A Misunderstanding That Changed Everything

When I stopped struggling at his calming touch, he whispered that I was being good.

Every time his hand moved across my skin beneath the T-shirt, a strange mix of chills and heat stirred inside me.

Whenever my legs twitched, Dojinwan pressed closer against me.

The heavy sensation, even through the fabric, sent unfamiliar shivers up my spine.

Even though nothing was blocking my mouth, my breathing became uneven.

As I panted, Dojinwan stuck out his tongue and lightly licked my lips.

The hand that had been tracing my waist slowly moved upward until it reached my chest.

I couldn’t understand what was happening, so I just stayed still—

Until a sudden, strange jolt shot through me.

“Ah…!”

What… what was that?

It felt like a spark of electricity spreading through my entire body.

Watching me react, Dojinwan let out a small laugh and twisted slightly again.

“Hng…!”

It didn’t hurt… or did it?

I couldn’t even tell anymore.

“Do you like this?”

He whispered and leaned in again.

But this time, I snapped out of it and quickly blocked his mouth with both hands.

He frowned slightly, as if asking why.

“S-stop for a second!”

“….”

“Why are you… touching me like that?”

“….”

“I’m a guy!”

I genuinely didn’t understand.

Why would he be touching a man like this?

And more importantly—why were we even in this situation?

“We were supposed to remove the poison… so why are you doing this?!”

No matter how much he touched me, it wouldn’t remove anything from his body!

As I protested, his expression turned blank with disbelief.

“What are you talking about?

You were serious?”

I couldn’t understand why he looked so shocked.

“So… you weren’t just trying to make a move because you wanted to kiss me?”

“…What?

Why would I want to kiss you?”

“What?

You don’t want to kiss me?”

Now it was his turn to look at me like I was absurd.

His eyes trembled slightly, full of confusion.

“Why?

How?

You?”

He muttered, clearly unable to process it.

Then he sighed.

“So… that was really treatment?

Just touching lips and doing nothing?”

His eyes suddenly sharpened.

“Really?”

I had a bad feeling answering honestly might get me killed on the spot—

But I couldn’t lie.

So I nodded.

The light in his eyes vanished instantly.

“…Ha.”

He looked… deeply disappointed.

I didn’t understand why.

As I watched nervously, he pulled away from me and dropped onto the sofa.

For some reason, it reminded me of something I saw on TV once.

‘Like a raccoon that washed its cotton candy and watched it disappear…’

Even though I hadn’t done anything wrong, I felt oddly guilty.

I carefully approached him.

He glared at me.

“Stay away.”

“…Okay.”

“Farther.”

“…Okay.”

Only after I moved far enough for three or four people to sit between us did he stop.

‘Wait… what about the energy?’

I had barely managed to loosen it.

I hadn’t removed even a single trace.

I wanted to bring it up again—

But his expression clearly said don’t talk to me.

So I stayed quiet.

In the end, the energy remained inside him.

That night, we awkwardly went back to our own rooms.

I was worried he might start acting cold again the next day—

But surprisingly, he didn’t.

However…

“So you’re saying you had no intention of kissing me?”

“….”

“You followed me around and watched me, but didn’t want to kiss me?”

I didn’t understand the connection at all.

When I stayed silent, he kept pressing until I answered.

“…Yes.”

“…Ha.”

He shook his head like I was hopeless.

I got annoyed, but I couldn’t say anything.

After some time, the secretary arrived.

Not wanting to interrupt, I quietly sat there doing nothing.

Then the secretary spoke.

“Shouldn’t we hire more people?”

“People?”

“Yes.

Even if the group is quiet now… if they act again, you’ll be in danger.”

That made sense.

I nodded along.

Wait… hire people?

“We still don’t know why they targeted you.”

“That’s true…”

“It would be best to have someone with you 24 hours.

Should we look for a live-in bodyguard?”

24 hours?!

Dojinwan frowned slightly, but to me, it sounded perfect.

I shot my hand up immediately.

“Me! I’ll do it!”

Then I raised both hands just in case.

They both looked surprised.

“…You?”

“Yes! I’ll do it!

I’ll stay with you 24/7!”

“Well… but…”

The secretary’s eyes clearly said, you’re too weak.

But it didn’t matter.

Anyone assigned to an S-rank hunter would seem weak anyway.

“I’ll do the same as anyone else.”

“….”

“We just need to create openings for you, right?”

That was enough.

Someone like him only needed a moment.

“I can do it!”

I was stronger than an average person.

And I had my own hidden ability.

I clung to Dojinwan, insisting.

He raised an eyebrow, then smirked slightly.

“Alright.

Then… we’ll test you.”

“A test?”

I tilted my head in confusion.

His eyebrow lifted again.

“This is about my life.

I can’t trust just anyone.”

I pouted slightly.

He knew what I could do—so why say that?

Noticing my expression, he laughed.

“It’s normal.

Even Secretary Bae didn’t get in easily.”

The secretary gave him a strange look.

Dojinwan nudged him.

“Go on.

Tell him your qualifications.”

“…Ah… yes.”

And then it started.

Degrees.

Certifications.

Test scores.

Internships.

Awards.

It just kept going.

I subconsciously compared myself.

‘Me… high school graduate.

Dropped out of college.

No certifications… except one basic computer test…

No English scores…’

It was miserable.

“…And that’s how I became his secretary.”

When he finished, Dojinwan looked at me.

“That’s for a secretary.

I don’t expect that much from you.”

“….”

“But I do need to test how well you follow orders.”

“I listen well!”

He snorted.

Clearly unconvinced.

That’s how I ended up being tested.

The next day, I went to the guild with him.

He handed me a suit.

“You’re not wearing your usual clothes.”

“Ugh… I have to wear this?”

“You said you listen well.”

“…Of course.

I’m just… happy.”

I forced a smile.

Inside the room, I changed.

It was far more uncomfortable than my usual clothes.

And there was one problem.

‘Wait… how do I tie this?’

I stared at the tie in confusion.

Neither I nor Shin Jiho had ever used a proper one before.

I tried wrapping it around my neck—

But failed.

In the end, I walked out with it just hanging loosely.