ORV- [Not a character]

Ch. 22-Whenever there is an enemy or not isn't important, trouble always follows

The way Kim Dokja had spoken about Yoo Jonghyuk, Yoo Jonghyuk's way at looking at Kim Dokja, there was definitely something in-between them. The depth of those eyes couldn't have come from just that one meeting on the bridge. They must have known each other before then. 

The fourth meeting after Kim Dokja and Yoo Jonghyuk had gotten back together. Of course there was Lee Hyunsung there as well. The point was that Kim Dokja was only wearing Yoo Jonghyuk's shirt and Yoo Jonghyuk was shirtless. There had definitely been something between them. 

Also there was the gifts that they had gifted each other. Was that really something only companions who hadn't even traveled together did? There was also that gaze again...

The fifth meeting in the absolute throne scenario. Yoo Jonghyuk giving up his chance to get the throne for Kim Dokja? Had they communicated without her knowledge? That was a possibility. If it weren't for that gaze again that was always at Kim Dokja she wouldn't think too much about it. 

But there was that gaze again. And even now whenever Yoo Sangah looks at Yoo Jonghyuk, Yoo Jonghyuk's gaze always made its to Kim Dokja's figure. 

Yoo Sangah didn't want to burden Kim Dokja with personal questions but this had greatly peaked her curiosity. Though Kim Dokja and Yoo Sangah hadn't been close before the scenarios started, she felt that if Kim Dokja had someone like Yoo Jonghyuk in his life he would have mentioned it. Or maybe this was all a speculation of hers, and Kim Dokja and Yoo Jonghyuk had actually met for the first time on that bridge and that single meeting had caused the both of them to change so drastically. 

Even still, she couldn't help herself asking that question. 

"Hm? Do you need to rest, Yoo Sangah-ssi?" 

Kim Dokja carried a causal tone as he answered Yoo Sangah back.

"This, that would be appreciated." 

And so, they took a break. A very appreciated break for those who have worked hard to survive. Kim Dokja set up the tents, Yoo Jonghyuk cooking the meals, Han Sooyoung helping the hopeless Kim Dokja with the tents while also scouting the area at the same time, and Yoo Sangah setting up traps for monsters nearby. Peaceful but not quite. 

There was also how Kim Dokja wanted to make a sign so that Jung Heewon could spot the place better. Well, everything was completed rather quickly. Yoo Sangah found it rather nice to sit by the fire while eating the most delicious meal she'd ever had. 

There was two tents that had been set up for convenience. Woman and men, that was how it was divided. Yoo Sangah would once again sleep in the same tents as Han Sooyoung while Kim Dokja and Yoo Jonghyuk would be sharing a tent. 

Because of the avatars, the rest could sleep in peace. Though before going to sleep, Yoo Sangah had called Kim Dokja over because of what she wanted to ask. 

They climbed a building and stood on the roof a building. Not wanting to be heard by the others. Yoo Sangah spoke first.

"Dokja-ssi, there had been something caught on my mind." 

Yoo Sangah begun. Kim Dokja was a bit nervous as to what exactly she had been thinking about. Obviously, he had many secrets kept away from the group.

"About you and Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi. Have you met before, you seem very familiar with each other?" 

Oh, that wasn't as bad of a question Kim Dokja was imagining. 

"The first time we met was on that bridge." 

Kim Dokja's answer sounded as if it revealed everything but it was more vague than one would originally think. 

"Any other time you have made contact after the bridge incident and before Chungmuro?" 

Yoo Sangah continued to question. 

"No?" 

Kim Dokja didn't know where Yoo Sangah wanted to get at. Sometimes it was just a shame that 'omniscient reader's viewpoint' didn't work on everyone. 

"In Chungmuro station, you said that your relationship with each other was 'life and death companions', was that really your second meeting? What happened at the bridge for you to advance so much?" 

"Eh?" 

"You do realize how whenever you talk about Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi your tone changes? And then there was how you insisted on saving Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi. Also how you wore Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi's shirt and the gift you exchanged."

"..." 

"Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi always looks for you and his gaze always seems warmer whenever it glances at your figure. Not forgetting what Lee jihye had said about the two of you. Was there really nothing before the apocalypse?" 

And oh, Kim Dokja really didn't think he would be misunderstood to this extent. How was he supposed to answer this?! Yoo Jonghyuk knowing him from another regression and him reading the novel isn't something that can simply be explained. What a mess he has gotten himself into. 

...

At the same time near the camp. A figure covered by the darkness of the night approached the smoke spotted earlier in the sky. Only after following could she make out a ridicules sign in front of the camp. Seriously? Jung Heewon really didn't think she would stumble across the group here. But it was still lucky. 

After having to fight through the night constantly, she had been injured and was searching for somewhere safe to spend the night. It really was a great coincidence that she would her comrades at such a time. 

Her mood lightened as she made her way to the camp. Only to be seen and stopped by another person. However, it was someone she recognized. Though the person she recognized wasn't exactly her teammate. In a moment of hesitation, before Jung Heewon could draw her sword, the other person spoke. 

"Mm? Are you Jung Heewon?" 

...

While at the camp, Yoo Jonghyuk was wondering what Yoo Sangah and Kim Dokja went. A slightly darker shade covered his eyes. Yoo Sangah hadn't dragged Kim Dokja away like this in the 3rd regression turn, so why now? If Kim Dokja didn't confess what had happened when he would come back, surely Yoo Jonghyuk would pry him open for answers. 

...

Kim Dokja suddenly felt his back growing cold for some reason other than his current predicament.