Chapter 59.2

Chapter 59 (Continued)

The night sky, sprinkled with stars, came into view. It was a sight hard to see in the city.
It wasn’t dramatically beautiful, but just having more stars than usual was enough to make someone feel excited.

“There are a lot of stars.”

“Yeah. It’s pretty.”

“It’s easier to see them in the mountains. It’s a shame they don’t show up well in pictures.”
“But why did you ask to turn off the lights?”

“Just because? It’s more atmospheric.”

Baek-seo smiled contentedly.

“…You’re excited.”

“Surprisingly.”

We stood there quietly, gazing at the starry sky for a while.

Then, it struck me.

“Come to think of it, we didn’t take many pictures.”

Maybe because it had been a while since I was in such a situation, I had forgotten.

Baek-seo also wasn’t much into taking photos.

“Should we take some now…?”

“Ready.”

“Quick.”

Before I even suggested it, Baek-seo had already taken out her smartphone and opened the camera function.

“Look here?”

Baek-seo extended her arm, holding the smartphone so that both of us and the window view were in the frame.

The outside wasn’t just moonlit but also adorned with the campsite’s cute lights, making it quite bright.

Baek-seo moved closer to me, finding the right angle for the light to reflect.

‘Sniff.’

A pleasant scent wafted from Baek-seo’s neck.

Click.

Click.

We took a few light-hearted shots.

‘Perfect subject.’

Not me, but Baek-seo.

She seemed promising as a CF model.

But still,

“…Is it okay for us to take photos alone? This is supposed to be a Disciplinary Committee retreat.”

Being so close made me nervous, so I asked a random question.

“Leaving such evidence, we might face an awkward situation if found out later.”

“Because we look like a couple?”

“Do you have to put it that bluntly…?”

She ruined my attempt at a euphemism.

“As I said before, I don’t mind.”

I expected that response.

“Well…, I was just saying.”

How should I put it?

‘This feels immoral….’

We are the Disciplinary Committee Leader and Vice-Leader, who should lead by example in maintaining school discipline.

Yet, we come to the retreat alone, take photos together, and are seen as a couple?
‘This is dishonorable.’

Even if we weren’t an actual couple.

Just the fact that we left such circumstantial evidence meant we were setting a bad example in maintaining school discipline.

It might seem like an overreaction, similar to professional ethics or compulsion.

Moreover, in many stories, the enforcers of discipline are often more chaotic than the average students, frequently breaking the rules in secret.

…But that’s only in fictional works.

In reality, a large and responsible Disciplinary Committee would feel guilty for behaving like that.

‘That’s why the Mayeon kids came for a secret date.’

The Disciplinary Committee members who couldn’t overcome their desire to date were right in the log cabin next door.

Thinking of them naturally made me look out the window.

The neighboring log cabin came into view.

“?”

“?”

…We made eye contact.

‘Oh?’

Sitting by the window was Shin Ga-yeon, the Vice-Leader of the Mayeon High School Disciplinary Committee.

And… she was with Leader Lee Jae-ho, who, while being affectionate with Ga-yeon, made eye contact with me.

We were both Tier 5 or higher.

Our heightened senses backfired in this situation.

“…….”

“…….”

We exchanged resolute looks.

It was automatic.

‘Let’s forget about today.’

My intention seemed to be conveyed through my eyes as Jae-ho nodded and slowly drew the curtain.

I also turned away from him.

‘They’ve gone all the way….’

My facial muscles twisted.

Were they really going to fulfill their ultimate desire today?

Would the Leader and Vice-Leader of the Disciplinary Committee truly commit such a blatant deviation?

Would they break the rules so completely?

‘Should I find solace in not being at that stage yet…?’

The thought of their potential night together occupied my mind. My vigorous imagination kicked in, making my head heat up.

I tried to clear my thoughts and looked at the back of Baek-seo’s head.

“……?”

Baek-seo silently stared out the window.

Her gaze was directed towards the window of the neighboring log cabin.

“Did you see that?”

“……”

She nodded silently.

Her expression was as calm as a still lake. It was almost like the face of a sage who had gained enlightenment.

“Leader, were we rivals with the Mayeon High School Disciplinary Committee?”

“We were supposed to be…. You know that, right?”

“Yes?”

“Hmm…?”

Suddenly, Baek-seo turned and pushed me against the window.

“Baek-seo?”

My bottom touched the windowsill, and my hand gripped the window frame to avoid falling.

“Stay still?”

With a gentle tone, Baek-seo whispered.

Then she extended her arms around me, gripping

the window frame, preventing me from moving sideways.

An odd silence fell.

Baek-seo, her face illuminated by the moonlight, stared at me intently, then smiled.

“…What are you trying to do?”

I half-closed my eyes.

“Seeing our rivals suddenly sparked my competitive spirit.”

“In what way…?”

It was hard to think of a wholesome way.

It was likely just a joke as usual. I had that awareness.

Perhaps the situation being just the two of us made the joke more intense.

However…, in this darkened house, with just the two of us, Baek-seo’s assertive behavior was enough to elevate my body heat and deepen the thought of ‘just maybe.’

“You know.”

Baek-seo spoke.

“I’m a woman too, you know?”

There was a mysterious tone in her voice.

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