mrlovegavin

[mrlovegavin]

Furniture City Date

Karma: Loneliness

"I want to be with you... just like this."

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Section 1

It was four o’clock in the afternoon. I was just waking up, still exhausted after an all-night shoot the night before.

As I raised my hand, the ginkgo bracelet on my wrist reminded me of the man who saved me that night.

Willow: You can’t just cancel like that! Hey… hey!

Willow looked at me anxiously after getting hung up on.

Willow: The guest’s not coming. What do we do?

I rubbed my temples to compose myself. As I looked around, I was that the whole crew was ready and waiting.

I had invited this famous action director to give an interview for a fighting documentary we were shooting.

It definitely gonna have a negative effect on the film and our brand if we cancel the shoot. What to do…

Nearing the end of my rope, Gavin suddenly came to mind. Right! He may be able to help.

Taking a chance, I made a call to Gavin. It rang a long time, and I was about to hang up, when the call was picked up.

Gavin: Hey, I’m here.

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Section 2

Soon Gavin arrived at the set. I felt quite guilty when I saw how tired he was.

Gavin seemed to read my mind and smiled at me.

Gavin: I was hoping you’d call me, and not just when you’re in danger… 

Maybe it was because it was late and quiet, but his words sounded unusually loud. I froze as I watched Gavin walk into the spotlight.

Gavin left soon after the shoot. When he did, I was focused on the monitors and didn’t even have a minute to say thanks.

When I remembered that, I sat up in bed and texted Gavin.

MC: I never had time to thank you yesterday.

I held the phone waiting for his reply. Before long, I received one.

Gavin: Don’t mention it.

And then another soon after.

Gavin: Any plans for the weekend?

His sudden asking like this took me a bit by surprise, but without thinking too much about it, I told him my plans.

MC: I gotta go to Furniture City to buy some kitchen stuff.

Gavin: Cool, then you can thank me in person.

MC: In person?

Gavin: I gotta pick up something too. I’ll join you.

I thought about it, typed in “ok”, and hit send.

As I put down the phone, a breeze blew through the window, lightly fanning me as I mused.

Thinking back on what I’ve been through recently, it’s like a dream.

I never thought I’d see Gavin again after graduation.

Not to mention spending the weekend with him…

But… it’s just happening.

Thinking about the coming weekend, I couldn’t help feeling nervous, but with a little anticipation mixed in.

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Section 3

That weekend, when I arrived at the furniture store, Gavin was already waiting for me. I picked him out in the crowd right away.

MC: Good morning, Gavin.

Gavin: Morning.

Different from the Gavin who came out to the film set in the middle of the night, this Gavin in broad daylight seems full of vigor.

I followed him carefully into the crowded store.

MC: So what are you gonna buy?

Gavin: A floor lamp.

MC: (Reading the store map) Lighting’s way in the back. Let’s browse our way back there.

Gavin: Okay.

Following the map, we arrived in the kitchen wares area.

I became engrossed immediately, since that’s what I was there for after all.

MC: (Holding a cutely-shaped iron ring) Gavin, guess what this is?

Gavin: …

Seeing the perplexed look on Gavin’s face, I couldn’t help laughing as I explained to him.

MC: It’s a mold for frying eggs. You can make a smiley-face egg with it. Adorable, isn’t it?

MC: The kitchen ware here is all so creative. Cooking with this stuff will be so fun.

Gavin: Seems you love cooking.

MC: Yeah. It’s quite the hobby. 

MC: I try new kinds of cooking all the time. Although, sometimes the results are a bit… not great.

MC: What about you? Do you cook?

Gavin: (Laughing) My meals are all either delivery or TV dinners.

MC: Ooh… That’s no good.

Gavin: I’m not picky about food.

MC: (Looking at Gavin) Maybe you can try some of my cooking next time.

Gavin: (Eyes light up in a smile) … 

I walked to a shelf and stood on my tiptoes to reach a pan at the top, but it was just out of reach.

Just then, a pair of arms appear over my head.

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The tall figure standing behind me happened to trap me between him and the shelf.

Such close contact sped up my heartbeat.

Gavin easily grabbed what I was trying to get.

My cheeks flushed as I felt the heat between us.

MC: T-thank you… 

I walked from shelf to shelf and soon had every item checked off my list.

I felt perfectly satisfied looking at the “haul” I had in my bag.

But then when I raised my head, I found I’d lost track of Gavin.

So I headed back the way I came to find him.

I called his name as I made my way through the crowded aisles.

Gavin: Watch out!

From out of nowhere, Gavin pulled me into his arms.

A shopping cart loaded with items passed by right where I was standing.

Gavin: You okay?

MC: Yeah… Where have you been?

Gavin waved a bunny hand puppet in front of me.

Gavin: It looks a lot like you.

MC: A bunny! It’s so adorable!

Gavin opened his hand and the bunny acted like it was going to give me a hug.

That’s a side of Gavin I’d never seen, the childish one.

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Section 4

We continued on through the store and soon arrived at the lighting department.

Different from previous displays, all the lighting was set up in model rooms each with a particular style.

MC: What kinda lamp do you want?

Gavin: Nothing special. Just something that works.

MC: Well, style is also important. What about that one?

I took Gavin to a modern minimalist style living room.

I sat on the khaki-colored sofa and turned on the floor lamp. Warm light splashed my face.

MC: Think about it. You get home from a long day’s work and sit on your cozy couch.

MC: And you’re surrounded by soft yellow light. Feels warm, right?

MC: And under the couch there’s gotta be a white rug for your feet, so you don’t get cold in the winter.

MC: Then you can make some coffee and read a book. Or just watch TV if you don’t feel like reading.

MC: And you can just leave the dishes there if you don’t feel like doing them just now. A kind of simple but happy life.

I kept laying out my ideal life without noticing Gavin had started to stare, his eyes full of warmth.

MC: Gavin… 

Gavin came to.

MC: What do you think of this one?

Gavin: Looks good.

MC: Looks good, looks good. They all “look good”. Which one do you really prefer?

I looked around for the next option as I talked.

After going through the whole area, we still hadn’t reached a decision. 

And I felt a bit tired after walking for hours.

I sat on a bed in a bedroom display and lay down slowly.

I closed my eyes to isolate myself from the surrounding noise.

Suddenly I heard something. As I opened my eyes, it turned out to be Gavin laying beside me.

MC: …!

I looked away hastily when he looked at me, but he still caught me looking flustered. 

At that moment, I accidentally touched the switch of a floor lamp.

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As the lamp turned on, the room became a starry sky.

The swirling sea of stars against an azure blue backdrop took my breath away.

MC: Look, it’s a star lamp!

As I turned my head and looked Gavin in the eyes, I found that he had been staring at me the whole time.

The stars were shining on his face, and his eyes were lit up like stars to match.

He looked at me for a long time, his eyes revealing a kind of tenderness I’d never seen.

My face started to get flushed, but as I tried to get up, Gavin grabbed my hand.

He looked at the whirling, starry sky. 

Gavin: I wanna stay with you… just like this.

Later in life I always think back on this day. The first time we did something so ordinary together, the first time I saw his childish side, the first time we talked about the future.

That day Gavin didn’t buy a floor lamp like he wanted. I learned a long time later that he bought that star lamp for himself.

Does he think back on that day like I do whenever he sees his starry sky at home?

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Summary

I was still rattled by what happened last night in the alley, so I decided to text Gavin a thank-you but was shocked to find a note from him asking me out on the weekend.

I got nervous just thinking about the date all week, but I admit I was also full of anticipation. After days of mixed emotions, the weekend finally arrived.

I was so occupied with picking out accessories that Gavin was gone when I was done. In my frenzy to look for him, a shopping cart would’ve blindsided me if he didn’t pull me into him in time. He showed off a plush rabbit that he claimed to resemble me. It was the first time I ever saw a child side in him.

Fantasies ran through my mind as I stared at the models. I laid down on a bed and accidentally touched a button that turned on the star light. It felt like I was in a dream. Gavin slid over beside me and time stopped when our eyes locked. I’ve never seen such gentleness in someone’s glance.

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The above contents are from Mr Love: Queen’s Choice, ㅤ ㅤreleased by PAPERGAMES & ELEX.

[mrlovegavin]

解压之约

羁绊：力量源泉

“只有你放弃的那一刻，你才会输。”

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第一节

最近我为了应对李泽言抛出的难题天天工作到深夜。

就连走路的时候也会自言自语念叨着什么。

悦悦：（从我身后探出头）老板！你怎么了？看上去神经兮兮的。

我：有吗？我一直在想工作上的事情。

悦悦：先别想了，我们一会去团建，你……要不要跟我们一起去放松放松？

我:（手托着脑袋）你们去吧，我还要想策划方案呢。

悦悦：（拉着我）走吧走吧，压力释放掉才能好好工作啊！

由不得我拒绝，已经被悦悦从资料堆里拖了出来。

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第二节

—酒吧—

酒吧里人口攒动、觥筹交错，人们在高分贝的音乐里纵情释放着疲惫和压力包裹的身躯。

我睁大双眼，小心翼翼的叠放着高处的骰子。

放上去的一瞬间，层叠的骰子崩塌下来。

我：哎，好可惜啊……

悦悦：又输了，要罚酒哦！！

我接过悦悦的酒，鼓足勇气一口喝了下去，这是今晚的第几杯我已经记不清楚……

悦悦：哈哈哈哈，走，跟我们一起去跳舞吧。

我：（感到有些眩晕）哈哈，还是不要了，我帮你们照着衣物。

支开了精力旺盛同事，周围终于安静下来。

这时一个笑容猥琐的男人走了过来。

路人A： 小姐，一个人吗？ 我陪你喝一杯？

我： 抱歉，我不认识你。

路人A： 喝一杯就熟了，来哥哥请你喝。

我：不用了，我朋友一会就回来了。

路人A：来一杯嘛，不要扫���。

我：……再不离开我就报警了！

路人A：呦，这小妞还挺厉害……

男人说完就一脸嫌弃地离开了。

我： （松了一口气）呼~ 还好吓到他了。

��放空地四��张望，不远处有个熟悉的身影一闪而过。我定睛一看，原来是——

我：白起！

我很疑惑，白起怎么会在这里？

远处他跟一群扮相怪异的人交头接耳聊着什么，身旁的红发男子连连点头。 

我揣测着那些人的来历，不经意间撞上了白起的目光。

我：……不好，被看到了。

尽管左顾右盼，还是没能避过四目相对的尴尬。

我：……

白起拿着酒杯朝我的方向走来。

我：（喃喃）……好歹也是熟人，没必要躲着。况且我也没干什么坏事。

白起：你来这种地方干什么？

我：我……我和同事过来聚会。

白起：今天看报道你的两档新节目收视都不理想，还有心情来这里？

我：(尴尬） 换个环境散散心，算是自我调节吧。

白起：调解的方式有很多种，这里不适合你。

虽是好心提醒，但是一想到白起高中时候的种种传闻，我仍然心有余悸。

一心只想迅速结束这个话题。

我：谢谢提醒。

不远处，红发男子走了过来，在白起身边耳语。

白起微微点头后转身看着我。

白起：我有事情要处理，你早点回去。

我：恩……

跟我告别后，他跟朋友们向酒吧包间走去。

一向独来独往的白起居然有了朋友，真令人惊讶。

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第三节

转眼酒过三巡，除了头晕脑胀外，酒精丝毫没有帮我卸掉心中的压力。

唉……这种释放压力的方式果然不适合我。

同事们在兴致勃勃地猜拳，为了不扫他们的兴，我打算悄悄离开。

我移步至酒吧门口的长廊.

我：（放松）吁……

刚想往前走却被一伙醉醺醺的人挡住了去路，其中一个竟是刚才搭讪我的男人。 

路人A: 哟~小妞, 看来我们缘分不浅啊!

路人B: 这就是刚才要报警的小妞？ 哈哈，有意思。

我: ……麻烦让一让。 

路人C：哎哟，脾气还不小哈？这次看你怎么逃。

三人步步紧逼，黑暗逐渐将我笼��。

……！这可怎么办！

我：……救……

我正准备呼救，耳边传来熟悉的声音。

白起：下次别喊救命，直接喊“白起”。

我抬眼，原来是他！

白起倚着墙， 牛仔衣随意地搭在肩膀上，朝三人轻蔑地瞥了一眼。

路人A：哪里冒出来的毛头小子，不要多管闲事。

白起：这个闲事我管定了。

白起：趁我动手前，赶紧滚。

路人B：这小子胆子倒不小，那就不要怪我们不客气。

三人凶神恶煞地走向白起。

我：……！

白起：……

领头的恶人刚准备挥起拳头就被白起一拳打倒在地。

白起漫步向前，另外两人被白起的气场震慑，颤抖着让出一条路。

路人B： 饶命啊……大哥……

惊魂未定的我呆呆地站在原地。

白起走到我面前，挥了挥手，我一下子回过神。

中途，白起的朋友们也纷纷赶到。

白起：（眼神示意）我先走了，这些家伙交给你们了。

身后的三人刚想逃，就被白起的朋友们团团围住。

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—酒吧门口—

白起快步走着，我跟在他身后，努力跟上他的脚步。

我：咳……白起……

白起转过身，微微一挑眉。

我：刚才好危险，真是得谢谢你。

白起：没什么，我只是恰好经过。

我：你说的对，这里的确不太适合我。

我：本来想释放压力的，没想到差点出了事情。

我：幸好有你和你的不良……你的朋友出手相救。

白起：他们是我的线人。

我：你的线人？

白起：有些我不方便出现的场合，他们会替我出面，做我的眼线，替我搜集情报。

我： 我以为这样的情节只会在电影里面出现。

白起：现实世界里的警匪斗争，远比电影精彩多了。

我： 所以你今天在酒吧……

白起：这样的环境更能掩人耳目。

我：（恍然大悟）哦……原来如此。

白起：……

白起：要我送你回去吗？

虽然刚才的事情过去了，但我仍然心有余悸。

不过已经这么晚了，再麻烦白起有些说不过去，我强打起精神。

我：不用了学长，我打车回去……

白起：你刚才说想解压，不觉得经历了刚才的事情，压力更大了吗？

白起：如果你现在有时间，我可以带你去个地方，离这里不远。

我点点头。经历了这些回去也睡不着，不如吹着夜风随他走走，还有解酒的效用。

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第四节

白起带我来到他的秘密基地，居然是一家拳击训练馆。

白起：就是这里。

白起把一双拳击手套扔给我。

白起：接着。

我：这是要做什么？ 

白起脱下衬衫露出结实的双臂。

我：你……你干什么……

白起：带你解压，看好了。

一拳两拳 ，白起快准狠击打着沙袋，频率不快但是拳拳结实到位。

慢慢加快了挥拳的频率，脚下的步伐伴随沙大的晃动和出拳的方向灵敏地移动。

一套动作打下来干净利落，气息也如之前一样平静流畅。

我：好厉害啊！

白起：想不想试试？

我：……我可以吗？

我戴上拳击手套怯生生地站在沙袋前。

沙包练习的第一步就是闪躲训练，根据沙袋的方向左右移动你的身体，避开与它的接触。

我被迎面而来的沙袋吓得步步后退。

我：啊……！

白起：不要害怕。

沙包朝我撞来，身体僵硬反应慢的我来不及闪躲，总是被击中。在白起面前这么出糗，我一阵尴尬。

白起没有说什么，举起拳头，向我演示动作。

我模仿着白起的动作挥了一记空拳。

白起：领悟力还不错，不过你的握拳姿势有问题。

我：呃……不是这样吗？

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没等我反应过来，白起突然抓住我的手。

我： ……！

我一下子愣住了，脑袋一片空白，像是被按了暂停键。

白起：如果握拳的姿势不对 ，会伤到你自己。

白起： 当拳要接触沙袋时， 腕关节要紧张，拳要握紧，拳面要平。就像这样…… 

我：明、明白了……

我逐渐掌握了动作要领，一拳一拳地击打着沙袋。

我：……

我把沙袋当做连日来遇到的困难和障碍，每一次的挥拳就像是对逆境的反抗与回击。

“砰、砰、砰、砰”，在夜的衬托付下更加掷地有声。

白起不动声色地看着我。

我在心里默念着节奏，“1、2，1、2”……

眼看沙袋就要袭来，我用力伸出拳头。“砰”……最后一拳彻底击败了连日来的负能量。

我：……呼！

我：感觉痛快多了，谢……

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白起：小心！

眼看摆动的沙袋就要砸过来，白起突然挡在我面前。

我被白起牢牢的护在胸前，沙袋打在他的身上，发出一声闷响。

除了温暖的胸怀，我没有感受到丝毫的撞击力道。

我：谢谢你……白起，你没事吧？

白起：没事，不注意危险的话，不是每次我都会及时赶到。

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简介

为了帮我缓解工作压力，同事们带我到酒吧放松。

热闹的氛围和躁动的音乐让我有点不适应，陌生人的搭讪更是让我为难。不远处我看到了白起的身影，一向独来独往的他身边居然有了朋友！真让人惊讶。

我打算悄悄离开，却碰到刚才搭上我的人。他们把我拦住，把我逼向小角落，眼看危险就要降临。幸亏白起及时出现了。

白起带我来到一家拳馆。白起的拳法可是专业级的哦，在他的指导下我第1次戴上了拳击手套。移动的沙袋向我撞过来，白痴一把拽住我，把我护在了胸前。

-完-

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以上内容来自恋与制作人，由叠纸游戏所发行。

[mrlovegavin]

Relieving Date

Karma: Source of Strength

"You're not defeated until you quit."

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Section 1

Recently I’ve been working late on tough projects that Victor has been assigning me.

Even when I’m out for a walk, I can’t help muttering to myself.

Kiki: (Popping out from behind me) Boss! What is it? You look real wound up.

MC: Yeah? I’ve been thinking about work stuff.

Kiki: Forget about that for now. We’re going on a “Team-building exercise”. Can you... take a break with us?

MC: (Hand on forehead) You guys go ahead. I gotta plan out this proposal.

Kiki: (Taking my hand) Oh c’mon. You can’t do your best work if you’re all stressed out!

I’m dragged from my desk by Kiki before I could object.

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 Section 2

-Bar-

In the crowded bar, people were drowning out their stress with music and alcohol.

I stared very carefully at the stack of dice before me.

The moment I put my dice on the top, the whole stack collapsed.

MC: Ah, no way...

Kiki: You again! Here’s your penalty.

After I take the shot from Kiki and slug it down, I realized I can’t even remember how much I’ve had tonight...

Kiki: Haha, c’mon. Come dance with us.

MC: (Feeling a little dizzy) Nah, nah. I’ll watch the bags.

Getting rid of my energetic colleagues, I finally got some alone time.

But just then a man with a slick smile came over.

Passerby a: Drinking alone, miss? Care for some company?

MC: Sorry, but I don’t know you.

Passerby a: You will after a drink or two. My treat.

MC: No, my friends will be back in a minute.

Passerby a: C’mon, don’t be like that.

MC: ...Scram or I’ll call the cops!

Passerby a: Whoa. That’s one tough chick...

With that, the man walked away resentfully.

MC: (Sigh of relief) Phew. That was close.

I started looking around, and not far away I spotted a familiar figure who turned out to be—

MC: Gavin!

I wonder what he’s doing here?

He was chatting with a group of bizarrely-dressed people, and a red-haired guy stood beside him nodding.

As I tried to guess who they were, I incidentally made eye contact with Gavin.

MC: ...Oops. He saw me.

I tried to play it off, but I couldn’t avoid the awkward feeling of being seen out like this.

MC: ...

Gavin picked up a glass and walked over to me.

MC: (Murmuring)... We know each other. I don’t have to hide. Besides, I didn’t do anything wrong.

Gavin: What are you doing here?

MC: I... am here with coworkers...

Gavin: I watched the news today. Your shows aren’t doing well. Shouldn’t you be in the office?

MC: (Embarrassed) Just blowing off steam. Kind of a self-adjustment.

Gavin: There’s lots of ways to blow off steam. This doesn’t suit you.

Though he was being kind, I still had lingering fears from those rumors about him back in high school.

All I wanted was to put an end to this topic fast.

MC: Thanks for the reminder.

The red-haired guy came over and whispered something to Gavin.

He nodded and turned around to look at me.

Gavin: I’ve got something to deal with. You’d better go home now.

MC: Okay...

After saying goodbye, he went into a room with his friends.

I never thought a lone wolf like him would have friends. That’s surprising.

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Section 3

After drinking for hours, I felt no relief, only dizziness.

Ugh... this really isn’t a good stress release valve for me.

Seeing my colleagues having fun, I decided to leave lest I spoil their evening.

I walked down the corridor to the entrance.

MC: (Relaxed) Sigh...

As I was about to go out, I was stopped by some drunks, one of them being the same man who hit on me earlier.

Passerby a: Hey, girl. Seems we are meant to be together!

Passerby b: This is Little Miss Call-the-Cops? Haha, too funny.

MC: ...Excuse me.

Passerby c: Whoa. Still got an attitude, huh? You cant get away this time.

As they pressed closer to me, I gradually became overshadowed in darkness.

...! What am I gonna do!

MC: ... Help...

Right as I was about to call for help again, I heard a familiar voice beside me.

Gavin: If you need help next time, just call me name.

I looked. It was Gavin!

Leaning against the wall with a jacket on his shoulder, Gavin stared contemptuously at the three men.

Passerby a: Who the hell are you, kid? This is none of your business.

Gavin: I’m making it my business.

Gavin: Walk away, while you still can.

Passerby b: Got some brass on you, huh? Hope you don’t take this personal.

The three guys surround Gavin.

MC: ...!

Gavin: ...

Just as the lead troublemaker is about to take a swing, Gavin takes him down with one punch.

As Gavin walks forward, the other two are terrified and back up trembling.

Passerby b: Please don’t... Bro...

I stood right where I was, petrified.

Gavin came back to me and waved his hand in front of my face, bringing me back to myself.

Soon his friends arrived.

Gavin: (Glancing at the drunkards) I gotta go. Take care of those guys for me.

The three drunks were seized by Gavin’s friends before they could run away.

 -Bar Entrance-

To keep up with Gavin, I had to almost trot.

MC: Uh... Gavin...

He turned around, frowning.

MC: That was close. Really, thank you.

Gavin: Don’t mention it. I just happened to be passing by.

MC: You’re right. This is not my scene.

MC: I just wanted to let off steam. Never thought I’d almost get into an incident.

MC: But luckily you can you frea... your friends, were there to help.

Gavin: They’re my informants.

MC: Your informants?

Gavin: There are some places where I can’t show my face, so they act like my eyes and ears, gathering intel for me.

MC: I thought that was just a thing in movies.

Gavin: The real world of cops and criminals is always way more interesting than whatever’s in the movies.

MC: But why the bar?

Gavin: It’s a good cover  

MC: (Suddenly understanding) Oh... I see.

Gavin: ...

Gavin: Want me to walk you home?

Though the incident is passed, I still feel a bit jumpy.

However, considering how late it was already, I decided not to bother Gavin again.

MC: Thanks, but I can take a taxi myself.

Gavin: You wanted to blow off steam, right? Don’t you think you’re even more wound up now?

Gavin: If you’ve got the time, I know a place. It’s not far.      

I nodded, thinking since I probably wouldn’t sleep well tonight anyway, I might as well go along.

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Section 4

The place Gavin took me to was his secret base, which turned out to be a boxing gym.

Gavin: Here we are.

Gavin threw me a pair of boxing gloves.

Gavin: Take these.

MC: What are we doing here?

Gavin took of his shirt, baring his strong arms.            

MC: What... What are you doing...

Gavin: Blowing off steam. Just watch.

One after another, Gavin punched a heavy bag with forceful thuds. He wasn’t doing it fast, but every shot was packed with power.

Gradually he sped up, and his feet danced nimbly to the sway of the bag and the pace of his punches.

Soon he had finished a set, but his breath was still calm and steady.

MC: Coooool!

Gavin: Wanna try?

MC: ...Can I?

I put on the gloves and stood in front of the heavy bag.

Gavin: The first step is to dodge. Keep your eyes on the bag and move your body.

I got frightened by the incoming heavy bag and stopped back.

MC: Aaahh...!

Gavin: Don’t be afraid.

Thanks to my slow feet, I got hit by the bag again and again. It was really embarrassing.

But without a word, Gavin patiently showed me the punching motion again.

I followed his lead and punched the air.

Gavin: That’s good, but I wouldn’t make a fist that way.

MC: Huh... I’m not doing it right?

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Suddenly Gavin grabbed my hand before I could ask another question.

MC: ...!

I froze and my mind went blank all of a sudden.

Gavin: You’ll hurt yourself if you do it wrong.

Gavin: Make a fist only when you’re about to make contact with the bag. Keep the front of your fist flat. Like this...

MC: Oh, got it...

Knowing how to make a proper fist, I started to punch the bag again.

MC: ...

Now the bag stood for all the problems and obstacles I was facing. And every punch was an act of defiance against them.

“Pop, pop, pop-pop” It sounded even louder in the silence of the night.

Gavin watched me quietly.

I start to keep a rhythm in my mind “1, 2, 1, 2” ...

As the bag swung at me, I punched it with all my strength. “Pow” ... Finally the last punch beat all my depression and stress back.

MC: ... Whoo!

MC: I feel so much better. Thank...

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Gavin: Watch out!

The heavy bag was about to smash me when Gavin jumped in the way.

He held me tightly and just let the bag hit himself.

I couldn’t even feel the slightest impact, just the warmth from his chest.

MC: Thank you... You all right?

Gavin: I’m fine. Be careful next time.

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Summary

Colleagues took me to a bar to chill out from work.

I didn’t really like the crowd and the thumping music, especially when strangers tried to hit on me. Then I saw Gavin and couldn’t believe the lonewolf actually brought a friend.

I left quietly but was concerned in an alley by the creeps who hit on me. I don’t even want to think what might’ve happened had Gavin not come to my rescue.

Gavin brought me to a boxing gym. He was good enough to fight professionally if he wanted to. Under his watch, I put the gloves on for the first time. I took a shot at the punching bag and froze when it swung back toward me! Fortunately, he pulled me out of the way and shielded me.

-End-

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The above contents are from Mr Love: Queen’s Choice, ㅤ ㅤreleased by PAPERGAMES & ELE