Lately, my morning routine during break:
Check OnlyFans comments out of habit.
No idea why I do it, just do.
Like mindlessly opening YouTube or KakaoTalk after waking up.
Let's see…
"Why's this fucker not posting, shit?
If nothing's up by tomorrow, I'll dox him and ruin him.
I'll hack his Kakao and tell everyone he's doing OnlyFans, make his social life hell lol.
Get ready to be a slut, fucker 😂"
…
Snaps me awake.
"If two vids aren't up this week, I'm done lol.
How much have I donated, and you're not posting?
I'll make flyers and plaster them around your neighborhood 😂
Bored, you're fucked."
Why're they coming at *me*?!
What's with the sudden hate?
I don't have any control, for real!
"I watch for the guy, but this is pissing me off.
If nothing's up this week, I'll find him and fuck his ass lol.
Been pent-up lately, perfect timing."
ㄴ *?*
ㄴ *This dude's unhinged.*
ㄴ *Tbh, I watch for the guy too lol.*
ㄴ *Huh?*
I'm *wide* awake now.
Chills down my neck.
These people aren't joking. They don't *feel* like they're joking, fuck.
"Analyzing the vids frame by frame lol.
Not posting? I'll loop it forever 😂
If even 0.01 sec of your face shows, you're done, you know? 😂"*
…
Gotta post an apology for the delay.
If Juha won't, I will.
But why're they only shitting on *me*?!
Why not the girls?
Anyone can see I'm not in charge!
"Why's everyone shitting on the guy?
He looks like a total loser with no say lol."
ㄴ The girls are delinquents, too scary to mess with.
ㄴ Fr 💦
"If he doesn't wanna die, he'll push to film lol."
ㄴ Fr 😂
ㄴ Die by us or by the delinquents 😂
Tell me it's a joke.
Where's Juha, fuck? Why's she not posting an apology?!
*Creak.*
I open the door—living room's quiet.
Dead silent.
Why're they gone *now* of all times?
*Scratch scratch.*
Both out? It's quiet for once.
Guess I'll tell them about the threats later…
"Ugh."
Sun's intense, making me feel sluggish.
I zone out, then grab my stuff.
Going to the pool today.
---
Public pool.
Recently built, pretty big.
I stand out front, checking out the building.
*"Public Pool - Hiring daily cleaning staff and employees."*
Hmm… tempting.
Since it's new, they're still hiring.
I planned to work part-time during break to save up, but…
OnlyFans kinda derailed that. What do I do?
*"Daily pass - 5,000 won."*
Still, working a short gig's better than gaming all day, right?
Lately, getting wrung out and forced to drink's wrecked my body.
Lost over 3 kilos, I swear.
"Ughhh."
Maybe I'll buy a daily pass and check it out.
Gotta see the scale of the place.
If it looks too intense, I'll pass. It's a public job, probably not *too* hard.
They're likely hiring a lot since it's new.
"I'll take a daily pass."
"Okay, one moment."
Been ages since I went swimming. I'm hyped.
Maybe first time since elementary, like once or twice?
---
*Shhh.*
So huge.
The pool's unique sound fills my ears.
That echoey water noise in an enclosed space. Kinda thrilling.
*"Eek!"*
*"Aagh!"*
Screams already echoing from outside.
Better to have a ton of people than a weirdly empty place.
Less awkward that way.
*Splash.*
I take off my glasses, put on a swim cap, and check the mirror.
Fuck. I look *awful*.
Even for me, this is too much!
*"Put it on before going in…"*
I slip off the cap and head out.
They built this place *huge*.
*"Aagh!"*
*"Splash splash splash!"*
Kids, teens, adults—total mix.
Might have to give up on the job. It's massive, and the kids are already giving me a headache…
*Splash.*
Nice. Water's perfect.
I'll just doggy-paddle a bit and go.
"Put on your swim cap!"
A lifeguard's voice from afar.
Not at me, just a general shout.
Lots of lifeguards—guess they're extra cautious since it's new.
Wonder how many cleaning staff they have. If there's a lot of part-timers, might be chill.
"Phew."
I dip into a shallower spot.
Nice and cool, just right for feeling good.
Learned to swim as a kid, but forgot it all.
*"Eek!"*
Fuck, kids screaming everywhere.
*"Brrr!"*
Why's this kid shivering mid-swim?
*"Hah!"*
His friend looks satisfied, bouncing away.
No way, right?
"Hah…"
Gotta avoid this spot…
I doggy-paddle around the pool for a bit.
Lots of instructors around. Seems like they're putting in effort since it's new.
But they all look like tanned, black-haired delinquents…
"Don't know how to swim?"
An instructor approaches while I'm doggy-paddling.
Did I attract attention with my shitty swimming?
"Just doggy-paddling a bit…"
"Oh."
The female instructor grins.
Feels like a sales pitch…
"Wanna learn? First time's free."
"Oh…"
Free?
That's tempting.
But I'm just here for a quick dip, no need to learn…
As I hesitate, she squats, looking down at me.
"If you swam as a kid, you'll pick it up fast."
"I'm just here for a quick visit, so I'm good—"
"Oppa! He says he wants to learn!"
…I didn't say that.
---
…
Tanned, black-haired delinquent-looking dude… fucking huge.
Wait, wasn't the female instructor teaching me?
I said I don't wanna learn!
"Come over here."
"Y-Yes…"
He's massive.
I nervously follow where he points.
Learning's fine, but why this tanned delinquent guy…
'Uh…'
It's free, right?
Not gonna get charged later, yeah?
It's a public pool, they wouldn't pull some shady shit…
"You swam as a kid, right?"
"Y-Yes…"
I glance at him.
Too scared to make eye contact, fuck. His vibe's intense.
"If you've done it before, you'll pick it up quick.
We'll start with backstroke today.
Easiest and least taxing."
Got it…
"Hold here." He points to a bar.
I just came to check it out, how'd I get roped into this…
"You need to know how to float first.
Lie flat, like you're relaxing completely.
No tension, but don't get scared."
He demonstrates, floating effortlessly.
Reminds me of swimming as a kid.
"It's not just lying down.
You need to control your breathing.
Fill your lungs, you float. Exhale, you sink.
Breathe just enough to swim, exhale, repeat."
Got it.
I let go of the bar, and he supports my back.
His support helps me float naturally.
"Relax your body.
Take a deep breath.
Exhale, you sink a bit.
Then breathe again…"
*Huff… puff…*
Fuck, it's kinda funny, I can't focus.
Feels like I'm getting trained by a mega delinquent, fuck…
"Good job. Like this on your back."
"Y-Yes…"
Fuck.
His huge hand's on my back.
Big, manly palm… ugh!
I suppress a shiver, practicing floating.
He's actually teaching well, though.
Despite the look, maybe he's nice?
"Your skin's crazy good.
Smoother than most girls."
Huh?
"That's a compliment, a compliment."
Is it?
---
"Hah…"
Exhausted.
Came to check it out and doggy-paddle, but I overdid it.
'Curious about freestyle? Come back tomorrow.
I'll give you a discount, member. '
Discount for everyone, or just me?
Or… some double meaning? No way, fuck.
"Shit…"
Can't forget that huge hand.
Mental shock's real, fuck.
*Banana milk.*
Post-swim banana milk's the rule.
I sip one from the corner store, watching outside.
Kids still screaming and running around.
"Hmm…"
Would In-ha and Juha have fun here?
Not sure.
Gotta watch out for that delinquent vibe.
"Hah."
Gonna rest a bit.
Need to think about the job.
Saw some cleaning aunties, so it might not be too bad.
Maybe try a day and decide.
[Park Ye-young: lol]
What?
Random KakaoTalk from Ye-young with a smirking emoji.
Why's she laughing? Out of nowhere?
[Park Ye-young: (photo)]
Familiar pic.
Looks a lot like this pool.
A guy's back that looks *really* like mine—
"Huh…"
No way, right?