I even saying…I hurriedly made my way toward the elevator, but he caught me by the wrist. Before I could turn around, he wrapped his arm around my shoulder.“Hey.”I wanted to hide my undoubtedly flushed face, but his voice wasn’t gentle, so I ended up looking at him. His face, however, was full of affection. It was hard to believe this was the same person who had teased me earlier. His gaze was so sweet that it felt like honey was dripping from his eyes.Kwon Jungwoo had called out to me, but he wasn’t saying anything. He just alternated between my eyes, looking at me as if he were building up to something. His eyes fluttered slowly, like a tamed beast. Then, just when I thought I knew what he was about to say—“I love you.”The words came out so softly, just as I had anticipated, that tears welled up in my eyes. I didn’t know why. My nose suddenly tingled, and emotions surged.Kwon Jungwoo immediately noticed my change in expression. He chuckled, his face full of love, as he furrowed his brows slightly.“What’s this? Why are you crying?”“I… I don’t know. I guess it’s because I love you, too.”“You love me?”“Yeah.”“Not just ‘yeah.’ Say it with words.”“…I love you, Jungwoo.”My voice trembled with tears as I confessed, but Kwon Jungwoo didn’t seem to mind. He looked at me with overwhelming affection, then leaned down and kissed me.As our lips touched, he opened his mouth slightly and asked again. Embarrassingly, my tears had already started to spill down my cheeks. The salty taste hit our lips, and Kwon Jungwoo chuckled lightly as he kissed the tear-stained area.“Don’t cry. I can’t even drink all of this; what a waste. Or are you trying to make me grow taller by feeding me?”At this rate, I’ll be over 2 meters tall.I couldn’t help but laugh at his playful words as he followed the trail of my tears with kisses. Kwon Jungwoo, who I wouldn’t see for a month, said he didn’t want to part with me while I was crying. His words were probably meant to stop my tears, but the thought of him hating the idea of me being upset made my heart sink again, and I hurriedly wiped my face.As I looked at him, patting my head as if to praise me, I suddenly realized that my tears weren’t just from overwhelming love.I was scared of the one-month gap we were about to face so early in our relationship. Still, the reason I could say goodbye with a smile was because of the trust Kwon Jungwoo had shown me and my own determination.We’ll overcome this change just fine.As long as I give Kwon Jungwoo the same unshakable trust he has given me, we’ll be able to stay close, even when we’re far apart.I made a firm promise to myself over and over — that I wouldn’t disappoint the ever-sincere Kwon Jungwoo, my ally.The next day, Kwon Jungwoo left for his training camp. He sent me a picture of Jeju Island as soon as he arrived at the airport, and the weather was perfect.