#51 (R-18)
Han Jinheon asked in a doubtful tone.
“You’re good at it?”
“Yeah! Not just good, I’m fucking good at it! When I do it with you… it’s because it’s you, hyung! When I’m with other guys, huh?! I can seduce them all with this tongue of mine!”
Before my possession, I once received a performance bonus. For some reason, I decided to be bold and went to see a movie. It was a huge hit, and there was a popular scene in it. It was a comedic scene where a supporting character taught the main character how to kiss.
The reason I suddenly remembered this was because my current situation was similar to that scene. In a situation where he wouldn't believe me even if I seriously told him I was good, I rambled on, rubbing my hands together frantically.
“When I’m with someone else, I, like, huh?! I rub like this! I rub all over like a snake, going this way and that… with my, with my tongue! I just go for it!”
After my resounding voice, silence fell. The longer the silence stretched, the more vividly the scene I had just shown Han Jinheon replayed in my mind, tormenting me. I was going to die of embarrassment.
Han Jinheon sat comfortably, his posture impeccably crooked. He had his arms crossed and his legs crossed below. His attitude was one of clear disbelief, and soon his handsome face began to twitch. It looked like he was trying to hold back an explosion of laughter.
Finally, breaking his firm arm-cross, Han Jinheon covered his face with his hands and sighed in a voice thick with suppressed laughter. 'Ha, what am I going to do with this?'
“Can you please stop being so cute?”
This was the first time I had clearly caught a moment of Han Jinheon finding me cute. Even when I asked if he thought I was cute, he hadn't reacted at all, but now he was completely hiding his face with both hands.
Seeing his beet-red ears, I bit my lip hard. It wasn’t intentional, but I liked that Han Jinheon found me cute. My chest felt all ticklish, and I felt like I was about to break into a wide, goofy grin.
***
Monday, 10 AM. Arriving at the hospital at my scheduled time, I was in the injection room of the Trait Department to receive an injection for trait induction.
I had a moment of silly worry about what I'd do if they gave me the shot in my butt, but thankfully it was in my upper arm, so I didn’t have to worry about exposure.
“Since this is your first injection, your arm might feel heavy or sore from today until tomorrow. It’s not a side effect, so there’s no need to worry.”
“Okay…”
“Please be careful not to get the injection site wet, and try to avoid strenuous work as much as possible. I’ll give you a paper with the precautions, just in case.”
“Okay… Thank you.”
I consider myself to be a gentle person, but since others might not see me that way, I answered each time with the most docile attitude I could muster.
After getting the shot, I headed to Kim Yujin’s office. I didn't have anything specific to discuss, but I didn't feel right leaving without stopping by after coming all this way. I should at least say hello.
I checked with the nurse waiting out front if Dr. Kim was in, and then knocked on the office door. I greeted her as soon as I entered the room. She was on the phone at that moment, but as soon as she saw me, she told the person on the other end she would call back in a bit and put her phone down.
“Sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt your call.”
“It’s not an interruption. It was a difficult call I wanted to end anyway, so this is perfect.”
“Really? In that case… I came to get my shot today. I thought I’d stop by on my way out.”
“Was it today? How’s your body? Is the medicine okay? You don’t feel nauseous or anything whenever you take it?”
“Yeah, it’s fine. Except for the pills being a bit big and numerous, which makes them hard to take.”
“That part is a bit tough, right? Everyone complains about the size of the pills… Oh my god, Sol!”
Kim Yujin, who had been slowly approaching me from her desk, brutally crumpled her face and shouted my name. Startled, I straightened my spine.
“You reek of Han Jinheon’s pheromones…! Are you, by any chance, receiving pheromones from your brother?”
Though she was shorter than me, her presence was far more overwhelming, and I obediently nodded my head under her pressure. I wasn’t going to bring it up first, but I didn't intend to hide it if someone asked. I couldn't hide it anyway. Especially not from a person with traits who could smell pheromones.
“Is that bastard Han Jinheon out of his goddamn mind? What kind of asshole drenches his own brother in his pheromones?!”
“Is, is it that bad?”
“He just needs to find a suitable Alpha to have a slight influence on you! Why the hell did that bastard step in himself?! Is he crazy?!”
“Well…”
'He said he can’t let another Alpha do it in case I cause trouble. He said there are no sane Alphas around me.'
I wanted to explain it simply, but I was worried if it would even get through to Kim Yujin. She seemed to be focusing her anger on the person who did it, rather than the reason for the act itself.
I was startled by Kim Yujin’s move to call Han Jinheon and give him a piece of her mind right then and there, and I stopped her.
“Don’t be so angry. To induce my manifestation quickly, it’s better for it to be my brother who is with me every day… And he’s also worried I might cause trouble with another Alpha… I’m okay.”
“The doctor is saying it’s not okay, but you’re saying you are?”
“Is, is there a medical problem? If so, tell me. I’ll explain it well to hyung. I’m also at fault for allowing it.”
“Right now it’s at the level of marking, but it’ll be a problem if this becomes a pheromone shower. Especially if you’re exposed to it every day. Even if scenting a blood relative with pheromones is socially acceptable, it will eventually cause problems for you.”
Pheromone shower.
An act where an Alpha unstintingly showers the object of their affection with their pheromones to coat them in their scent and color. When discussing it, love and possessiveness were separated by a fine line. And since it was an act that only manifested in individuals with traits, it was a world away from me, a Beta.
To summarize what Kim Yujin said, it was this: As she explained before, even daily marking could be a problem, but that was in the case of a non-manifested individual with no intention of manifesting. As long as I had the will to manifest, the daily marking from Han Jinheon could be considered a light catalyst to induce it.
However, in the case of a pheromone shower, which penetrates and digs deep into the body, the condition of being family with the same DNA posed a danger, regardless of the will to manifest. If it became severe, the recipient’s biological rhythm could be destroyed, and they could become physically ill.
She said that right now, it seemed to be somewhere between marking and a shower. My throat went dry as I repeatedly swallowed hard at her words that we also had to calculate for the possibility of Han Jinheon’s pheromones concentrating without dissipating. I’m flustered and worried. This makes me feel so thoughtless for saying I was fine just a moment ago.
“You might not know, but he… Never mind. Try talking to your brother. How could he possibly know everything?”
“Okay, I’ll try talking to him.”
“I shouted because I was so surprised, but don’t be too scared. I’m sorry.”
She said that because she knew Han Jinheon's pheromones and knew we were brothers, she was making a bigger issue of it as my doctor. Because overreacting was better than underreacting. She also comforted me, saying that other people with traits would probably just think I smelled a little like an Alpha and leave it at that.
“I’m glad I stopped by to say hi. If I had just left, I might have never known…”
“I know, right? It’s better to point things out quickly when they need to be. So if you’re ever worried about something, just contact me and ask.”
Kim Yujin patted my back comfortingly.
“It’s good that you’re by your brother’s side, and it’s good that you want to become an Omega, it’s all good, but above all, our Sol has to be healthy.”
I could feel her sincerity as my doctor. Moved by her words to stay healthy, I nodded my head firmly. I thought I had no one to lean on in this life, but there is someone who thinks of me. That alone was a comfort.
“My, my, a pretty boy becoming so nice is such a good sight to see. When you become an Omega, you should marry your noona.”
This time, I was the one to wrinkle my face. Kim Yujin said she was just joking, her career was too precious to be buried by the Hankyu Group, and she let out a refreshing laugh that filled the room.
***
I was going to ask Secretary Jeong Seongwoo to have lunch together, but I failed. Apparently, there had been separate orders from Han Jinheon for him to drop me off at the mansion after the hospital visit and return to the company immediately.
It was annoying that Han Jinheon wouldn’t allow it, but thinking of Secretary Jeong, I couldn't help it. When the Executive Director summons you, you have to go. I couldn't tell him to defy his boss’s orders just to have a meal.
The road back to the mansion from the hospital felt longer than the way there. Usually, it should feel shorter, but it seemed the road was blocked, and we got stuck in traffic.
“The traffic seems to be a bit heavy. I should have known in advance and taken a detour… I apologize.”
Secretary Jeong kept looking at me through the rearview mirror and apologizing repeatedly, but it wasn't necessary. It didn’t really matter.
He seemed to think I found the car stuffy and uncomfortable, but it was quite the opposite. It was moderately cool and moderately comfortable. Of course, since it was the middle of winter, the heater did make it feel a bit stuffy. The important thing was that I liked being in the car, which offered new scenery, rather than the mansion that was so predictable it was nauseating.
“It’s okay to go slowly, no need to rush. Safety is what’s important.”
Pretending to be considerate of Secretary Jeong, I was indulging my own desires. If the traffic jam stretched on endlessly, I would eventually get annoyed, but since I could see the clear road ahead after this section, I tried to soothe my disappointment this way.
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