35 Diary 35: Confessions Unfold
After explaining Min Soo's case, Crow understands the current situation clearly. The Goddess of Love fonds of Min Soo's presence hence why he's blessed with the power of absolute charm. The man wields a strong power that could make any man, woman, and even creature bows down to him.
Still, it would only cause chaos if his gifts were left untrained. The three of them allied, a guild team with the name 'Seoul'. It is based on David's advice that Crow finally lets go of the name. The lone wolf decides that the team name 'Seoul' will be final since David is fond of Min Soo's hometown name.
"This will be useful for our long-term goal in saving Sanctum Luminera" David adds surely. "Crow, won't you agree?".
"Sure, sure" Crow responds lazily. "You're the decision-maker here David, I still can't trust this scrawny man".
Crow's golden eyes glare toward Min Soo who is still kneeling on the floor. His pale skin shows how untainted Min Soo is, the Idol never feels any hardship that requires him to travel a long-distance road. Since he's a star, a limousine is prepared for him in advance. Min Soo is pretty certain that if he let his guard down he'll be a goner soon.
"So think of partnering with us as practice" David implores. "Min Soo, your arrival here has been predicted since a long time ago".
Min Soo doesn't like the idea that he's being summoned by an Unknown Goddess for a war that he doesn't partake in. He wants to avoid the war if it's possible; he just wants to return to his homeland Seoul, and continue his career. However, his gazes return to David who invades his heart; making his heart pulsates uncontrollably.
David kissed him earlier, and the man didn't explain properly the reason why he kissed him. He's anxious that David might think of him as a plaything instead of a person. He wonders how he can confIrm David's feelings toward him, as a man himself the man is afraid of being too clingy and sensitive.
"What if it's only in my head?" Min Soo thought to himself hard.
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The name 'Seoul Team' is already registered in the Guild's administration, with the help of Hansel the administrator. A few weeks have passed by, the quest runs smoothly with the help of the two gentlemen. Min Soo practices his charm abilities to various creatures; his ability is somewhat dangerous to master but he's trying hard so far.
Min Soo did a splendid job, he's slowly can adapt to a harsh environment and difficult quest. Crow and David help the poor Idol in getting used to the explorer's life, since there are three of them; the party decided to take a harder quest for more profitable rewards. They're taking things easy for now.
Right now, they're taking a B-ranked quest which is to safeguard a merchant from hostiles, Min Soo with his charm ability did his job fairly well. Crow and David stay on the offensive, the duo did their job as a bodyguard. Min Soo is in charge of defense, his magecraft and charm abilities will be used if it's necessary.
Crow and David suggest Min Soo use less of his charm ability since the Idol doesn't know how to use it well, he needs a proper lesson for that.
The rich merchant rides his cart, the horse leads the way as the cart moves at a snail's pace. Min Soo wipes his sweat with his white handkerchief, the sunlight is starting to get into him; his skin feels like it's burning. The merchant sees Min Soo's exhausted state, decided to take a break near the river.
Min Soo nods in agreement, the next thing they know they set a camp next to the riverbank. David stares intensely at Min Soo who is glistening in sweat as he washes his face. The merchant tries to strike a conversation with Crow who is hesitating in answering the merchant's answer while leaning on the cart.
While the two of them busy with their own business, David takes this moment to approach the dazzled Min Soo near the river. He suddenly grabs Min Soo's arm and pulls him closer to his face. Min Soo widens his eyes, of course, the man's jaw drops when David touches his cheek gently and lovingly.
"Min Soo, is your charm contagious?" David asks.
"What?" Min Soo raises his eyebrows.
David's navy eyes leer toward the merchant that's been stealing glances at Min Soo's figure, possibly infatuated. Min Soo shrugs, the man doesn't know what he's capable of since he's still a trainee at this point. However, the explorer prince is curious and wary of the possibility that Min Soo can do that.
David glares toward the merchant, in return, the merchant evades his eyes away from David who is staring at him in hostility. David sighs then pulls Min Soo's hand, leading the Idol to a more secluded place. As soon as they arrive in a place where no one can see them, David pins Min Soo to a tree.
David's hand claws on the surface of the tree, locking Min Soo with his arms.
"Min Soo, what do you think?" he asks.
Min Soo gulps, his head is unable to think straight now that David's tone starting to get more sensual and desperate.
"Your power, for some reason I-" David snarls as he looks downwards. "I don't know why, but I'm feeling insecure".
The K-pop Idol had a bad feeling, with the stuttering and the snarl he gave earlier; he could have formulated a scenario that will unfold next.
"Min Soo, truth to be told I'm interested in you" David admits honestly. "But I don't know what I feel toward you is merely a fascination or others".
David is admitting his feelings, his sensual voice made Min Soo's head in the cloud but David's confession made it even worse for Min Soo to even be able to reply to David.
"Tell me, what do you feel about me?" David asks him curiously, his eyes remain stoic but his voice tone tells a different story. "
Min Soo's hand, as usual, focusing on his strands of hair and pulling it when he's stressed. But David stops his movement, Min Soo's blue beret falls to the ground. His deep navy eyes are gazing upon Min Soo's wavering bronze orbs, at that moment Min Soo's eyes turn teary.
