Guide Me If You Dare
Chapter 78: PRINCESS TREATMENT

Chapter 78: PRINCESS TREATMENT

"HYUNG, I actually have a driver’s license."

"I know," Ki Gayoon said, his eyes glued to the road. "So what?"

"I’m saying we can take turns driving, Hyung," Noh Yuno said while stuffing his face with the cheese potato pancake that he bought for him at the last rest stop. "Hyung has been driving for hours now."

"Are you worried about me, punk?"

"I’m worried about myself. What if Hyung suddenly falls asleep while driving and we get into an accident? Hyung will survive because you’re an S-Class Esper. I’ll probably die because, despite my amazing abilities, my body is just a bit sturdier than average people."

Gayoon scoffed. "I would die from embarrassment if I let my exclusive Guide die that way. Moreover, I’m offended that you’re worrying about something as stupid as me falling asleep while driving. I can stay awake for a whole week inside a dungeon while still functioning normally. Why would I suddenly fall asleep just because I’ve been driving for a few hours?"

"Really?"

"Yes, so just stuff your face and shut up."

"Hyung, I have a confession to make."

"If it will force me to throw you out of the window, then don’t say it."

"I actually just said I wanted to eat freshly sliced raw fish at Busan as a petty revenge," Noh Yuno confessed. In fairness, the punk sounded remorseful. "I thought you’d be pissed if I made you drive for hours."

Pfft.

That’s kind of adorable.

"Noh Yuno, never underestimate my stamina again," Gayoon said lightly. To be honest, he should be annoyed that this punk was trying to mess with him. But it wasn’t annoying to spend time with him like this. "Plus, an Esper who just had sex with his exclusive Guide is like a fully-recharged phone. My already heightened senses just became sharper, thanks to you."

"I chose the wrong method of revenge."

"If you wanted revenge, you could have just given me blue balls."

"Hyung, I’m going to sleep," Yuno said after eating and cleaning up. "Don’t talk to me until we get there."

Hah.

Look at this punk running away because he’s losing the argument.

But that didn’t dampen his mood.

"Go ahead and sleep," Gayoon said, hiding his grin when he covered his mouth with his hand. "I’ll teach you what "petty revenge" means later."

***

HAEUNDAE BEACH.

Every May or June, the Haeundae Beach Sand Festival would take place.

It was one of the most popular events in Busan where sand castle designers from all over the world would gather and create their sand castles.

But it’s autumn and not spring at the moment.

Moreover, the gigantic "sand castle" that Yuno was looking at with a frown was anything but a masterpiece.

Ki Gayoon was really serious about pissing him off, huh?

The "sand castle" in question is just my "sculpture" with poop emoji on top of my head while being surrounded by more piles of shit.

"Ahjuhyung, you’re dedicated when it comes to pissing me off— I’ll give you that."

"It doesn’t take much to make you angry," Ki Gayoon said, chuckling while shaking his head. "You have a nasty temper, punk."

"I don’t want to hear that from someone who acts like a ticking bomb," Yuno complained. "Anyway, as far as I know, a small sand castle takes at least a day to build. Who did you commission for this "masterpiece?""

"A friend of mine."

"Hyung has a friend?!"

Ki Gayoon just flicked Yuno on the forehead very lightly. "My friend was a sand sculptor before he awakened as an Esper. Maybe it’s because of his previous job that sand manipulation became his main ability. That’s how he was able to build that gigantic sand castle after our phone conversation earlier."

Aha.

But a big and ugly thing like that should have caught attention.

Yuno looked around Haeundae Beach.

With its vast ocean views, sprawling sandy beach, and beautiful skyscrapers twinkling with colorful lights, no wonder Haeundae Beach wasn’t only one of the best beaches in Busan— but also one of the best beaches in South Korea.

It’s not even midnight yet, so why is the beach area empty?

"I asked my people to clear up the beachside," Ki Gayoon explained when he probably noticed Yuno wondering why a famous spot was empty. "I don’t want Civilians to interrupt our meal."

"Oh. Now that Hyung mentioned it, I’m quite hungry," Yuno said while patting his stomach. "Where are we going to eat, Hyung?"

"To the dinner set-up that I arranged for us."

"Why didn’t you just have it set up behind this stupid sand castle?"

"I don’t know about you, but I’m sure I’d lose my appetite if we eat while looking at your shitty sand sculpture."

"It was your idea, Hyung," Yuno complained. "Why would you ask your friend to build that stupid sand castle if you knew it would make you lose your appetite?"

"Because your reactions are hilarious," Ki Gayoon said, laughing softly while shaking his head. "Just follow me, punk."

Aigoo.

***

THE "VENUE" for that very late dinner was just behind the Haeundae Beach sign.

It was a common photo backdrop for locals and tourists visiting the beach.

But, this time, the famous spot was empty.

And behind the sign was a romantic dinner table set up.

Beautiful tent.

Table for two.

Flowers and candles.

Fairy lights.

It was the perfect setting not just for a date— but also for a wedding proposal.

Pfft.

It’s like a scene straight out of a romantic film.

And it was kind of funny.

"Hyung, how is this supposed to upset me?" Yuno asked while holding back his laughter. "The gigantic sand castle with my sculpture surrounded by piles of shit was annoying, yes. But how is a romantic dinner set-up supposed to piss me off?"

Ki Gayoon knitted his eyebrows. "You always remind me that I’m not your type. So, I figured having a "romantic" dinner with me would make you feel disgusted."

"Then you thought wrong, Hyung."

"Are you saying you don’t mind dating me?"

"Now that’s a reach," Yuno complained lightly. "I’m just saying that even if Hyung isn’t my type, I still like Hyung’s face. So, I don’t mind having dinner with Hyung in this romantic set-up."

"You confuse me, Noh Yuno."

"How do I confuse you, Hyung?"

"I can’t tell if you hate me or not."

"Well, I don’t hate you because hating someone drains my energy," Yuno said, shrugging. "I know I must have acted like I do. But, honestly, my attitude just depends on how you treat me, Hyung."

"Now you’re blaming me again."

"Am I wrong, though? It’s Hyung who’s often rude to me. Just because you’re older doesn’t mean I have to put up with your temper."

"Yes, yes, everything is my fault."

It was funny how Ki Gayoon was obviously trying to be patient with Yuno.

Was the sex that good?

Hmm.

Let’s test Hyung’s patience.

"Hyung."

"What?"

"What do you want to know about me first, Hyung?" Yuno asked in a serious tone. "I’ll answer your questions about E-Class Guides."

"Anything?"

"Yes, anything."

"How can I help with whatever evil scheme you have with Moon Noa?"

"Huh?"

"I know the old sly fox is using you to get Ryu Sungbin back," Ki Gayoon said bluntly. "I won’t ask you to stop helping Moon Noa because I know there’s a reason why you’re working with that bastard. But let me be a part of it. You’re my exclusive Guide, Noh Yuno— I’ll be damned if I let you kill yourself for whatever dumb reason."

That was surprising, to say the least.

I thought I needed to be an ungrateful bastard and manipulate Gayoon Hyung to do my bidding.

But Yuno didn’t have to do that.

Is this how easy it is to control Espers who are desperate for a Guide’s touch?

***

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