When I finally managed to crack open my tightly shut eyes, the first thing that filled my vision was Kang Biso’s chest. I stared at it blankly for a moment, then slowly shifted my gaze to the side.
…When did I even lose consciousness?
The night before, I’d given in to Kang Biso’s relentless pleading and ended up completely wrecked—until I finally passed out. At this point, I was starting to wonder if I wasn’t letting him win a little too easily…
“Just one more time.”
“…I can’t. Ngh—enough…!”
“Just once more, please?”
“Ah—!”
Just remembering his coaxing voice and the way his body had pressed so insistently against mine made my skin flush all over again. Well… not that I hadn’t enjoyed it too.
I tried to move, thinking I should get up, but I couldn’t budge. Kang Biso had me locked tightly in his arms, holding me so snugly I couldn’t even wriggle free. He was gripping me so firmly, I honestly started to wonder if he was actually asleep. I carefully lifted my head to check, and there he was—sound asleep, his breathing soft and even.
Still ridiculously good-looking, even when he’s out cold…
Almost unconsciously, I reached up and gave his cheek a gentle poke. No reaction. Not even a twitch. Yep, definitely asleep. And honestly, he had been through a lot.
…Being wrapped up like this isn’t the worst thing in the world.
With his warmth surrounding me and the steady thump of his heartbeat in my ear, my body relaxed. I closed my eyes again, feeling sleep threaten to pull me under.
Then suddenly, the memory of seeing Kim Seong-gyeong yesterday came flooding back. Kang Biso had been locked up, and Kim Seong-gyeong was the one guarding his cell. But why had he been there in the first place?
Now that I thought about it, his sudden appearance at the research facility didn’t make much sense either. His main job was dungeon subjugation, so what was he doing there?
If it hadn’t been for him, Kang Biso probably wouldn’t have gotten caught in the first place… Just thinking about it filled me with a mix of bitterness and unease.
What if something like that happens again…?
We still didn’t have the Book of Wishes. To get it, we’d have to cross paths with the government again. And Kim Seong-gyeong wasn’t just any Esper—he was one of the strongest under their command. There was no guarantee we wouldn’t run into him again.
…Are we going to be okay?
The rescue had only succeeded because we got lucky. Kim Seong-gyeong had been the only one on guard, and he’d let his guard down. But there was no way we could count on that happening a second time. If anything, next time, he might come after me personally.
Lost in worry, my brows furrowed. My head was spinning with thoughts when I suddenly felt something gently stroking my hair. I jolted in surprise and looked up—only to see Kang Biso smiling down at me, eyes curved into sweet crescents.
When the hell had he woken up?
Dazed by his soft, syrupy smile, I could only stare as he spoke.
“What are you thinking about so hard?”
“…How long have you been awake?”
“Since you started poking my cheek. But more importantly—why the serious face?”
I answered without thinking.
“…I was remembering yesterday.”
“Yesterday?”
“Yeah. Seeing Kim Seong-gyeong… It just popped into my head.”
Kang Biso’s eyebrows shot up. He puffed out his cheeks and stuck out his lower lip in a pout—clearly sulking. I blinked, caught completely off guard. I’d never seen him make that kind of face before. His eyes looked annoyed, but the puffed cheeks… what was that even supposed to be?
I was too stunned to respond—but it was so cute, I nearly laughed.
“I’m lying right here, and you’re thinking about Kim Seong-gyeong?”
“No, that’s not it… I was just worried something like yesterday might happen again. That’s all I was thinking about.”
I scrambled to explain, trying to calm him down, but the pout didn’t go anywhere. Instead of responding, he tightened his arms around my waist, pulling me flush against him. Our faces were so close now, our noses were practically touching.
I froze.
Unable to move or even look him in the eye, I tried to avoid his intense gaze. But then he leaned in and gave me a soft kiss on the lips.
“Are you seriously going to think about another guy while you’re with me?”
“No… I mean…”
“Don’t worry about Kim Seong-gyeong. Just focus on me. That’s all you need.”
His voice was low, whispering like a mantra, but it echoed deep inside me. And just like that, any thoughts I had of Kim Seong-gyeong vanished. All I could see, all I could think about, was the absurdly adorable and temptingly seductive man right in front of me.
I slowly nodded.
“…Okay.”
Only then did Kang Biso smile again, that bright grin with his dimples on full display. God, he was impossible to deal with.
I leaned in and gave him a quick kiss on the lips, the same way he had kissed me just moments ago.
But then, without warning, Kang Biso climbed on top of me.
Our legs tangled naturally. I could feel the press of his cock, firm and hot against my thigh.
“Haa…”
A low, heated sigh escaped his lips. He lowered his torso, brushed his mouth over mine, then trailed down—his tongue sliding up the side of my neck.
The moment his hot, pliant tongue touched my skin, my entire body jolted in response. Kang Biso kept his face buried in my neck, teasing and toying with my flesh—biting, sucking, licking. The sharp sting and ticklish sensations made me flinch, and I reached up, grabbing lightly at his hair.
But instead of stopping, he calmly took my hand and guided it downward.
“Kang… Biso?”
“Not there. Here. Touch me, hyung.”
My fingers brushed over something hot and heavy. Without even thinking, I wrapped my hand around his cock and began to stroke it slowly. A low, guttural growl slipped from between his lips.
“Haa…”
As I kept moving my hand, gently stimulating him, Kang Biso bit down on my neck, as if he needed more.
“Haa… that’s so good…”
His breathy, need-soaked voice echoed against my ear, making it impossible to ignore the heat building inside me. The hardness in my hand radiated so much heat, I could feel my own body start to burn in response.
“Haa—ngh.”
Kang Biso gave a shallow roll of his hips in sync with my strokes, and the sight of him—flushed, gasping, desperate—was so erotic, it felt like I was watching a live porn scene unfold right in front of me. Then, with a strangled moan, something hot and wet spattered against my stomach.
Was arousal contagious?
I bit down on my lip, unable to stop the surge of lust rising in me. I wanted it—now. Before I even realized it, my legs parted slightly on their own. The moment Kang Biso noticed, he immediately reached down toward my entrance in a frenzy.
Given how rough last night had been, we probably didn’t need much prep.
“Just…”
I was about to tell him he could go ahead—
─ Brrring!
The loud ringtone of a phone abruptly rang through the air.
It was impossible to ignore. Kang Biso reached out and quickly silenced it. But just as he leaned back in to kiss me—
─ Brrring!
It started again.
Scowling, Kang Biso picked up his phone with a sharp click of his tongue and muted it again, clearly annoyed.
“Who is it?”
“…Doesn’t matter. We don’t need to answer.”
“What if it’s important? Who is it?”
I snatched the phone from his hand before he could stop me and glanced at the screen.
It was Kang Bijun.
Calling from inside the same hideout? That was odd. But maybe he had a reason. Since Kang Biso clearly didn’t plan to answer, I picked up instead.
“Hello?”
[“Ah, is this Hwang Seol-bin?”]
“Yes. I’m with Kang Biso. Should I pass the phone to him?”
[“No, that won’t be necessary. If you’re both awake, could you come to my room?”]
“That’s fine. But… why call? You usually come in person.”
On the other end, Kang Bijun let out a dry, exasperated laugh.
[“How was I supposed to know what the two of you were up to?”]
He wasn’t wrong. We were, after all, half-naked and tangled up in bed.
[“So, both of you—get dressed and come see me.”]
“Alright. We’ll be right there.”
The call had barely ended when a sudden pressure at my entrance made me gasp.
“Ngh—Kang Biso!”
“We don’t have to rush. Let’s just do it once. Just once, before we go. Please?”
“No. I already told him we’d be there soon.”
“…But I still want more.”
Kang Biso didn’t move his hand away, still lingering at my entrance, fondling me with maddening persistence. But thanks to that phone call, my mind had snapped back into reality. I pushed him off gently and started to sit up.
“Ugh…”
The moment I sat upright, a sharp ache shot through my lower back, like I’d been thoroughly beaten. And to think I was about to go another round in this state? If we had actually done it, I probably wouldn’t be able to leave the bed today.
Thank god Kang Bijun called when he did.
Relieved, I made my way toward the bathroom—only to feel Kang Biso’s unwavering gaze on my back. He was blatantly eyeing me up and down, like a puppy begging for a treat. Afraid I’d get tempted again, I hurried into the bathroom and called out behind me.
“I’ll shower quickly. You get ready too, Kang Biso.”
“Okay…”
His grumbly, disappointed tone made me want to laugh, but I held it in and started getting dressed.
***
After knocking, we stepped into Kang Bijun’s room. He looked genuinely surprised to see us.
“Huh? That was faster than I expected.”
Kang Biso shot him a withering glare.
“…You’re the one who woke us up. What’s with the phone call first thing in the morning?”
“Morning? It’s practically afternoon. Anyway, how’s your body holding up?”
“I’ve recovered completely.”
Kang Bijun gave a nod, then cut straight to the point.
“Since we failed to secure the Book of Wishes, we need to rethink our approach.”
“…Yeah.”
“We got that close, so they’ll definitely be on guard from now on.”
It was exactly what I’d been thinking. I nodded quietly, waiting for what came next.
“So here’s my suggestion… maybe we should hold off on the Book of Wishes mission for a while.”
“Are you out of your mind? We need to act now.”
Kang Biso bristled immediately, but Kang Bijun just sighed and shook his head.
“If we rush in again, you’re going to end up getting caught by Kim Seong-gyeong again.”
“…That only happened because we walked into a trap.”
“And what if you fall into another one? Can you guarantee that won’t happen?”
“I can.”
“You say that, but your ability doesn’t even work on him! Stop being so damn stubborn!”
The two of them launched into another heated argument. But honestly, I agreed with Kang Bijun.
I had no intention of letting Kang Biso run into danger alone. And we were flying blind—there was too little intel. We didn’t even know where the Book of Wishes was. Searching randomly wasn’t going to get us anywhere.
“I agree with Kang Bijun. I think we should hold off and watch how things unfold.”
“…If that’s what you think, hyung…”
Kang Biso finally gave in with a reluctant nod. Kang Bijun stared at him, looking half-exasperated and half-incredulous.
“You completely ignored everything I said, but the second he speaks, you give in?”
“He’s not you.”
And just like that, the two of them started bickering all over again.
I couldn’t help but laugh quietly to myself as I watched them.
We might have postponed the mission to find the Book of Wishes, but seeing them like this—safe, teasing, alive—was more than enough for now.
…The Book of Wishes.
No need to rush.
We’ll figure it out. There’s always a way.
