“You’ll have to drive a lot, so there’s no need to waste energy before we even leave. Assistant Manager Yoon will ride in my car. Are there any other employees living near Yeoksam-dong?”

Hyena, who’d completely missed the chance to refuse, let out a short sigh. On the way back to her seat, Heejin spoke to her.

“Team Leader’s amazing. He knows all the employees’ personal information too.”

“He must be really interested in his employees.”

Hyena emphasized “employees” as she spoke.

“Lucky you. Getting to ride in the same car as Team Leader. You’ll be together in an enclosed space for hours. If only Assistant Manager Lee wasn’t there, it’d be a total date.”

She had nothing to say back. Fortunately, Heejin continued talking.

“But hasn’t Deputy Manager Park been acting kind of strange lately?”

“How so?”

“He seems to be treating you especially well these days. Really interested in you. Look at today. Your places are far apart, but he said he’d pick you up.”

He’d definitely been acting friendlier since the last company dinner.

“He probably just felt burdened about going with the superiors.”

“There are other juniors, but he specifically picked you?”

“…”

“Could he have feelings for you?”

“No way.”

Hyena denied it immediately. She hadn’t seen any such intention from Deputy Manager Park.

“We’ll see.”

Heejin, who’d spat out the vague words, returned to her seat.

That night, Hyena was taking Gunwoo’s p*nis like always. Even after pouring out several times, his thing, which got hard again immediately, burrowed into her opening without rest.

“Ugh. Stop.”

Hyena pleaded, but the more she did, the fiercer his hip thrusts became. Hyena, who’d been crying stop, stop, eventually got intoxicated by the pleasure he gave and reached climax. Soon Gunwoo ej*culated too.

Feeling the s*men pouring into her, Hyena squeezed her eyes shut. No matter how many times she experienced it, it was a sensation she couldn’t get used to.

‘I got a vasectomy.’

It was a confession Gunwoo made near the end of their first night.

‘Why?’

‘Because I don’t want to pass on dirty blood.’

Gunwoo’s face as he said that was so cold that Hyena just closed her mouth.

Suddenly, at the stinging pain felt in her n*pple, Hyena escaped from her thoughts and raised her unfocused eyes. Gunwoo was looking down at her with a predator’s gaze.

“I told you to focus on me, didn’t I?”

The p*nis still remaining in her opening gained strength again. The feeling of it growing, widening the hole to its limit, was vivid.

“Hng. Why again.”

Hyena fidgeted, trying to escape. But all the exits were already blocked. Teasing with his tongue tip the n*pple he’d just chewed, Gunwoo whispered.

“Punishment for not focusing.”

The hip thrusts began again. Hyena could only escape from Gunwoo near dawn.

Hyena barely lifted her eyelids, heavy with sleep, and opened the back seat door. Gunwoo, who’d been opening the passenger door in front of her, raised the corners of his eyes.

“Get in here.”

“I’ll ride in back.”

“Should I get in and seat you myself?”

At the threat without a hint of playfulness, she had no choice but to get in the passenger seat. Gunwoo, who’d returned to the driver’s seat, fastened her seatbelt. Hyena yawned. She was tired enough that she couldn’t lift a finger.

“It’ll take a few hours. Sleep a bit.”

“Assistant Manager Lee…”

“He contacted me saying he’d ride in a different car.”

At Gunwoo’s words, the tension she’d been barely holding loosened. Hyena fell asleep just like that.

Warm body heat brushed her cheek. The body heat that slid down touched her lips. Something soft traced her lips. Hyena smiled without realizing it.

The next moment, something much hotter and wetter than before touched her lips. At the sudden contact, a piece of flesh burrowed between her lips that had parted in surprise. Little by little, little by little, then all at once.

Like his p*nis when it thrust into her opening. The greedy piece of flesh tasted every tender bit of flesh inside her mouth.

“Hng.”

Hyena moaned. It was hard to tell if it was a dream or reality. The piece of flesh that had stolen all her saliva, all her breath, finally withdrew.

“Hyena.”

That’s when she heard Gunwoo’s voice. Her closed eyelids fluttered open. Gunwoo was right in front of her. His glistening lips were the first thing she saw. Proof that the kiss earlier wasn’t a dream. Feeling her lower parts getting soaked, Hyena fidgeted.

Even with that small movement, Gunwoo, who’d amazingly figured out her situation, asked.

“Are you wet?”

“…”

“How did you get so lewd?”

“This is all because you…”

Because you bit and sucked. Before I knew it, my body became like this. Because of you.

The words she couldn’t say out loud were swallowed. As she lowered her gaze with nowhere to go, she saw the front of his pants bulging tautly. Gunwoo, who’d moved past her cheek, whispered.

“I’m hard too. Because of you.”

The breath touching her ear was hotter than ever.

“I want to f*ck you.”

At the voice laden with moisture, her lower parts got soaked.

Her opening, wrapped in panties, squirmed, craving his thing. Suddenly her chin was lifted. Dark red pupils colored with desire caught Hyena.

“Should I f*ck you?”

Hyena’s pupils shook without restraint. It wasn’t something to hear on a bright sunny morning at a rest stop where countless people were coming and going.

“No.”

Her voice came out trembling thinly.

“Kiss me. Then I’ll try to hold back.”

Unlike his words, his eyes were fierce. If you don’t kiss me right now, I’ll f*ck you right here. She felt like she could hear his hidden true feelings.

Unable to withstand that pressure, Hyena brought her lips to Gunwoo’s. Gunwoo caught the lips that fell away with a smack.

Lips, tongue, breath. They pressed down on Hyena so she couldn’t move. She buried herself deep in the seat trying to escape from him, but the more she did, the more persistent the kiss became.

“Isn’t this Team Leader’s car?”

That’s when she heard a not-unfamiliar voice. Hyena, who’d been completely absorbed in the kiss, forgetting the place, snapped her eyes open.

She saw Assistant Manager Lee peering at the driver’s seat. Surprised, she roughly hit Gunwoo’s shoulder. Only then did the large mass pull back.

Haa, haa. Rough breathing heated the inside of the car wetly.

“It is. Team Leader’s car.”

At Deputy Manager Park’s voice that followed, Gunwoo, who’d grasped the situation, finally straightened up. Soon after, the driver’s window rolled down.

Unable to properly meet the two people’s eyes, she just nodded in greeting. Deputy Manager Park stared at her intently.

“The car repair finished faster than expected.”

At Assistant Manager Lee’s words, Gunwoo answered bluntly.

“Fortunately the wait was short. Sorry you had to go through trouble because of me.”

“Not at all. Deputy Manager Park came right away, so I came comfortably too.”

She couldn’t understand the conversation.

“Would you like to switch to my car now?”

“Ah, no. I’m in the middle of playing games excitedly with the employees…”

“Then let’s meet again at the destination.”

The car window went up. Hyena let out the breath she’d been holding without realizing it. When the awkward encounter ended, she remembered the conversation between Gunwoo and Assistant Manager Lee earlier.

“Was it because of you that Assistant Manager Lee rode in a different car?”

“I wanted to let you sleep.”

“Please, I’m begging you, don’t do things that’ll make other people misunderstand. I’m on edge because of you…”

Suddenly Gunwoo cut off Hyena’s words.

“Should we leave?”

“Huh? Yeah.”

She realized Gunwoo hadn’t answered her request only after arriving at the destination.

After quickly finishing lunch, they dove into the full-fledged outing. After finishing all the programs they’d prepared in advance, evening time had already approached.

A grand feast was set up at the outdoor barbecue area.

“Team Leader donated the Korean beef. Two whole sets.”

Deputy Manager Woo, who’d become much more energetic since Gunwoo took office as team leader, prompted applause.

“Team Leader, please say a few words.”

“You’ve all worked hard working under a prickly team leader. Today, eat and drink to your heart’s content and release the stress you’ve accumulated. In that spirit, let’s toast.”

Gunwoo raised his glass high. It was the start of a full-fledged drinking session.

As they poured and drank, the initial seating arrangement changed. Employees took turns talking about things they’d accumulated. The atmosphere was quite different from the usually stiff company dinners.

After exchanging one glass, two glasses with employees, she got drunk in an instant. When she came to her senses, Deputy Manager Park had taken the seat next to her. Deputy Manager Park filled an empty glass with alcohol and said.

“I was disappointed. I wanted to come with Assistant Manager Yoon.”

“But you said it’s far from your place.”

“That distance is nothing. It’s a chance to be with Assistant Manager Yoon.”

Before she could properly understand Deputy Manager Park’s words, someone cut into their conversation.

“You two have a really good atmosphere.”

Manager Lee, his face flushed red with alcohol, plopped down in front of Hyena and Deputy Manager Park.

“I have a feeling our team’s office couple birth isn’t far off?”

She frowned involuntarily.

“Manager, please refrain from misleading comments.”

Hyena spoke as politely as possible. But Manager Lee, who was crooked even normally, wouldn’t just let it pass.

“Misleading? When there’s such clear evidence right here.”

“…”

“Deputy Manager Park, push forward like a man. Don’t just drag out time hesitating.”

Manager Lee, who’d spoken forcefully, nagged Deputy Manager Woo next to him about something or other.

She was frustrated that Deputy Manager Park didn’t make any rebuttal even though he was being provoked like that.

“Deputy Manager, say something. Manager keeps getting worse because you’re just staying quiet.”

Only then did Deputy Manager Park open his mouth like he’d made up his mind. But it wasn’t directed at Manager Lee.

“Assistant Manager Yoon, I was going to say this when we were alone, but I’ll just confess now. Actually, I…”

Deputy Manager Park’s words couldn’t finish. Because Gunwoo, who’d gotten close at some point, asked.

“What conversation are you having that looks so fun?”

He looked fine even after drinking all the alcohol employees gave him without refusing.

He was acknowledged by everyone as a strong drinker. Manager Lee, who’d been talking with Deputy Manager Woo, opened his mouth eagerly.

“Assistant Manager Yoon and Deputy Manager Park’s atmosphere is so good that I’m actively pushing them together.”

Gunwoo, who’d been quietly listening to Manager Lee’s words, hardened his face. Even if others didn’t know, Hyena could definitely recognize it.

“Ah, is that so?”

The question was directed at Manager Lee, but his gaze was fixed on Hyena. Strangely, her mouth went dry at that gaze. Hyena picked up her glass. To moisten her parched mouth.

But that glass didn’t even reach her lips. Because Gunwoo snatched it.

“You said your stomach wasn’t good, so should you be drinking like this?”

“What?”

“You don’t need to push yourself to match the mood. You even took medicine…”

Gunwoo, who’d trailed off, brought Hyena’s glass to his mouth. The chewed part of the paper cup. Hyena quickly rolled her eyes. Fortunately, she seemed to be the only one who’d noticed that fact.

“Thank you for worrying. I’ll drink moderately on my own.”

“I really hope you do. For your body’s sake.”

Gunwoo left those words and returned to his seat. Only then did Hyena let out a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, Heejin, who’d approached, stood in front of Deputy Manager Park.

“Deputy Manager, please give up that seat.”

Deputy Manager Park reluctantly got up from his seat with regret dripping from his face.

“What was Team Leader just now? Did he drink from your glass?”

“Ah, on the way here my stomach wasn’t good so I took medicine, and he must have remembered that.”

Hyena spat out a lie to survive.

“Wow, when employees at that table offered him drinks, he didn’t do indirect drinking.”

Of course. Gunwoo had germophobia. Unable to honestly say that she was the only exception, she made the most reasonable excuse.

“He must be drunk.”

“Well, he did drink quite a lot. But he looks fine, right?”

Hyena, who’d substituted an answer with an awkward smile, filled a new glass with alcohol. But she couldn’t bring it to her mouth this time either. Because Gunwoo was watching Hyena with an eagle eye.

In the end, Hyena had to just sip juice throughout dinner.

After the noisy time passed, everyone returned to their rooms. When she finished showering and came out, Heejin, who’d been assigned to the same room, was already sleeping like she was dead.

She’d drunk the most alcohol she’d ever seen, so it made sense. Feeling sorry that she’d fallen asleep without even removing her makeup, she was taking out a cleansing pad when her phone vibrated.

<Come outside.>

It was from Gunwoo.

<No.>

<Then I’ll come directly.>

Her mouth fell open involuntarily. Especially knowing he was someone who did what he said he’d do.

In the end, Hyena hastily changed her words.

<I’ll come out.>

After sending the message he wanted, her phone went quiet. She threw on clothes roughly and carefully went outside. She was anxious about possibly running into employees.

Fortunately, the entire pension was quiet. Everyone seemed to have fallen asleep drunk. Letting out a sigh of relief, she stepped outside the pension when someone grabbed her wrist. A large hand blocked the lips from which a scream was leaking.

“It’s me.”

Only after hearing the familiar voice could Hyena tell that it was Gunwoo who’d grabbed her.

“What if someone sees? Why did you call me out?”

Hyena complained, but he dragged her without warning. His steps were so fast that as time passed, her breathing gradually became labored.

The place they arrived at was where Gunwoo’s car was parked. Since the parking lot inside the pension was full, he’d parked here, quite far away. Perhaps no more cars had come in since then—only Gunwoo’s car stood there alone.

“Why here?”

Hyena asked, but she couldn’t hear an answer. She was pushed by Gunwoo into the back seat. Soon after, Gunwoo entered too. Thud—the sound of the car door closing sounded especially loud.

“Why the car…”

Before the words could end, their lips overlapped. A faint alcohol scent mixed with the refreshing toothpaste scent. Gunwoo, who’d gripped Hyena’s nape with his hand, kissed her roughly.

He licked, sucked, and drank her teeth, tender flesh, tongue—everything. It felt like her entire mouth was being devoured by him. Her mind grew hazy at the kiss that pressed on until it was hard to breathe.

Hyena gripped Gunwoo’s shirt without realizing it. The hand that entered inside her loose knit grabbed the br*ast hidden in her bra.

Short nails touched the n*pple that had risen erectly, stimulated by the kiss. At the touch that scraped without hesitation, Hyena threw her head back and moaned.

“Nngh.”

She absolutely couldn’t endure the ticklish yet chilling sensation.

That’s when another hand burrowed inside her training pants. For a moment, an alarm rang in her head.

But when a finger that had pushed aside her panties pressed down firmly on her cl*toris, she couldn’t think anymore.

Having given both top and bottom to Gunwoo’s hands, Hyena became intoxicated by the sensations he gave.