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My Secret Online Boyfriend is Esports God
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00:00I'm a freshman computer science student at H University, who is considered the most innocent girl on campus, but I
00:06have a secret.
00:08Every night at midnight, someone sends me voice messages, he calls me baby, remembers my period before I do.
00:15Fight strangers online who trash talk me and begs to meet in person while I keep saying no.
00:20Until I saw the live stream of Julian Blackwood, who is the country's most arrogant and popular esports god.
00:27He took my favorite tulip. His long eyelashes looked damp.
00:31Baby, I know you're watching. Stop hiding in my headphones and let me be yours in the flesh.
00:39It all started here. After a fight with my parents, I ran away from home to seek refuge with my
00:45brother.
00:45Alexander Hayes had no choice but to bring me back to his training base.
00:49A few boys who were originally playing games immediately gathered around.
00:55Alexander, you're such a dog. How could you lay your hands on someone so young?
01:00Alexander kicked the boy.
01:03Shut up. This is my actual biological sister.
01:06My brother gently rubbed my head.
01:09Chloe Hayes, say hi.
01:11Hello.
01:13I spoke obediently, quietly fixing the bangs that Alexander had messed up.
01:18The boys instantly turned into cavemen.
01:20Oh my god, her voice is so sweet. My heart is pounding like crazy.
01:25Alexander waved them off in disgust, shielding me behind him.
01:29Go pound somewhere else. My sister's voice is naturally like this.
01:33The door to the training room was pushed open.
01:36Julian Blackwood is here.
01:37The boys instantly dropped their smiles, returned to their seats, and put on their headsets.
01:43Seeing who it was, my brother's expression changed slightly.
01:46The man's gaze lingered on my pink pleated skirt for a few seconds, his voice as cold as his looks.
01:52Everyone, three hours of extra practice.
01:54No one dared to make a sound.
01:56The atmosphere fell into dead silence.
01:59Fly team captain, Julian.
02:01The country's top esports star, with a face that rivals...
02:10Sensing the man's gaze, I bit the bullet and stepped forward.
02:15Hello.
02:16Julian lowered his eyes, his voice flat.
02:19Speak properly. Stop acting cute.
02:21I stood there, frozen.
02:24His words hit like ice water.
02:26But I couldn't look away from that face.
02:29Then my pocket buzzed.
02:3399 new notifications, all from the same pinned contact.
02:38My online boyfriend wouldn't stop messaging me.
02:40And the man who just told me to stop acting cute was still staring at me like I was something
02:45disgusting.
02:47After Julian left, Alexander patted my shoulder comfortingly.
02:51Chloe, don't take it to heart.
02:54Julian isn't a bad guy.
02:55He just naturally dislikes girls with sweet styles.
02:58The others chimed in.
03:00Don't be sad.
03:02Julian hates the cutesy voice in princess dresses, but...
03:05We all love them.
03:06Yeah, you're so cute.
03:09Let's add each other on WhatsApp.
03:11Alexander went into defense mode again.
03:14Final warning.
03:15My sister just started her freshman year of college.
03:20She's very innocent, so don't even think about it.
03:22Then he looked at me, speaking with earnest intent.
03:25Chloe, ignore these punks.
03:28If they're friends with your brother, they can't be any good.
03:31The others curled their lips.
03:32Tch.
03:33Maybe your sister already has a boyfriend and just hasn't told you.
03:36My heart skipped a beat.
03:38I gripped my phone tightly, blocking the endless stream of new messages popping up from my online boyfriend.
03:45That night, I stubbornly refused to go home, and Alexander was worried about me staying in a hotel alone.
03:52He found an empty bedroom at the base and set it up simply for me.
03:56Chloe, I'm staying right next door.
03:59Call me if you need anything.
04:00Okay.
04:01Thanks, Alexander.
04:02After closing the door, I finally dared to open my phone.
04:06The unread messages from my pinned contact showed 99+.
04:10Baby, we haven't played our duo matches today.
04:13Baby, it's been two hours.
04:15I, I miss you a little.
04:17Baby, did you go eat dinner?
04:19It's okay, I'll wait for you.
04:22Baby, someone on the forum just said that if a girlfriend doesn't reply for over three hours,
04:27it means she found someone new.
04:29They're crazy, I don't believe that at all.
04:33I was just feeling quite relieved.
04:35I clicked on the next voice message.
04:38The man's deliberately deepened, raspy voice sounded.
04:42Baby, is that guy better than me?
04:44Will he buy you a full set of skins?
04:46Can he remember your period?
04:48Does he have an eight-pack?
04:53Transfer, 1314.
04:56Transfer, 5200.
04:58Baby, do you still want me?
05:01I quickly typed to comfort him.
05:03Don't overthink it.
05:04I went to see my brother and didn't have time to check my phone.
05:07He was so excited that he made several typos.
05:11I knew baby still loves me.
05:13Baby, why do you seem a bit unhappy?
05:15Although I didn't know how he could tell I was in a bad mood from just one short sentence.
05:20I had a fight with my parents, and my brother's friend seems to hate me a little.
05:24He was filled with righteous indignation.
05:27Hate you?
05:28Does he even deserve to?
05:30How could anyone be so blind?
05:33What he needs right now is to take a piss and look at his own reflection.
05:37Next time that guy runs his mouth, I'll curse him out for you.
05:41My online boyfriend's trash-talking skills were the best I had ever seen.
05:47During the summer break after the college entrance exams, I played games with a vengeance.
05:53After winning over a dozen matches, I was matched with a small group.
05:57Their skills were absolute trash.
05:59I played my heart out.
06:01But I still couldn't turn the tide.
06:03After a narrow defeat, the group accused me and another guy of dragging them down.
06:08I had never been good at arguing.
06:10I barely managed a few words before they harshly cut me off.
06:14Just as I was about to swallow my anger once again, the guy who had been silent spoke up faintly.
06:20I've seen toilets in bathrooms, but I've never seen one in someone's mouth.
06:25The group got anxious.
06:28Why are you cursing at people?
06:30I'm not cursing at people.
06:32The group was sarcastic.
06:34You're defending her so much.
06:35Are you her simp?
06:36Well, you guys are so good at tossing the blame.
06:40Are you chefs?
06:41The man fought one against three, not losing ground in the slightest.
06:45The group was roasted so badly they apologized dejectedly before leaving.
06:50Later, we bumped into each other a few more times by chance and naturally added each other on WhatsApp.
06:57I realized something about the man.
06:59Although he had a sharp tongue, he was actually a sweet puppy who knew exactly how to coax people.
07:05After a long silence, he suddenly acted cute.
07:08Baby, I want to see you.
07:11I tried to change the subject.
07:13You said you have an eight-pack, is that true?
07:15He sent a shy sticker.
07:17If I do, can we meet?
07:19I hesitated.
07:20What if you don't like me after we meet?
07:23How is that possible?
07:24Am I crazy?
07:26Baby, no matter what you look like, death you.
07:29I will first and for being for first sight.
07:31He had begged to meet at least a dozen times.
07:34And I had brushed off every single one with half-hearted excuses.
07:38I hesitated for a long time, not knowing what to reply.
07:43Looking at my low battery, I decided to go find my brother to borrow a charging cable first.
07:48I opened the door, and bumped right into a wall of a man.
07:52I looked up and met Julian's cold eyes.
07:55The hallway was dark.
07:57It was just the two of us.
07:59At such an intimate distance, the visual impact of the man's exquisite features was incredibly strong.
08:05Thin eyelids, thick and delicate eyelashes, and a tiny mole on his high-bridged nose.
08:11Striking and bold, my heart was still pounding from the collision.
08:15I could smell the faint scent of his shower gel, clean and sharp.
08:19Bro.
08:21Hello Julian.
08:22I changed my words at the last second.
08:25Glancing nervously at my Lotso Bear slip nightgown and the matching bow in my hair.
08:30It was the standard sweetheart outfit he hated the most.
08:33His gaze swept over me from head to toe.
08:36That one look made me want to sink into the floor.
08:39I held my breath.
08:41He didn't say anything else.
08:43He just turned and walked away, leaving me standing there in my ridiculous nightgown, heart still racing.
08:51Julian's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
08:54Chloe?
08:55You can live here, but we need to set some ground rules.
09:00Okay.
09:01I blinked, surprised that he actually knew my name.
09:06First, don't try to get close to me.
09:09I have no interest in making friends with kids.
09:13Second, unless necessary, keep communication and encounters to a minimum.
09:19I nodded.
09:21Third, don't act cute all the time.
09:26I watched Julian's back as he headed toward the bathroom.
09:30My brother came out of his room after seeing my message and handed me the charging cable.
09:36Chloe, was Julian mean to you again?
09:38I shook my head.
09:40Alexander yawned.
09:42Julian just doesn't know how to speak softly.
09:44A lot of girls who confessed to him in the past ended up crying from anger.
09:49Be a good girl.
09:50Let's just ignore him from now on.
09:54Go to sleep.
09:55Julian disappeared into the bathroom.
09:58The same bathroom where my boyfriend always sent his voice messages from late at night.
10:04Back in my bedroom, my online boyfriend sent a photo.
10:08Long, slender fingers lifted the hem of his shirt, the knuckles tinged with a faint pink.
10:14Under the dim light, his abs looked even more defined.
10:17Further down, the image grew darker, showing a distinct bulge.
10:21As a good girl who grew up in a village with her grandparents.
10:30Flushing.
10:31I buried my face in the pillow.
10:33Only after a long while did I offer my praise.
10:37It's very big.
10:39Alexander had been obsessed with working out recently,
10:42occasionally asking me to feel if his biceps were big.
10:46So, praising a guy for having big muscles shouldn't be wrong, right?
10:50It's alright, just 18.
10:52I was confused.
10:59Or was I overthinking this whole thing?
11:02I stared at the chat screen, my face still warm.
11:07The screen kept showing my online boyfriend was typing.
11:13Baby, so you actually care about this?
11:17Actually, what I meant just now was the dormant.
11:20State.
11:2021 isn't impossible if I try hard enough.
11:23You can inspect the goods after we meet in person.
11:26If I'm lying, I won't be able to lift my head for the rest of my life.
11:30And I don't mean the head up.
11:33Looking at this completely disjointed conversation,
11:36I finally realized what he meant.
11:38The heat in my cheeks, which had finally gone down, flared up again.
11:43I silently cursed.
11:45What a closet flirt.
11:47I hurriedly typed back, goodnight.
11:51That night, I didn't sleep well.
11:57In my dream, under the relentless pleading of my online boyfriend, I agreed to meet in person.
12:03But when I arrived at the private cinema, he was nowhere to be seen.
12:07Just as I was getting unbearably anxious, someone suddenly patted my shoulder.
12:12I turned around happily, but I didn't see my clingy puppy.
12:16Instead, I saw Julian's fierce, handsome face.
12:19I subconsciously tried to escape, but the man pulled me back into the seat, trapping me between his arms.
12:26And slowly leaned in, an overwhelming sense of dominance completely enveloped me.
12:31Chloe, want to inspect the goods?
12:35I jolted awake.
12:37While washing up, I didn't know if it was the lingering effect of the nightmare.
12:41But I couldn't shake the feeling that the base's bathroom looked unusually similar to something.
12:47The background of the abs photo my online boyfriend sent last night.
12:52During advanced math class, my brother sent a WhatsApp message.
12:57Chloe, Julian is treating us to a big meal today.
13:01Don't go to the cafeteria after school.
13:03I'll come pick you up later.
13:05Thinking of my three-point agreement with Julian, I was just about to politely decline.
13:10Alexander sent a voice message.
13:13My phone is about to die.
13:14Don't wander off from the gate.
13:15I'll be there soon.
13:17I had no choice.
13:22Stopped in front of me, drawing envious glances from many passing students.
13:27I had no mood to admire the luxury car.
13:29Looking around for Alexander's electric scooter.
13:32Until the owner of the luxury car rolled down the window and spoke coldly.
13:37Chloe, your brother got detained for not wearing a helmet.
13:39Even with sunglasses on, Julian was still recognized.
13:43A few nearby students screamed his name and rushed over.
13:48Julian!
13:49It's actually Julian!
13:51I'm your fan!
13:55Get in.
13:56I was just about to pull the passenger door open when the man reminded me.
14:00Get in the back.
14:01After I took my seat, Julian lightly stepped on the gas pedal and made an apologetic gesture
14:06to the fanatic fans.
14:08The passenger seat is reserved for my wife.
14:13It sounded like an explanation, but also like a flex.
14:17Oh.
14:18I nervously pinched the bow on my skirt, racking my brain for a response.
14:23She must be very beautiful, right?
14:25The man stayed silent for a moment, his voice deep.
14:31She's quite shy.
14:32We haven't met in person yet.
14:35But no matter what she looks like, she's the most beautiful in my heart.
14:39My brother once mentioned that Julian came from a prominent family with immense wealth.
14:44Playing esports was purely a personal hobby for him.
14:47For a princeling like him to have a relationship without ever meeting, it must be an arranged
14:52business marriage.
14:54There's no way he's doing the online dating thing like me.
14:58Seeing Julian look a bit lonely, I clumsily comforted him.
15:02Maybe you've already met, you just didn't recognize each other.
15:06Impossible.
15:07People in love have a connection.
15:10I would definitely recognize her at first glance.
15:12Talking about his girlfriend, the corners of Julian's lips curled up slightly.
15:17Revealing a faint smile that was drop-dead gorgeous.
15:20But when his gaze fell on me, the temperature suddenly dropped.
15:25Alexander said you're a fan of mine?
15:28How could my brother, that big mouth, blab about everything?
15:33Find another esports player to like.
15:35I hope you understand.
15:37My girlfriend definitely wouldn't want me having a female fan who stares straight at me for
15:42more than 10 seconds every time.
15:46Sorry.
15:48I awkwardly looked away.
15:50We arrived at the dinner spot in silence.
15:52After getting out of the car, the boys surrounded me.
15:56Without Alexander to block them, their attentiveness left me a bit overwhelmed.
16:03Chloe, while your brother isn't here, let's add each other on WhatsApp, okay?
16:07I recognized him as the guy who had been the most enthusiastic toward me when we first met, Jason Smith.
16:13The others let out meaningful laughs.
16:16Julian, we're reporting this.
16:17There's a toad hitting on Chloe.
16:19I also instinctively looked toward Julian for help.
16:22Dating isn't banned on the team.
16:24No need to report to me.
16:25Julian didn't even bat an eyelid, his well-defined fingers tapping on his phone screen.
16:30At the same time, my WhatsApp kept popping up with messages from my online boyfriend.
16:35Baby, you forgot your good morning kiss today.
16:41By the way, baby, I recently met a girl whose voice sounds a bit like yours.
16:45But don't worry, I never even looked her in the eye.
16:48My finger hovered over the screen.
16:50A girl whose voice sounds like mine.
16:53He never even looked her in the eye.
16:55My boyfriend's next messages came through one after another.
16:59She's obviously putting on a cutesy voice on purpose.
17:02It's nowhere near as nice as my baby's natural voice.
17:04I thought of how Julian told me to stop acting cute.
17:07How he refused to look at me.
17:09How he had no interest in making friends with kids.
17:12A strange feeling crept into my chest, but I shook it off before it could take shape.
17:17There was no way.
17:18Absolutely no way.
17:20Baby, aren't I amazing?
17:22Can you reward your good boy with a hug in person?
17:25Day end of wanting to meet you in real life.
17:28I stared at the screen for a long time.
17:31Somewhere in this city, my boyfriend was counting the days until we could finally meet.
17:36And I still had no idea that we already had.
17:38Or that the man who told me to stop acting cute was counting them too.
17:44Waiting for the food was incredibly boring.
17:47Jason and the others suggested playing a round of a game and invited me to join.
17:51My polite refusal failed, so I had to pause the chat with my boyfriend.
17:56I'm out with friends right now.
17:57I'll text you later tonight.
17:58The other side instantly turned into a whiny baby.
18:02Baby, how many friends?
18:04Guys or girls?
18:05It's okay, I'm not jealous, just asking casually.
18:08Me.
18:09Five or six?
18:10All guys?
18:11The next second, Julian suddenly stood up from his chair with a swoosh, startling me.
18:17A teammate turned to Julian, suggesting he add me as a friend in the game and play a round together.
18:22I couldn't help but feel a bit expectant too.
18:25As a former fan of his skills, I couldn't resist wanting to seize the chance to play a game with
18:30my idol.
18:31I don't play casual matches.
18:34I showed my game screen, trying to prove myself.
18:38Actually, my skills are okay.
18:40I bow-eat-drag you down.
18:42Take a look.
18:44Sorry, I don't add the opposite sex.
18:47Also, don't forget our three rules.
18:50Julian didn't even deign to glance at my phone, but his gaze did drift toward it for a split second.
18:57My screen was still lit up from my last message to my boyfriend.
19:01Baby, I miss you so much.
19:04I quickly turned the phone face down on the table, did he see that?
19:08He got up and went outside, showing off his self-discipline in this manner.
19:13This answer was expected by the teammates.
19:15Don't be sad, Chloe.
19:17Even without Julian, the rest of us can carry you.
19:20Jason noticed my disappointment and leaned in close to my ear to comfort me in a low voice.
19:25Yes. I subconsciously dodged him.
19:27I don't really like close contact with people I'm not familiar with.
19:31Chloe, Alexander said you never play games, so let's start with the easiest.
19:35Jason stopped mid-sentence and looked at me in disbelief.
19:39Wait, Chloe, your in-game playtime is even longer than mine.
19:44I play in secret.
19:47Don't tell my brother.
19:48Jason's mouth twitched, and he gave a dry laugh.
19:53You're quite a unique good girl, aren't you?
19:56The match ended.
19:58The boys looked at me with a mix of excitement and astonishment.
20:02Holy crap.
20:03It's like watching Juliet uproot a weeping willow in real life.
20:07Chloe, with such an innocent face, how is your playstyle so brutal?
20:13You've got a bit of Julian's vibe.
20:16It's a pussy Julian didn't join just now.
20:18Otherwise, he'd definitely change his mind about you.
20:21Alexander arrived late, holding a traffic ticket and a newly bought green helmet.
20:26The boys loyally changed the subject, not mentioning a word about my gaming, after we had our fill of food
20:33and drinks.
20:34Back at the base, everyone gathered in twos and threes, laughing and messing around.
20:39Only the air around Julian was terrifyingly heavy.
20:43Ever since he got back, he had been staring at his phone, looking as if he wanted to burn a
20:49hole through it.
20:50Alexander was clueless.
20:52Who pissed off Julian?
20:54No idea, but anyone who can make our Julian this flustered is definitely a badass.
20:58I worship him.
20:59Let's all be careful today.
21:01Nobody walk into the line of fire.
21:03Alexander looked at me and warned.
21:06Especially you, Chloe.
21:07Stay out of Julian's way.
21:10By the way, Chloe, you've been out for a few days now.
21:14When do you plan to go home and apologize to Mom and Dad?
21:17I hung my head, staying silent.
21:20Alexander sighed.
21:22Chloe, you've always been the most obedient since we were kids.
21:25Why do you have to be so stubborn about this?
21:28Alexander, I'm a little sleepy.
21:30I gave Alexander a sweet smile, then headed straight back to the bedroom.
21:34In just the time it took to eat, my online boyfriend had sent over a dozen messages.
21:40I patiently typed back to each one.
21:42He sent a crying meme.
21:45Baby wifey, I lied.
21:46I'm jealous I care a lot, and I'm super duper incredibly unhappy.
21:50The wild men out there are all bad news.
21:54Absolutely do not give them your contact infos.
21:56Too late.
21:58Jason had already added my WhatsApp.
22:00Besides, wasn't he also a wild man who relentlessly pestered me for my WhatsApp back then?
22:06He forgot his roots so quickly.
22:08My online boyfriend was so mad he couldn't even type properly.
22:11Why didn't anyone help you reject the harassment?
22:14If I were there, I definitely wouldn't have let him succeed.
22:19During the party, I secretly drank quite a bit of the whiskey Julian brought.
22:23I wasn't usually a drinker, but everyone kept toasting.
22:28Julian's teammates were so enthusiastic.
22:30I lost track of how many glasses I'd had.
22:33By midnight, my head was spinning.
22:36In the early morning, my mouth was terribly dry.
22:39I went to the living room to pour a glass of water.
22:42Half asleep, I gradually pushed open the ajar bedroom door, and prepared to go back to sleep.
22:48The sheets felt different, cooler.
22:50They smelled faintly of cologne.
22:52My drunk brain didn't register any of this when I rolled over, my arm bumped into something hard.
22:58Following a muffled groan, I was forcefully lifted from the bed like a little chick.
23:03Forced awake, I looked around at the luxurious decor.
23:06Then at the man's gloomy face, my hungover brain instantly sobered up.
23:13Julian was only wearing shorts.
23:16The muscle lines of his bare upper body were as smooth and handsome as a sculpture.
23:20A silver necklace at his collarbone gleamed with a cold light, further highlighting his long, fair neck.
23:27His Adam's apple even had a faint pink flush.
23:31His lean waist didn't have an ounce of extra fat.
23:34And further down was...
23:36I squeezed my eyes shut.
23:38I looked at my own palm, still feeling the phantom sensation of what I'd touched.
23:43Recalling the sensation just now, a layer of cold sweat broke out on my forehead.
23:48The number 21 inexplicably popped into my head.
23:53Chloe.
23:54Julian casually grabbed a white t-shirt and pulled it on, every word seemingly squeezed through his teeth.
24:02I'm sorry.
24:03I think I walked into the wrong room.
24:05My legs went weak from fear.
24:07My brain completely short-circuited.
24:09I could only mutter I'm sorry over and over again.
24:13Get out.
24:14Julian forced down his emotions.
24:16I had just touched the doorknob when Alexander pushed open the bedroom door.
24:20I quickly darted back to Julian's bed, covering myself tightly with the blanket.
24:26Julian, that batch of air-freighted tulips you bought is almost here.
24:30The boss wants you to give him a specific address.
24:33Hiding under the covers, I didn't even dare to breathe.
24:36Got it.
24:37Julian, you've never liked flowers and plants.
24:40Alexander's footsteps suddenly drew closer.
24:43Don't tell me you're giving them to a girl.
24:46Julian gave a soft.
24:48As if he had just stumbled upon the juiciest gossip, Alexander flopped onto the bed in shock, crushing my foot.
24:56What the hell? It moves!
24:58Julian, did you get a pet?
25:02None of your damn business.
25:05Get lost and go train.
25:07Alexander had just started getting suspicious when Julian forcefully shoved him out the door.
25:13The man pulled back the blanket.
25:14My face was flushed red from holding my breath.
25:18My hair was a tangled mess, and I gasped heavily for air.
25:22How long are you planning to stay in my bed?
25:25I didn't mean to.
25:27Julian's expression shifted slightly.
25:30Acting cute won't work.
25:31Pack your bags and move out before tonight.
25:33After such a huge misunderstanding, even if Julian didn't kick me out,
25:38I wouldn't have the face to keep living under the same roof as him anyway.
25:42When my brother found out I was moving out, he just assumed I had figured things out.
25:47That I had finally stopped throwing a tantrum at our parents.
25:52Chloe, let's keep in touch.
25:54Jason reluctantly waved his phone, revealing my tulip profile picture.
25:59Alexander rolled up his sleeves.
26:01Oh, you're dead, Jason.
26:03You've got some nerve hitting on my sister behind my back.
26:07She's just a kid.
26:08The two of them chased each other around, and the others simply stopped training altogether.
26:13When one person is in trouble, everyone else just adds to the chaos.
26:18I silently backed away from the battlefield.
26:20When people feel helpless, they automatically revert to kindergartners waiting to be picked up.
26:26Subconsciously seeking comfort from the person they like, staring at the chat window with my online boyfriend.
26:32I gathered my courage and slowly typed.
26:35I've thought about it.
26:36Do you want to meet?
26:38I'm at H University.
26:39Just as I was about to hit send, a familiar voice suddenly drifted out from the nearby bathroom.
26:46The voice from the bathroom was recording a voice message.
26:50Boo-hoo, wifey, give me a hug.
26:53I got spooked today and need a kiss to feel better.
26:58That tone.
27:00That exact phrasering.
27:02Every single word was identical to the voice messages sitting in my pinned chat.
27:07Baby, I bought your favorite tulips.
27:11Can you give me a chance to give them to you in person?
27:15Julian, the person in that bathroom was Julian.
27:19Julian's inherently intimidating face overlapped with my online boyfriend's deep, raspy voice.
27:25The world tilted sideways.
27:27My blood ran cold.
27:29The boy who texted me goodnight, baby every single night.
27:33The boy who sent me jealous paragraphs just hours ago.
27:37He was the same person who told me to pack my bags and get out.
27:41My hand trembled, and the drafted message was sent.
27:44Without a second of hesitation, I immediately chose to unsend it.
27:50The sound of a phone dropping came from the bathroom.
27:54Julian's smile vanished before it could even fully form.
27:58I jogged all the way back to the bedroom, grabbed my suitcase, and headed straight for
28:03the base's main gate.
28:04My hands were shaking so badly I could barely zip it shut.
28:08My heartbeat and breathing were a complete mess.
28:11That day's nightmare had actually come true.
28:14Even though Julian and my boyfriend sounded similar, I always thought my secretly passionate,
28:20clingy online boyfriend and the aloof, ascetic Julian were different.
28:24Completely different species.
28:26The difference between them was bigger than that between a human and a dog.
28:31But the exact same voice message coming from my pinned contact forced me to face this cold,
28:37hard truth.
28:39Alexander let go of Jason's collar and stopped me.
28:45Chloe, why are you leaving in such a hurry?
28:47I'll have mom and dad drive over to pick you up.
28:49My phone kept pinging with notification sounds.
28:52Julian was sending a relentless stream of messages.
28:55Baby, I saw it.
28:57Why did you unsend the message?
28:59Did I do something wrong?
29:01Baby, where are you right now?
29:02Can we talk?
29:04Anything is fine, just don't ignore me.
29:06Don't you love your most loyal puppy anymore?
29:09Even through the screen, I could feel his helplessness and panic.
29:13I was actually a bit curious about something.
29:16What would that pitiful, shattered expression look like on Julian's usually proud face?
29:22Forcing down this bizarre thought, I gently shook my head.
29:26Alexander, don't call mom and dad.
29:28I'm just going to take a cab straight back to campus.
29:31That works too.
29:33Alexander nodded.
29:34I'll ask Julian for some time off, and go with you.
29:39It's okay.
29:40I can go by myself.
29:42Halfway through my sentence, Julian's low, cold voice suddenly rang out above my head.
29:47I'll take you.
29:49Everyone was a bit stunned.
29:51Alexander's eyes seemed to say,
29:53Since when did Julian become so tender toward women?
29:57I hung my head, avoiding eye contact with the man.
30:01I don't want to trouble you to make a special trip.
30:04Julian domineeringly took my suitcase.
30:07The faint, elegant scent on him was exactly the same as the smell on the blanket.
30:15Don't overthink it.
30:16It's just on the way.
30:17I'm heading to H University too.
30:18His indifferent tone made me secretly hope for something, that he could remain this arrogant
30:24and untamed on the day he learned the truth.
30:26I was never good at rejecting people to begin with.
30:30Even as Julian put my suitcase into the car, I couldn't manage to articulate a proper refusal.
30:35I could only bite the bullet and sit in the back seat.
30:42Chloe, you're a freshman in the computer science department at H University.
30:46Yeah.
30:47Among the freshmen at your school, is there a girl with a tuplet profile picture whose game ID and WhatsApp
30:54name are both love's iced cola?
30:55I gripped the hem of my skirt tightly.
30:58I don't play games.
31:00I don't know her.
31:02Julian rarely softened his tone, sounding almost pleading.
31:06If you get any news about her, could you tell me immediately?
31:10She is my lover.
31:11The word lover smashed heavily against the bottom of my heart.
31:15I had planned to stay silent the whole way, but I couldn't help asking.
31:19Do you care a lot about this online relationship?
31:23Of course.
31:24She is the first person I've ever liked, and she will be the last.
31:28She had alting agreed to meet me, but now she's ignoring me.
31:33Julian's voice gradually lowered, almost muttering to himself, the corners of his eyes turning slightly red.
31:39I tactfully hinted.
31:41People change.
31:42Julian's tone was firm.
31:45After she appeared in my life, everyone else paled in comparison.
31:49In this life, I will only love her.
31:52It's impossible for me to ever fall for anyone else.
31:55Oh, then I'm afraid you're destined to die alone.
32:00After arriving at the school, Julian offered to add my WhatsApp so we could exchange information anytime.
32:08Sorry, my social circle is very small.
32:11I probably won't cross paths with your girlfriend, so I can't help you.
32:15After saying that, I dragged my suitcase and walked toward the dorm building without looking back.
32:20I didn't notice Julian standing rooted to the spot, staring at my back with a swirl of complex emotions in
32:27his eyes.
32:28After I had completely calmed down in my dorm room, I unlocked my phone.
32:33Julian had been sending me new messages almost non-stop.
32:37Memories of sweet moments with my online boyfriend flashed in my mind.
32:42Alternating with the image of Julian fiercely telling me to stop acting spoiled.
32:47After a moment of hesitation, I blocked the pinned contact on WhatsApp.
32:53I've always been someone prone to running away.
32:56When I was two years old, my parents left me with my grandparents and took my brother to the city.
33:01I never complained.
33:03Everyone called me sensible and obedient.
33:06But the truth was simpler.
33:08I ran away from everything I couldn't face.
33:11In middle school, I hid web novels inside my textbooks while teachers praised my diligence.
33:17My classmates never suspected that the quiet top student was breaking every gaming record in school.
33:23When my university acceptance letter arrived, my parents finally learned the truth.
33:29Their docile daughter hadn't chosen the teaching degree they wanted.
33:33And now.
33:34Now I was doing it again, blocking him instead of facing him.
33:38I would never change myself for anyone, not even for the boyfriend I loved the most.
33:45That evening, when my dorm president returned, she gave me a warm hug.
33:50We were in the same class, and she was the very first friend I made when the semester started.
33:56Chloe?
33:57Why didn't you watch Julian's livestream today?
34:00You've never missed a single one before.
34:02She unlocked her tablet and placed it between us, on screen.
34:07Julian logged out of his main gaming account, and logged into an obscure alt account.
34:11Seeing that familiar username and profile picture, my heart skipped a beat.
34:17Why does Julian look so pitiful today?
34:19My dorm president also looked puzzled.
34:22What happened to his usual you're all just peasants arrogance?
34:25Julian adjusted his headset, his long eyelashes looking slightly damp.
34:30I know you're watching.
34:31Both my dorm president and I froze.
34:34From my online boyfriend's perspective, he shouldn't have known that I loved watching Julian's livestreams.
34:40Unless, unless he had always known exactly who was watching.
34:46Baby, I told you before that if I ever saw you, I'd recognize you immediately.
34:51I was too full of myself.
34:53It's true that people in love have a special connection, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm a massive
34:59idiot.
34:59The live chat exploded with comments.
35:02Is this still my arrogant, invincible Julian?
35:05And who the hell is baby?
35:07Whoever you are, get out of our Julian's body right now.
35:10Oh my god, is Julian begging his girlfriend for forgiveness?
35:15Heartbroken, I'm literally his girlfriend Stan.
35:18Julian looked up, his gaze meeting mine right through the screen.
35:22How could I be so stupid?
35:25You were right by my side this whole time and I only just realized it.
35:30Baby, my messages aren't going through.
35:34I really had no other choice but to talk to you through this live scream.
35:37Julian choked up slightly.
35:39Baby, even though I've already met you many times as Julian,
35:43but I want to see you one more time as your most loyal puppy, okay?
35:48The more I listened, the more something felt off.
35:51I unlocked my phone and found that my brother had sent me a WhatsApp message a few hours ago.
35:57Chloe, Julian asked me for your WhatsApp earlier.
36:00But the moment I opened it, he took one look at your profile picture and nickname,
36:05then immediately locked himself in the study.
36:08It was so weird.
36:10Oh right, he also seemed to interrogate me about why I said you didn't know how to play any games
36:14back then.
36:15I was telling the truth.
36:17I really don't know what's wrong with Julian.
36:19Everything suddenly clicked, so Julian already knew I was his online girlfriend.
36:24I had thought this would be exposed sooner or later.
36:27I just didn't expect it to be this fast.
36:30The number of viewers in the live stream kept growing.
36:34Hashtag esports god volunteers do be a puppy.
36:38This trending topic was climbing fast.
36:40I hesitated for a moment, then pulled Julian out of my blacklist.
36:45No matter which identity.
36:47Rule number two of our three-point agreement.
36:51Minimal communication, minimal meetings.
36:54You said that yourself.
36:56Julian was filled with remorse.
37:00Baby, that three-point agreement was the absolute worst decision I've ever made in my life.
37:04I must have been kicked in the head by a donkey to suggest something so ridiculous.
37:10I'm regretting it so much my guts are turning green.
37:13Can we just pretend everything I said before is void, please?
37:17Me.
37:18You don't like sweethearts, but my closet is full of little dresses.
37:23Meeting up will only add to the annoyance.
37:25So let's just forget it.
37:26He kept typing.
37:29Baby, please, give me one chance.
37:33Just one.
37:33I'll wait outside your dorm until you're ready to see me.
37:36I stared at those words for a long time.
37:39One chance.
37:40The man who told me to stop acting cute wanted one chance.
37:44The same man who claimed he had no interest in making friends with kids.
37:49I locked my phone screen and tossed it onto my bed.
37:52Not today, maybe not tomorrow, either.
37:55He needed to learn what it felt like to be on the other side of that cold wall he'd built.
38:02Julian was so anxious he wished he could type 800 words a second, sending over a bunch of typos.
38:08After that, he opted to just send voice messages.
38:12Baby, how could I not like it?
38:14Back then in the game you just said a few soft words and had me mesmerized like an idiot.
38:18I just kept, no, you were my tulip girlfriend.
38:21I just kept feeling like you were too similar to her.
38:24Your voice, your personality, even your outfits.
38:28I felt like those traits belonged exclusively to my girlfriend, which is why I acted like I didn't like them.
38:37Baby, is my explanation terrible?
38:40I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been fierce with you.
38:43Can you just pretend I went crazy after getting bitten by a dog?
38:46Or got poised by eating hallucinogenic wild mushrooms?
38:50Baby, I'm downstairs at your dorm.
38:53It's cold.
38:54But I'm not leaving until you look at me.
38:58Hearing this, I pulled back the curtains and took a look.
39:02The autumn nights in the north were cold.
39:05Julian was dressed thinly, standing under the streetlight, casting a long shadow.
39:11Just standing there, he looked like a scene straight out of a melodrama.
39:15I threw on a fluffy coat and went downstairs.
39:18A bright light flashed in the man's cold eyes, and he took the steps two at a time to greet
39:23me.
39:25Baby, why are you wearing so little?
39:28Are you cold?
39:29I shook my head.
39:31Julian rarely smiled like such a fool.
39:33He deliberately sneezed a few times.
39:36I'm not cold either, really.
39:37Though, if we could go somewhere indoors with just the two of us, it might be a bit warmer.
39:44But it's okay, baby.
39:46I really don't need to.
39:48You'd better just call me Chloe.
39:51Baby, why are you being so cold to me?
39:53The corners of Julian's lips gradually sank, looking incredibly wronged.
39:57Didn't you say not to act cute at the drop of a hat?
40:01You broke the rules.
40:03Julian looked as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.
40:07I was wrong, baby.
40:11Please don't hold it against a stupid pig like me, okay?
40:13The word idiot inexplicably hit my funny bone.
40:17I tried so hard to hold back my laughter that my whole body trembled, and I accidentally stepped on the
40:23edge of the stairs.
40:24Just as I was about to hit the ground, Julian caught me in his arms in time.
40:29The man's clothing was thin, and his blazing body heat was scorching.
40:33I could hear the sound of his heartbeat, even though I repeatedly insisted I was fine.
40:41Julian was still worried and dragged me to the hospital for a checkup.
40:44In the end, not only did they find absolutely nothing wrong, but we also missed the dorm curfew.
40:51Left with no choice, I had to follow Julian back to his base.
40:55Along the way, the man kept apologizing and admitting his fault.
40:59If I hadn't seen the corners of his lips twitching upward, harder to suppress than the recoil of an AK,
41:05I might have actually believed it wasn't on purpose.
41:08Julian completely dropped his usual aloofness.
41:11He was talking an absurd amount.
41:14I finally realized that a clingy puppy online could be so suffocating in reality.
41:19Perhaps my annoyance was too obvious.
41:21Julian actually shut his mouth for the second half of the trip, looking incredibly wronged.
41:27After arriving at the room, I looked at the tulips filling the bedroom.
41:31I gently stroked the petals, they were as thin as cicada wings.
41:35My gloomy mood was lit up bit by bit.
41:38Julian suggested playing games together.
41:40You told me before in each my esports Eichel, and then I like the APY team.
41:45You are their rival.
41:46So, we'd better not together.
41:50I sat on the edge of the bed.
41:52Julian maintained a half-kneeling posture, looking up at me.
41:56He looked like he was about to shatter, his voice teary.
42:01Baby, let the past die with yesterday, and let the future be born with today.
42:07Huh?
42:08The me of yesterday is not the me of today.
42:12Just pretend the previous Julian has disappeared.
42:15Let me be your fan now, okay?
42:20Or I can change my team's name to APY.
42:24Chloe, I...
42:25I really don't know what to do anymore.
42:29Listening to Julian's sophistry, I felt both amused and heartbroken.
42:34Julian wiped away the moisture seeping from the corners of his eyes.
42:38Baby, I like you.
42:40Give me a chance to woo you again, please.
42:44No matter Saul, you push me away.
42:47I believe we give up.
42:48While I was dazed, Julian boldly hugged my waist.
42:51Or you can yell at me to vent your anger.
42:54Rubbing his fluffy head against me.
42:56Julian!
42:57Here.
42:57I cleared my throat, trying to keep my face expressionless.
43:04Don't you think you're acting like a clingy simp right now?
43:07It was my first time being mean to someone, and I had no experience.
43:11As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized they might have been a bit too harsh.
43:16At that moment, Julian gave a crisp reply.
43:19Whoa.
43:20Then he crawled onto the bed on all fours, pinning me beneath him.
43:24His eyes were dead serious.
43:27I was left speechless by the man's shameless attitude.
43:32As long as you're willing to talk to me, baby, I can be a cat or a dog.
43:36I can do anything.
43:39Julian's tone turned ambiguous.
43:40I just noticed that the man had deliberately worn a slim-fitting, semi-transparent top,
43:46with a wide neckline that put his perfect figure on full display.
43:49His eyes were like hooks, staring at me without blinking.
43:53He was the spitting image of a male fox spirit, seducing me as a fowl.
43:58I thought to myself, but what came out of my mouth was,
44:01Take it off.
44:05Julian hesitated for a moment, then slowly took off his top.
44:10And?
44:11Now it was the old rogue's turn to be stunned.
44:14Since you can do anything, you might as well show off your advantages.
44:18I blew into Julian's ear with wicked intentions.
44:21Julian chuckled helplessly.
44:25Baby, does Alexander know his well-behavable sister has this side to her?
44:29Just as Julian placed his fingers on his belt.
44:32A bit sleepy.
44:33Going to bed.
44:34I stretched, lay down on Julian's bed, and closed my eyes.
44:39Julian stood there hunched over, frozen in place.
44:42After a long while, he stood up straight, closed the door for me, and went to take a cold shower.
44:49The next day, the boys gathered together to discuss who the goddess was that could turn Julian into a whining
44:55mess.
44:56There were simply too few women around Julian.
44:59It didn't take long for their investigation to surprisingly point right at me.
45:04Julian had been buying tulips.
45:06Julian had been smiling at his phone like an idiot.
45:09Julian had been in a weirdly good mood ever since that girl showed up at our base.
45:14Alexander and Jason blurted out in unison.
45:17Bullshit!
45:19My sister hasn't even held a guy's hand.
45:22Besides, they aren't even each other's type.
45:24Woken up by the noise, I gradually pushed the door open and walked out of Julian's bedroom.
45:30Alexander rubbed his eyes, nearly losing his footing.
45:33Hey, you, help me look.
45:35Is there a person standing there?
45:37Yeah, your sister.
45:38Alexander's hanging heart snapped and died completely.
45:43Chloe, why are you in Julian's bedroom?
45:45I hesitated for a moment, dodging the main issue.
45:50The bedding in the room I stayed in before was all cleared out.
45:54It's unlivable.
45:56Then you could have asked me to book a hotel for you.
45:58Before Alexander could finish, he was interrupted by Julian, who hurried over.
46:03What hotel?
46:04Weren't you guys just guessing who the girl I like is?
46:07No need to guess.
46:08I like Chloe.
46:09Just a few simple words, but Alexander's brain seemed to overload.
46:13You must be mistaken, Julian.
46:16Didn't you and your girlfriend meet in a game?
46:19But our Chloe only loves reading.
46:21She doesn't play games at all.
46:23After saying that, he feigned a relaxed look at the others.
46:26Julian is just a fan, joking around early in the morning.
46:29Julian didn't say a word.
46:31He just looked at me.
46:33The silence between us was louder than anything Alexander could have said.
46:38One of the boys patted Alexander on the shoulder.
46:42Alexander, face reality.
46:45At this point, I won't hide it anymore.
46:47Your sister's rank this season is even higher than yours.
46:51Alexander's lips trembled.
46:53Chloe, you...
46:55You played games behind the family's back?
46:57And even got into an online relationship?
46:59How could this be?
47:02You've always been the most obedient, sensible, since you were little.
47:06Julian stepped in front of me.
47:07Whether she obeying water, she is Chloe.
47:10She does what she likes, and she doesn't have to answer to anyone.
47:13Alexander slowly regained his composure.
47:17Julian, online dating is so illusionary.
47:19How can you be sure you'll still like her just as much offline?
47:22Actually, this was also a question I had always doubted.
47:26Julian didn't hesitate at all, enunciating every word.
47:29I like Chloe.
47:31I like everything about her.
47:33Not recognizing her before was my own blindness.
47:36Being fierce to her was my fault, and I will use practical action to pay for my mistokes until she
47:41accepts me.
47:41Alexander opened his mouth but couldn't say anything, looking at me past Julian.
47:46The unspoken understanding between siblings made me realize he was saying,
47:51Chloe, are you sure?
47:52He's the one.
47:53I nodded gently.
47:55I didn't tell Julian that.
47:57In fact, he was also the first person I ever liked.
48:00And barring any accidents, he would be the last.
48:03It's just that I really couldn't get over his previous evil deeds against me.
48:08So, I'm punishing him by making him pursue me all over again.
48:13Over the next few days, Julian, in his pursuit of me, ended up winning over everyone around me.
48:19My dorm head received the new LV bag she had always wanted.
48:23Jason lived in fear for days, after realizing that Julian didn't treat him any differently for trying to pursue me
48:30before,
48:30and that everything was business as usual.
48:34Jason transformed into our head shipper.
48:36My brother also ate breakfast made personally by the captain for the first time.
48:41How is it?
48:42Does it suit your taste?
48:45Do you need more peanut butter?
48:47My brother looked terrified.
48:49Julian, please don't do this.
48:51Do you want your milk hot or room temperature?
48:53Alexander was about dropped to his knees.
48:57I'm begging you, boss.
48:58Let's just go back to how we used to interact.
49:02I'd be much more comfortable that way.
49:04Julian pondered.
49:05Promise not to interfere with my pursuit of Chloe anymore,
49:08and put in a good word from you with my future in-laws,
49:11and I'll go back to normal.
49:13Boss, my dearest sister,
49:15and my best bro, a good girl and an old rogue,
49:17could you handle it if you were in my shoes?
49:20Is there anything else you need me to do, brother?
49:22Alexander got goosebumps all over.
49:24Julian, I lose.
49:26I won't interfere anymore, okay?
49:27Julian dropped his smile.
49:29Look at the time.
49:30Why are you still eating?
49:31Get lost and do extra training.
49:34Alexander wore an expression of that's more like it,
49:36and happily trotted off hand in hand with Jason.
49:40When Julian came to the bedroom to call me for breakfast,
49:44I had just finished showering.
49:46I was still wrapped in a strapless bath towel.
49:49Baby.
49:50The man's Adam's apple bobbed,
49:52noticing nothing unusual.
49:54I handed him my pink hello kitty necklace.
49:57Help me put this on.
49:59Okay.
50:00Julian wrapped his arms around me from behind.
50:03Baby.
50:04You're why the slim in your chapeau smells so good.
50:07Baby, turn around.
50:09I think I put it on backwards.
50:11I turned around helplessly,
50:13not expecting Julian to be so close.
50:15If I leaned forward even a tiny bit,
50:18I would brush against those soft, pale pink lips.
50:21Our breaths mingled.
50:23I subconsciously stepped back,
50:25my waist hitting the edge of the desk.
50:27Julian trapped me between his arms,
50:29leaned in,
50:30and touched the tip of his nose to mine.
50:34Chloe.
50:34His thumb traced the curve of my lower lip.
50:37I like you.
50:37One millimeter closer,
50:39and there would be no going back.
50:42I know.
50:44My face was blushing so hard it could explode,
50:47but I feigned composure.
50:49My chin was gently lifted by slender fingers.
50:52The man's tender kisses fell upon me.
50:55First on my forehead,
50:57then my cheeks,
50:58the corners of my lips.
51:00Finally,
51:00he captured my lips.
51:02Baby, open your mouth.
51:04As if bewitched,
51:05I obediently complied,
51:07passively accepting the man's deep invasion,
51:10feeling the physical changes in each other.
51:12Catching my breath,
51:14my legs went weak.
51:15Julian lifted me up and placed me on the desk.
51:18Chloe.
51:19The man's smile was teasing.
51:21Honey, want to inspect the goods?
51:23The same line from my nightmare.
51:25Except this time,
51:26I didn't want to run away.
51:28To go from putting on a necklace to this,
51:30I knew I had been played by this old rogue again,
51:33but I still couldn't help sinking into it,
51:36fully awake.
51:37The heat in the room climbed higher and higher.
51:39This shower was taken for nothing.
51:42Many times, I wonder.
51:44Julian is clingy, possessive,
51:47bossy,
51:48shameless,
51:48and occasionally fierce.
51:50But an awkward person just needs a lover who can't be chased away.
51:54Mr. Blackwood,
51:55let's walk the rest of our lives together.
51:58And this time,
51:59no more running away.
52:01From either of us.
52:02Since the floor of the room,
52:02The glacophone Iraq hus weighs as we go to the table.
52:03Maybe it's coming.
52:03Maybe it was tough because it's getting increased.
52:04Sit down if we use natural touring as we go.
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