Chapter 59
“Excuse me?”“Acting all kind and gentle, like you’d even give me your liver.”There was no response from Lee Nan, who was sitting in the driver’s seat.“No answer. Are you upset?”“No. If you think I’m being too excessive, please feel free to tell me.”“So it’s just business.”Lee Nan did not respond, and Jung Yiyeon took the silence as agreement. Just business. It was such a sweet answer, so sweet it made his mouth dry.At that moment, Jung Yiyeon felt he could define Lee Nan.“Exists to ensure the boss’s comfortable work environment….”A man who’s affectionate due to professional habits.“Then shall we go have sex now?”But a playboy who would never truly love him.If his judgment was correct, Lee Nan would surely accept the suggestion. It was a question half-asked on impulse, but it wasn’t a joke. He wasn’t shameless enough to joke like that with a subordinate. No, maybe he was even more shameless for making the suggestion seriously.Lee Nan’s reaction was exactly within Jung Yiyeon’s expectations. In the rearview mirror, he merely furrowed his brows slightly. That was the extent of his reaction to such an inappropriate proposal from his boss.“What if I have feelings for you, boss? How could you make such a suggestion then?”Ha. Liar.Jung Yiyeon chuckled inwardly. An ambiguous statement suggesting he might like him. If he hadn’t heard the rumors about Secretary Lee, Jung Yiyeon might have misunderstood too. Has he been seducing people like this all along? If it’s flirting, it feels pretty good. If their sexual compatibility is good, he had a feeling they could satisfy each other’s desires for quite some time. Indeed, he looked as if having sex with his boss wasn’t a problem at all.At the same time, it seemed like Lee Nan was also testing him with his question. Pretending to consider Jung Yiyeon’s feelings, but really indicating he didn’t want to be bothered.Sure, it’s only natural that you need assurance as well, assurance that neither of us will cling to each other emotionally.Jung Yiyeon defined Lee Nan that day according to his whims and dared to be sure of his feelings.“That doesn’t matter.”Not realizing how grave a misjudgment that was.“If you expect the same from me, you’re fired.”I’m like you. I don’t want a relationship, love, or any serious commitment. I just crave simple, intense, and purely pleasurable sex.He blatantly revealed his inner thoughts.Looking back later, Jung Yiyeon wished he could go back to this moment and sew his mouth shut. He should have asked properly. Do you really have feelings for me? Although it was uncertain if he would get an honest answer, he should never have presumed to judge Lee Nan based on what he heard from others.But despite future regrets, the words left Jung Yiyeon’s tongue, and after a brief silence, Lee Nan finally spoke.“There’s no need to worry about being fired.”A nonchalant remark that was neither an affirmation nor a denial.Lee Nan was not honest, and Jung Yiyeon didn’t know him. That was the beginning for both of them.***Listening to the sound of water from the bathroom, Jung Yiyeon hummed a tune. Having spent the morning at Lee Nan’s place, waking up late and having intense sex, it was a perfect day.Lee Nan suggested they just eat whatever was available, but Jung Yiyeon took out some kimchi from the fridge and canned tuna from the pantry. He wanted to prepare something for his lover, even if it was simple.Since Lee Nan needed to thoroughly clean himself, it would take some time. It had been a while since he had ejaculated inside him. Remembering that Lee Nan didn’t get angry brought a smile to his face. With no one around, Jung Yiyeon chuckled softly to himself as he placed the deliciously fermented kimchi into a stainless steel bowl and cut it into pieces with scissors.He mixed the cut kimchi with tuna, poured oil into a frying pan, and stir-fried the kimchi until it was cooked. In another frying pan, he cracked two eggs and started frying them. As he listened to the eggs sizzle and measured out the right amount of rice from the rice cooker to mix with the kimchi, Lee Nan emerged from the bathroom.“What are you making? Kimchi fried rice?”“Yeah. Is it okay?”“Yeah. Need any help?”“No, just go dry your hair.”As if to emphasize he didn’t need help, Jung Yiyeon skillfully stirred and fried the ingredients in the pan. While not an exceptional cook, Jung Yiyeon knew how to make a few basic dishes. Kimchi fried rice and simple pasta were things he could easily manage.While making the kimchi fried rice, Jung Yiyeon also prepared a bowl from the cupboard to serve it in. He even had time to flip one of the fried eggs, leaving the other intentionally sunny-side up because Lee Nan liked it that way.After applying skin lotion and roughly drying his hair, Lee Nan sat down at one side of the table. Jung Yiyeon placed the kimchi fried rice topped with a fried egg in front of him. The sunny-side-up egg, with its runny yolk, looked quite appetizing.“Thanks for the food.”Lee Nan broke the egg yolk and mixed it with the kimchi fried rice before taking a bite. The seasoning was just right, and the spiciness of the kimchi was balanced by the creamy yolk, making for a great combination. His appetite, which had faded after the morning’s exertion, quickly returned.“This is delicious.”“Good? Eat a lot.”It was a late breakfast that could easily pass for lunch. After a physically exhausting night and having only a couple of beers without any snacks, followed by a vigorous morning workout, both were extremely hungry and devoured the kimchi fried rice quickly.The plates were soon empty. Although Lee Nan generally ate anything made by others without complaint, Jung Yiyeon felt particularly proud, thinking Lee Nan had a more discerning palate.Lee Nan glanced at Jung Yiyeon’s plate and chuckled. A lone egg yolk remained on his plate. Despite being cooked on both sides, Jung Yiyeon had judged it too runny for his taste. Not exactly childish, but close. Lee Nan muttered internally as he ate the leftover yolk from Jung Yiyeon’s plate.“Even this slightly undercooked yolk is too much for you?”“I left it for you. You seem to like yolks.”“Yeah, sure. Whatever you say.”Jung Yiyeon shamelessly laughed. Sometimes, even at his age, being a picky eater made him feel embarrassed, but right now, he was just happy. He liked that Lee Nan was willing to eat what he couldn’t. After all, he only acted this way in front of Lee Nan; he wouldn’t reveal his picky eating habits anywhere else.“I’ll do the dishes.”“I’ll do them. Washing the dishes completes the perfect ending.”“It’s fine. I have at least that much conscience.”“I don’t want your hands to get wet.”Oh, that was incredibly cheesy. Even though Jung Yiyeon was completely sincere, Lee Nan suddenly felt his face heat up. Sure, Jung Yiyeon was always affectionate and openly showed his love, but today he seemed exceptionally happy.“When you love someone, you want to do everything for them.”Oh boy. He’s practically ready to give him the stars. It was both astonishing and endearing. He couldn’t help but think he should have acted like this sooner.“You seem really happy today… Was this morning that good?”“This morning? All I remember is offering myself up to please someone who didn’t even want to open their eyes. I even rushed it to finish quickly…”“Shut up and do the dishes.”Jung Yiyeon chuckled as he gathered the dishes from the table and stood up. What’s making him so happy? Lee Nan found himself smiling too.As Jung Yiyeon stood in front of the sink and started lathering up the sponge with detergent, Lee Nan approached him. The kitchen of the old corridor-style apartment wasn’t very spacious, but it seemed just the right size for two lovers.“Let’s do it together.”There weren’t many dishes to wash. Standing close to Jung Yiyeon, Lee Nan rinsed the dishes and placed them neatly on the drying rack as Jung Yiyeon handed them over. Their arms brushed and bumped into each other with each movement. Feeling the warmth of Lee Nan’s arm, Jung Yiyeon paused and turned his head. Sensing his gaze, Lee Nan turned his head too.Seeing Lee Nan’s face looking back at him, Jung Yiyeon couldn’t help but smile. What was this feeling? The simple act of doing dishes together brought such overwhelming happiness that it made his chest tighten with joy.So, Jung Yiyeon leaned in and kissed Lee Nan softly.“Mm?”Seeing Lee Nan’s wide eyes at the sudden kiss, Jung Yiyeon kissed him again. Then he whispered softly in his ear.“Was this morning that good? You’re even helping with the dishes.”Returning Lee Nan’s earlier question made him chuckle. How childish. He shot a sidelong glance at Jung Yiyeon, who laughed and kissed him once more.“I’ll finish up.”There wasn’t much left to do, but Lee Nan didn’t argue. He rinsed his hands clean and turned the faucet toward Jung Yiyeon. Bubbles and grease washed away from Jung Yiyeon’s hands.Lee Nan stayed by his side, drying his hands and watching. With no towel in sight, he resorted to wiping his hands on Jung Yiyeon’s rear. Jung Yiyeon looked at him with wide eyes, but Lee Nan, undeterred, continued to boldly squeeze his rear.“Oh, you’re driving me crazy.”Why was shameless Lee Nan so cute? His expression was calm, as if nothing had happened, while Jung Yiyeon couldn’t stop smiling. Despite the wet pants and squeezed buttocks, Jung Yiyeon laughed and finished the dishes.Jung Yiyeon suggested they go for a drive and visit a nice café he knew. With no special plans for the day, Lee Nan nodded and changed his clothes. The problem, however, was Jung Yiyeon’s outfit.At Lee Nan’s house, Jung Yiyeon only had the suit, shoes, and coat he wore the previous day. His current outfit—a sweatshirt and training pants—belonged to Lee Nan and didn’t fit him well. Wearing those with dress shoes and a classic coat made him look somewhat ridiculous.Looking at himself in the mirror, Jung Yiyeon rubbed his face and shook his head. Though not usually one to fuss over fashion, he couldn’t go on a date with Lee Nan looking like this.“Let’s go to the department store.”With that, their next destination was decided.First, Jung Yiyeon entered a sportswear store. He quickly picked out sneakers that Lee Nan said looked good and changed into them. He also bought a set of training clothes, a thick goose-down parka, and a few t-shirts and sweatshirts. Jung Yiyeon’s shopping was fast and straightforward.Lee Nan didn’t have anything specific he needed or wanted to buy, so he planned to just browse. Even when Jung Yiyeon selected a few items and went to the counter to pay, Lee Nan wasn’t paying much attention. But suddenly, as he was about to pay, Jung Yiyeon asked, “What’s your shoe size?”“Me? 270.”“Please add a pair of size 270 shoes as well.”And just like that, Lee Nan ended up with a new pair of sneakers before he even had a chance to say he didn’t need them.After paying, Jung Yiyeon, now holding bags in both hands, flashed a wide grin. He even lowered his voice and whispered, “Couple sneakers,” without hesitation. It was indeed a silly act. Where had this man’s sense gone? While Lee Nan pondered, Jung Yiyeon led him to a casual brand store.“Buying more?”“Yes. You pick.”The fact that he wanted Lee Nan to choose the clothes piqued his interest. Jung Yiyeon had such a great physique that even slightly short training pants didn’t look bad on him. At times, Lee Nan found himself lost in the illusion that Jung Yiyeon was walking on a runway. His infatuation with Jung Yiyeon was excessively strong, but it was also an objective fact that Jung Yiyeon’s body was stunning. His tall, lean, and well-proportioned figure made him look good in almost anything.Lee Nan selected a few items from the store’s recommendations, and Jung Yiyeon went into the fitting room to try them on. Watching him effortlessly pull off every outfit, Lee Nan felt a slight tickle in his heart. Damn, he’s handsome. Grumbling inwardly, Lee Nan still couldn’t help but feel captivated, even a bit anxious.Since everything looked good on him, Jung Yiyeon’s shopping was simple and quick. He picked out one pair of pants and added the turtleneck, shirt, and sweater that Lee Nan had approved. Jung Yiyeon, finding it tedious to overthink, proceeded to pay, saying it was enough that they suited him. He intended to leave some clothes at Lee Nan’s house from the start.Shopping wasn’t particularly enjoyable for Jung Yiyeon; it was more of a chore. However, shopping with Lee Nan felt quite pleasant. He liked that Lee Nan participated in the decision-making and chose items for him. But what Jung Yiyeon enjoyed the most was picking out clothes for Lee Nan.“Nan-ah, try this on.”When Jung Yiyeon saw the oversized, soft, cream-colored knit turtleneck, he wanted to see Lee Nan wear it. The high neck and thick knit made him think Lee Nan would look incredibly cute.However, when Lee Nan came out wearing it, he looked different from what Jung Yiyeon had imagined.“Uh…”“Hmm? You don’t like it?”“It’s not that.”Jung Yiyeon had expected it to be very cute. He thought the high-neck knit would emphasize Lee Nan’s small, white face, making it look snug and adorable. The loose fit and long sleeves that covered his hands seemed perfect for Lee Nan’s youthful appearance. Despite Lee Nan being thirty years old, the five-year age gap often made Jung Yiyeon see him as younger.But seeing Lee Nan in the knit, he looked more chic than cute. The oversized knit hugging his slim frame didn’t make him look childishly cute but rather…“…a bit dangerous.”Sensual, perhaps even sexy.“I think it’s not bad. What’s dangerous about it?”“No, it looks good. Really stylish. Want to try the coat too?”The coat was something Jung Yiyeon had picked while Lee Nan was in the fitting room. He chose it thinking it would go well with the cute knit. It had a light sky-blue check pattern on a beige base, giving off a cute and fresh vibe. It seemed perfect for the much younger—though still thirty, soon to be thirty-one—Lee Nan.But once Lee Nan put it on…“…Hmm.”Why did he look so sexy? The colors seemed soft and sweet when the coat was on its hanger, but seeing it on Lee Nan, it felt like an alluring caress, as if his sensitive skin was being teased by ice.The store clerk’s compliments about how well it suited him and how handsome he looked sounded like echoes from afar to Jung Yiyeon’s ears. His own thoughts echoed the same sentiment. While it differed from what he had expected, it looked as though it belonged on Lee Nan. He looked beautiful and stylish.“…I’ll pay in full.”Lee Nan had no intention of buying anything. However, Jung Yiyeon had already handed over his card and said those words. He felt an urge to see Lee Nan try on more outfits. It struck him how little he truly knew Lee Nan. Seeing him effortlessly pull off even clothes that seemed to exude a youthful, cute vibe with a sensual charm was a new revelation.Jung Yiyeon suddenly recalled the first time he was astonished by Lee Nan’s face.In a narrow shower booth, where steam was beginning to rise, there was a white, naked body approaching him. A white face looking up at him. Lips with a red hue, moist like the flesh of a ripe peach. It was the moment when Jung Yiyeon was newly struck by how attractive the eyes and gaze hidden beneath low-prescription lenses were.***In the shower booth, where steam was beginning to rise. In the cramped space barely enough for two, Jung Yiyeon was experiencing confusion. It was because of the naked man standing so close that their bodies almost touched.Was Secretary Lee’s face always like this?Jung Yiyeon was honestly shocked. Just taking off the glasses made him feel like he was facing a person he had never met before.He had never particularly perceived the always-expressionless and businesslike secretary as younger. However, the face of the man standing right in front of him looked unusually youthful. Although he knew Lee Nan was four or five years younger, it felt like he was facing someone ten years his junior.White, fair cheeks and sleepy-looking brown eyes. Pink lips under a nicely sculpted nose. Despite knowing he was being watched as if in a strip show, the man unabashedly undressed, his pink nipples and his lips, which were the same lascivious shade, close enough to feel his breath.Though his shoulders were broad and manly, his body still seemed thin. The striking pink nipples, the light body hair, the genitals visible through that hair… an overly erotic body.Jung Yiyeon couldn’t figure out how to touch this slender body coming into his arms. This body had demanded to be embraced…? With doubt, Jung Yiyeon carefully kissed Lee Nan. The lips that seemed like they would yield sweet juice if bitten were not as sweet as he imagined, but they were incredibly soft and tender.At that time, Jung Yiyeon planned to take it slow, to have their first intimate encounter gently and carefully. He assumed, although it wasn’t outwardly apparent, that the young man in front of him might be quite nervous about the situation. He intended to take his time, to make sure Lee Nan got used to him, and to caress him tenderly so he could accept him as comfortably as possible.‘!’But it turned out all of Jung Yiyeon’s assumptions were wrong.Lee Nan, as if slow kisses weren’t his style, wrapped his arms around Jung Yiyeon’s neck. He tilted his head to deepen the kiss, and his tongue suddenly invaded Jung Yiyeon’s mouth.Jung Yiyeon was taken aback by this bold move. But before he could fully process his surprise, Lee Nan’s tongue was exploring every inch of his mouth. The tingling, tantalizing sensation provoked by Lee Nan licking and sucking his lips was intensely erotic. His tongue moved freely and lasciviously, as if it belonged there, completely overwhelming Jung Yiyeon’s patience.Ah, so this is Lee Nan. A man who, during sex, cast aside any pretense and was purely honest about his pleasure. That was Lee Nan.‘Ah….’Lee Nan’s secretary was a man whose nipples stood out against his chest, whose erect member was as rosy as his lips. Such a lascivious face, such a lascivious body.‘Ah, sir…!’Jung Yiyeon was not usually someone who enjoyed giving fellatio. He liked receiving it, of course, but performing it was something he never quite got used to. Just because he found men sexually appealing didn’t mean he had to enjoy putting their genitals in his mouth.But Lee Nan’s penis. The pink-tinted member that didn’t match the rumors of making many men cry seemed like it might be nice to suck. So Jung Yiyeon knelt before Lee Nan and took him into his mouth.Even as his mouth filled, Jung Yiyeon frequently looked up at Lee Nan. Biting his lip to suppress his pleasure, Lee Nan looked back down at Jung Yiyeon. The blush on his cheeks and ears was immensely satisfying. Stripping away the mask of emotionlessness revealed something inside that made Jung Yiyeon want to see more.Thus, Jung Yiyeon grasped Lee Nan’s buttocks firmly. He spread the flesh and explored the small hidden hole with his fingers, eventually penetrating it.‘Ah… Ah, sir… sir… Ah…!’The face, panting and gasping for breath, was extraordinarily lewd. The normally calm man’s voice was now higher and mixed with nasal moans, making Jung Yiyeon’s body heat up. The man who said he disliked being taken from behind was incredibly sensitive.Overwhelmed with excitement, Jung Yiyeon didn’t even mind the taste of semen in his mouth. He didn’t even think of using a condom. The sight of his secretary, soaked in sweat, heat, and pleasure, moaning more than he had anticipated, drove Jung Yiyeon madder than he could have imagined.Every time Jung Yiyeon buried his member deep into his trembling, moaning body, he was engulfed in dizzying pleasure. Somehow, the sensation of being on the brink of a precipice, teetering dangerously, was mixed with a sensation of eerie delight that only made him shudder with anticipation. A delightful thrill surged through his entire body. Secretary Lee’s body was beyond his imagination. It was a satisfying sex.However, Jung Yiyeon felt thirsty. It was so satisfying yet still not enough. Even as he scratched the inside with his fingers, Jung Yiyeon struggled with the urge to thrust his member inside and move freely. His lower half seemed to throb with each moan, writhing in pleasure. And when Secretary Lee turned his reddened face to look at him…Perhaps there was a strong sense of foreboding that he could become even more deeply entangled in Secretary Lee’s sex than he had initially thought. Some alarm bells were ringing in his mind. But Jung Yiyeon, already accustomed to the taste, couldn’t stop.So, he committed the act of instructing him to come to his house early in the morning after work. Because once was not enough. Jung Yiyeon couldn’t bear to be without Lee Nan, so much so that he even considered giving him a half-day off from his vacation schedule just to hold him.Even afterwards, their relationship with Secretary Lee was satisfying to Jung Yiyeon in many ways. He knew the secretary felt the same way, and each time they were together, Lee Nan would climax with abandon. His weakness for pleasure, coupled with his charming expressions, made the crumbling man seem somewhat cute.In some ways, it seemed that there would never be a more perfect relationship for Jung Yiyeon. This wasn’t just a secretary who meticulously took care of him for the sake of being a secretary. Secretary Lee was so devoted, it was almost strange that it wasn’t love but dedication. At the same time, Jung Yiyeon could also reciprocate his feelings and take care of him as much as he desired. Since there was no expectation of love from him, he thought it wouldn’t be a problem to unilaterally bestow favors.Even when Jung Yiyeon went on a business trip to Busan, he had certain expectations. Since the two of them were stuck together for two nights and three days.Jung Yiyeon spent time with Secretary Lee as if on a romantic getaway with a lover. On the sofa, on the bed. He indulged in his desires as much as he wanted with Secretary Lee. And because Secretary Lee was also unabashed in sex, he complied with Jung Yiyeon’s requests.Honestly, Jung Yiyeon found it difficult to focus even while attending to external affairs. His mind was filled with thoughts of Secretary Lee’s slim, elegant body. He couldn’t help but think of spreading his legs, delving into him while looking at his flushed face and panting breath. His chest tingled with excitement, and a warm, tickling sensation spread throughout his body.Jung Yiyeon found solace in the fact that Secretary Lee didn’t love him, yet at the same time, he was grateful for the fact that he was his secretary. He hoped this relationship would last as long as possible.But as human beings, perhaps possessiveness is simply an instinctive emotion.