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Ver Vermillion was more than a charismatic leader. He was also an expert in stealth and dangerous missions. His cool and composed demeanor made him the ideal candidate for diverse missions. But even the capable and dependable Kaichou couldn’t keep chaos away from Doppio.
“This time, we need to infiltrate the Solstice Hotel and retrieve a top-secret file that Mr. X stole,” Kotoka said.
“He has a lot of guards, so we need to be sneaky. But with Doppio by your side, you can just knock them all out on your way out. Easy, right?” she added.
“But why me? It’s not my fault this time, it’s Doppi-”
“Yes, Doppio burned the kitchen, but you’re our Kaichou and the only one who was at school with him. He did that under your supervision, doesn’t that make you responsible, Ver?” Kotoka interrupted.
Ver sighed and rolled his eyes to the window, feeling a disturbance in the air. He saw Doppio arriving and stopping in front of the room, chatting with Hex happily with his sparkling starry eyes. Something warm blossomed in his heart.
“Yeah,” he said reluctantly.
He wondered how Doppio could sneak in and out safely without him. He guessed he had no choice.
“But can I go alone instead of with him?” Ver asked. “You can’t keep spoiling him, Kaichou,” Meloco said, grinning wickedly. “I’m not spoiling him. It’s just that he’s not suited for this mission!”
"And that’s why you’re going with him. I’m so smart, right?” Kotoka smiled smugly as if that suggestion was the most genius thing she could ever come up with. He swears she gonna be the first person to receive his complaint if something wrong happened in the mission.
After sighing loudly, Ver gave in and read the instructions for the mission carefully. He was annoyed that he, as the Council President, had tons of paperwork to do, yet he still worked on the field as much or more than his subordinates. While Ver was reading, Doppio walked in eagerly, having gotten bored of waiting while Hex was away.
He greeted his teammates with his grandiose chuuni speech, which made many cringes, but not Ver.
“Let’s go, Kaichou! Today, we shall recover the secret file hidden inside the enemy's den, which only the bravest among us can do,” Doppio declared.
“Sure, Pio. Let me read this for a minute,” Ver replied, continuing his careful reading and memorizing some key details.
“There’s no need to read, Kaichou! I will protect you from any danger,” Doppio said comfortingly, his imaginary husky tail is wagging excitedly.
“Mmhmm,” Ver replied, not paying much attention to Doppio as he was trying to decipher Kotoka’s handwritten notes.
“Kaichou, is that a code that needs to be solved? I can help you with that too,” Doppio said, whispering close to Ver’s ear in what Ver acknowledged as Doppio's sexy husky voice.
“What code do you mean?” Kotoka asked, getting distracted from her computer game. She was sure she had given Ver the handwritten notes, as it had been a week since she sold their printer.
Ver tried to hide his flushed face and quietly held back laughter.
“Pio, this is Kotoka’s handwriting,” he dryly said.
“This ugly worm?” Doppio asked. After a brief silence, Doppio nodded understandingly and praised her. “Wow, you have a talent for making your own code, Kotoka! It’s so unreadable that even I almost fell for it!”
Ver couldn’t hold it anymore and started laughing, confusing Doppio, who still didn’t realize who he had offended. For the whole week, Ver had been stuck in his office, and nothing had amused him as much as this. This is just one of many ways Doppio makes him breathless.
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Ver’s natural elegance and gentlemanly vibes easily deceive others into thinking that he was an important person. He scowled and tapped his legs impatiently as they checked their fake IDs, just like an arrogant chaebol.
“What’s taking so long? Do you know who I am?” Ver snapped.
“I’m sorry, sir. We just have to verify your identity. It’s a standard procedure,” he said nervously.
“Well, hurry up then. I have an important meeting to attend. If you make me late, I’ll make sure you lose your job,” Ver clicked his tongue as threatened.
The guard swallowed hard and scanned the ID with his device. He didn’t notice that the ID was fake and that it had a different name and photo.
“Everything seems to be in order, sir. You may enter,” he said quickly.
Ver snatched his ID back and walked past the guard without a word of thanks. He gestured for Doppio to follow him.
Doppio handed his fake ID to the other guard, who barely glanced at it before letting him in. Doppio who play as Ver's bodyguard also get an easy entry as they didn't want to delay Ver’s departure.
Doppio caught up with Ver and smiled at him.
“Amazing, Ver. You've easily scared them” Doppio said.
"Thanks doppi, it’s all part of the plan." he smiled smugly "Now let’s find Mr. X and get that file.” It didn't take to long for them to find Mr. X’s position. They check every public area and Mr. X was found peacefully dining in the dining room.
“Now is the perfect time,” Ver said the cue words elegantly, still invested in his chaebol act. Seeing his best friend act so haughtily, even though it was just an act, made Doppio’s heart flutter. Doppio couldn’t deny that he was charmed. Ver looked so handsome, dressed in an elegant expensive suit. He found the way Ver scowled and got angry is surprisingly too cute for his heart. Just for one night, Doppio found himself in the most perfect position he could ever dream of. To be the aide, the bodyguard, he stood to protect his treasured friend.
Nobody suspected a thing as he faithfully followed Ver. They broke into Mr. X’s room just like ordinary guests entering their own room. It was easy for Doppio to open the door with his raw strength. In his hand, the doorknob easily broke.
“Perfect,” Ver muttered softly as he smiled clearly satisfied, which made Doppio blush. His heart was loudly racing in his chest and Ver mistook it as a nervous feeling. He took Doppio’s hand and squeezed it lightly.
“Come on,” he gently urged and pulled Doppio into Mr. X’s room. Ver and Doppio search the room to find the document probably kept in a locked suitcase. No matter how sophisticated it seems, it wasn't difficult to open it thanks to the training provided by their senior, Alban Knox. Doppio's maid skill proficiency also has increased as he effortlessly returned the room to the state it was before they entered it.
Ver is satisfied. Ver always prefers this kind of mission which let him waltz in and out from the front door. And unlike what Ver had worried about, they completed their mission perfectly.
"Fuyuuuh~! That's not even difficult at all" Ver sighed gratefully as both of them walked toward the exits. "You did amazing Doppi, thank you for your assistance today" he sincerely said. But there's no reply from Doppio. His heart sank as he turns his head only to find, Doppio isn't there.
He walks hastily yet silently as he tries to not garner any attention. Eyes scanned every corner while minds desperately thought about the possible scenarios. As he finds a crowd gathering in the lobby, He cursed under his breath. Running to find a fight has broken with Doppio in the center.
He was holding a man by the collar, who was bleeding from his nose and mouth. Ver quickly deduces the man who is wearing a suit and a gold watch, is someone important.
“Who do you think you are, you little punk?” the man spat. “Do you have any idea who I am? I’m the son of the mayor, and I can ruin your life with one phone call!”
“I don’t give a fuck whether you’re the mayor’s brat or a street rat. You crossed the line when you picked on the innocent ones.” Doppio spat coldly. His blood is boiling with rage when this man abused the hotel's staff for a pathetic reason when he clearly just that he wanted to vent his anger on someone. He hate it even more when he sees the staff scared yet resigned face as she got hit.
There's no way Doppio, the Duke of Discipline, would let someone freely abuse and harass innocents.
"Enough!" Ver shouted as he pushed his way through the crowd. He reached Doppio and pulled him off the man, who collapsed on the floor. He tried to calm Doppio down and apologize to the onlookers.
“I am truly sorry for the disturbance my subordinates have created, sir" Ver politely apologize, "I will discipline him myself and make sure this will be the last time he does something like this"
Oh, he fucked up
Doppio realizes. He trembled when Ver's voice filled with anger as he couldn't distinguish, if it was an act or if Ver was angry for real. But it is too late.
“Attention! We have a theft situation in the hotel. An important item belonging to one of our guests has been stolen. We suspect that an intruder is among us. We have reason to believe that an unauthorized person is on the premises. Please remain calm and follow the instructions of the security staff. We will conduct a thorough inspection to resolve this matter as soon as possible.” Ver and Doppio looked at each other in horror. They need to get out, now.
Ver quickly grabbed Doppio’s arm and dragged him, as they start running to their exits. They efficiently and precisely runs following Ver who've memorized the hotel's layout. But some of the paths were blocked by too many guards. They found themselves trapped on the fourth floor with no way out. Ver felt his lungs burn from all the running. He is not as fit as Doppio, he couldn’t run anymore.
“Oh no, they're coming here..,” Ver groans as he dragged Doppio into an unlocked hotel staff room. He couldn't help but feel panicked at the thought of the guards checking the room. Should they just knock them out?
But Doppio had a different plan.
“Let's strip, Kaichou!” he quickly removed Ver's iconic jacket and tossed it aside. Ver was taken aback by his sudden brashness as Doppio began to undress himself. Stripping?? Why? Oh my god! This is not the time Ver, but his eyes can't help but linger on Doppio's sexy abs and chest. The hurried steps come closer along with an angry grumble, yet Doppio's soul stays bright and warm. What in the world will he cook this time?
As the footsteps drew closer, Ver felt a sense of urgency pulsing through him. Then, without warning, Doppio kabedon him against the shelf and their faces drew near. He ruffles Ver's hair and whispers “We're gonna pretend to make out.” Then their lips met in a feverish, hungry kiss that left Ver breathless. Doppio hold his waist tightly as Ver could feel his tired legs almost giving up their heated kiss.
As the door behind got slammed open, and the guard in black barge in. Ver closed his eyes in embarrassment. In that small staff room, they could only hear a wet passionate kiss noise.
“WTF BRO, I-I mean excuse us?!”
“Coworker love I see, it is one of my favorite tropes. Keep up the good work guys”
"Bro, we got a security breach. Just because you're cleaning staff doesn't mean you can-"
“No no no, let's just leave them alone”
With a flick of his wrist, they dismissed them as just coworkers caught in a compromising position. Leaving Ver panting from the kiss, with a face living up to his name, and fluttering glassy eyes reluctantly open. His heart racing as if it going to exploded right inside his chest.
Realizing what has he done, Doppio stammered out an apology and explanation because he had kissed the other man so suddenly.
“I'm s-sorry Kaichou! In the movies, they won't check on us if we make out.. "
Doppio is afraid that Ver might hate him for doing something so bold, but instead, his actions seemed to have won Ver's heart. Ver pats his head affectionately as his snicker turns into a wheeze.
Who doesn't know the cliche make-out distraction that often shows up in movies? Yet he was stunned. He never thought it would work in real life. How could a fake make-out session distract the guards so easily? He expected them to be more alert and professional. Not having a fudanshi moment and easily letting them off the hook.
He couldn’t be angry or annoyed at Doppio for pulling this stunt. The situation was too funny and clever. He laughed and shook his head, admiring his audacity and charm.
“You did good, Doppio. It worked.." ver clench his fist and gritted his teeth as he sees Doppio's worried puppy eyes. He couldn't help but express a cute aggression thanks to the adorable man in front of them.
"Aigoo.. who teach you to be that smart huhh?” And with that, he squeezes Doppio's cheek and pinches it. His heart is on fire. Even just as a distraction, Ver is willing to go on any mission with Doppio as long he could get another kiss.
Worth it. 11/10