The translation was completed with the help of google translate so there will be some mistakes. because I'm not good at English

Ma Yuseong never thought he would fall into this state of confusion

He was originally an arrogant person, always in control of everything. But recently, his emotions had become inexplicably unstable. His heartbeat sometimes beat faster for no reason, sometimes it became empty when he couldn't find a familiar figure. This discomfort continued for a long time without him being able to explain it

The only person who made him react so strangely... was Baek Yuseol

At first, he didn't realize the change in himself. It was just that his eyes unconsciously searched for Yuseol in the crowd, it was just that he often remembered the times when he teased him with a mischievous smile, it was just that he paid attention to his every little expression meticulously. Those things were completely normal, right? He was just paying attention to a friend who was a little more special than others. Or at least, he convinced himself that

But as time went on, that attention turned into an obsession

One time, he saw Yuseol and Aiselle laughing and joking in the academy garden. It wasn't the first time the two of them were so close, but this time, his heart ached uncomfortably. Yuseol's smile when he was with Aiselle... was so warm. A gentleness that he had never seen when she was by his side

He clenched his fists. What was this feeling? Why was he unhappy? Why did he feel like he wanted to separate the two of them?

He hated it

But what was there to hate? He couldn't do anything. He had no right to interfere in the relationship between Yuseol and Aiselle. Every time he saw them together, talking to each other, a wave of frustration rose in his heart. It felt like something important was slipping away from his grasp. A feeling of unease, of worry for no reason. But did Yuseol belong to him? What right did he have to be upset when he was with someone else?

He began to notice that he had exaggerated reactions whenever it came to Yuseol. If someone approached him, he would frown unconsciously. If Yuseol smiled at someone else, he would feel uneasy. If he got hurt, he would get angry for no apparent reason

One time, Princess Hong Biyeon chatted with Yuseol during the academy party. Yuseol didn't pay much attention, just responded perfunctorily. It seemed like he was thinking about something so he didn't pay attention to Hong Biyeon. But that alone was enough to make Ma Yuseong uncomfortable to the point of wanting to immediately pull him away. His eyes darkened when he saw the noble standing too close to Yuseol, his voice soft as if he wanted to seduce him. He had to restrain himself from directly throwing that person out of the party

Why? Why could just a small action from Yuseol affect his mood so much?

He didn't understand

That possessiveness grew more and more. He didn't want anyone to touch Yuseol. Didn't want anyone to receive his smile. Didn't want anyone to become the person he relied on

One time, Yuseol was injured in a magic battle. It wasn't serious, just a small scratch on his hand. But when he saw his blood, Ma Yuseong's heart felt like it was being squeezed. Anger flared up. He wanted to crush the person who injured Yuseol, wanted to make that person pay dearly. But more than anger, he also felt a vague fear. What if one day, Yuseol disappeared? What if one day, he could no longer see his smile?

He couldn't bear that prospect

For the first time in his life, Ma Yuseong realized that he was afraid of losing someone

He had thought a lot, asked himself hundreds of times about this strange feeling. It wasn't until he saw Yuseol sitting under a tree, the moonlight shining on his eyes, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene—that he realized

He loved Yuseol

Is love

Not admiration, not friendship, not mere concern. But a strong, deep feeling, to the point where he wanted to possess that person completely

The moment he realized this truth, Ma Yuseong almost wanted to laugh at his own stupidity. How could he not realize it? How could he be so slow?

But what if he realized it? Yuseol didn't like him? He had never considered him a dating prospect. He even teased him for fun. If he suddenly confessed his feelings, how would Yuseol react? Would he laugh at him, or would he avoid him?

No

He couldn't let that happen

Ma Yuseong had never been the type to act impulsively. He wanted to have Yuseol, but not by hastily confessing and having him laugh at him. He needed a plan

He will make Yuseol look at him differently

He will gradually creep into his mind, become someone he cannot live without. He will make him fall in love with him little by little. By the time he realizes it, it will be too late to leave him

His journey to conquer his little wife... starts here