MTLNOVEL Chapter 226: So, you came to my room to take a look?
In my dream, I had nothing to worry about, but in real life... There was just too much to worry about.
"Then, shall we wake him up?" Ki-hoon asked. "It'd be too much if we scare him."
Even when they're trying to do something like this, they're still worried about me.
How could I not... How could I not forgive them regardless of what they do?
"It's fine." I said, opening my eyes as I lifted my body to their surprise. "I wasn't sleeping to begin with so you don't have to wake me up."
They looked at me as if they had seen a ghost but that was only for a brief moment as I broke the silence for them.
"And I know you read my diary," I added, sitting up to face them properly.
That revelation took them by surprise as they were sure I was asleep the whole time.
"But what I don't get is... How did you know I was writing in a diary and..." I glanced at Seo-Jun. "If it was a simple prediction since you suggested it, why didn't you come and find out yourself?"
A moment of silence passed by. It was stiffening for me who was anxious to hear what they had to say.
What excuse would they make?
What kind of play would they make this out to be?
Who was the mastermind, after all?
And then, the sickness finally broke with Seo-Jun's laugh.
"I did anticipate you would follow my advice, but you're right, I couldn't be so sure, so I didn't think to come and check it out myself." He said. "I didn't even know you were sleeping at the time because I'm the only one who doesn't have video access to your room."
Right. They put it up because of him so why would they give him access?
"In a way, I'm innocent."
"No, so long you read my diary, you're not innocent." I said and turned to them. "You're all guilty. So someone should please explain to me how the word got out that I was writing a diary and why...?" The words choked my throat. "Why did you all take turns coming to read it?"
I didn't know I felt this bad over this issue because I was rather worried and embarrassed than sad. But here I was, feeling tears well up in my eyes as I was filled with a certain degree of disappointment.
Min-Cheol gripped his clenched fists tightly and then opened his mouth, deciding to answer but Ki-hoon beat him to it.
"We saw you writing through the CCTV." He explained and I raised my head. "Min-Cheol and I arrived at the same time since we came from the same venue, and we heard from the maids that you didn't eat much during lunch because you preferred to keep writing rather than eat."
The maids do have a habit of yapping about my daily activities.
"We got curious." Min-Cheol said, rubbing his arms awkwardly. "I, especially, wanted to know what you were writing since when we watched you on the CCTV, you looked excited."
Yeah, I was v~ery excited. That's why I was writing it down, hoping the excitement would die down a bit.
"So, you came to my room to take a look?" I asked him and he nodded.
"I thought it was a fun story. I didn't expect it to be that." Min-Cheol said, his face flushing in embarrassment. "I'm sorry, Hyung. I really didn't know it was a diary and I didn't hesitate to open it but as soon as I saw what you had written, I..." He covered his face. "I couldn't stop reading."
Alright, that's a justifiable excuse for Min-Cheol. I wouldn't stop reading if I came across something like that either.
The fact that he didn't know it was just dairy to begin with frees him from most charges, but it doesn't stop me from being embarrassed.
Now, for the rest. What was their justification?
I turned to Ki-hoon, whose face went red as he began to stutter.
"I... I didn't believe what Min-Cheol said." He said in his defence. "I didn't believe you would write something so..." He threw his face away, still flushing heavily. "Obscene." His eyes rolled towards me, as if trying to check what expression I would have after his words but I was too busy trying to stop myself from fainting to make a vivid expression.
That's right. I wanted to faint from embarrassment.
"Still, it doesn't clear the fact that I read through your stuff so I'll apologize." He said, lightly bowing his head.
"I'll also apologize too, Hyung. Knowing it was your secret, I shouldn't have spread the word."
Ah, so he's the one who spread the word. Mystery solved.
"Anyway, you don't need to ask me." Seo-Jun said. "I heard them talking and I had a feeling you followed by advice so I came to check. I just didn't think you followed it so well." He leaned forward, grinning widely, and whispered into my ear. "You're such a good boy."
It sent tingling down my spine.
Ah, such a compliment. Why did it make me feel weird?
"I have no justification." Jin-Yeok said, unfolding his arms. "But I was very curious about the things Jo-Pil likes. I've gotten a grasp on it and now I think I can satisfy your fantasies."
"All of us." Seo-Jun added. "We'll be sure to satisfy you, just like it happened in your dream. Doesn't that sound amazing?"
I gulped, twiddling my thumbs and toes. They were making me nervous. But...
"I have just one more thing I'd like to ask," I said, getting their attention. "Why did... Why did none of you come down for dinner if you were in the house the whole time?" I asked. "I thought you were busy and had gone back to work but... You were all here and yet..." I showed them my teary eyes. "You left me to have dinner alone. Were you avoiding me?"