Guide Me If You Dare-Chapter 173: PILLOW TALK

HMM?

Yuno was pretty sure that he succeeded in seducing Ki Gayoon into sleeping with him.

However, that didn’t happen.

Hyung just cleaned me up, changed the sheets, and tucked me in bed.

Everything happened so fast that the next thing Yuno knew, he was already wrapped in the thick blanket like a burrito. And Ki Gayoon was hugging him from behind— like a big spoon— not giving him— the little spoon— the chance to even turn around.

This isn’t cuddling— this is just to prevent me from moving!

"Hyung."

"Don’t worry— I’ve already taken care of it in the shower earlier."

Tsk.

So, that was why Ki Gayoon took his time in the bathroom.

Ah, whatever.

I already lost the motivation to have sex tonight.

Moreover, it was wrong to force your partner to sleep with you if they didn’t want to.

It’s just a shame since I really want to do it with Hyung after I realized that my feelings for him have leveled up.

"Yuno-ya, can you stop sending money to those families?" Ki Gayoon asked carefully. "I know I’m being pushy, and I know this doesn’t concern me. However, I feel like you’ll never be able to forgive yourself and move on until you cut ties with them. You support them because you still blame yourself for their children’s death, don’t you?"

Bull’s eye.

Every word that Ki Gayoon said hit the bull’s eye.

To be honest, if Yuno heard those words before, he would have snapped.

But not anymore.

Oh.

Yuno suddenly had an enlightenment.

I guess I’m ready to let go of the past now.

However...

"I can’t just suddenly stop sending them support, Hyung. It’s not easy living in this world if you don’t have a family member who’s either an Awakened Person or someone working in the government," Yuno explained calmly. "Let me help them until they can stand on their own."

"I’d like to help you with that part, Yuno-ya."

"How?"

"I’ll give each family fifty billion won and an apartment in my new apartment building."

"Hyung, that’s too much!"

"What’s too much is you supporting those families for the last few years."

"Fifty billion won may not be as huge as it was before the apocalypse due to inflation, but it’s still an astronomical amount, Hyung," Yuno said in disbelief. "And you’re even going to give them an apartment?"

An apartment in the building owned by Ki Gayoon would cost more billions of won!

After all, Hyung’s company is the most trusted when it comes to real estate.

"Don’t overreact, Yuno-ya. Even if I give that much, it still won’t leave a dent in my wealth."

"I know, Hyung. And that’s not the point. Why would give that much money to strangers? You’re even willing to give them an apartment. People would kill just to own a property you built since your buildings are deemed the safest in the country. So, why would you easily hand out those things to people that have nothing to do with you?"

"Yes, they have nothing to do with me. But you care about them, and that’s enough for me to spend a fortune on them."

"Hyung, you flexing your wealth is making my heart flutter."

"Good thing I’m filthy rich, then."

"Hyung, unwrap me."

"Okay."

Yuno had to roll around the bed to get unwrapped.

Yes, our bed is huge.

But Ki Gayoon was clingy— making sure that Yuno ended up on top of him after he rolled on the bed.

"Hyung, I have money."

"I know."

"If I use all my life savings, I think that will be enough to give each family a decent amount to live on for a long time."

"Yuno-ya, don’t use your life savings for that," Ki Gayoon said sternly, wrapping his arms around Yuno. "Let me take care of this matter."

"How can I let you spend billions of won on strangers?"

"How can I let you spend your life savings on those people?"

"Are you worried that I might depend on you financially if I lose my life savings?" Yuno asked. Of course, he was just teasing Ki Gayoon. "But I’m already doing that."

"What are you talking about? You’re not leeching off me— you’re my Exclusive Guide."

"I don’t think I’ve spent a single won ever since we started living together, though. Hyung even gave me your Black Card."

"Good— don’t spend your money. Just put everything in your life savings, then buy me a wedding gift later."

Aigoo.

"Slow down, Hyung," Yuno said, gently smacking Ki Gayoon on the chest. "I’m not going anywhere."

"I wish I could bite your nape and leave a mark that proves you’re mine."

"Huh?"

"You drew a short story like that," Ki Gayoon said. "What was it called again? Ah. Omegaver—"

"Nooo!" Yuno said, covering Ki Gayoon’s mouth with his hand. "Don’t say it."

"Are you embarrassed?"

"I’m embarrassed that you saw it because I know it would give you ideas. I don’t want you asking me to give birth to your baby or something."

"Aw, you already know me so well, Babe Princess."

"Shut up."

"I haven’t teased you yet, though?"

"Your tone says otherwise."

Ki Gayoon chuckled. "It’s possible, you know?"

"What’s possible?"

"You getting pregnant."

"Are you crazy, Hyung?"

"Hey, nobody expected the apocalypse to suddenly happen fifteen years ago. After that, Espers and Guides emerge. We practically become superheroes" Ki Gayoon said, smirking. "Maybe a second apocalypse is waiting to happen where Guides will gain the ability to give birth to babies— regardless of their gender?"

"Why does it have to be Guides again?" Yuno complained lightly. "If you don’t stop speaking nonsense, I’m going to draw you pregnant, Hyung."

"Sure, do whatever you want— I’ll support you."

Tsk.

Nothing fazes Hyung anymore.

"Anyway, Hyung, I’ll talk to the other three families. I’m going to tell them first that I’m going to stop supporting them financially soon," Yuno said, turning serious again. "I’m not sure how to deal with Kwon Hojun’s family."

"I’ll deal with them."

"No murder, Hyung."

"I’ll try," Ki Gayoon said— noncommittally— while gently patting Yuno’s back. "For now, sleep— you need to rest."

"Stop obsessing over my health when I’m completely fine, Hyung," Yuno said, closing his eyes. "Good night, Hyung."

"Good night, Babe Princess."

***

THAT MORNING, Lee Sarang was summoned by the Esper Association.

Of course, the meeting was led by President Kwak Hakjae.

She couldn’t be bothered remembering the other executives sitting around the long table, but she greeted them politely.

Just smile like you always do, Lee Sarang.

"Esper Lee Sarang-nim, we’ve already received Guide Mo Hanjin-nim’s confession," President Kwak Hakjae said formally. "He admitted that he neglected you on purpose due to personal vengeance."

Personal vengeance, huh?

Now that Lee Sarang was sober, she remembered that Mo Hanjin blamed her for his previous Esper’s death.

I think Bambi-ssi used that to make Hanjin Oppa harm me.

"The Esper Association would like to hear your opinion first before we give Guide Mo Hanjin-nim his official punishment," President Kwak Hakjae said in a serious tone. "Esper Lee Sarang-nim, how do you want Guide Mo Hanjin-nim punished?"

"I’ll leave that in your capable hands, President Kwak," Lee Sarang said, smiling. "However, I would like to fire Guide Mo Hanjin as my Exclusive Guide."

***

OH, DRAMA.

Yuno was drinking coffee while watching the news on the gigantic TV in the living room.

He was alone because Ki Gayoon was busy working out with his subordinates.

Of course, he declined when his lover asked him to join him.

I’m not built for working out.

<"The Esper Association released an official statement declaring that Guide Mo Hanjin-nim’s contract with Esper Lee Sarang-nim has already been terminated. This comes after Esper Lee Sarang-nim filed an official complaint to the Esper Association for Guide Mo Hanjin-nim’s neglect that landed her in the hospital. Chief Kim Munhee says the National Guide Bureau will release an official statement later...">

Aigoo.

Yuno could only sigh and shake his head after hearing the anchor’s report.

So, Guide Mo Hanjin-ssi was fired. Good for Sarang Noona. But who’s going to guide Sarang Noona in the meantime?

All of a sudden, Yuno felt a shiver down his spine.

Me...?

Ki Gayoon would get pissed if that happened.

I better ask Hyung about it first.

Hence, Yuno got up and dragged himself to the front yard where Ki Gayoon was training his subordinates.

"Yuno-ya, you finally got up."

Wow.

So sexy.

Ki Gayoon looked hot in his black tracksuit.

But something else distracted him.

"Good morning, Yuno-ssi... oh, should I call you ’Madam’ from now on?"

Yuno knitted his eyebrows, confused. "Esper Yang Youngjae-ssi?"

Yes, it was the former #5 Esper in the country.

The one who lost his Guide recently...

"Come on, Gayoonnie," Kang Dabin said, bumping Ki Gayoon’s shoulder. Of course, only Kang Dabin got hurt while Ki Gayoon didn’t even budge. "You haven’t told the madam yet?"

"Tell me what?"

"Yang Youngjae will work for me in the meantime," Ki Gayoon said casually, smiling naughtily at Yuno. "Babe Princess, meet your personal fitness instructor."

What?

This grumpy old man hired Yang Youngjae as my fitness instructor?!

Tsk.

Hyung is really determined to make me work out!

And Ki Gayoon even chose a high-ranking Esper for the job.

Yuno also connected the dots for the recent event that took place.

When Dabin Hyung created that sand storm, only the cars of the "spies" were carried away by the strong wind. Esper Yang Youngjae-ssi was probably the reason why. After all, Dabin Hyung said someone helped him.

Yuno glared at Ki Gayoon. "Ahjuhyung, why didn’t you tell me?"

"Let’s talk about that later," Ki Gayoon said, pointing at the front pouch of Yuno’s oversized hoodie. "Your phone is ringing, Yuno-ya."

Oh, right.

Yuno excused himself before picking up Kwon Hojun’s call.

It was rare for the kid to call, especially that early in the morning.

I hope it’s nothing bad.

"Hojun-ah?"

<"Hyung, I’m sorry for calling this early. But can you help me?">

Okay, that got him nervous.

"What’s wrong, Hojun-ah?" Yuno asked worriedly. "Where are you? I’ll come and get you ASAP."

In an instant, Ki Gayoon was already by Yuno’s side, silently asking him what happened.

But he couldn’t give an answer right away since Kwon Hojun hadn’t responded yet.

<"Uhm, it’s a long story. But I’m currently with that famous Guide, that one who’s the same age as me? The Exclusive Guide of that Esper who uses wind?">

Matthew?

Then, the Guide...

"Kim Jaeha?" Yuno asked, confused. "You’re with Kim Jaeha?"

<"Yes, and I think he’s dying, Hyung.">

WHAT?!

***

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