Side Story 7
“Ugh!”
Han Seungwon crashed onto the sandy beach from Taemin’s punch. Taemin exhaled roughly, recalling his earlier conversation with Secretary Kang.
[So, madam was being blackmailed by a man named Han Seungwon for two months.]
‘Blackmail?’
Taemin was puzzled, wondering what this meant.
[Yes… Specifically, it seems Han Seungwon demanded money from madam in exchange for not leaking to the press that the Jeramy Revolution business was illegal.]
‘But how does that bastard know about the Jeramy Revolution?’
[Han Seungwon was the younger brother of Han Jiwoo, whom you had dealt with before, CEO. So it seems he naturally came to know about it.]
“What? They’re brothers?”
[Yes. I was really surprised when I found out too. It seems he used the poison that Han Jiwoo had secretly kept. He quit his job at the orphanage to move to a company Han Jiwoo had introduced him to.]
‘Why did Idam hide this enormous fact until now?’
Taemin was so shocked, he felt dazed as if hit on the back of the head with a hammer.
[I think he didn’t want you to worry, CEO. Fortunately, despite Han Seungwon’s blackmail, madam didn’t pay the money he demanded.]
“He must have suffered that much instead. Those blackmailers are usually persistent.”
[Yes, that’s right. I’ve sent the threatening texts madam received to your phone, so please check them. We’re currently tracking Han Seungwon.]
‘Hah…’
Taemin had thought Idam was just dealing with difficult customers alone, but he never imagined he was hiding such a huge fact.
After ending the call, Taemin checked the texts Secretary Kang had sent. On the night Idam lost his memories, he had received highly threatening messages from Han Seungwon.
So Idam had gone out to persuade him and ended up in trouble.
“You want to blackmail your student like that? You crazy bastard!”
Taemin shouted at Han Seungwon. Then he straddled Han Seungwon again and struck his face. Han Seungwon’s nose started bleeding and his eyes rolled back.
“S-Stop it.”
Idam urgently approached and hugged Taemin from behind.
“Honey!”
At Idam’s voice, Taemin froze as if electrocuted, then slowly turned his head. His eyes met Idam’s. The innocent vivaciousness that had filled his sweet brown eyes had calmed.
“Have your… memories returned?”
Idam nodded quietly at Taemin’s question.
“Idam.”
At the same time, Taemin let go of Han Seungwon’s collar. Or rather, it would be more accurate to say he threw him away like trash. Then Taemin embraced Idam. It felt like his partner, who had been away for a while, had returned. But fearing he might disappear like a mirage again, Taemin held him tightly with desperate hands. His sharp nose pressed firmly against Idam’s nape.
“Is it really true… that your memories have returned?”
“Yes… honey… I’m back.”
Hearing Idam naturally use the term “honey” made Taemin feel even more overwhelmed. It felt like a long-awaited wish had been granted.
“Thank goodness. I’m so relieved.”
For the past two weeks, Idam had been by his side, bright and cute.
So he had thought maybe this was fine too, but he also felt uncomfortable. Facing an Idam who didn’t know about his past mistakes made his guilt weigh even heavier.
Moreover, those painful memories were the mark that had brought them to where they are now. A world with Idam without the intensity of those emotions and entangled passion felt like an illusion to him.
Seeing Idam back again, Taemin felt his eyes grow hot, but he had to hold back for now.
“Haa… haa…”
Idam’s complexion was dark like ink, and his pupils were dilated. His temperature was rising higher than when they had held hands earlier, and pheromones were leaking out. It was clearly not a normal state.
“Idam, what’s wrong? Are you in pain?”
“Haa… h-honey… haa…”
Idam then hugged Taemin’s neck. And as if discovering an oasis in the desert, he kissed him. Immediately, Idam’s small tongue entered Taemin’s mouth fully and swam like a fish in the sea. He also sucked strongly on the saliva, as if pulling it in.
Taemin was momentarily surprised by Idam’s sudden kiss, but tasting his lips properly after two weeks gave him great joy. His rational judgment blurred and he accepted Idam. Idam’s breathing was wet, and his body temperature kept rising. The pheromones that stung his nose were also intense.
It was undoubtedly a heat cycle.
“Mmm… hng, chu…”
Idam’s fingers gripping Taemin’s nape were full of strength as he let out sticky moans. Their two tongues intertwined like shackles, pulling each other. The angle of their jaws changed several times. As the layered kisses were coming to an end, their lips parted gently, as if calmed. But their heavy breathing continued.
“Haa… haa…”
“Idam, you’re in heat cycle now, right?”
“I… I don’t know.”
Idam answered ambiguously and kissed Taemin’s lips again, as if commanded by the instinct of lust. Their tongues intertwined intensely and his eyes grew even hazier. It was clear they couldn’t continue a normal conversation in this situation. But they couldn’t keep kissing here either.
So Taemin, while still holding Idam’s lips, looked over his shoulder at the fallen Han Seungwon. He wasn’t moving, as if unconscious. It didn’t seem like he would run away or cause trouble immediately.
Somewhat relieved, Taemin tried to lift Idam while still kissing. Idam, sensing the change in position, showed discomfort and detached his lips.
“What’s wrong?”
“We need to move. We can’t keep doing this here with Jimin in the car.”
“Ah! Right, Jimin!”
Idam seemed to regain some sense, his eyes clearing. He looked around and his gaze fell on Han Seungwon.
“What should we do about that teacher?”
“I’ll take care of it, don’t worry about it.”
Taemin finished picking up Idam and left the beach, arriving at the sedan. Idam, also concerned about Jimin, immediately opened the back door and got in. Fortunately, Jimin was still sound asleep. Taemin, sitting in the driver’s seat, was about to call Secretary Kang in relief when a large hand suddenly appeared outside the driver’s window, tapping it. Puzzled, Taemin lowered the window.
“Oh? It really is you, CEO?”
Secretary Kang stood there with surprised eyes. Looking closely, other employees were also standing like officials beside him.
“Why are you all here?”
“We came here while tailing Han Seungwon.”
“Ah…”
Taemin recalled Secretary Kang saying earlier that they were following Han Seungwon.
“I just met him. He’s on the beach now.”
“What? Is he alive?”
Secretary Kang was worried first about Han Seungwon’s survival after encountering Taemin.
“Of course he’s alive. You make it sound like I carelessly kill people.”
Taemin looked somewhat aggrieved. But if Idam hadn’t stopped him earlier, he couldn’t guarantee Han Seungwon would still be breathing.
Meanwhile, Idam’s pheromone scent was growing stronger. Looking at Idam through the rearview mirror, he was leaning his whole body against the seat with his eyes closed. He seemed to be struggling to control his pheromones. Unlike before, Idam’s pheromones were now very intoxicating even to others. If an alpha among the employees lost control, it could be a big problem if the heat cycle wasn’t suppressed immediately.
“Secretary Kang, take Jimin to the babysitter right away.”
“What? Where are you going with madam, CEO?”
“Yes.”
Taemin hurriedly got out of the driver’s seat. He carefully lifted the sleeping Jimin from the car seat in the back. Being in deep sleep, he was quiet. Taemin handed Jimin to Secretary Kang.
“Oh my, the baby was sleeping.”
Secretary Kang carefully took Jimin. Then, noticing Idam’s condition, he looked worried.
“Is madam unwell?”
“It seems he’s in heat cycle.”
“What? My goodness, how are you going to handle this when his memories haven’t even returned? He’s still a 14-year-old kid right now.”
Secretary Kang shot Taemin a disapproving look. Taemin waved his hands as if to say not to misunderstand him.
“His memories have returned.”
“What? Really?”
“Yes.”
“That’s a relief. Really.”
Secretary Kang brushed his chest in relief. The other employees also seemed to have been very worried and looked relieved.
“Alright. Then we’ll take our leave now.”
Eventually, Secretary Kang left with Jimin, and the other employees disappeared towards the beach to deal with Han Seungwon.
Meanwhile, Taemin tidied up Jimin’s car seat and sat in the back seat, touching Idam’s forehead to check his temperature. At the same time, Idam’s eyelids slowly lifted.
“Haa… honey? Oh?”
Idam hurriedly looked to the side. Seeing Taemin in Jimin’s place, his half-closed eyes widened.
“Where did Jimin go?”
“I sent him with Secretary Kang.”
“W-Why?”
“Your recovery comes first right now.”
“Ah…”
“Let’s go to a nearby hotel and rest.”
Taemin brushed up Idam’s bangs. They were damp with sweat. At the same time, Idam’s lips found Taemin’s again. His rough breathing calmed, and as their lips gently parted, Taemin embraced Idam.
“Are you in a lot of pain?”
“Yeah… honey… I… haa… mmm… feel strange…”
Idam’s whining voice was full of neediness. His slender waist could be felt squirming.
“Let’s hurry and move somewhere else first.”
* * *
“There should be a hotel around here.”
Due to tourists flocking for the fireworks, hotels near the amusement park were fully booked. So Taemin, having entered Seoul, drove at speed. He looked at Idam, who had moved to the passenger seat. He had wanted to keep him in the back seat, but Idam had sat in the passenger seat on his own.
“H-Honey, please touch me here.”
Idam pulled Taemin’s hand. And inserted it between his thighs.
“Huk.”
Taemin gasped involuntarily. He felt Idam’s wet arousal on his fingertips between his thighs. At that stimulation, Taemin almost stepped on the brake without realizing. Moreover, he felt hot desire rising.
“Hurry… touch me…”
Idam’s soft moan caressed his ears. Taemin moved his hand, feeling he should do as Idam wanted for now.
“More… harder…”
Idam’s heat was rising more and more, and his concentrated pheromones grew stronger.
Taemin, growing more impatient, looked around. Hotels were usually easy to spot, but why couldn’t he see any today of all days? Just as he was thinking they should just go to the mansion, his gaze stopped. Fairy Tales. The cafe Idam currently ran came into view. The lights were off, suggesting business hours had ended.
“No choice.”
Taemin, in urgency, parked the sedan in the cafe parking lot.
Author: Hyacinthus B
Hyacinthus
