CHAPTER 35: COHABITATION

THE NEXT thing Garam knew, he was already packing his bags.

Well, he didn’t have much to pack since he only brought clothes for a few days. After all, he wasn’t planning to stay long at his apartment and leave the kids in the dorm for too long.

***

"The ’really horny’ state you’re talking about is probably Alphas when we’re having a rut. Don’t worry, I take my suppressants religiously."

But wait.

"This is a suppressant for Alphas— a suppressant strong enough to knock me out, so I’ll fall asleep almost immediately after taking this."

If it were just him, he could always fight back.

Is Hyung going to have a rut soon? Then I better hurry and prepare my ass...

Garam was staring at the fancy ceiling, still confused and flustered that Song Sihyuk was sleeping next to him peacefully.

Song Sihyuk rolled his eyes. "Yeah, yeah. It’s my fault for marrying a young wife."

"Yes, Hyung."

"I’m sure Hyung doesn’t care."

"You don’t have to pack your things," Song Sihyuk said while watching Garam pack his things in the bedroom. "I told you that you already have everything you’ll need in my penthouse. Clothes, personal hygiene, and even snacks that you like. And, if you need something else that isn’t in my place, then I’ll buy it for you."

"Hyung, this isn’t your old penthouse," Garam said while looking around, amazed because it was the first time he had been to a triplex penthouse. "This is my first time seeing a multi-level penthouse in person. It’s so posh. Well, it should be expected since this is the Astral Cheongdam— aka the home to the most successful people in the country."

But Song Sihyuk might lash out at Shin Geon, so Garam kept quiet and decided to put Shin Geon at arm’s length for now.

He didn’t try anything after we lay on the bed...

"Is that how you really see me, brat?"

"That’s a jab at me, right?"

"Damn right."

It was a light warning.

And the call seems to annoy Hyung.

And Song Sihyuk didn’t lie.

"I’m sorry for being prejudiced, Hyung."

"No, that’s not what I meant. I’m just saying that every won I spend on you is money well spent."

Song Sihyuk laughed out loud, his hand suddenly wandering on Garam’s body until they settled on his firm butt. "You’re not wrong, but your body isn’t the only thing I want from you," the Alpha said, squeezing Garam’s butt. "Garam-ah, I want your attention and affection— don’t go around and give it to other people, alright?"

It was obvious that his bodyguard had been beaten up.

"I’d love it if you acted more spoiled, you know?" Song Sihyuk said, suddenly turning around to grab Garam by the waist. "If you want, I can even give you the entire complex."

That was when Jung Han and Shin Geon approached him.

To be precise, he looked at the bottle of pills on top of the bedside table.

But now...

I can feel it in my bones.

"Don’t pout, brat."

It wasn’t like that, okay?

Oh.

Even my dongsaengs dream of buying an apartment here.

"Let’s go."

"I’m trying to live a decent life, so I can’t help that I’m sympathetic most of the time. The world has enough apathetic people like you, Hyung. So, you should let me stay kind."

Sihyuk Hyung really slept while holding my hand?

"I’m not familiar with that concept."

It was Garam’s turn to roll his eyes.

Garam gasped softly when he remembered the other reason why he decided to leave the dorm and stay in his own apartment.

I ordered sex toys online...!

Yep, I’m just a commoner.

***

"Well, I can’t imagine how rich rich a chaebol is."

So, when they got out of the elevator, Song Sihyuk stepped away while gesturing to his subordinates to take care of Garam.

"It’s fine. I’d rather you think the worst of all Alphas than trust them like an idiot. After all, most Alphas are really scums."

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Song Sihyuk took one pill from that bottle earlier.

Tsk.

"A horny dog?"

"Lim Garam, stop the bullshit."

An Alpha’s jealousy is seriously suffocating.

Why does it sound like I’m expecting something?!

"Aigooya. Just what do you think of this hyung, brat?"

"What does it mean?"

"Garam-ah, I’m a jealous person," Song Sihyuk said, ’smiling.’ "If you continue acting that protective over Shin Geon, this hyung will get mad. It doesn’t matter even if you two only have a platonic relationship. I’ll still get pissed if you continue defending that bastard in front of me."

"I’m handsome, Hyung."

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"Hyung, you’re so cringe."

"Why are you shocked?" Song Sihyuk asked, laughing. "I thought you already knew how rich I am."

"Garam-nim, I apologize once again for failing to protect you," Shin Geon said, gently cutting Garam off. "Thank you for giving me a second chance to serve you. I will not make you regret your decision, sir."

And Sihyuk Hyung owns Astral Cheongdam?

Garam rolled his eyes. "Yeah, right."

"No, thank you. I’m afraid I’ll grow greedy and get tempted to steal from you," Garam said while shaking his head. "Hyung better sleep with one eye open. You dare invite a commoner to live with you, huh? Hyung better not regret it."

Lighthearted, but still a warning nonetheless.

***

Tsk.

"You know it’s wrong, and yet you still did it."

"I’m sorry for being biased, but I’ve heard several horror stories about Alphas. Apparently, when Alphas are really horny, they act worse than beasts," Garam explained nervously. "I spend more time with Betas, so I can’t tell if it’s true or just an exaggeration. Even so, I want to protect myself from the unknown..."

"Only I can tell what’s wrong and right for me."

"Huh?"

"Geon Hyung, your face..." Garam trailed off, biting his lower lip. He didn’t have to ask who did that to his bodyguard. It was obvious that Shin Geon got beaten up as punishment for failing to protect him properly. And that made him feel guilty. "Hyung, I’m sorry—"

When Garam and Song Sihyuk left his apartment, the Alpha got a call that seemed important.

"That’s a waste of money, Hyung."

"I don’t need a reminder that you’re a chaebol, Hyung."

"Then I’ll give it to you."

"Why do you think I asked you to live with me?"

Garam covered his mouth with his hand.

"I know. My body, right?"

"Someday, I’ll show you my bank account."

So annoying.

Oh.

GARAM let out a soft gasp when he saw Shin Geon’s face.

Song Sihyuk just smiled before changing the subject. "Don’t worry, Garam-ah," the Alpha assured him, gently pinching Garam’s chin this time. "I’ll only hold your hand tonight."

When he turned to Song Sihyuk to demand an explanation, the Alpha just shrugged before going back to his phone call.

"What if you lose control and attack me before I’m ready to sleep with you?"

"Do you like my place?"

Garam’s eyes widened a bit. "We’re sharing a room, Hyung?"

"Stop cursing me with your eyes," Song Sihyuk said, scolding Garam while grabbing his face gently. "How can I stay upset with this cute face?"

GARAM was born into a wealthy family.

However, Song Sihyuk’s sharp gaze forced him to shut his mouth.

"Including you, Hyung?"

Garam let out a soft gasp.

He just grabbed his backpack and was about to carry it on his shoulder, but Song Sihyuk suddenly snatched it away from him.

Song Sihyuk chuckled while gently squeezing Garam’s face, careful not to squeeze too much since he was injured. "You don’t have to steal from me. I’ll give you anything and everything you want. But I want one thing from you, Garam-ah."

"Good," Song Sihyuk said, satisfied. "My bedroom is on the third floor. It’s the only room there, so you won’t get lost."

However, setting foot in Song Sihyuk’s grand penthouse brought him back to reality.

"I own Astral Cheongdam."

I’m just curious.

"Yeah, I’m a scumbag— but I’m trying to hide that part of me from you."

Yes, he experienced hardships after his father died, but only for a short while.

Their group still needed to work harder for that dream to come true, though.

"Is that supposed to make me feel better?"

"I wish I had the confidence andaudacity of a classic Alpha."

Garam wanted to comfort Shin Geon and assure him that he was grateful that he had protected him during the brawl that he started.

"Hyung, you have to keep your word, okay?" Garam said, grabbing Song Sihyuk by the sleeve of his jacket. "You’re not going to fire Geon Hyung anymore, right?"

HMM?

"It’s hard not to."

Jung Han opened the door of the car’s backseat for him while Shin Geon greeted him.

Garam raised his head and shot Song Sihyuk a look of disbelief. "Is this what they call a generational gap, Hyung? I knew it— you’re too old for me."

When he found success as an idol, wealth also followed. Hence, in a way, he got back the comfortable lifestyle that he was used to.

Was it for the Alpha’s rut?

***

Garam turned his head to Song Sihyuk’s side of the bed.

"Hyung, what will you do if I don’t play coy and just accept your offer?"

Astral Cheongdam— that very luxury residential complex located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul— was known as one of the top 3 residences in all of Korea. Moreover, it was where most of their country’s top celebrities and high-profile individuals lived.

"Whatever, handsome-cutie."

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