Blackpepper

He always told me that he dreamed of me at night.

The warmth of our hands under the pool waters during our schooldays

What was that heavy feeling that sunk deep into the pool that night?

A love that was too short to call it first love and the story that redraws that moment piece by piece.

Chief Kim and Assistant manager Choi

Shin Kim could smell a faint pine tree scent on Woojin's neck. Shin asked, "Assistant Manager Choi, why are you here?"


Woojin was still in his arms and when Shin touched Woojin's coat; it felt very cold. Shin quickly pressed the passcode and opened the entrance to his condo. Shin said in frustration, "Just how long have you been waiting here?"


Angrily, Shin pulled Woojin into the building. He massaged Woojin's hands, but they seemed to remain cold. Shin blew warm air onto Woojin's hands. When Woojin giggled because he felt ticklish, Shin replied in annoyance, "How can you laugh in this situation? What if you catch a cold?"


The elevator arrived and Shin pulled Woojin into his arms again as they entered. Thankfully, the elevator and hallway were empty. Woojin looked up at Shin before leaning against him. Shin said quietly, "You are acting a bit differently."


Chapter 45.