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Ayu turned around so that she was facing the bookshelf and took a deep breath.

Shut up! No, no, no, no, no, no! I do not have a crush on Lee Sungmin. He is my best friend, nothing more and nothing less. So what if he’s good-looking? There are a lot of guys here who a-

Ayu didn’t get to finish her train of thoughts as Sungmin grabbed her and wrapped his arms around her shoulders, hugging her. Ayu froze as Sungmin nuzzled her neck. Her mind told her to move but her body was rooted to the spot.

“W-W-What are y-you doing, S-Sungmin? S-Someone m-might see u-us. P-Please let go.”

Sungmin tightened his grip and spoke, his mouth moving against Ayu’s neck. That proved to be the solution, as Ayu was suddenly very aware of how close Sungmin was. She tried to move away, but Sungmin just tightened his hold harder. In the end, she gave up. Sungmin was stronger than her.

“How mean, Ayu. I just want to hug you, that’s all. No one will see us. Our spot is so hidden and secluded. Isn’t this the very reason we picked this as our spot? Oh, Ayu, Ayu... You’re just so cute and irresistible that you’re tempting me to...” He let the sentence hang. He grinned mischievously. Ayu gulped, feeling nervous.

He kissed, as in pecked, her neck, turned Ayu around, and let go of her. He smiled innocently. Ayu was still recovering from the events that just happened. Sungmin put one arm around her shoulder, and walked, with Ayu following beside him.

Did what happened just really happen? Did Sungmin really...? He did! But why? This isn’t the first time he’s done this. What the heck does this mean?!

“Don’t be afraid of me, Ayu. I was just playing. Like I said... you are too tempting for me to be able to resist. Now let’s go before we’re late to our classes.”

With that, Sungmin kissed her cheek, very much aware of Ayu’s really red face. He grinned and continued walking, clutching Ayu and pulling her closer.

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