DERANGER - SEULRENE

003

you're not sure if it's fate or something else.

because just as when you've decided to throw away whatever you're feeling for her, you got yourself locked up inside her lair.

well, in your defence, it wasn't intentional.

your gym membership expired. instead of renewing, you bought a year-plan under a different gym yeri has been itching to try since then.

"the reviews say they have better equipment and nicer coaches," she says. "plus, the vicinity looks nice from the pictures!"

being the only constant gym buddy you have--tiffany says she doesn't need to go to the gym because she and taeyeon "sexercise" regularly--you go with the flow where yeri wants.

you think you made the right choice because, from the outside, the gym already looks classy. and judging from the ambiance in the reception area, you feel this gym is worth every penny you paid for.

but your world came crumbling down when you spot seulgi inside the locker room, sweating from the workout.

yeri was more than excited to see her and announces your presence right away.

seulgi greets the two of you nicely and comments you will surely enjoy your stay there.

she looks at you when she says the gym has a great shower room and private stalls you'll surely enjoy.

you glare at her in return. she tries her best not to laugh.

your conversation ends when a woman passes by and gives seulgi a quick look, gesturing to the shower room.

you give seulgi that disgusted look when she excuses herself. yeri is too busy appreciating the interior of the gym to notice.

you spent an hour and a half working out. yeri went straight to the shower room after, excited to see what seulgi was talking about.

you were getting things from your locker when you hear a smooching sound from the back of the room. there were giggles and whispers.

curious, you decide to venture into the secluded area of that locker room, only to find seulgi and the woman from earlier making out. seulgi's back is pressed against the wall while the woman's back is facing you.

they look like they just got dressed from the shower.

did it take them that long to shower?

"mmm. i had such a great time." the woman pulls away, touching seulgi's lips. "thank you for today."

"have a safe flight tomorrow, okay?" seulgi says. you scoff a little too loud, prompting her to look up and catch you.

surprised at getting caught, you involuntary take a step back and hit the bench behind you, resulting in a screech.

the woman turns her head. "who's ther--"

seulgi immediately cups the woman's face and kisses her again. the woman relaxes and moans as their kiss deepens.

you know you should go now, but your feet won't move.

because seulgi's kissing with her eyes open, looking at you.

you stare at each other for another five seconds before you take control of your limbs, pick up your things, and run to the shower room.

the strong water pressure from the shower hits your back, massaging your sore body from the workout.

you still think of what happened in the locker area.

you run your fingers through your hair, remembering seulgi's eyes on you.

you remember how she looks with that damp hair, how her eyes pierced through your soul, how her lips look swollen.

'we all have our inner demon, professor. and you wouldn't have to hide that if you're with me.'

you close your eyes, running a hand down your body, down there.

'if ever mister nice guy doesn't satisfy you down there, you know where to find me.'

you start rubbing yourself, gently and slowly.

"ah..."

'it'll be just between you and me. we can forget about what happened after.'

your emotion builds up with your continuous stimulation. you still picture her eyes looking at you.

'i promise you'll have a great time.'

you quicken your pace, remembering how her breath felt against your ear.

'go on. i won't tell your friends.'

you're starting to lose yourself as the feeling builds up. you prop your hand against the tiled wall as you feel the release taking over soon.

'you're so beautiful.'

"ahh..."

'you're so beautiful.'

"ahm..."

'you're so beautiful.'

your body stiffens as your brain releases cascades of hormones. you find yourself at the highest point of your emotions.

you lean your head against the wall, panting.

you can still feel the water shower on your back.

you take a deep breath and try to stand up straight despite your knees wobbling.

seulgi's right; the gym sure has a great shower room.

---

you feel embarrassed of yourself the next time you see her in class.

she doesn't greet you when you step into the room. but you notice how her face lights up at the sight of you.

like the usual, you don't look her way and proceed with your lessons.

you're just happy she isn't doing anything to distract you or disrespect you. like before, she's not making any efforts to talk to you in school, let alone participating in your class.

makes you wonder how she can act so boldly when you're outside the university.

somehow you miss that.

and you find yourself constantly thinking about her, especially when you're in your office or whenever you're alone in your apartment.

you think more about her the more you try not to think about her.

damn that backwards law.

you keep reminding yourself that you shouldn't be feeling things like that towards your student--a female student specifically.

and she's twenty-two. you're thirty-three.

not that age gap matters these days. but there are so many complexities you know you'll encounter once you get yourself involved with this kang seulgi.

your family.

your boyfriend.

your job.

your belief.

the society.

the mere thought of it sends shivers running down your spine.

you already have your own set of problems to face. adding seulgi in the equation will only add up to the existing chaos you are dealing with.

besides, seulgi's just a player who wants to lure you into her games.

you're too smart to fall into any of that.