Guide Me If You Dare
Chapter 92: LOVER’S QUARREL?

Chapter 92: LOVER’S QUARREL?

"WHEN DID Yuno-kun become so dumb?"

Moon Noa blinked, confused at the scene that greeted him after he showered.

He was wondering why Haru was half-naked (only wearing the bottom of a navy blue silk pajamas) on his bed while reading a book titled ’Hangul for Dummies.’

Haruharu is already fluent in Korean, so he doesn’t need that.

Moreover...

"Why are you in my room, Haruharu?" Moon Noa asked while drying his hair with a towel. He wondered if Haru wore that specific pair of pajamas to match with him. "I lent you the biggest guest room in my house, which has a connecting bathroom. So, why are you here?"

"I want to sleep with you. Why else?"

"If you’re not a foreigner, I would have misunderstood. Haruharu, don’t say it like that because the person you’re talking to might think you’re asking them to have sex with you. Just say you want to sleep together."

"Who said I misspoke?"

"Yah. Do you want me to kick you out of my house?"

Haru gave Moon Noa the boyish grin the ex-prince knew he couldn’t resist. "I take it back."

"Yeah?"

"The serial killer is on the loose, and you’re definitely one of his targets. I know Leehan is a good bodyguard, but I’m stronger than him. Hence, you’re safer with me, Noa-san," Haru said casually. He didn’t sound arrogant because he had the skill to back up his claims. "Until we catch the serial killer, let’s sleep together."

That was a reasonable request.

But...

"Wear your shirt," Moon Noa said, tearing his gaze away from Haru’s sinfully gorgeous body. "Don’t even think about seducing me, Haruharu."

"It’s not my fault if you get seduced, Noa-san."

"Wear your shirt."

"Yes, sir."

Moon Noa counted one to ten in his mind before he turned to Haru again.

The ex-prince wore his shirt, alright.

But...

"Are you a child?" Moon Noa complained, sitting on the before buttoning Haru’s top. Yes, the prince wore his shirt but he didn’t button it. "You did this on purpose, didn’t you?"

Haru smiled charmingly. "I’m just doing you a favor since you like my body—"

"Do you want to sleep on the couch?"

Haru just chuckled, and then he acted like he was zipping his mouth.

"So, what were you saying about Yuyu?" Moon Noa asked, changing the topic. "Why are you calling my kid ’dumb?’"

"I just find it funny that Yuno-kun can tell right away that I’m in love with you, but he seems oblivious to Gayoon-san’s budding feelings for him."

Haaah.

It wasn’t like it was Haru’s first time saying that he was in love with Moon Noa, but this brat would often catch him off guard with his random and casual confessions.

He’s definitely doing it on purpose to watch my reaction.

So, Moon Noa ignored Haru’s confession and maintained a poker face.

And now the brat looks sad.

"Yuyu isn’t dense. He just truly believes that he’s not worthy of love," Moon Noa said, changing the topic. Fortunately, that got Haru’s attention and improved his mood immediately. "No— actually, Yuyu doesn’t want anyone to fall in love with him because he thinks he’s "cursed.""

***

YUNO could tell that Ki Gayoon was angry.

He also knew why, but he thought the Esper was overreacting.

"I know Hyung thinks Guides are weak— and you’re right— but we’re not completely helpless," Yuno argued. "And the opponent is a Guide. I can take away their ability, Hyung. That’s why I said I want to catch the serial killer myself."

That didn’t improve Ki Gayoon’s mood.

In fact, the Esper looked even more pissed now.

He’s even glaring at me.

"Noh Yuno, you never hesitated in dragging me into your business before. You use my name shamelessly when it’s convenient to you, and you even made me your champion when you fought with your colleague," Ki Gayoon said in an eerily calm voice. He wasn’t yelling, but the lack of emotion in his voice was scarier. "You claim you have no pride, so you don’t care when people call you a coward for hiding behind my back."

Well, that was true.

My pride only comes out when people keep calling me ’little.’

"So, why are you suddenly acting like a hero now?" Ki Gayoon complained. "If you want to catch that serial killer, then use me— tell me to catch that bastard for you."

"I considered that option," Yuno admitted. "But I realized that this is my business..."

Because the serial killer might be an E-Class Guide.

That was the part that Yuno couldn’t tell Ki Gayoon yet because he had no evidence yet to support his claim.

"Your business?"

Oh.

Yuno didn’t know why, but Ki Gayoon looked angrier now.

What did I say wrong this time?

"Noh Yuno, you’re pissing me off."

"I could say the same to you, Hyung," Yuno complained, feeling wronged. "Tell me why I’m pissing you off. I’m not a mind reader, so I wouldn’t know why you’re upset if you just glared at me."

"Can’t you figure that out yourself?"

"I’m not exactly good at figuring out other people’s feelings towards me."

"Haaah."

Ki Gayoon let out a long, frustrated sigh.

Well, Yuno knew that he was a frustrating person. So, he wouldn’t really be surprised if the Esper ended up walking out on him.

"I’ll sleep here."

"Yeah, you should return to your room..." Yuno trailed off when he realized that what Ki Gayoon said was different from his assumption. "What?"

"I’ll sleep here with you."

"But why? I thought you were upset with me, Hyung."

"I am," Ki Gayoon while loosening up his tie. "Noh Yuno, do you remember when I said if you were going to be mad at me, do it while staying by my side?"

"Yes...?"

"Of course, that rule applies to me as well. Even if I’m upset with you, I still want you next to me."

Hmm?

Yuno’s heart suddenly started acting up.

If this was a scene in a webcomic, he could already imagine the panel being filled with flowers. Of course, there would be "sound effects" as well.

BADUMP.

Yep, that one.

"But don’t get the wrong idea," Ki Gayoon said, scoffing while pulling his tie when it went completely undone. "I’m upset with you, so I’m not gonna fuck you even if you beg."

Yuno’s face turned red, embarrassed and annoyed. "Who said I want to have sex with Ahjuhyung, huh?"

***

I CAN’T believe Hyung is still sulking.

Yuno stared at the ceiling, wondering why his bed suddenly felt big even though Ki Gayoon occupied more than half of it.

They were almost touching, but the distance between them felt bigger than it was.

And it was probably because Ki Gayoon had his (wide) back on Yuno.

Is Hyung a kid? We’re sharing the same bed, but he has his back on me as if he’s protesting. I mean, it’s not like I want to stare at his handsome face. But it’s annoying because he’s announcing that he’s sulking with all his body.

While Yuno was in the shower earlier, he tried to figure out why Ki Gayoon was upset.

And he did come up with a possible reason.

Hyung is obsessed with "keeping" me alive because he thinks I’m suicidal. I mean, I’m not that exactly determined to live. But that doesn’t mean I want to kill myself.

That was probably it.

If I died, Hyung would lose the Exclusive Guide that took him at least ten years to find.

"Hyung."

When Yuno didn’t get a response, he turned to Ki Gayoon and came face-to-face with his back.

Damn.

That fit white T-shirt really emphasizes Hyung’s strong back.

Look at all those muscles...

No, focus— Noh Yuno, stop acting like a hormonal teenager.

"Hyung, Sajangnim and Haru-nim suspect that the serial killer is an E-Class Guide."

Ki Gayoon flinched.

Oh, he’s interested.

Yuno made the right decision to share that piece of unverified information with Ki Gayoon.

So that he’ll finally stop sulking.

"That’s why I said this is my business," Yuno said carefully. "The situation right now is more serious than the previous incidents where I got you involved. That’s why, this time, I don’t want Hyung to put your life at risk just because of me."

"What a dumb thing to say," Ki Gayoon said, turning around so he was facing Yuno this time. The Esper didn’t look as angry as he did earlier. "Noh Yuno, you’re my Exclusive Guide. Your business— no matter how stupid or dangerous— is my business. Whether it’s just a minor inconvenience that upsets you, or a threat that puts your life in jeopardy, I will react accordingly and get rid of them for you. So, don’t hide anything from me."

Aigoo.

Yuno was aware that it was just the Esper in Ki Gayoon talking, but he was still touched by his words.

Ah.

"Hyung, did you get upset because I said it was my business?" Yuno asked curiously. "Did I make you feel like I don’t need you anymore?"

"If you know that already, then stop asking."

Pfft.

I don’t know why I need to appease Hyung, but this is fun.

"Hyung, you’re not upset anymore?"

"I don’t know," Ki Gayoon said, grabbing Yuno’s arm gently before pulling him towards him. And then the Esper wrapped his strong arms around Yuno’s body. "This is your punishment for making me upset."

Aigoo.

Yuno couldn’t complain because Ki Gayoon smelled so damned good.

Plus, the Esper’s body was warm and solid.

Hyung makes me feel safe.

Yuno closed his eyes, unconsciously wrapping an arm around Ki Gayoon’s waist.

Yep, I can get used to this.

***

YANG YOUNGJAE only left Choi Kangmin for five minutes.

He just took a very quick shower and got changed into a new set of fresh clothes.

And when he returned to the lounge area of the gym where left his Guide...

"Kangmin-ah?"

Choi Kangmin was lying down on the sofa, but Yang Youngjae felt something was wrong.

I can’t feel his Mana.

Of course, as an Esper, Yang Youngjae already knew what it meant.

However, his brain refused to acknowledge it.

Because I’ll go insane if I do.

"Kangmin-ah," Yang Youngjae threw his duffle bag on the floor, then he got down on one knee and shook Choi Kangmin’s shoulders. "Kangmin-ah, are you feeling sick..."

Choi Kangmin’s arm ended up hanging off the couch, unmoving.

That was when Yang Youngjae finally accepted the harsh reality.

Choi Kangmin wasn’t breathing— and his heart wasn’t beating anymore.

No, this can’t be...

SNAP.

That was the sound of Yang Youngjae’s sanity snapping.

***

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