(POV Gi-hun)

I felt incredible. All my sorrows flown away, I felt light as a feather. I was aware that my exhilaration came from whatever was in those drinks but for once I didn't care. Those awful VIPs hadn't doubted my performance for one second; I was proud of myself how I could successfully trick them. And then there was the Frontman...In-ho. I could tell that he didn't quite appreciate my great performance but I didn't deserve his rude disapproval. First he treated me like crap, murdering my friends and locking me up, then he made out with me just to reveal his true self to me barely a second later. Then he claimed that he wanted me to lead this sh!t on his side and convinced me to give this horrid games a chance – including these awful old men, the so-called VIPs. I had mastered my task perfectly just for him having the audacity to first cause a scene in front of everyone and then be rude to me and send me to my room? Unacceptable.

Automatically I got off the bed; I wanted an explanation for his behavior and he better have a good one! "GUARD", I yelled, "I WANT TO SPEAK TO THE FRONTMAN!" I couldn't tell how long I stood there complaining loudly, but my drugged mind told me that it was a perfectly rational idea to wake up the whole staff to get an audience with their boss in the middle of the night. I was about to give up when the door opened and someone came in.

"Sshhh, are you insane making such a noise??" It was Mi-na, the Frontman's sister, wearing light blue PJs and fluffy slippers. "What the hell has gotten into you at this time of night??"

"Don't shush me, I need to talk to your brother and I demand an escort to his room.", I answered confidently. She laughed and then nodded: "You know what, I'll bring you to him. He'll probably want to know what you have to tell him. But only if you stay quiet now and for heck's sake take the right door. Now hurry before anyone sees us." I exhaled and nodded – suddenly my heart began to race and I shivered. In reality I hadn't expected that I would actually get to see him; as drunk as I was I had just enjoyed yelling. I swallowed and followed Mi-na through the corridors knowing that it would be impossible for me to find the way back on my own.



(POV In-ho/Frontman)

I lay on my bed, listening into the silence just hearing my own breath. I was still processing what had happened today, I couldn't get over it and it hurt. I just realized I loved someone just to know that it would never happen because he hated me – and worst of all I deserved it. I had done horrible things and now I was witnessing the consequences. How could someone like Gi-hun ever love someone like me? And even if he did, he could never forgive me, I was sure of it, yet I wanted him to be by my side through the highs and the lows, no matter what could happen to us.

I was lost in my thoughts when I suddenly heard steps and the door opened. I couldn't believe my eyes: there he was, standing in my room, still dressed in his black suit. Not only did he manage to free himself out of his locked room, he also somehow succeeded to find the right way to my private chambers. In shock I stared at him while he seemed a little lost as well. "What are you doing here?", I finally whispered.

"I...I needed to see you", he answered slowly – he definitely was still under the influence of those drinks. "I want to know why you caused such a scene."

I raised my eyebrows in confusion. "You want to know why I caused a scene? Well in case you didn't notice I was trying to protect you.", I explained, but Gi-hun shook his head.

"You didn't like that the VIP was hitting on me, did you?" He seemed to realize it the same moment as he spoke it out loud: "You actually care, right? You are a murderer, a killer, a cruel heartless criminal – but is it possible that you actually care?"

Gi-hun had hit the bull's eye, 100% true, and I knew it. I shrugged my shoulders and confessed: "No, I didn't like how the VIP was hitting on you and yes, I actually care. I tried to keep it cool but I caused a scene because I was jealous. Jealous like hell. I know that I have no right to be, but I can't fight my emotions whenever you are around." I stared at the ground, avoiding Gi-hun's eyes, waiting for him to either laugh or be angry at me. I was even more surprised when I saw him coming towards me and grabbing my shirt. We were so close I could see his lashes casting shadows on his cheeks. Our eyes locked and once again I got lost in his gaze, unable to move.

"I hate you, Frontman", he whispered. Then he kissed me. Fireworks exploded in my head as I pulled him closer, the blood in my veins boiling. 'Stop, no, wait, he is drunk, you have to stop him!' The voice in my head managed to come to the surface and I tried my best to back away.

"No, Gi-hun you are drugged, you don't want this really.", I said breathing heavily. "As much as I want to, tomorrow you will hate me if I let you continue." He gave me a long look, then he put his hand back on my chest, again pulling me close to him.

"I hate you now and tomorrow and I will never forgive you. But only in this moment I don't care. I only know that I need you now and that I don't want you to stop. It's most likely that I'll regret it tomorrow but for now I want to let you drive me crazy, like you always do, Frontman." I saw the fire in his eyes and it completely captivated me; even if I wanted to I couldn't back away. I pressed my lips back on his and felt the endorphins running through my body as he impatiently ripped my shirt off. Again I grabbed his face to get a centimeter's distance between us: "No. Call me by my name. Not Frontman. My real name.", I asked him breathlessly. He remained motionless for a moment, then a soft smile appeared on his face.

"In-ho", he whispered and his smile widened. I couldn't believe I was finally hearing it – pure happiness flooded through my body and we continued kissing. I put everything in the kiss I felt for him, all my passion, all the connection I felt to him. I surrendered to my feelings and for the first time I didn't run away; this man was all I wanted. I ripped off his clothes and my fingernails scratched over his back and shoulders. He gasped and pulled me even closer to him, removing the rest of my clothes. There was no stopping now, no turning back and I could feel that he was as excited as I was. For the first time in forever I felt complete, finally where I was supposed to be. I didn't care about stupid games anymore; him and I were meant to be. Meant to build a dynasty that no one could ever break up.