The cold air of the back alley brushed against my cheek. The grip on my wrist, which he had grabbed in a flurry, was so strong that I was dragged out before I could even refuse.

I was pushed against a dark wall deep in the alley where even the fluorescent lights couldn't reach with a thud. Standing in front of me, as I stood there flustered and stammering, was Baek Eun-gyeol, wearing an expression completely different from the one I saw in the cafe just moments ago.

A very fierce and distorted face that didn't match his outfit adorned with flashy frills and ribbons at all.

...Ha, fuck.

The fingertips he used to roughly brush back his hair were trembling slightly. Just a moment ago, this guy friend of mine, who usually lived with 'Hey' and 'You' and curses in his mouth, was caught red-handed giving fake smiles and calling people 'Milady' without batting an eye. Eun-gyeol couldn't even hide his reddened neck as he pressed a hand to his forehead in disbelief.

You, are you out of your mind? What the hell are you doing in a place like this?

Deep shock was evident in his low voice. He stood over me with his hands on his hips, glaring fiercely.

No, wait a second. Don't tell me you come here often?

He flinched, then suddenly slammed his hand against the wall next to me, leaning in close. The faint scent of sweet desserts and the light smell of cigarette smoke from the dark alley mixed strangely, stinging my nose. The look in Baek Eun-gyeol's eyes as he stood right in front of me was so sharp it was almost a plea.

Hey, shut your mouth. If anyone hears, I'm literally finished.

His lips trembled slightly as he whispered lowly. He stared intensely into my eyes, almost growling as he continued.

..Listen carefully. Don't you dare say a single word about what you saw here to anyone. If you spread rumors at school, I will literally kill you.

After throwing out that solemn threat, he looked down at the frilly apron he was wearing and hung his head as if the reality of the situation had finally hit him. A deep sigh echoed through the alley.

...Ha. So.

Eun-gyeol slowly raised his head. His face was already dyed bright red like a ripe tomato.

...How much did you see? Did you see me blowing hearts from the moment you walked in, or... did you see me casting the spell on the food?