CHAPTER 16: ANTICS OF THE STRONG/ Выводить из себя

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"I am sorry I can say nothing more consoling to you, for love in action is a harsh and dreadful thing compared with love in dreams."

-Brothers of Karamazov

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How can Zhenya feel hot in this snowy weather?



There was something missing. And that was an explanation. Trillions of questions have raced his mind since he first saw this man in the bloody room. Is the Bogdanov family looking for him? His father certainly is.

Regardless of when, or even if TaekJoo was going to get it, he must survive Zhenyas antics first. Like this one. The only thing he didn't have to ask, is what he was here for.

Because that was him.

He was looking forward, to the sides and behind, taking in his surroundings in case he needed to run, what he is sure of. But even that could not be enough.

His hand is being grasped and led by the one in front of him. The back of his head makes TaekJoo nauseous. He opens his mouth, despite knowing the endless possibilities of what could the question lead to. He thinks to himself.

I already hate this.

"Where are we going?"

No answer.

"Hey."

No answer.

From the corner of TaekJoos eyes, a squirrel ran up a tree. Naturally, his gaze followed, but the squirrel was nowhere to be seen. Upon not seeing anything, a wave of heat from the right side of his face hits TaekJoo.

He could not even move his face left, unless he wanted Zhenya's lips on his forehead. Or worse. He tried to not think about it. But it didn't catch him off guard this time.

Before he could ask, Zhenya spoke hard russian. His voice pierced the dreadful silence. He didn't know whenever to be grateful or worried.

"Ты меня специально из себя выводишь?"

TaekJoos eyebrow moves up, not knowing how to take his answer. Much less how to reply. He feels a clutch on his wrist and looks down. The end of his fingertips are white. This is strange.






How come it doesn't hurt?

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