Networking

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After a little drink, I feel better. Jungwon also seems more relaxed.

Well...

Relaxed isn't the right word.

He looks like a menace.

His anxiety disappeared, but something else came up. His usual cheekiness is no more, and his grin let place to a stern look. With his head slightly tilted and his dark eyes, he is slowly browsing the assembly, his newfound intimidating aura filling the air.

I see eyes turning to him, mostly girls, blushing at his sight. I'm feeling proud to have him by my side, but also a bit frustrated, for some reason.

"I feel a little better, I'll begin my networking!" I say, talking a little too loud.

I hear his unusually deep voice,
"Don't go too far, Green."

As I walk away, I feel a weakness in my legs. Who is this man??

I meet professors from the other universities, make my name known, get introduced to high profiles working in renown companies.

Hearing people flattering my curriculum is exhilarating. I get more and more pumped up and words flow easier. I can feel that I'm making an impression.

As I'm nearing the end of my conversation with a certain Judge Kwan, I get politely interrupted by a charming guy with a sharp smile.

"I'm sorry to bother you, but, would you like to dance?"

I hesitate for a second, but I can say that my mission is achieved. Maybe a little fun would do. I accept.

The boy is cute and witty. He says his name is Sunghoon. He's the same age as me and has a similar specialty. We keep laughing and talking while sliding across the dancefloor.

After Sunghoon, I get invited by two other boys, a little less interesting, but just as fun. Even if I only drank a sip, it's like my energy is limitless. This is the best party ever!

Just before I feel my fun dropping by a notch, I get literally snatched away from my dance partner, and ends up in Jungwon's arms.

"I told you not to go too far."

I blush profusely. I almost forgot about him, but now that I have his arm around my waist and my hand in his, I realize I was hoping for this.

"I was...networking."

"By dancing with a bunch of nobodies?"

He seems irritated.

"They were cute!" even his sudden sternness can't take away my fun. "I thought that I should target other uni, since everyone think we are dating back at Decelis." He avoids my gaze. I feel the need to tease him, "Weren't you talking with a bunch of girls a second ago? You are pretty popular. Maybe it's your chance to graduate from being a virgin."

He replies with surprising seriousness,

"I wouldn't feel safe to sleep with a stranger in this unfamiliar place."

I don't answer.

We stopped dancing, we're only turning around across the dancehall. I can feel his embrace getting tighter on my back. My body is pressing against his. It's comfortable.

I press a little more.

I feel his breath on my ear and his mesmerizing voice whisper,

"But I would feel safe sleeping with a friend in this unfamiliar place."

One minute later, we're in the luxurious toilets of the establishment, my legs and arms around his body, and his mouth against mine.

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