By Zephyria 
Strangely, there was a sturdy iron bars and a lock in front of the front door.
Long, vertical iron bars were right in front of his eyes, as if to prevent a dog or cat from going outside. It was structured so that he could only open the lock with a key, take off his shoes in the shoe rack, and go outside. In addition, there were three additional locks on the front door.
‘Is that fingerprint recognition? There’s also a number pad. Then what’s the other one…….’
Tae-hwon approached the iron bars blocking the front door to take a closer look.
Just then, a loud shout came from above.
“Tae-hwon! Where are you going?”
Kwon Rae-i was on the 3rd floor with his face frozen like ice. He stared intently at Tae-hwon, who was touching the iron bars, and propped his arms on the glass railing as if he was about to jump down right away. His voice was hoarse and his hair was disheveled, as if he had just woken up.
His unique thin, white hair was a little disheveled and sticking out backwards. He thought that his sleeping habits were still the same as when he was young.
“Are you crazy? Don’t even go near the front door. What kind of trouble are you trying to get into by going out there.”
Before Tae-hwon could say anything, Kwon Rae-i ran down the stairs in large strides. He stepped on three steps at a time with large strides and arrived on the 1st floor in an instant, and hugged him tightly as if he had arrested a puppy trying to run away from home on the spot, without distinguishing between front and back. His chest touched his back, and his arms wrapped around his waist like ropes.
“Young Master, why are you doing this? I was just looking at it…….”
“I was surprised, so surprised. The bed was empty, and you weren’t in the room either. I thought you were really trying to run away…!”
“Run away? Where would I go in this condition? No.”
“Really? Can I believe you? You’re not running away because of the kiss and the Dick I got hard and all the explicit things I said yesterday, are you?”
Kwon Rae-i hugged Tae-hwon and dragged him backward, keeping him far away from the entrance. Even so, he kept shouting like a madman.
“Even so, don’t even think about doing anything foolish. What if you get caught by the bastards my brothers sent if you go out recklessly? What if you die!”
Only then did Tae-hwon realize why all the windows in this house, including the bedroom, were covered with curtains.
‘They must have put bars on the windows too.’
To keep Woo Tae-hwon from going outside without permission.
No wonder the curtains were drawn and the chandelier was brightly lit even though it was daylight…
Kwon Rae-i dragged Tae-hwon to the living room and forced him to sit on the sofa. And that wasn’t all. He sat on the sofa with Tae-hwon’s waist firmly embraced, pressing even closer.
“Tae-hwon, don’t ever do anything that makes me misunderstand again.”
Tae-hwon was dumbfounded with embarrassment. The fact that Kwon Rae-i was so horrified, that he was so sensitive to every move Tae-hwon made, that he shouted and ran over just because he lingered near the entrance, it wasn’t a normal reaction at all.
Extremely sensitive and nervous. Unstable.
Just like himself, wandering around his house, unable to touch anything. Difficult and hopeless.
“…I understand. I won’t do it again.”
Tae-hwon replied obediently, dazed. But even so, Kwon Rae-i didn’t seem reassured.
“It’s not just empty words. It’s really dangerous. The situation outside isn’t good right now…”
“Yes, I understand. I know I’m being chased.”
“Tae-hwon, your body isn’t even in good condition, so it’s dangerous. If you wander around alone without making a sound, ha…”
Kwon Rae-i sighed roughly and buried his face in Tae-hwon’s shoulder. His breath was trembling. When he glanced over, even his lowered eyelashes were fluttering. The clinging body temperature was very hot, his fully grown body was heavy, and his grip was strong, but he still felt like a child.
With a heavy heart, Tae-hwon swallowed his breath and gently stroked the back of his head with his left hand.
‘I can’t really say anything about this…’
“Young Master. I’m sorry. I should have been in the bedroom, but I was thirsty and came down for a glass of water.”
“I see. You must have been thirsty. That can happen.”
“The room was stuffy, and I couldn’t sleep, I don’t know. I just feel guilty and uneasy…”
“Was that so. Yes…, someone with Tae-hwon’s serious personality might feel that way. Actually, Tae-hwon is a kinder and gentler person than he seems.”
Even to the light gesture of patting his head, Kwon Rae-i reacted as if he was very happy. He rubbed his head against Tae-hwon’s palm and smiled affectionately, as if he had been waiting for Tae-hwon to touch him like this for a very long time.
His beautifully shining white face seemed to appeal to Tae-hwon.
“But, I don’t know when you might abandon me and disappear again.”
“That’s not true. Absolutely, I will never do that again.”
“I wonder. If you were me, would you believe those words?”
“That’s…”
“Even if you’re being docile now, who knows how you might change once your memories come back? We don’t know what might happen then. You might try to kill not only my father but even me.”
“…”
“I’m even considering tying you up. After all, I’ve blocked all the bars, installed recognition sensors and alarms, and made it like a prison.”
“…I see.”
“Haha. What should I do… Seriously, I’m going crazy… Don’t you think?”
Yes. I’m really going crazy.
Maybe that’s the answer. Maybe Kwon Rae-i and Woo Tae-hwon are both going crazy together here.
“If you do this again, I’m really going to tie you up. At least I’ll let you choose. Whether it’s better to put Ankle shackles on your ankles or a collar around your neck.”
‘Ha…’
Tae-hwon took a deep breath and looked up at the brightly lit chandelier. The light from the chandelier was dazzlingly brilliant, and the leather sofa where the two adult men were buried was very soft.
Even after a long time, Kwon Rae-i showed no sign of letting go. Tae-hwon just kept stroking his head and hugging him.
His unique thin hair slipped through his fingers like flowing water.
“…Young Master.”
As he comforted him like this, he felt like he had returned to the time when Tae-hwon was twenty years old. Only Woo Tae-hwon could soothe the sulking Kwon Rae-i. Kwon Rae-i would throw a tantrum and cry for a while, but when Tae-hwon hugged him and stroked his head, he would become docile as if nothing had happened.
Then, young Kwon Rae-i’s fair cheeks would turn rosy, his breathing would slow down, and he would fall asleep in Tae-hwon’s arms. Then Tae-hwon would carefully move the sleeping Young Master to the bed so as not to wake him, cover him with a blanket, and take care of him like that…
“…It’s been 10 years, but it seems like Young Master has only grown in body. He’s still so clingy and needs so much attention.”
“No. I’m only like this with you.”
“Your impatient personality is still the same. You’re going to burst into tears any minute now.”
“That’s not true either. I can endure anything now. I don’t even cry.”
Kwon Rae-i raised his head with a pout and stared directly at Tae-hwon. Lost in memories, he felt a strange sense of alienation when he saw his beautifully grown-up face head-on. His features had become bolder, his jaw had become sharper, and he was just really handsome at a glance.
“Tae-hwon…”
“Yes.”
“I’m sorry for shouting.”
Finally, he heard an apology. Tae-hwon silently shook his head.
“Why would you say that? You don’t need to apologize to me. …I should be the one apologizing.”
“No. I’m sorry for startling you. I was just flustered for a moment.”
“It’s okay. You’re acting like this because of what I did in the first place. It’s my karma.”
“Yes… I’m glad you think so, but you’re really not trying to run away because of me, are you?”
Kwon Rae-i asked, repeatedly confirming. Tae-hwon obediently nodded.
“Really, I wouldn’t leave you alone, Young Master. Where would I go?”
“Right…? That’s right, isn’t it?”
“Yes.”
“It’s not like you’re so startled by just one kiss, is it?”
Ah. Again.
Just when he thought he could forget about it, Kwon Rae-i brought the topic back to this again. Tae-hwon was slightly stunned and just moved his lips. He really didn’t know what to say.
“I know you’re uncomfortable with me having a sexual relationship with you. Should I restrain myself more?”
“Th, uh, yes. If it’s about that, I think it’s right to restrain yourself.”
“I was trying to restrain myself in my own way too. Yesterday, if I had wanted to, I could have done much more to you.”
“Th…”
“Do you know how hard it was for me to hold back all night? I wanted to go to your room, but I thought I would cross the line if I did. Ha… Please, you have to acknowledge my efforts. I really struggled to jerk off alone.”
What kind of conversation is this? It’s confusing.