BXBX NOVEL Vol. 2 Chapter 12: Chapter 12
Vol. 2 Chapter 12: Chapter 12
Translated by Naralara
Edited by Naralara
“Have you ever driven a sports car?””
When Inseop, who was in the driver’s seat, looked around the car, Lee Wooyeon asked.
“I’ve never driven, but I can drive.”
“Did you practice because of me?”
“Yes”
Lee Wooyeon burst into laughter when the answer came back to the joking question.
“Why are you laughing?”
“Sometimes I forget that Mr. Inseop was my stalker.”
Inseop fastened his seatbelt and turned his head. Lee Wooyeon did not miss his earlobes that were burning brightly.
“Are you wearing your seatbelt?”
Instead of answering, Lee Wooyeon waved the tightly tightened belt,
“Then let’s go.”
Inseop started the car according to the manual he was familiar with and set it off. As CEO Kim said, as soon as he entered the road, people’s attention was focused on them at once.
Since the body of the car was low, it could easily get scratched, so Inseop drove the car with as much tension as possible. Fortunately, the cars got out of the way and he was able to drive safely.
“Was today’s schedule Ilsan?”
“Yes. Yes,”
Inseop answered while holding onto the steering wheel. It was the day of the audio book recording. It was a program called <The Man Who Reads> that started as part of a volunteer service for the visually impaired. It was a formality, but there were a lot of requests to purchase the book Lee Wooyeon read separately, so he later published an audio book. This was already the third recording.
“Have you heard my recording?”
He leaned and asked,
“Yes. A couple of times.”
Inseop inevitably lied. He listened not only a couple of times, but hundreds of times. Although he didn’t show it off, Choi Inseop was very happy with Lee Wooyeon’s schedule this time. On sleepless nights, he would listen to Lee Wooyeon’s audiobook all night long. Lee Wooyeon’s voice had the power to soothe people… his actions were often opposite cases.
“How was it?”
“It was good. You had such good vocalization and voice, and your pronunciation was so good.”
Inseop beckoned the car with the blinker on the side to pass. However, the driver of the gray car did not dare to intervene even after seeing Inseop’s hand gesture. Inseop beckoned hard again. But no one dared to step in front of a supercar that was worth hundreds of millions.
Choi Inseop bowed his head to the driver next to him as if he was sincerely sorry, and then accelerated again. Lee Wooyeon’s smile grew thicker as he watched.
“No one drives a Ferrari more modestly than Inseop.”
Lee Wooyeon was convinced that even if he brought a maiden from a noble family in the Joseon Dynasty, she would not be able to drive more modestly than Inseop.
“I’m sorry.”
Inseop apologized quickly.
“Speed up a little bit.”
“There shouldn’t be any scratches on the car body from bouncing stones.”
“You know what? CEO Kim’s father is rich enough to buy all the buildings from there to here.”
“Is, is that so?”
“It’s different from an ordinary family like us.”
“…I think I’m the only one who is normal.”
Inseop answered, recalling Lee Wooyeon’s house he had seen in the United States. It was a size more suitable for a mansion than a house.
“I was isolated at home.”
Inseop took in a deep breath.
“It’s okay. Your parents will be proud of you too. You received many awards and did such good things…”
“They say it’s a disgrace to the family.”
After struggling for a while, Inseop apologized for not finding the right words.
Lee Wooyeon checked the navigation. It was still a while before he could get out of Seoul. It was a waste. He wanted to park the car somewhere and suck Inseop’s lips until the bottom went mushy.
“Ha.”
When Lee Wooyeon let out a rare sigh, Inseop glanced to the side in surprise.
“Do you have a problem?”
“Everything in Seoul is nice, but there is no good place to park the car.”
“Yes? Why do you want to park the car?”
Instead of answering, Lee Wooyeon reached out and touched Inseop’s ear lobe.
“Acci, there’ll be an accident.”
“I’m just touching it, so.”
He tried to avoid his touch several times, but Lee Wooyeon persistently touched Inseop’s ear lobe. Even though he tried not to, it was difficult for Inseop to concentrate on driving because of the strange words Lee Wooyeon had said. In order to somehow evoke his mood, Inseop quickly handed him the script he had left next to him.
“What is it?”
“It’s a script. Please read it.”
Lee Wooyeon read the letters on the cover and threw the script to the back seat.
“Oh, aren’t you reading?”
“I get sick if I read the text in the car.”
He’d seen Lee Wooyeon reading a book or reading a script in a moving car thousands of times. Inseop swallowed a sigh as he watched his beautiful lover casually spouting lies.
“Do you hate it that much?”
“What.”
“Me having a scandal with Chae Yeonseo.”
Lee Wooyeon’s words suddenly made Inseop stop. “No,” he replied dryly, turning his head forward.
“If you don’t hate it…”
“You don’t like it.”
The answer came back as if it had been cut with his knife. Choi Inseop gripped the steering wheel.
“I’m fine,”
Inseop continued calmly after catching his breath.
“I can’t say I feel good, but I don’t care as much as Lee Wooyeon thinks. It’s not actually dating, it’s just a part of acting anyway.”
How should he put it in words?
“I think it’s a waste to give up on this drama because of that. Read the script just once.”
Lee Wooyeon didn’t say anything. He was just staring straight ahead with an expression that Inseop couldn’t figure out what he was thinking.
“And as Wooyeon said, this isn’t the first time, a scandal.”
Inseop tried to joke brightly. His heart raced. Cold sweat flowed from his hands and he had to grip the steering wheel several times.
“Choi Inseop.”
“Yes Yes?”
Choi Inseop almost stepped on the brakes. It was rare for Wooyeon to add his last name.
“Are you asking?”
Lee Wooyeon’s voice subtly lowered. It was not difficult for him to guess that his judgment was twisted.
It was scary. He didn’t want to see Lee Wooyeon get mad at him. But he didn’t want to see him give up a good job because of him.
“Yes. Please.”
Inseop mustered up the courage to answer. Lee Wooyeon sat up and picked up the script he had thrown in the back seat. Then he quietly started reading the script.
Inseop did his best to drive quietly so as not to get in his way.
Soon after, he crossed the Han River and entered Jayu-ro.
Lee Wooyeon closed the script. Inseop carefully examined his face.
“…How is it?”
“yes. It’s good.”
There was no further conversation. An awkward silence passed. Thinking that he had to say something, Inseop opened his mouth.
“It will definitely be a work that will be a turning point in Lee Wooyeon’s acting career. You will be able to win ratings as well as awards. And again… ”
The air grew colder as he spoke.
Inseop bit his lower lip gently.
It reminded him of CEO Kim’s words that there was no one who cares for and understands Lee Wooyeon like him. He liked being honest about his feelings, but now he was in a position to help him with his work. It was necessary to face up to what direction would be most helpful to Lee Wooyeon… Above all, he had the responsibility to do so.
“I want to see Lee Wooyeon act in a good work as a great actor.”
Inseop silently waited for his answer. With his mouth firmly shut, Lee Wooyeon stared out the window at him for a while.
“Stop the car.”
“Yes?”
“Stop the car.”
It was on the side of the road. At his sudden request, Inseop was at a loss, unable to do anything about it. Then Lee Wooyeon grabbed the steering wheel.
The car stopped suddenly on the shoulder of the road.
“Get down.”
Lee Wooyeon said as he unfastened his seat belt. The seat belt warning sounded. At the same time, a warning bell sounded in Inseop’s head.
“Aren’t you getting down?”
Lee Wooyeon opened the car door. Inseop unfastened his seat belt clip and got out of the driver’s seat. Lee Wooyeon sat in the driver’s seat and gestured to Inseop to sit in the passenger seat.
“It’s okay. I will drive.”
“Get on. Don’t make me say it twice.”
Inseop had no choice but to go and sit in the passenger seat.
“Mr. Inseop”
Hearing his voice approaching him, Inseop shrugged his shoulders and tensed up. Wooyeon continued by fastening the seat belt himself.
“Honestly, I like Inseop crying. I’ve never seen anyone cry as beautifully as you.”
Lee Wooyeon slowly got up. He buckled his seatbelt, gripped the steering wheel, and he laughed.
“But even a bastard like me sometimes wants to be nice to you normally.”
The car started.
“I don’t want to see Inseop crying.”
The speed gradually increased. Inseop looked anxiously at the speedometer and at Lee Wooyeon’s face.
“I like seeing you cry, but I don’t want to see you cry. Do you understand?”
When Inseop couldn’t answer, Lee Wooyeon swallowed a laugh.
“That’s true. I don’t understand either, but who understands?”
The roar of engines echoed across the road.
“That, the speed…”
Lee Wooyeon pulled the paddle and sped up. Inseop gasped and grabbed his car door.
“Can you stand it?”
“What are you saying, Ooh, Mr. Wooyeon. Slow down…”
Looking at the numbers on the speedometer, Inseop couldn’t believe his eyes.
“Inseop-ssi, you’re very timid.”
“In front…!”
The Ferrari narrowly cut into the side lane and overtook the vehicle in front.
The person honked his horn in protest from behind, but he couldn’t hear it anymore because he was driving so fast.
“You’re going to cry.”
Lee Wooyeon said lightly, turning his steering wheel. Cars approached and moved away repeatedly, making the sound of a sharp wind.
“Can you stand it?”
It was only then that Inseop understood what Lee Wooyeon was saying. If he admitted to being in a relationship, no matter how hard he tried to ignore it, it was certain that various things would happen. Inseop grabbed the seat belt as hard as he could.
“I, I can stand it.”
The numbers on the speedometer rose rapidly. His fingertips trembled. He wanted to scream for the car to stop right away, but Inseop held it in.
Lee Wooyeon silently pressed the paddle. A tremendous roar erupted from the engine, incomprehensible to him how a car could make such a noise. Inseop’s stomach groaned. He felt like he was on an endlessly falling ride.
“Don’t overdo it.”
Lee Wooyeon was frighteningly cold while driving at a speed that would have made CEO Kim foam at the mouth if he had seen it.
“No, I’m not overdoing it. I’m fine..”
Inseop stuttered the answer. Then Lee Wooyeon stopped the car on the side of the road. He got out of the car. Inseop let out a breath and leaned against the seat. He looked out the window, clasping and opening his hands. Lee Wooyeon stood there with his hands on his hips. After a while, he returned to the driver’s seat.
“Sorry.”
Inseop, not expecting him to apologize, opened his eyes.
“Are you okay?
Lee Wooyeon asked, placing his hand on Inseop’s chest. Inseop nodded his head.
“It’s okay. As I said, I’m not much different from normal people.”
Inseop answered by placing his hand on Lee Wooyeon’s. Lee Wooyeon buried his head on Inseop’s shoulder.
“Did you know you’re such a jerk?”
“…”
“If you ask me like that, I want to do everything for you, no matter how bad it is.”
He wondered if there would ever be another bloody and savage confession like this in the world. However, Inseop thought that he must be an idiot as well. The shoulder that Lee Wooyeon’s forehead touched felt warm. Inseop apologized profusely.
“Then promise me one thing.”
“… Yes. Please say it.”
Lee Wooyeon leaned on Inseop’s shoulder and raised his head.
“From now on, only cry in front of me. Never cry in front of other people, okay?”
He wanted to protest that he couldn’t control his tears, but he wasn’t in the mood to do that. Inseop nodded his head countless times.
Lee Wooyeon grabbed Inseop’s cheek. Inseop raised his eyebrows, saying “Oh,” but he didn’t relax.
“I’m a jerk for falling in love with this.”
Lee Wooyeon pulled Inseop’s cheek as hard as he could and then let go.
“Let’s go now.”
“Wait.”
Inseop hurriedly grabbed Lee Wooyeon, who was about to get out of the driver’s seat.
“Why? Shall I just drive?”
“No, I will definitely drive. Stay like this for a moment…”
Lee Wooyeon looked down at Inseop’s hands and swallowed a laugh.
Lee Wooyeon started the engine.
“I’ll do it! I’ll drive!”
Inseop desperately shouted. He never wanted to taste that hell again.
Ugh, the engine made an angry sound.
“We’re late.”
He drove at a speed that would have given him dozens of speeding tickets, so they had plenty of time left. Inseop shook his head with tears in his eyes.
“No, no. We’re not late.”
.
“Okay. Well done.”
It was difficult for Inseop to understand what he had done well. Lee Wooyeon lightly stepped on the accelerator and continued.
“You have to cry in front of me like that.”
The red Ferrari roared and started speeding away.