The Villain Wants to Change Genres

Chapter 111

“…Did you tickle me on purpose?”

“It wasn’t intentional, but I was aware of it. How could I not notice when you kept flinching?”

“If you knew, you could have changed your position.”

“Cu— I mean, no, that’s not it.”

Cu? Is it about ears again? Didn’t this happen once before? Back then, he tried to brush it off with something about nobility, and I let it slide.

At this point, it seemed like he wanted me to catch on, so I had to bring up the possibility I had dismissed earlier, thinking “surely not.” There was no other word that fit the situation. Especially a word starting with “cu-“.

“Don’t tell me.”

“Yes?”

“Don’t tell me, you find me cute?”

“No, I don’t. How could I possibly…”

I can see his eyes darting around.

Ah, so it’s true. Luwen does find me cute.

‘This is quite shocking.’

I wanted to be a dependable and reliable older brother figure. If he even momentarily thought I was cute, I’ve failed. And this is already the second time, isn’t it?

‘No, I can’t even be sure it’s only been twice. He might have been finding me cute without my knowledge.’

What about me could possibly… I just can’t understand. Didn’t I always show a dependable image in front of Luwen? Even if I can’t help having a weak body, wasn’t I mentally mature like an older brother?

“It’s late. You should sleep now.”

As I was sitting there dumbfounded, Luwen slipped his arm under my head. Feeling uncomfortable, I reflexively moved to find a more comfortable position, which naturally made me slide down a bit.

“You’re not ticklish now, are you?”

His voice tinged with amusement seemed to have seen through my unsettled state, but… perhaps because it had been days since I’d seen Luwen smile brightly, I thought, what does it matter? I even started to think that a cute older brother figure who’s like a friend might be more approachable than an authoritative and rigid one.

“Yeah. I think I can fall asleep now.”

“Me too. Honestly… even though I know you’re uncomfortable, it feels so good to hold you like this that I don’t want to let go.”

Come to think of it, with the change in position, we were no longer holding hands. Instead, I felt the heavy weight of his thick arm across my chest.

Of course, I could understand. The space was narrow, and while he used to cling to my waist when he was small, he’s all grown up now. Given our height difference, if he tried to hold my waist, Luwen’s legs would stick out, which would look ridiculous.

“Do you feel a bit more at ease now?”

“Yes. Maybe that’s why I’m feeling very sleepy…”

I patted Luwen’s arm with my free hand.

“Then sleep well.”

“Will you… stay… like this… until morning…?”

Luwen’s words stretched out as much as his slowly blinking eyelids.

“Yes. I’ll stay like this until Luwen wakes up. So sleep without worry. When you open your eyes, you’ll see me first thing.”

“…That would… make me… very hap…py…”

Luwen’s words cut off abruptly. He had fallen asleep in that short moment.

‘When he was young, he used to fall asleep while eating.’

I felt like laughing, remembering how I had to quickly support him to prevent his face from falling into his plate.

I quietly gazed at Luwen’s sleeping face. The round, cute Luwen from childhood was gone, replaced by a sharply handsome young man.

Nevertheless, he was still my little Luwen.

However, he was also no longer a little Luwen.

* * *

I must have fallen asleep without realizing it while listening to Luwen’s steady breathing. When I opened my eyes, unable to move my body from tossing and turning, I found myself tightly embraced by Luwen.

But it wasn’t just a simple embrace; his arms were crossed behind my back, holding me as if binding me. We were so close that our chests were touching, which made me feel somewhat embarrassed. I think I was lying straight just before falling asleep, but it seemed I had turned to face him in my sleep.

It was a bit uncomfortable, but I didn’t want to wake Luwen who had finally slept soundly after days, so I was waiting quietly… when something poked the inside of my thigh. It felt somewhat hard, making the already uncomfortable position even more awkward.

When I squirmed to try and avoid it, it pressed even harder. I couldn’t understand what it could be that was poking me, as Luwen shouldn’t have anything that could do that. Had he not taken off his sword?

Due to the continued discomfort, I thoughtlessly lowered my hand to move whatever was poking me, and then…

‘Oh God.’

I realized what it was. It’s morning, so it’s a natural physiological phenomenon… No, I, I know but. What should I do? No, uh…

My thoughts stopped. I think I froze for a moment. During that time, Luwen pressed his lower body even closer, which startled me back to my senses.

‘I, I know it’s instinctive, but… Ah! This is driving me crazy!’

I hastily pulled my waist back. I was planning to pretend I didn’t notice, as Luwen would be embarrassed too. But as if he didn’t like the warmth leaving his embrace, he suddenly pulled me back hard!

Because of that, our lower bodies pressed together again. No, it seemed even closer than before. The presence of the object touching my thigh became extremely pronounced. Even worse… he started to rub his waist.

‘Please!’

The sensation of something hot and hard rubbing against me felt too vivid even through the clothes. My lower abdomen tingled.

It’s an involuntary action in his sleep. I knew that, but it felt strange. If it was just bewilderment and embarrassment, I could have brushed it off. The problem was that this was… stimulating. Feeling that I might end up in the same state, I urgently shouted.

“Lu, Luwen!”

“…!”

Startled, Luwen jumped up. His reflexes were so fast in grabbing his sword that it was hard to believe he had been sleeping just moments ago.

Soon realizing there was no one else in the tent, Luwen tilted his head and looked at me.

“Young master? What’s the matter?”

“I, I had a dream…”

Heat rushed to my face. I wanted to brush it off casually, but my usual ability to control my expression completely failed me. Unable to guess what kind of face I was making, I mumbled like an idiot.

“In the dream, Luwen, you…”

As I lowered my head, my gaze unconsciously went to Luwen’s lower body. The protruding curve was blatantly obvious.

Just moments ago, with that…

“Did you have a scary dream?”

Judging by his voice, which sounded like he was soothing a child, I realized Luwen was finding me cute again, but I could only nod.

“It’s okay, I’m here beside you.”

It’s because of you right now…

“More importantly, your face looks a bit flushed. Are you getting a fever again?”

Luwen cupped my cheeks and lifted my face. His black eyes, shining innocently, were checking on my well-being. Seeing his composed face made me think of the thrilling movement that had been rubbing against my thigh just moments ago, causing my face to burn even hotter.

‘This is crazy. Why am I thinking about that again!’

Luwen became serious, not understanding what was going on, but I had no excuse to offer.

At the same time, as if part of my consciousness kept drifting to his lower body, I wondered if Luwen had already calmed down.

‘Can he move so calmly like this? Isn’t it uncomfortable? It seemed quite big… No, no. Stop thinking about it!’

I shook my head to drive away the improper thoughts, which made Luwen misunderstand my actions.

“No, it’s not nothing. Your face is hot. I’ll go get Marco.”

“Uh, okay.”

Yes, rather… Huh? Is Luwen leaving me?

I watched with wide eyes as Luwen hurriedly left the tent. It was fortunate that just one night together had such a good effect. Although it came with a powerful side effect… but that was just for me.

“Hah…”

I lay down on the bed with a sigh. The sensation that had touched my thigh wouldn’t go away. I wanted to rub it away with my hand, but I couldn’t bring myself to touch it, feeling like it might be contagious, and just groaned.

“Norman, you have a fever again?”

Shortly after, Marco entered, pulling back the tent flap. He immediately checked my pulse and temperature. Luwen, standing behind Marco, was intently watching everything. Perhaps because of his gaze, my lower abdomen kept feeling strange. Suddenly, I wanted to bite my lip like last night.

“Your temperature is high, and your pulse is racing. Strange. Why did it suddenly get worse…”

Luwen, who had been listening intently to Marco’s words, became serious. It wasn’t that my physical condition had worsened, I was just a bit embarrassed…

But I couldn’t explain in front of Luwen. No, even without Luwen, it would be the same. Who could I possibly tell about this? It was a secret I’d have to take to my grave.

Unable to think clearly and come up with a suitable excuse, I could only laugh. As a result, I got scolded by Marco for laughing while others were worried.

In the end, Luwen’s overprotectiveness became even more severe, but at least the symptom of not being able to go anywhere without me was gone.

‘Let’s focus on that. I’ll probably be fine after a few days.’

As I was feeling unsettled, as if the problem was both resolved and not resolved, I realized I was staring intently at Luwen’s lower body again like a pervert and hurriedly averted my gaze. I was sweating profusely, which made Luwen worry about me, but I wasn’t in a state to reassure him right now.

‘…Am I really going to be okay?’

My self-doubt was starting to grow vigorously.