SS 6(2) Part 4

Recalling the events that had transpired, Kang Yihan roughly rubbed his tear-soaked eyelids. His white skin quickly turned red and swollen, but finding a way not to lose Yoo Min was more important right now.

“That will not happen. So, let’s be a little more courageous.”

Bomin carefully patted Kang Yihan’s shoulder. The current relationship between Kang Yihan and Yoo Min was like walking on thin ice over a lake.

Even if they couldn’t be sure how Yoo Min would react, if they continued to hide like this, they would surely both sink to the bottom of the freezing lake someday.

“And if Esper Yoo Min rejects you… come back to Korea with me.”

At first, he had planned to see the original Bomin, take care of his business, and return to Korea immediately. But the more he talked with him, the more he realized that he couldn’t ignore Bomin.

The person who seemed to be made of loneliness was like his own reflection.

Moreover, since he was living happily in Bomin’s body, it would be too irresponsible to return to Korea regardless of what happened between Bomin and Yoo Min.

“Aren’t you scared of me? I could ask you to give my body back.”

Kang Yihan’s eyes narrowed. Even so, since his originally round eyes were narrowed, he looked more like a rabbit puffing out its cheeks than sharp.

“You won’t.”

“How do you know that?”

“Just a feeling.”

And Bomin had no intention of giving up this body. He would even kneel before the original Bomin and beg him to let him live in this body.

He might be able to return to his own body, but the moment Bomin was kicked out of this body, it was highly likely that it would truly be the end for him.

“Stop being prickly with me and think about how you’re going to talk to Esper Yoo Min. Should I bring him here now?”

“No! I’m not ready yet.”

As Bomin made a move to get up, Kang Yihan immediately reached out and grabbed both of his arms.

“You’re quite strong. This body must have better grip strength than mine.”

Their builds looked similar, but his grip strength was much stronger. As Bomin frowned at the throbbing in his arms, Kang Yihan averted his gaze and let go.

“…It’s because I work out every day. Yoo Min likes to work out together.”

“S*x is exercise, too. You could just have s*x.”

“Don’t you have… any shame?”

“No.”

At Bomin’s sharp reply, Kang Yihan looked speechless.

“Stop changing the subject. When are you going to talk to Esper Yoo Min? Strike while the iron is hot. It’s not good to drag things out like this. It makes it easier to lose your resolve.”

“That’s true, but…”

Kang Yihan nervously nibbled on his lower lip. It was something he had been agonizing over. He wanted to stay like this, but seeing Yoo Min, who rarely touched him, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong.

“Bomin-ah.”

It was while the two were putting their heads together. A knock echoed at the door.

“Yes, Hotae-ya? We’re still talking.”

“I know. But we have a visitor.”

Jeong Hotae spoke without opening the door. It was because Bomin hadn’t told him to come in yet.

“I think Esper Yoo Min came looking for you. Did you sneak out without him knowing?”

“While Yoo Min was showering…”

Kang Yihan turned his head, avoiding Bomin’s gaze. Yoo Min usually took an hour to shower. He had come here intending to finish his conversation with Bomin within that time, but the conversation was taking longer than expected.

“Yihan is in there, right? Move.”

Now, not only Jeong Hotae’s voice, but also Yoo Min’s voice could be heard from outside the door. Kang Yihan jumped up from his seat and began pacing around the bedroom like a puppy desperate to poop.

“This is perfect. I’ll leave, so you two can talk.”

“What…?”

The situation had suddenly become urgent, leaving him no time to prepare. Kang Yihan had planned to talk to him tomorrow at the earliest, or within a week after he had gathered his courage, but now…?

“I-I can’t.”

“No, you can.”

Bomin placed his hand on Kang Yihan’s shoulder and patted him. He was certain that even if Yoo Min found it difficult to accept at first, he would eventually accept Kang Yihan as he was.

“Take a deep breath. I’m going to leave right now.”

“Hey…!”

Bomin walked quickly past Kang Yihan toward the door. Startled, Kang Yihan immediately followed behind him. However, he couldn’t stop Bomin from opening the door.

“Yihan-ah!”

As soon as the door opened, Yoo Min entered and pulled Kang Yihan into his arms. His breath, buried in the neck of the smaller man, trembled as if he had been running for a long time.

“Why are you here… Do you know how worried I was…?”

He was wondering what kind of expression he should make when he saw Yoo Min’s face. He didn’t even have to think about it; he had to wrap his arms around Yoo Min’s waist.

Just like the day he first opened his eyes in the hospital bed, the area where his neck and shoulders met quickly became wet with hot tears.

Yoo Min hadn’t shed tears in front of him since that day. He had only left for a while while Yoo Min was showering. He wondered what meaning his absence had for Yoo Min that made him so distressed.

“Let’s give them some space.”

Bomin, who had been watching them for a while, gestured to the people standing at the door and closed it.

“Bomin-ah, are you playing matchmaker now?”

“What are you talking about?”

“You seem to want to help those two.”

Kim Seohun approached Bomin and interlocked his fingers with Bomin’s limp hand. Bomin squeezed the clasped hands and swung them back and forth lightly.

“I have to, so I can leave here with a clear conscience. Switzerland is so far. It’s nice to be here, but I still like our house best.”

No matter how comfortable the seat, riding a plane for a long time was more tiring than he thought. Besides, there were people waiting for him to return to Korea like a house cat, so he wanted to breathe in the Korean air freely as soon as possible.

“I should cheer them on. I want to go back to Korea soon too.”

Kim Seohun’s gaze moved toward the closed door and then quickly returned to Bomin’s face.

“You didn’t get to eat your late-night snack properly, did you? Esper Jeong Hotae warmed it up again. Let’s go eat it quickly.”

“Okay~”

Won Seongwoo and Jeong Hotae had already spread out drinks and snacks suitable for before bed on the table. Bomin sat down on a dining chair and leaned back against the backrest.

“…I wonder if they’re talking things out okay.”

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