𝐹𝒶𝓉𝑒𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 || The Devil Judge

𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝐹𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉 𝒯𝓇𝒾𝒶𝓁

Gaon never thought he would use this approach, asking Yoon Soo Hyun for the listening device just because his professor asked him too, Even though living at Yohan's place was good, better ways for him to know a bit more about the guy, but what he really wanted to know if he was really a Devil, just like everyone turning him into. For that purpose Gaon left for the office even before Yohan would have woken up, Sizing the chance and elegantly making his way inside Yohan's office, even though his heart was pounding with anxiety and determination to get it done. His eyes scanned the dark, looking for a suitable place to plant the listening device. His hands touched the base of painting but leaving it right away, luckily he found the spot, a corner of Yohan's desk across where he sat. He barely pressed the 'on' button on the listening device that his ears picked up the sudden foots coming towards the office direction.

'He came so early..?'

Panic hands and legs quickly made it's way towards the bookshelf and his hand grabs the book which ever his hand first laid on. His heart sank the moment Office door swung opened and Yohan stepped inside, Gaon's mind raced with million possibilities to make a way out of his office, a proper lie? mixed truth? what he should say. Because he had come up with anything, Yohan made his appearance in front of him, light tilt of head and illuminated face in shade of red/blue hues lights coming across the window.


"Ah, Sir, you are early today.." Gaon bow in greeting, letting his hand to carefully close the book and pretending that he was surprise to see Yohan. "I hope..it's alright with you, the library was close and our first launch was making me a bit anxious at your place"

Yohan's gaze held a hint of curiosity, like he was observing a younger male. "Looking for a book..?" He paused glancing around the lightly dim room "With lights off..?" 

Gaon allowed his free hand to traced over the bookshelf, keeping his voice steady despite his nerves getting haywire.  "Oh, I can see perfectly well in the dark."

As he said that, Yohan's lips made a small sound of 'hm' debating to trust the younger male or not and without warning Yohan close the distance between them, his one hand laid on Gaon's shoulder, firmly pinning him against the book shelf, his lips form a smile when he notice how hard Gaon was trying to composed his face by his physical contact. 

"Your wound on your leg seems to be healed well.." Yohan's voice was low, the sudden unexpected question made Gaon answer without hesitation. "Yes. It's.. healed"

"Good, Living alone can be tough when you are recovering, you can always visit my study, there are lot of collection you might like. And I mostly stay late so you don't need to be formal at home with me" Yohan said as his hand smoothed the rumpled fabric of Gaon's collar, somehow giving Gaon reassuring feeling.

With the sudden touch Gaon's cheeks felt the heated shade of red, for some reason his nose picked a light scent of fresh forest from Yohan, the same scent he had been missing for years, seeing Yohan from so up close was like watching a movie which was unfolding before him. Before he could have replied anything Yohan took a step back and walked to his desk, slamming the black laptop bag on it.

"Uh, Right, before I forget. Elijah is taking Yona to her school with Ms.Ji today. So don't panic. It's surprising to see Elijah happy like this." Yohan's last sentence came out like a whisper and it was enough for Gaon's heart to feel the warmth, after all people had view Kang Yohan like some sort of Devil, a monster who want worse for everything. But in these past 3 weeks Gaon witness a soft side of Yohan for Elijah, pure dotting uncle's love, which was hidden behind so many mask that Gaon wanted to crush all those mask away and show the world, How kind and beautiful Yohan really was.
  

"Alright, I will keep that in mind Sir." Gaon gave a small bow before withdrawing himself from Yohan's office, his eyes glance one last time towards the listening device. 


'Is it really a good idea..?' 

His heart raced the moment he made his way out from Yohan's office, for some reason being in the same room with Yohan often works like a magnetic pull, which often left him in the state of anticipation to desire more of Yohan's time.

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The listening device conversation came like a shock, first reveling: that Kang Yohan and Attorney Ko had a powerful connection. Second: Yohan's words about how everything would go according to the Law as he cant fool the public.

 It was enough for Gaon to feel fascinated and curious to know more about what was really happening in their case.

"Best way is to keep a close eye on him.." Gaon speak his thoughts aloud, his voice laced with resolve and curiosity, luckily Judge Oh was not in the office.
As the clock till 2 pm, Yohan, Judge Oh and Gaon, walked towards the court room, dressed in elegant robe that Gaon was surprise for a moment that how color of white made Yohan look like a saint.

He felt the pressure when they finally stepped inside, even though it was live broadcast, he could still feel the countless eyes. He startled when Yohan squeeze his wrist, and their eyes locked for a brief second " You are going to do well.." Yohan motivated but Gaon felt a bit tense when Yohan's gaze flicker down from head to toe, making Gaon feel like Yohan was stripping him naked.

"Red color suits you, Make you look a bit serious.." Over Yohan's sudden statement Gaon raised a brow and his expression turned a bit amused after all it was rare getting a compliment from Kang Yohan.

"Really? I thought Black was more of your color." 

Yohan chuckled, displaying a rare sight of a smile , before turning towards the camera giving the Host gesture that they were ready to go live.

"Black is my color yes, but red, you wear it well." Yohan finally said before taking his place in the center between Judge Oh and Judge Gaon.


Jin Joo glanced at them, chewing her lower lip ' Am I the only one nervous here? How come they can flirt so easily.' She could not help but gave Gaon an amused expression, their playful exchange slightly made Yohan caught off guard as he cleared his throat to make them stop nudging each other.

''Judge Kim, Am I missing here something..?'' She winked at Gaon with light whisper, gesture at Yohan before looking back at Gaon, Gaon chuckled a bit in response as his cheeks felt the heat, hoping he had not gone noticeable pink or something.

"Just discussing the taste in colors" Over his comment Jin Joo chuckled and finally settle herself straight when Yohan finally started his opening speech, his voice filled the air, explaining the ways on how to vote.

"This court belong to you everyone, Your opinion matters, and as your beloved judges we will do our best to open the true story in front of you." Yohan stated before turning and extending his hand towards the board right beside their seats, which reflect their first case JU chemicals, who dumped toxic waste into local rivers, which lead to 11 deaths and disabilities.


"This is wrong, Are you accusing me without proof?" Chairman Ju abruptly rose up from his seat when Yohan and his judges barely took their seats. 

"Defendant" Yohan's voice thundered in the court room, bringing it to pin drop silent. Even for a second Gaon was sure he could feel his own heart beat inside his ears.

Yohan slowly rose up from his seat,  maintaining gaze with the chairman Ju, with heavy steps he approached the bench, his demeanor was composed and confident. 

"Please Take a seat" As Chairman Ju sat down, a smile appeared on Yohan's face and he slightly shifted to left, he raise his hand up against his own chest, gesturing the other male to take a deep breath.

The heated argument went back and forth in the court, and Gaon's interest piqued when the defense called a doctor to stand. If he clearly remember, earlier in Yohan's conversation, which he spied on, mentioned a meeting with doctor, the anticipation to be right palpable him.
Gaon eye's stayed glued to the doctor and Yohan who curiously listen to the doctor, acknowledging the presence of toxic waste in the water. To his surprise, doctor's testimony regarding Chairman Ju's recklessness and not caring about old lives, shifted the vote from 70% guilty to 89%