By Zephyria For the first time in a while, Ju-wan sat on the sofa and watched TV. Until he came to Kwon Su-hyeok’s house, the TV had been nothing more than a decoration. This was because Kwon Su-hyeok had always lived a life of leaving for work early in the morning and returning late at night. Nor was it likely that Jaguar would watch TV alone, or that Kwon Su-hyeok’s subordinates, including Jeon Mi-nam, would have enjoyed such leisure.
Because of this, the world inside the large TV seemed unfamiliar to Jaguar. The animal pressed his body tightly against the bottom of the sofa, his limbs tense. His eyes flashed as he growled lowly at the animals passing across the screen. Even his tail was stiff.
Ju-wan reached down and held Jaguar tightly. Otherwise, there was no telling when the animal might charge at the TV. There was a high chance he would smash the innocent screen with his front paws.
“Su-nam. Those guys over there look real, but they’re all fake. No, actually, they’re not fake… they’re just not here right now. So don’t be on guard. Okay?”
Ju-wan explained slowly, stroking Jaguar as if massaging him. Baek Do-un, coming out of the kitchen, let out a chuckle upon hearing this.
“Do you think Su-nam will understand just because you say that?”
“I thought he’d like seeing the jungle, even if it’s on TV… Should I put something else on?”
“I think that would be better. Preferably something where humans don’t appear either.”
Ju-wan obediently changed the channel. The only programs where neither humans nor beasts appeared were animations. Jaguar, who had been flinching every time the screen changed, now lay flat on his belly, as if he had never been tense. Ju-wan smiled and gently stroked the animal’s head.
“All cut. Try some.”
Baek Do-un poked a slice of apple with a fork and handed it to Ju-wan. Ju-wan had left him to it because he insisted on cutting it himself, but Baek Do-un had sliced most of the flesh along with the peel. Moreover, Ju-wan had never seen fruit cut in such a shape. Despite this, Ju-wan accepted and ate the apple without a word of complaint.
“How is it?”
“It’s sweet.”
Baek Do-un smiled with satisfaction, sliced three more pieces for Ju-wan, and then took a large bite out of the rest of the apple. If he hadn’t intended to eat with Ju-wan in the first place, he wouldn’t have bothered with the effort of peeling it.
Around then, Jaguar showed interest in the fresh scent of the apple. When Baek Do-un held out a thick piece of peel to him, Jaguar licked it without suspicion. Then, he immediately frowned and whipped his head away. Baek Do-un laughed out loud, telling Jaguar he had become ugly. He even tried to take out his phone to take a picture.
Jaguar, annoyed by Baek Do-un, eventually fled to the bedroom. Baek Do-un, who had been giggling until then, slowly shifted his gaze to Ju-wan.
“By the way, Ju-wan-ssi, are you sick somewhere?”
“Huh? No. There’s nothing particularly wrong.”
“Is that so? For someone who says that, your complexion isn’t very good.”
Ju-wan raised his hand and touched his cheek. Doing so wouldn’t suddenly fix his haggard face.
“Is it hard taking care of Su-nam?”
“No. Su-nam listens well and helps me a lot.”
“How does a four-legged beast help? It’s a miracle if he doesn’t cause trouble.”
“Still, it’s really not hard at all.”
“Let’s assume that. What about your meals lately? Are you eating well?”
“Yes.”
“You’re eating a full bowl every time, right? A balanced diet?”
“Yes. All the side dishes Mi-nam-ssi makes are delicious.”
“That’s true.”
Baek Do-un, who had been questioning him meticulously, agreed instantly. Then, he hummed and fell into thought for a moment. If there were no special symptoms, no great stress, and no problem with nutritional status, there was only one reason why Ju-wan might have become so gaunt.
“Are you sleeping well?”
“…Um, once I fall asleep, I sleep deeply.”
“How many hours do you sleep?”
“Average of three hours?”
Baek Do-un’s eyes narrowed. At the sound of him saying, “I knew it,” Ju-wan laughed awkwardly.
“Kwon Su-hyeok comes home every day, right?”
“Yes, he comes home every day, even if it’s late.”
Baek Do-un smiled faintly, as if satisfied. Then, he shook his head and said, “That’s the problem.” He wondered if the life of a newlywed couple was much different, but there was a severe physical imbalance between Ju-wan and Kwon Su-hyeok. It had been only a few days since Ju-wan had suffered from sores all over the inside of his mouth.
Kwon Su-hyeok, whom he had seen recently, was noticeably full of vitality. According to Jeon Mi-nam, his work at the company was the same as ever, yet he seemed more relaxed than usual and his complexion was glowing. It was almost suspicious, as if he were sucking all the energy out of Ju-wan.
“Has your weight dropped again?”
“I haven’t weighed myself recently, so I’m not sure.”
“What do you mean you’re not sure? I can tell just by looking. Don’t just let him have his way. If you keep getting swept up in Kwon Su-hyeok’s pace, only you will wear down and suffer.”
“…I enjoy it too.”
“I’m worried you’ll end up exhausted. Or maybe try changing the method.”
“How?”
Ju-wan showed extraordinary curiosity. His wide eyes were full of a desire to investigate. Baek Do-un gave a meaningful, mischievous smile.
“Well, for example….”
Baek Do-un leaned toward Ju-wan and whispered something in his ear. Ju-wan, listening quietly, nodded his head vigorously.
Kwon Su-hyeok stepped out after finishing his shower. Thin droplets of water falling from his deep black hair slid quickly, and sometimes slowly, down the curves of his broad shoulders and back. Su-hyeok headed toward the living room, roughly drying his hair with a dry towel. He stared at the sofa with a puzzled look because Ju-wan, who had been sitting there until a moment ago, was nowhere to be seen. He wondered if Ju-wan had gone to bed early, but since Ju-wan had stubbornly waited for him even while nodding off, this was unusual. He set the wet towel on the floor and went to the bedroom.
As expected, Ju-wan was there. However, instead of being on the bed, he was crouching on the floor beneath it, gently stroking Jaguar. The drowsy Jaguar narrowed its eyes and purred with its tail hanging limp. It looked as if it would fall fast asleep at any moment.
Ju-wan patted the bed, signaling to Kwon Su-hyeok, who was watching him from the doorway. Su-hyeok let out a short laugh and sat on the edge of the spot Ju-wan had patted. Then, he reached out and caressed Ju-wan’s cheek as if tickling it. Ju-wan kept his eyes closed and obediently accepted his touch.
Then, around the time Jaguar fell sound asleep, Ju-wan grabbed Su-hyeok’s hand with both of his and pressed his lips against the palm. He then subtly rubbed his cheek and burrowed between the thighs of Su-hyeok, who was wearing only a robe. Su-hyeok watched Ju-wan with a look of surprise. Ju-wan, gently stroking his dense thighs, pressed his lips in spots on the firm knees and the soft inner thighs. The reason the corners of Su-hyeok’s mouth twitched subtly was that the seduction was as clumsy and ticklish as a child’s expression of affection.
Ju-wan rubbed Su-hyeok’s genitals against his cheek and looked up. The gaze he cast upward while meeting his eyes was quite provocative.
“Come up here.”
Curling his lips, Su-hyeok grabbed Ju-wan’s arm and pulled him up. Normally, Ju-wan would have been led quietly, but for some reason, he held onto Su-hyeok’s knees and resisted. Then, he looked boldly at Su-hyeok, who was wondering about his attitude.
“Why? Do you not want to?”
“No. I just wanted to make you feel good first.”
A sound like a leaking valve—a soft laugh—escaped Su-hyeok. He gently pulled Ju-wan toward him once more.
“That’s why I’m telling you to come up here.”
If he truly wanted to make Su-hyeok feel good, he only needed to quietly nestle into his arms. Just as he had always done.
Despite this, Ju-wan even pulled his captured arm away and stubbornly held his ground. Instead, he sat properly on his knees and gripped the waist tie of Su-hyeok’s robe.
“Tell me if it’s not great halfway through.”
“As if that would happen.”
Su-hyeok muttered in a tone of disbelief while maintaining the smile on his lips. Whatever Ju-wan was thinking, whatever he was planning to do, it was simply interesting.
Ju-wan said, “I’ll do it,” and pulled the tie to fling open Su-hyeok’s robe. His toned body was revealed without filter. Ju-wan’s Adam’s apple bobbed slowly as he scanned the smooth contours with a calm expression. It was unclear whether he was inwardly nervous or swallowing his saliva. A small laugh escaped Su-hyeok.
Ju-wan stared endlessly at Su-hyeok’s skin, which glowed smoothly even in the dark, before raising his hand to slowly feel it. He traced down slowly, as if sketching the straight collarbones, the thick pectoral muscles, and the finely interlaced abdominal muscles. It was a cautious and deliberate touch, like someone touching a completed sculpture. His gaze was infinitely serious.
Su-hyeok looked down at him with a relaxed air, a long arc of a smile on his lips. He leaned his upper body back loosely, letting Ju-wan do as he pleased.
Soon, Ju-wan’s hand stealthily gripped Su-hyeok’s member. Ju-wan first rubbed the massive piece of flesh against his cheek before turning his head to plant small kisses on it. The cool, soft flesh gradually heated up, twitching intermittently. When Ju-wan, who had been pressing his lips carefully, looked up at Su-hyeok, the corners of Su-hyeok’s mouth curved up slightly.
Ju-wan’s cheeks flushed subtly. Filling his round eyes with Su-hyeok, he slowly opened his mouth and took the tip of the member inside. That alone made Su-hyeok frown slightly and swallow his breath. When Ju-wan stuck out his tongue and licked the glans, even his abdominal muscles rippled.
Ju-wan, taking in every single one of Su-hyeok’s reactions, lowered his eyelids loosely. Then, he opened his mouth wider—after teasingly sucking only the glans—and took the entire member in. His cheeks quickly puffed out. As the lukewarm, smooth mucous membrane tightly enveloped the flesh, Su-hyeok’s upper body tilted sharply forward. The hand wrapping around Ju-wan’s head was infinitely cautious and soft, yet undeniably urgent. As he subtly pulled Ju-wan, Ju-wan’s back trembled with effort, likely because the member had touched his uvula. His face turned bright red in an instant.
“Ugh… don’t overdo it.”
Ju-wan shook his head and nibbled on the remaining part. Closing his eyes tight, he sweetly swallowed the thick flesh. Before long, Su-hyeok’s abdomen came into contact with Ju-wan’s forehead. Su-hyeok’s brow furrowed deeply. He clenched his teeth instinctively. His member expanded rapidly, filling Ju-wan’s mouth completely. The tip pushed back into the throat, blocking his airway. His eyes were stimulated, becoming moist. As his jaw opened to its maximum, a large amount of saliva pooled inside.
“Haa… ngh, haa…”
The rough exhales made Ju-wan’s hair flutter. Hot breaths and crushed moans that sounded as if they would break pushed against Ju-wan’s back repeatedly. Ju-wan, who had been barely managing to hold the flesh in his mouth, began to move his head boldly. His fingers also wiggled continuously, stroking the stiffened member as if soothing it.
Su-hyeok breathed heavily, his chest and abdomen heaving. While his eyes were pinched in a pained expression, the corners of his mouth kept curling up.
Ju-wan was busy on his own, moving his hopelessly pressed tongue and diligently tightening and loosening his lips. It was an utterly clumsy motion. Not knowing where or how to stimulate the other person to make them like it, he simply moved as hard as he could. If it hadn’t been Ju-wan, Su-hyeok’s member would not have throbbed so violently.
“Kgh…”
Su-hyeok threw his head back, swallowing a sharp moan. Every time Ju-wan tightened his lips to press the member tightly, Su-hyeok’s thighs flexed involuntarily. Ju-wan, focused on the act itself, couldn’t account for each of Su-hyeok’s reactions. If Su-hyeok hadn’t gently caressed his ear halfway through, he wouldn’t have even thought to meet his eyes.
Su-hyeok’s eyes were stained with lust. His tightly closed lips parted slightly, exhaling thick breaths repeatedly. Ju-wan stared blankly as he watched Su-hyeok lick his own dry lips with his tongue. He had completely forgotten what he had been doing.
Su-hyeok shifted his body languidly, savoring the pleasant fever circulating through his entire body. His completely undone appearance was extremely sensual. Thin droplets of water fell slowly from his jet-black hair. An impulse to kiss him flared up like a fire.
Ju-wan suddenly pushed himself up on his knees and lunged forward, grabbing Su-hyeok’s face. Then, he frantically pressed his lips to his cheeks and the corners of his eyes. It wasn’t much different from the affection of an immature puppy. Su-hyeok seemed surprised for a moment, but soon softened his lips, smiled, and lifted Ju-wan up in his arms.
Contrary to his plan, while his body was being laid on the bed and Su-hyeok climbed on top of him, Ju-wan continued to hold his face and plant kisses. Su-hyeok responded leisurely while steadily preparing the place to enter.
Jaguar, who had been sleeping soundly, woke up with a start. It was because the mattress, which usually remained quiet through most shocks, was shaking violently as if it were about to break. It seemed this night, too, would not pass without incident.
* * *
“Teacher, you’re here?”
Ju-wan greeted Baek Do-un listlessly, sprawled out as if he had become one with the bed. Normally, he would have come out to the entrance, but he seemed to lack the energy to even lift a finger. Jaguar looked at Ju-wan blankly and repeatedly licked his face with its tongue. Ju-wan could only smile bloodlessly at the prickly, ticklish sensation.
“Ju-wan. Why do you look even more crushed?”
Baek Do-un sighed deeply. Ju-wan, seemingly lacking the strength to answer, only gave a faint smile.
It wasn’t to see him in this state that he had encouraged Ju-wan to give a blowjob. He had simply been optimistic that it would make Ju-wan’s body a bit more comfortable. It seemed to have been a huge miscalculation. Ju-wan looked as if his vitality had been sucked out more than usual.
Then again, Kwon Su-hyeok is the kind of person who treats Ju-wan as special even if he just sneezes, so he probably enjoyed it even more as a monumental event. Thinking of him, whose skin would have become even more polished, a curse—”Damn it”—leaked out.
A pretty cake only looks more appetizing the harder one tries.