RB 47

At that moment, inside the room, the same heavy air shown on the CCTV footage lingered.

The two men sat side by side on the sofa, leaving a wide gap between them, both keeping silent. Eunho in particular had his head bowed like a criminal about to face execution. His bloodless face looked almost like a doll. With his empty-looking eyes, he seemed like someone who had left his mind somewhere else.

The man looked at Eunho’s condition. They could not just waste time like this. He reached for the liquor bottle on the table. Alcohol was the best way to ease an awkward mood.

The liquor had been set out in advance, proof of the wealthy household. It was an expensive whiskey not easy to drink casually. The glasses placed beside it were also luxury brands worth hundreds of thousands of won. The man controlled his expression while being impressed by such unexpected extravagance, forcing himself to act relaxed.

“It’ll probably feel awkward while sober… Want to have a drink together?”

“……”

Even though Eunho gave no reply, the man smoothly led the conversation. He poured half a glass and pushed it to Eunho, then drank his own. When he glanced sideways, Eunho was downing the strong liquor like water. It was practically binge drinking.

What should he do with this… The man swallowed a bitter smile.

Even a blind date would not be this awkward. On top of that, this meeting was not ordinary social interaction. Its only purpose was sex, and unlike a typical one-night stand, his partner showed no will to share any sexual rapport.

He wondered how to spark conversation when they could not even exchange names. Maybe if the atmosphere had at least turned suggestive it would help. But with someone frozen stiff, the thought of licking and sucking felt overwhelming. He was experienced with sex with strangers, but he had never seen someone this withdrawn, which made it hard to make a move.

“Do you drink often?”

“…In moderation.”

Maybe thanks to the whiskey he had just gulped down, Eunho finally opened his mouth. Even though his voice was weak, the man raised his brows in relief.

The man shifted slightly closer on the sofa. Just closing the gap a little was enough to make Eunho’s back visibly flinch.

Eunho reached with a trembling hand and poured himself another drink. Since his anxiety would not ease, he meant to borrow the power of alcohol.

Turning his body toward him, the man rested his head on his hand and watched Eunho’s profile. Eunho’s shiny brown hair looked tempting to touch. He stretched out his hand and wrapped his fingers around the back of Eunho’s head. Just as he thought, the soft hair slid smoothly around his index finger.

“There’s no need to be so tense. Today is just a chance to get used to each other’s faces… Think of it as light exploration.”

“Exploration…?”

“I heard you even find kissing difficult. But I’m good at kissing. I’m not bragging, it’s the truth.”

The man spoke with a forced smile, but Eunho’s reaction was too small for the effort to matter. Silence fell heavily in the room again.

Eunho clutched his dizzy head and let out a long breath. No matter how much he drank, it did not help. His heart beat wildly, beyond his control, from excessive anxiety.

He had braced himself. Eunho knew painfully well he was not in a position to refuse orders. If Choi Yeorok told him to die, he had to at least pretend to die. If told to roll in the mud, he had to roll. Sleeping with a man was no different.

Yes, what was sex anyway? Everyone did it. Even Choi Yeorok said he had plenty of experience. He was the only one making it a big deal.

“……”

Even so, Eunho’s eyes turned dark. Only now did he understand why Yeorok had been pushing him to masturbate lately.

There had been a deliberate purpose behind every one of his actions and words. It was obvious, so there was no reason to feel betrayed. A hollow laugh leaked from Eunho’s lips.

The man misread that laugh and closed the distance further. Without asking permission, he gently grabbed Eunho’s chin.

“Do you feel a little better now?”

He forced Eunho’s face to turn toward him and studied it up close. The pale skin was so clear it showed faint veins.

His delicate features were among the most beautiful the man had seen, but there was a fragile atmosphere about him. Maybe because of his dark expression, he looked like someone with deep scars, not like a carefree rich heir. It gave the man the sudden urge to make him cry.

To be honest, for someone this beautiful, he would have been willing even without pay. It was a highly rewarding job.

The man tilted his head toward Eunho’s neck. As he inhaled deeply, goosebumps appeared along the smooth line of his neck. He scratched lightly over them with his fingertips and asked,

“You smell really good. What perfume do you use?”

“…I only use body lotion.”

“Ah, must be something expensive then.”

The man guided the conversation in a gentle tone as he toyed with Eunho’s earlobe. It was meant to ease his nerves, but it did nothing. Eunho only grew even stiffer than before.

The man licked his dry lips with his tongue and suddenly leaned in. Just before their lips touched, Eunho flinched in shock and pulled his face back. His clenched fist slipped between them, creating a small space.

Such timid resistance only seemed cute. The man laughed.

“I’ve never been turned down before. Honestly, my face isn’t ugly, right?”

“It’s not because of you… it’s because of me.”

“You’re scared. It’s fine, I wasn’t planning to rush much today anyway.”

Eunho closed his eyes shut, then opened them again. His vision blurred white. He did not know whether the dizziness came from the overwhelming anxiety or from the alcohol he had drunk.

The man suddenly grabbed Eunho’s nape without warning. He forced his lips over Eunho’s. The damp lips covered his own, and Eunho froze without even managing a sound. Even though his lips trembled, the man paid no attention and smeared Eunho’s lips with his tongue.

He was putting in effort, thinking he was being considerate of someone frozen like a block of wood. His grip on Eunho’s neck was strong, but he sucked and licked Eunho’s lips gently.

By now, Eunho should have opened his mouth, but he stubbornly kept his teeth clenched, like someone holding out only so he would not have to say he hated it. But what did it matter? This was something that had to be done anyway.

No matter the effort, Eunho did not improve. His rejection only deepened. He trembled and his breathing grew ragged.

“Hey, didn’t we agree to try each other’s bodies? You need to cooperate so I can do anything.”

“Sorry… mmph!”

The moment Eunho reflexively apologized, the man shoved his tongue between his parted lips. Deciding not to waste more time, he ignored Eunho’s reaction and forced the intimacy. The instant their tongues rubbed, Eunho jerked like he was having a seizure.

This was not violence, but only foreplay to heighten arousal before sex. The man had good looks and showed no crude lust toward Eunho.

But memories had their own power. Just being kissed on the neck brought back the tongue of Mr. Oh who had violated his body, and the damp sound of his breathing. He felt nauseated, and his throat closed in reflex.

“St… stop.”

Eunho barely managed to speak. His voice was so small it sounded like a whisper crawling on the floor. Mixed with ragged breaths, it came out not as a request but as a desperate plea.

The man hesitated in his caresses. Just as he reluctantly pulled his lips back, Eunho shoved the table away and bent forward.

Screech– the iron legs scraped, making a harsh noise. The liquor bottle and glasses rolled across the floor. Nothing broke, but the spilled whiskey soaked the floor, and the stench filled the room.

Eunho bent his head down and gagged. Wretching sounds followed, but with his stomach empty, only watery saliva came out.

The surroundings were already a mess. With Eunho’s state like this, it looked impossible to continue. The man raised his eyes helplessly to the CCTV. It was certain those outside were watching, so it was a silent call for help.