A Moment of Weakness

The night air was thick with tension as Sang Woo and Sae Byeok stood in the alley, their eyes locked in a silent understanding. It had been hours since they'd first met again, and the air was still charged with the unspoken attraction between them. Sang Woo couldn't deny it anymore - he'd been drawn to Sae Byeok from the moment they'd formed an alliance in the Squid Game. Her strength, her determination, and her unwavering will to survive had captivated him. As they stood there, the city lights casting long shadows behind them, Sang Woo felt the weight of his exhaustion bearing down on him. He was tired of fighting, tired of pretending that he didn't feel the spark between them. Sae Byeok seemed to sense it too, her eyes never leaving his as she took a step closer. "Let's get out of here," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Sang Woo nodded, his heart racing with anticipation. He knew what she was suggesting, and he couldn't bring himself to refuse. They walked in silence, the tension between them palpable, until they came to a small motel on the outskirts of town. Sae Byeok pushed open the door, and Sang Woo followed her inside. The lobby was dimly lit, the air thick with the scent of stale cigarettes and worn carpets. Sang Woo didn't care - he was too caught up in the moment, too caught up in Sae Byeok. They walked to the counter, and Sae Byeok booked a room for the night. The clerk, a gruff old man with a scruffy beard, looked them up and down before handing over the key. As they walked to the room, Sang Woo couldn't help but steal glances at Sae Byeok. She was a young woman, barely 18, but there was a maturity about her that belied her years. He felt a pang of guilt, wondering if he was taking advantage of her, but Sae Byeok seemed to sense his doubts. She turned to him, her eyes sparkling with a hint of mischief. "I'm not a child, Sang Woo," she said, her voice low and husky. "I can take care of myself." Sang Woo nodded, feeling a flush rise to his cheeks. He knew that, intellectually, but it was hard to shake off the feeling that he was taking advantage of her. As they entered the room, Sae Byeok closed the door behind them, the sound echoing through the small space. Sang Woo turned to her, his heart pounding in his chest. For a moment, they just looked at each other, the tension between them crackling like electricity. Then, without another word, Sae Byeok reached out and pulled Sang Woo into a kiss. The world around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the moment. Sang Woo felt his doubts and fears fade away, replaced by a sense of desire and longing. He'd been fighting this attraction for too long, and now, he was ready to give in. As they broke apart for air, Sae Byeok smiled up at him, her eyes sparkling with a hint of mischief. Sang Woo smiled back, feeling a sense of freedom that he hadn't felt in years. For the first time in a long time, he felt like he was exactly where he was meant to be.