By Zephyria 
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“Ha, fuck….”
Watching Eun-won tremble all over, spilling something that wasn’t semen just from the act of insertion, Cha Se-jin cursed under his breath. The liquid spilling through the open suit and soaking patches of the shirt was maddeningly erotic. Moreover, the way the inside gripped him tightly, shivering as if unable to bear it, kept making him feel like a complete bastard.
“Darling, if you’re like this just from me putting it in, ah… what am I going to do? Hmm? Did you like it here?”
Without pulling the glans away from the pressed spot, Cha Se-jin pushed it deeper, grinding against it. He let out a long groan and pulled the melting Eun-won into an embrace. Burying his nose and mouth in the nape of the neck that radiated a cozy, soft scent, he gave short, repetitive thrusts in the same spot, causing wet, rounded moans to pour out.
“Ah… haeu, hng… ung… u-ung…!”
Kissing the wet cheeks where tears streamed down and rubbing them firmly, Eun-won’s vision flickered white. The sensation of something too hot filling the deepest part of the sensitive inner walls and rubbing against them was unrealistically good.
“I, haeu-eut…. Just now, aa…. Just now….”
“Yeah, I know. Hoo, you came so prettily.”
Groaning low with a laugh, Cha Se-jin wrapped his arm around Eun-won’s waist and began to move his hips in earnest. The abundance of arousal produced inside had no room to leak out, pooling within and creating a wet, squelching sound with every movement of the genitals. Before he could even feel embarrassed by the explicit sound, pleasure surged over him. Eun-won clung desperately to Cha Se-jin’s neck, shaking up and down in sync with the movement of his hips.
“Heu, eut! At… ah…!”
Wrapping Eun-won’s legs around his waist, Cha Se-jin turned his body and pushed Eun-won against the backrest of the sofa, interlocking their bodies even more deeply. Looking down at Eun-won, who was trapped within the deep shadow he cast with tears clinging to his eyes, Cha Se-jin collapsed his upper body as if he couldn’t hold back any longer. Their heated breaths mingled through their locked lips, and their tongues tangled together.
Having already come once, the sensitized feelings colored his entire body. As the pleasure surged relentlessly, every time he was hit powerfully—thud, thud—at the spot where sugar-like powder seemed to sparkle before his eyes, his toes curled. At that persistent grinding, Eun-won’s thighs tightened sharply. His curled toes snapped straight, and his white, slender calves stretched and relaxed over Cha Se-jin’s shoulders.
Watching Eun-won go over the edge with a long groan, Cha Se-jin thrust a few more times rapidly before panting heavily and pulling out. He then ejaculated over Eun-won’s flat, white stomach, revealed beneath the messy pajamas. Semen clung viscously to the pale skin.
“Haa…… ha….”
“…Hoo….”
Holding his member and rubbing the tip against Eun-won’s stomach to enjoy the afterglow, Cha Se-jin brushed back his sweat-dampened bangs and laughed softly. The warm, fluffy body that had smelled of soap was now completely disheveled by his touch.
“You’ll have to wash again.”
As he slowly rubbed the traces left on the stomach with his fingertips, Eun-won trembled, perhaps from the ticklish sensation. Only then did embarrassment seem to rush in; as Eun-won tried to cover his face, Cha Se-jin gently caught his hand and rested it on his own shoulder, smiling.
“If you have no strength, should I carry you up?”
“…….”
“I can wash you, too.”
“…….”
“Can’t put strength in your legs? I get it.”
Guessing the answer for himself, Cha Se-jin scooped Eun-won up in his arms. Feeling himself being lifted, Eun-won wrapped both arms around Cha Se-jin’s neck and hugged him tightly. How could he possibly refuse him? He had neither the will nor the confidence to do so.
While Cha Se-jin filled the bathtub with water, Eun-won first took a light rinse in the shower booth. Then, he stepped into the water—which felt pleasant, spreading warmth the moment his feet touched it—and sat down. He stole glances at Cha Se-jin showering, and when the man entered the tub and sat facing him, Eun-won shyly pulled his knees up to his chest and hugged them.
Just sitting face-to-face in the tub, yet he felt as embarrassed and nervous as he had on the sofa.
“Did you ask the others about the staycation?”
“Ah, yes. Everyone said they’re free. They loved the schedule of going on Friday and coming out Monday morning, and they said meat for dinner would be great.”
“Three people, right?”
“Yes.”
“Are you checking out on Monday too, Darling?”
“Pardon…?”
Cha Se-jin was momentarily taken aback by Eun-won’s questioning look. Eun-won had a face that suggested he hadn’t considered it at all. It seemed as though Eun-won hadn’t placed himself within the ‘friends’ staycation’ at all.
“Aren’t you going to hang out with them? Are you just coming home after dinner?”
“Ah…….”
He really hadn’t thought about staying at the hotel together. Seeing the face of someone who didn’t know what to do, Cha Se-jin let out a laugh-filled breath and slowly tilted his head, locking eyes deeply.
“It would be disappointing if you’re the only one missing out while all your friends are playing. If you want to hang out, you can.”
Eun-won, who was about to say it was okay, fell into thought for a moment. Why had he naturally assumed he wasn’t going? This gathering was strongly intended as a way to repay his grateful friends. Perhaps that was why he had never thought of himself being part of it. It wasn’t him doing the repaying; it was a place where Cha Se-jin was spending his time, heart, and money.
That was why he had been flustered when Cha Se-jin asked if he wasn’t going to hang out. And, quite naturally, his heart fluttered at the words that he could join them.
He remembered his middle and high school days—occasionally visiting friends’ houses, gathering at a friend’s place when the parents were out to eat snacks and read comic books, and staying up all night talking about nothing. Even thinking about it now, long after, it was a happy memory that brought a smile to his face.
Perhaps that was why, the more he thought about it, the more he felt it would be a bit regrettable to be the only one left out, just as Cha Se-jin said. It had been a very long time since he’d had time like that.
“Then I’ll stay for one night and come home Saturday night.”
“Yeah, sure. And if you want to play more while you’re there, stay another day.”
“Yes. I didn’t know you’d think of me too. Thank you, Sangmu-nim.”
As Eun-won beamed while hugging his knees, Cha Se-jin’s heart suddenly surged. He remained silent, gazing at Eun-won’s smiling face.
Feeling the gaze, Eun-won, who was moving his feet in the water with a mix of excitement and nervousness, shifted his eyes to Cha Se-jin’s ears, which seemed slightly red. He figured it was because the water was warm and the temperature in the bathroom was high. Wondering if his own ears had turned red like that, Eun-won fiddled with his ear and let out a trembling breath through his slightly parted lips.
“Then I’ll reserve a nice place for dinner. Somewhere more casual would be better than, say, a steakhouse, right?”
“Yes, I think so.”
Nodding at Eun-won’s answer, Cha Se-jin raised a wet hand and brushed back the hair falling over his forehead. He could feel his heart beating much more strongly than usual today. It had started racing madly from the moment he saw Eun-won smile, and now his face, neck, and ears were all flushing.
Did I set the water temperature wrong? No, I always use this temperature. What is this? Why is this happening? Ah, right. I drank. It’s because I drank. It’s the alcohol. I thought I’d sobered up during sex, but I guess not.
Having barely managed to come up with a plausible reason, Cha Se-jin’s gaze landed sequentially on Eun-won’s white shoulders, arms, and pale pink knees and elbows. Every time he took in a part of Eun-won, his whole body pulsed as if it had become one giant heart. Wiping his face with a wet hand again, Cha Se-jin let out a long breath that was warmed along with his heart.
* * *
Yoon Ji-woon, Jung Woo-min, and Ju Yi-deun—all wearing backpacks stuffed with clothes and various items for three days—greetly bowed to Cha Se-jin as he stepped out of a large SUV. After scanning the three of them standing in a row, being excessively polite, Cha Se-jin accepted their greetings and opened the trunk.
“Put your luggage in the back and get in. I intentionally drove the biggest one, but I wonder if it’ll be cramped. If it’s uncomfortable, two of you can take a taxi.”
“No, Hyung-nim! The car is huge and great! We can fit!”
After loading their bags in the trunk, the three climbed into the back seat one by one. It was larger and wider than expected, so they could fit quite comfortably.
Only after seeing that all the friends were inside did Eun-won climb into the passenger seat. Cha Se-jin, who had opened the door for him and closed it after he got in, finally headed for the driver’s seat. The eyes of the friends sitting quietly in the back followed Cha Se-jin’s every move.
The destination, reached in about 40 minutes, was not a place with a large sign like a typical restaurant. Only a silver plate engraved with the restaurant’s name was attached to the entrance of a clean, minimalist, dark-toned building.
After handing the car over to the valet, Cha Se-jin entered the building, guided by a staff member who opened the door. For Eun-won, who had traveled here and there with Cha Se-jin, this was now a fairly familiar scene, but it wasn’t for his friends. The three, feeling a bit intimidated by the atmosphere and nervous, followed behind Cha Se-jin and only relaxed once they took the elevator up and entered the assigned private room.
“Please handle it as I requested.”
“Yes, Sangmu-nim.”
While watching Cha Se-jin have a brief conversation with the staff, Yoon Ji-woon, Jung Woo-min, and Ju Yi-deun slowly scanned the spacious, private room. From the large marble table and the view beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows to the large grill prepared separately outside the table, it seemed to be a place for grilling meat, yet there wasn’t a single smell of smoke—only a pleasant fragrance. Everything was in a realm they had never experienced, making them both nervous and excited.
“Is the atmosphere okay?”
“Yes! It’s great, Hyung-nim.”
“I’m not a gangster, why do you keep calling me Hyung-nim? And why are you talking like that?”
“Huh? Oh, ah…! Uh, I didn’t mean it in that way! No, I didn’t…. I don’t usually talk like this, but, uh…. I thought it would be rude if I didn’t….”
“Why, do you think I’ll flip out if you’re rude?”
Laughing playfully, Cha Se-jin stared intently at Yoon Ji-woon. Eun-won knew that Cha Se-jin was being a bit mischievous, but Yoon Ji-woon was flustered, not knowing what to do.
“I appreciate the sentiment. I really do, but just call me Hyung.”
“…Would that be okay?”
“Yeah.”
“Th-then from now on, I’ll call you… Hyung…!”
With a short nod, Cha Se-jin checked on Eun-won, who was sitting next to him. He was smiling continuously, seemingly happy to be eating something delicious with his friends. He had been beaming and smiling brightly since last night, when he had his backpack open and was pacing back and forth, taking this and that, and folding t-shirts while perched on the edge of the bed; he was the same now.
Sensing the gaze, Eun-won turned his head and their eyes met. Finding it cute that he smiled even while looking at him, Cha Se-jin stroked Eun-won’s hair and looked toward the staff member entering after a knock.
After the staff member set up various sauces and side dishes in front of the five people, a man entered carrying a plate full of meat. Introducing himself as both the CEO and main chef of the establishment, he personally introduced the meat.
“The meat prepared for you today is the highest grade 1++, specifically Number Nine, which has the highest marbling index and taste—top-tier Hanwoo. Among these, the first cut you will taste is the Chateaubriand, the most tender part of the tenderloin. And the cut prepared next to it is the ‘shrimp meat,’ which only comes in very small quantities from a single cow. Its umami and aroma are outstanding.”
After explaining several other cuts, the chef placed the tenderloin on the well-heated cast-iron grill, and a delicious sizzling sound echoed. Except for Cha Se-jin, the four of them couldn’t take their eyes off the chef’s precise movements.
Keeping his gaze on Eun-won, who was watching the meat-grilling performance with fascination, Cha Se-jin smiled and pulled his chair closer, wrapping his arm around Eun-won’s waist from behind and resting his chin on his shoulder. Startled by the sudden skinship, Eun-won became acutely aware of Cha Se-jin’s proximity and bit the inside of his lip.