Red Mansion

Just like last time, getting into the house was a complicated process. After passing through several doors that opened by entering a code, they finally reached the elevator, which opened as if it had been waiting for them.This time, Sung-kyung stared intently at Chungrim’s fingers pressing the floor button. 21, the 21st floor. He could now fill in the blank he hadn’t noted last time. Sung-kyung kept repeating the two-digit number in his head.The inside of the elevator was cool. Every place they walked was so comfortable that it was no wonder Chungrim was sensitive to heat. By the time they reached the 21st floor, all the sweat he’d shed during the day would likely be dry. Moreover, it was more spacious than the bathroom in room 422; it seemed like it would be nice just to stay here. Perhaps he could forget the heat and hunger.Being in such a space with Chungrim sent a shiver through him from his toes. Knowing that Chungrim was aware of his presence always excited Sung-kyung.Ding―. After exiting the elevator, they stood before a door with no number. Sung-kyung watched Chungrim secretly from a step behind.“What are you looking at? Don’t peek.”Before he could deny it, Chungrim pressed the password on the keypad. He didn’t bother to hide it with his hand or body. He slowly pressed the numbers, making it easy to see. Sung-kyung glanced down and saw a six-digit number. He wondered if it was a birthday and focused intently.“Don’t write this down or memorize it,” Chungrim said with a smile as he pressed the keypad. Though it was said playfully, Sung-kyung turned his eyes away, feeling a pang of guilt. He had intended to write it down.Beep beep. Chungrim pressed the star button last and entered first. Sung-kyung followed him in with a flushed face. If the password he saw was indeed a birthday, it had already passed. July. A fitting mid-summer for him.Now, Sung-kyung began to desire information different from what the Red Mansion residents had. For example, the meaning of the password or what to call this house without a number, and whether he had brought him here for sex.“Don’t wander around. Go wash up first.”“Ah, yes…”Though the air conditioning had dried him somewhat on the way here, his hair was still a bit damp. Sung-kyung ran his hand through his wet bangs.“So dirty.”Chungrim turned his head and led the way. Next to the shoes Chungrim had taken off were worn-out slippers. In his haste, Sung-kyung hadn’t had time to change into sneakers and had followed him in sandals. Despite being generously sized, the slippers were noticeably smaller than Chungrim’s shoes. He didn’t know why, but it made his heart flutter foolishly.Sung-kyung took a deep, silent breath. Just as he had last time, he slipped his feet into the indoor slippers. The different feel from the cheap sandals he had worn before made his steps awkward.Meanwhile, Chungrim had opened the bathroom door wide and motioned with his head. A gray cat, meowing softly, rounded the corner. Whether because Chungrim was with him or despite the unfamiliar Sung-kyung, the cat approached closely. Chungrim gently stroked the cat circling his feet.“Mero.”So, the cat’s name was Mero. Sung-kyung looked at the cat, called affectionately, with envious eyes. How nice would it be to be called in a low voice like that? How would it feel to be caressed by those big hands? The memory of being pushed down and his mouth covered by Chungrim’s hands came to mind, making his breathing oddly rough.The cat rubbed its head against Chungrim’s long fingers, closing its eyes. It glanced this way occasionally as if to show off Chungrim’s affection.“The baby should go into the room now.”A small cry followed as if in response. Sung-kyung slowly passed them by. He felt like an uninvited guest but wasn’t in a position to complain. Still, he was the only one who could see this side of Chungrim at the Red Mansion, and that was enough for him. He steadied his mind as he put on the bathroom slippers.“Hyung, let’s have sex.”He stopped abruptly. Sung-kyung turned around with wide eyes. Chungrim was also watching him. His head tilted slightly, causing his bangs to fall across his forehead.“You heard me, right? If you don’t want to see blood again, handle it properly.”Chungrim smiled, lifting the corners of his mouth. Then he reached out and closed the bathroom door. Sung-kyung was left alone in the bathroom.He definitely said sex, right? He meant with me, right? It means he didn’t hate what we did last time, right? Could there be someone else in the house? No, if that were the case, the cat wouldn’t be out here.But… there could be someone the cat is familiar with. Maybe he wants to show me what happens to make me understand my place. Various scenarios floated through Sung-kyung’s mind.Having washed in cold or lukewarm water his whole life, the hot water here was a marvel. He doused himself with steaming water, trying to clear his muddled mind.At home, he only used soap, but no matter how much he looked around, he couldn’t find any soap in this bathroom. He had no choice but to check each bottle next to the tub. He finally found one labeled “shower gel.” It smelled good, similar to the refreshing scent that always surrounded Chungrim. Sung-kyung smiled throughout his shower. The fact that he was washing with the same scent in a place Chungrim had been made his heart race.He took his time loosening his still-swollen lower area. He knew it would take several days to heal because he couldn’t apply medicine by himself. Though he hadn’t done it much, he knew he needed to loosen himself well to avoid pain. Especially since Chungrim’s member was particularly thick and long, he needed to prepare thoroughly.“Ugh.”Just as he was giving his fingers a good push, he heard a knock. It wasn’t something that usually happened at the Red Mansion, so Sung-kyung flinched. Fearing the door might open at any moment, he quickly pulled his hand away. He didn’t want to be caught with his fingers inside himself.“Yes, yes?”“I left something for you to wear in front.”“…Got it.”After those words, silence returned beyond the door. Sung-kyung reached down again. Hearing Chungrim’s voice made it impossible to hold back. He wanted to get out quickly.What Chungrim had left for him to wear was just a robe. It felt unfamiliar and left him feeling exposed. He hesitated before stepping into the living room. Chungrim was on the sofa, holding a wine glass and on the phone.“Anyway.”Suddenly, he was curious about who Chungrim was talking to. At the same time, it bothered him to think that he had to share Chungrim’s voice, which he wanted to monopolize. The heat from the hairdryer still lingered in his hair, making his head feel hot.“Let’s eat together next time.”Chungrim was also in a robe. There must be another bathroom. It wasn’t strange for a house this big to have two bathrooms.As Chungrim noticed Sung-kyung standing still, he put down his glass and got up from the sofa.“No, I’m busy, don’t come.”His voice wasn’t affectionate, but it wasn’t harsh either. Who could he be talking to? Someone who visited the house, probably. Sung-kyung, engulfed by baseless anxiety, froze in place.“……”Chungrim signaled with his eyes for Sung-kyung to follow. Only then did Sung-kyung manage to move his feet. As he followed, he glanced around. The cat wasn’t there. Did he really send it to another room? Could the cat have its own room here? Such thoughts crossed his mind.“Got it.”Chungrim walked towards the room where the cat had previously hidden. Sung-kyung’s heart raced uncontrollably. He had never imagined entering this room, but now he was going there with Chungrim. The thrill made his lower abdomen ache.“Hang up.”Unlike the living room, the bedroom wasn’t luxurious. It had a bed, a small sofa that could fit one person, a small round table, and a single drawer beside the bed. One wall had a large window, half-covered by blackout curtains. That was all there was to the bedroom.The space he expected to be the most extravagant was quite simple and plain. It seemed like this was the true nature of Chungrim.“Did you loosen up well?”Chungrim’s hand, as he casually tossed his phone onto the sofa, was indifferent. Sung-kyung stared at his back. In a moment, Chungrim turned around and reached out without hesitation. His long fingers pulled at the loosely tied belt of Sung-kyung’s robe, causing the robe to fall open and reveal his dry, naked body.Sung-kyung bit down hard. The gaze that meticulously swept over him felt scorching hot. Though it was only a few seconds, he found it unbearable and lowered his head. His exposed nape turned reddish.“Get on.”At Chungrim’s low command, Sung-kyung twisted his body and climbed onto the bed. The soft blanket clung to his knees.“Take it off.”Kneeling on the bed, he slowly removed the loosened robe. The different texture from the cheap slippers he had been wearing earlier made his steps awkward.“Uh-huh.”With a long exhale, Chungrim tilted his head. The bruised and scarred, dry body was unattractive. It wasn’t a body that could stir desire. But why did his mouth water?Chungrim licked his lips slowly. The bitter-sweet taste of wine spread to the tip of his tongue. He savored the taste for a moment before taking out a condom and some gel from the drawer beside the bed, tossing them onto the blanket.This was different from when they had hastily intertwined at the store, drenched in rain. This time, he had explicitly brought Sung-kyung over with the intention of having sex. Seeing Sung-kyung drenched had aroused him and made him hard.He didn’t care about people coming and going, but the store had been too small and hot. It was difficult to even do it properly. That’s why he had brought Sung-kyung to his home, even postponing his plans with his brothers.Why did he want to have sex with Kim Sung-kyung? Despite having seen him record his every move and jot down his private fantasies in a notebook. Even though he found it creepy, why?“Ah—.”Could it be that the notebook excited him more? Because he thought he could completely control him? Because he felt that he could make him entirely his own as he had always wanted? That he would obey every command?He didn’t know. While there were plenty of reasons not to be excited, there were also many reasons to be.“Who’s more insane?”“Huh, what?”Surprised by the sudden question, Sung-kyung turned his head. Chungrim frowned and pushed his dry cheek. He couldn’t look at his face yet. With a rough gesture, Sung-kyung’s head turned back.Chungrim undid his tightly tied robe and stood close to Sung-kyung. Their bare bodies brushed past each other without contact.“Don’t look back. Don’t make a sound either.”“Yes.”“You know from last time, right?”At his low growl, Sung-kyung nodded. Then, without being told, he lowered his body and placed his hands on the sheet. Chungrim watched him intently, narrowing his eyes. The way he naturally got into position to take it from behind was oddly annoying. It had been like this last time too.“Annoying.”Sung-kyung’s shoulders trembled. Chungrim tore open a condom and rolled it onto his erect member. Despite seeing that pathetic body, he was still solid and ready. His lower abdomen felt hot.“Ha, damn.”Suppressing a curse, Chungrim opened the gel cap. He then grabbed Sung-kyung’s bruised, greenish buttocks and smeared the gel generously between them. The cold sensation made Sung-kyung’s body jolt. The gel trickled down his thighs and behind his knees.Chungrim stroked his hardened shaft with the gel-covered hand. Throughout the process, he never took his eyes off Sung-kyung’s wet hole. Was it really loosened? It seemed too tight to fit him. Whatever. He only needed to penetrate.“Straighten your back. Who told you to lie down?”He had to correct his habits. Chungrim spat out harsh words, then roughly pulled Sung-kyung’s shoulders, who had been in a low crouch, upright. His tip slipped into the hole without foreplay. A sharp intake of breath was heard, but no moans or screams followed. As expected, he listened well in the store. Satisfactorily.His member slowly carved through the folds. Sung-kyung’s shoulders gradually leaned back until they touched Chungrim’s chest. Chungrim frowned and pulled his upper body away.“Hey. Don’t lean on me. Stand up straight.”“Mm—.”A suppressed sound, like someone holding back a moan, emerged as Sung-kyung’s back straightened, no longer leaning on his chest. Chungrim glanced down. Half of his shaft was swallowed by the folds, glistening with transparent fluid. It looked like there was room for more.Biting his lower lip, Chungrim gripped Sung-kyung’s hips and pulled them forcefully. The hot inner walls clung tightly to his shaft. Thanks to the ample lubrication, the insertion was smoother than before. It was different from when he had slathered on cheap hand cream.Ah, but it still felt like there was room to go deeper. The veins on the part of the shaft that hadn’t been fully buried were standing out.“Why is it so tight… after loosening up?”A large hand traced through the air, creating an arc. Smack. With the sound of friction, one of the pale buttocks turned red. At that moment, the hole that had been tightly gripping his shaft loosened slightly. Chungrim didn’t miss the brief opening. He gripped the hips firmly with both hands and thrust his waist forward.The insertion was deep enough that his pubic hair brushed against Sung-kyung’s buttocks. If there had been some cheap lube at the convenience store, he could have buried it all the way like this. He didn’t understand why he was regretting that now as he rapidly pumped his hips. The head of his cock, buried deep inside, relentlessly pressed against the inner walls.“Ugh.”Sung-kyung desperately held back a moan. Splish, splash. Even with just the wet sounds, the bed was already noisy.Chungrim’s intense thrusts from behind made it hard for Sung-kyung to hold his ground. He wanted to grab onto something, but there was nothing suitable. He looked down at the fingers gripping his hips and swallowed hard.I want to hold on, I want to hold on. Maybe it would be okay this time, Chungrim seemed so out of it anyway, thought Sung-kyung. He finally wrapped his fingers around Chungrim’s index finger, which was clamped tightly on his hip.“Where do you think you’re putting your hand?”A fierce voice came down. Chungrim pulled Sung-kyung’s two arms back and pinned them. His upper body, having nothing to hold onto, kept falling forward. His body was sinking lower and lower as his legs lost strength, causing his hips to keep slipping back. It looked as if he was shaking his butt.Chungrim clicked his tongue and wrapped his arm around Sung-kyung’s waist, seating him entirely on his thigh.“Ugh—”Sung-kyung quickly bit his lips. It felt like the cock was hitting his solar plexus. His spread thighs trembled violently. He moaned despite trying to suppress it. Chungrim had told him not to make a sound. Sung-kyung glanced back nervously but only heard restrained breaths from behind.“Ha, ah…”Maybe it was because he was receiving in a seated position, but it felt like his insides were being pressed even harder. The excitement surged to his head in no time. It felt way better than when he was on drugs. Chungrim’s cock, filling him entirely, seemed to grow even bigger. He couldn’t believe it was all fitting inside his tight hole.Sung-kyung, dripping with arousal, looked down. His own cock, leaking precum, caught his eye first, and below that, he saw Chungrim’s solid thighs. Every time Chungrim thrust, his chiseled muscles rippled. His thrusts were so strong that the blanket underneath their knees got all messed up.His flat belly, empty from lack of food, had a slight bulge. It swelled and subsided repeatedly as Chungrim’s cock moved in and out. Despite the pain in his stiff shoulders from having his arms pinned back, the corners of Sung-kyung’s mouth curled up in a grin.“Hnngh, ugh…”He swallowed his laughter along with his moans. Chungrim was inside him. Chungrim was aroused. Chungrim was focused on the act. Chungrim was gripping his arms tightly. The fact that he could monopolize Chungrim’s body and mind at this moment was exhilarating beyond belief.Suddenly, a tingling sensation spread through his lower abdomen, and the urge to ejaculate rushed over him. A silent moan escaped his open mouth. He couldn’t finish already. He wanted to savor this pleasure, which made his toes curl, for longer. He furrowed his brow and clenched his insides. His buttocks tightened.“Damn it…”Chungrim cursed under his breath as he thrust upward. Even though they were tightly connected, he wanted to go deeper. He braced his thighs and slightly lifted his body. Sung-kyung’s body trembled violently as Chungrim’s cock pressed even deeper, like it was trying to bury his balls too.He released one of the arms he had been holding. Then he grasped Sung-kyung’s prominent Adam’s apple. He could feel the hot pulsation under his grip. His fingers trailed up the Adam’s apple.“It’s still hot.”A low voice tickled Sung-kyung’s ear. He squinted one eye shut. The sweet voice felt like it was melting him all over.“Ha, ha, ugh.”Chungrim tightly gripped Sung-kyung’s jaw, preventing him from lowering his head. Then he pressed his lips close to his ear, forcing him to hear the endless moans. Sung-kyung’s disheveled hair brushed against Chungrim’s lips, tickling them.Sung-kyung’s body kept twitching as if he wanted to touch his erection. His shoulder ached from the arm being bent back, but such pain was nothing.“You’re dripping a lot. The bed’s going to get all wet.”Chungrim’s words and laughter caused gentle vibrations. Sung-kyung felt ticklish all over. He twisted his body just enough to not escape Chungrim’s grip. The strength that had been binding him suddenly loosened. The sudden sense of release made Sung-kyung’s eyes widen.“Ugh.”At that moment, Chungrim’s large hand grasped Sung-kyung’s erect cock. Then he wrapped his entire hand around the shaft and began roughly rubbing the glans with his thumb. The friction caused Sung-kyung’s head to feel like it was exploding. Every vein, every inch, succumbed to the excitement. His thin body trembled.While playing with Sung-kyung’s cock, Chungrim didn’t stop pounding into him. With pleasure assaulting him from front and back, Sung-kyung felt like he could come any moment.“Hold it.”A low, rough voice descended. Sung-kyung gripped Chungrim’s arm with his trembling hand. More precisely, he was barely holding onto the sleeve of Chungrim’s robe. This time, Chungrim didn’t tell him to let go. It seemed this much was allowed. The robe crumpled in his dry grasp.Chungrim’s thumb, slick with precum, slipped and teased the tip. He stroked and rubbed the shaft, driving Sung-kyung to madness.With excitement reaching his head, Sung-kyung’s body moved on its own. He rubbed his butt against Chungrim’s solid thigh and lowered his body in sync with Chungrim’s thrusts. Then his neck was suddenly grabbed and twisted.“Ugh.”“Fuck, you… acting like a slut.”The growling voice was like a beast’s cry. It felt as if Chungrim’s grip on his neck could snap his airway any moment, yet he wasn’t afraid. It only aroused him more.“Arrogant.”Whether out of anger or excitement, Chungrim pushed hard enough to make Sung-kyung’s body jerk with each thrust. Whenever the glans struck a particular spot, Sung-kyung’s eyes snapped open, and his mouth fell open. He took a deep breath.Haah. A continuous stream of moans filled the air. Each of Chungrim’s gasps made the rough robe on his back brush against Sung-kyung. Chungrim moved his hips steadily, continuously stimulating Sung-kyung from within. Just when Sung-kyung thought he felt his grip tighten, Chungrim’s movements stopped abruptly. Simultaneously, he felt himself filled to the brim below.“Hoo.”As Chungrim ejaculated, Sung-kyung trembled all over in convulsions. Chungrim, thrusting shallowly while ejaculating, lowered his eyes. He noticed Sung-kyung’s thin thighs trembling noticeably, and his gaze narrowed.“……”Chungrim lifted his thumb off the glans. A sticky liquid stretched like a spiderweb, but the amount was extremely small to be considered an ejaculation. “I told you not to act worn out.” Chungrim wiped his wet fingers on Sung-kyung’s dry chest. His erect nipples glistened.“You’re really something else.”Sung-kyung’s body slumped, but the firm hand on his chest kept him from collapsing forward. The rapid heartbeat was transmitted through the palm, as if Chungrim could feel his lingering excitement.“Turn over.”Chungrim tossed Sung-kyung onto the bed. With his penis still inside, Sung-kyung’s hips were raised awkwardly. It was uncomfortable, but the feeling of being pressed inside was pleasing.A large hand touched his bare back, then pressed down to keep him from moving. Sung-kyung’s face was crushed against the soft blanket, and even that sensation excited him.The penis that had been lodged inside began to retreat slowly. The sensation was so good it gave Sung-kyung chills, making him tremble again.“You’re tightening up so much, trying to keep me from leaving. You must like it when I pull out.”Sung-kyung didn’t respond. He had been told not to make a sound. He focused all his attention on the sensation of the shaft brushing past his entrance, despite the strange pleasure from Chungrim’s hand spanking his buttocks.“……”Chungrim withdrew his heavy condom and tossed it aside. His gaze fell on the discarded wrapper. Should he put it on or not? He pondered while stroking his still erect penis.His intense gaze turned to the mess between Sung-kyung’s buttocks. The mixture of fluids and lube was smeared all over. Could sex with a man really be this exciting? It felt like he was having proper sex for the first time in a long while. He suddenly felt that this pleasure would be unforgettable.After a short deliberation, Chungrim opted for a pillow instead of a condom. He lifted Sung-kyung’s waist and slid the pillow underneath, ensuring his hips stayed raised. Chungrim grabbed and released the soft flesh firmly, leaving red marks where his fingers had been.“Relax.”Chungrim leaned over Sung-kyung, who was sprawled on the bed. He braced his arms by Sung-kyung’s head and rubbed his still erect shaft between his buttocks. The already widened entrance sucked in the glans. Grunting, Chungrim pushed the glans inside.“Ah……”Once the tip was in, the shaft was guided along the familiar path inside. Chungrim lowered himself completely, pressing down to immobilize Sung-kyung.“Like this…you look like a bitch in heat. Even though you’re the one who likes it. Right?”With his penis fully embedded, Chungrim rolled his hips inward. Their lower bodies were pressed together with no space between them, causing the area to become reddened from the friction.Chungrim continued deep, rough thrusts, chasing pleasure. The room echoed with lewd slapping sounds. Sung-kyung groaned into the soft fabric beneath him. The wound on his forehead pressed against the sheet, but it didn’t hurt at all. There was no room to feel anything but excitement.“…Ah,”“What? I can’t hear you.”Chungrim spoke to the trembling figure beneath him, but there was no reply. He grabbed Sung-kyung’s hair and pulled his head back. The pale face was flushed red, showing how much he was feeling it.“What did you say?”As if to coax a response, Chungrim thrust a few more times. His eyes lowered to watch his shaft disappearing into Sung-kyung’s buttocks. Beads of pre-cum clung to the wet pubic hair, splattering with each thrust.“Earlier…”Sung-kyung, twisting his shoulders, finally spoke after a long pause. His voice was ragged with excitement. Chungrim’s intense gaze focused on his swollen red lips.“Who…were you talking to?”It was an unexpected question. He had expected something like “It feels good” or “Touch me there.” But Sung-kyung was curious about the person Chungrim had been talking to.“Is that what you’re curious about?”It was really amusing. Chungrim mocked him, moving his head up and down slowly in his grip. Releasing his hold, Chungrim leaned down and rested his forehead on Sung-kyung’s thin shoulder, laughing like a madman. The thirst only intensified. The act of thrusting became almost brutal. Sung-kyung shook weakly.“Hyung.”“…A twin?”“Yes. I postponed our meeting to have sex with you.”Chungrim’s voice was strained. He suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to fill the empty pages of the notebook in the store. What would he write? Sung-kyung might write, “He loves me.” Chungrim laughed out loud, feeling uncontrollably happy.“Are you satisfied?”“…Yes.”It was a truly satisfied response. Chungrim roughly thrust his hips as he straightened his upper body. He threw off his robe and gripped Sung-kyung’s hips tightly. He wondered if it was Sung-kyung or himself who was the real slut here, swallowing the thought with a long moan.＊＊＊They had literally rolled around. Condoms were scattered on the bed, but only one had been used. The sheets were soaked with sticky fluids and sweat.Sung-kyung curled up in a dry corner of the bed, his eyes tightly shut with a trace of moisture. Before long, he opened his eyes at the distant sound of movement. His wet eyelashes clung to the skin below his eyes, then slowly peeled away.“Why are you still like that?”Chungrim was half-hidden by the curtains, visible against the darkened window. It was the same outfit he wore the first time Sung-kyung had come to his house. His bare chest moved rhythmically as he shook his wet hair.Having a relationship didn’t change anything. Chungrim still saw Sung-kyung as a pathetic being, and Sung-kyung continued to steal glances at Chungrim. Feeling a rising hunger, Sung-kyung alternated between tensing and relaxing his muscles. The foreign sensation running down his buttocks was palpable.“It’s all flowing out.”The rough handling had left faint bruises on his pale skin. Between his legs, a cloudy fluid was dripping, soaking the sheets.Chungrim touched his buttocks lightly with his long fingers before walking past the sprawled-out Sung-kyung. Chungrim went straight to the window and pulled the blackout curtains all the way open.The darkening sky came into view. Sung-kyung blinked as he stared at Chungrim’s reflection in the window. Their eyes met through the glass.“Hurry up and wash.”“…Okay.”Sung-kyung managed to get up. His loosened insides didn’t seem to close properly. Still, he felt good. During the entire act, he had monopolized Chungrim completely.Every time he moved, something trickled out from his still-filled interior. When he placed both feet on the floor, a gush of fluid ran down his thighs. Such a waste. As he walked, Sung-kyung looked down at his wet legs, thinking just that.He hesitated in the bathroom for a while. He needed to clean himself out, but he didn’t want to. So he just sat in the tub with the water running. The skin that had been touched many times by Chungrim’s hands was now reddish, almost as if embarrassed by the deep contact.His pelvis, thighs, and shoulders bore bruises. Sung-kyung shivered as he looked at the bruised areas. The water he felt on his buttocks and soles was lukewarm, confirming that it wasn’t a dream.“Chungrim…”An alien presence in the Red Mansion. From head to toe, he was noble and capricious, and he had been aroused while inside him. He had ejaculated inside him out of lust. He had breathed heavily and thrust his hips repeatedly, wanting to go even deeper. What were his eyes like as he looked down at him from behind?Sung-kyung covered his mouth to stifle a laugh. His shoulders, marked by handprints, shook repeatedly. The faint noises were drowned out by the sound of water.It was when he was lost in a dazed euphoria without any drugs that a knock on the door brought him back to reality. Slowly, Sung-kyung moved his trembling legs to stand up. He thought he should leave some of it inside.A cat’s cry echoed. Startled, Sung-kyung quickly tightened the belt of his new robe. The sound came from the top of a column of boxes and shelves. A gray cat was wagging its tail and crying.“…”Sung-kyung exchanged glances with the green-eyed cat before glancing up. He saw a black object. They were attached to each corner of the living room ceiling.Didn’t they say they monitored with CCTV? So is someone watching this mess now? Sung-kyung lowered his hand from his robe. His white chest was exposed through the loosely tied collar. He stared intently at the black object.“Why don’t you stay over? You’ve already missed work today.”A low voice came from the direction of the room. Meow. The cat responded to the voice. Sung-kyung quickly moved. He needed to move before the gray cat.Chungrim’s once-damp hair was now completely dry. He must have taken a long time in the bathroom. Sung-kyung’s eyes darted back and forth, watching him through his long hair.“Well, it’s not like you made a bad deal.”It was true. He had to give up today’s earnings, but he had gained much more. Something that was still inside him.Sung-kyung glanced around the now-clean room. The sheets, soaked with their shared fluids, had been replaced, and the used gel and condoms were gone. Did he throw them in the trash? Sung-kyung quickly looked for the trash can.“Looking for the condom? I threw it away. Didn’t want you taking it.”Chungrim said while spreading out a new blanket.“…”Did he know what I was thinking without me saying it out loud? Sung-kyung felt a tingle in his lower abdomen. His chest felt ticklish as if Chungrim could see right through him. He scratched his chest, which the robe couldn’t cover.“Damn, you really were going to take it.”Chungrim shook his head in disbelief. Sung-kyung, with his head bowed, didn’t see him licking his lips.“Your clothes won’t be dry until tomorrow morning. Keep that on.”“Ah, but I need to get back to the Mansion.”Chungrim glanced at Sung-kyung while arranging the pillows. He thought he’d be happy if he was asked to stay over, but it was unexpected. He tilted his head, wondering why he refused when he could tumble around again if he felt like it.“Why?”Sung-kyung glanced outside. The rain had grown heavier, probably pouring into his house by now.“I need to take care of my parents, their meals, and their medication.”“Ah.”Even after two years in bed, he still believed they’d get better with medicine? How naive. They were probably just clinging to life. Chungrim held back his words. He, too, had believed that at first. There was a strange similarity between them.“Do you get the medication from the Mansion’s hospital?”Chungrim asked as he passed by Sung-kyung. The cat kept crying outside, probably because there was a stranger in the bedroom.“Yes, every two months.”Sung-kyung replied, closely following behind. He reminded Chungrim of Mero, the cat that clung to his feet every morning.“Just have them hospitalized.”Chungrim, sitting on the sofa, spoke lightly. Sung-kyung stood there awkwardly, unable to sit. The gray cat, eyeing Sung-kyung suspiciously, jumped onto the sofa. It easily settled where Sung-kyung couldn’t bring himself to sit.“We tried, but it was too… expensive, so they were discharged.”Chungrim thought of the Mansion’s only hospital. That old quack must still be money-hungry. It was expensive but they provided regular meals and medication, and it was more spacious than their cramped home, making it a better option.“Hmm.”A long, deep breath escaped his throat. It seemed like he would have to call Sung-kyung out to his house more often. He didn’t want to hear about him having to leave every time they had fun. Licking his heated lower lip, Chungrim spoke up.“I’ll take care of it.”“What?”