BLACK TIGER | YOONMIN

Mission 2: Cheaters

"Never ever trust again someone who has been unloyal to you. You may forgive, but never trust again." Unknown.

My heart just burst inside my chest. I closed my eyes and opened them again for about ten times. I tried so hard to remember what happened the night before, but only a few things came to my mind like the shameless kiss I gave him or the ridiculous compliments I gave him.

I bit my lower and stared at him. He was sleeping peacefully on his stomach. I smiled at how his black hair was hiding his face showing only his lips.

Those lips.

I quickly shook my head to chase any naughty thoughts from my mind.

I left the bed and internally screamed when I remembered that I was fully naked. I looked around me and searched for my clothes, they were spread everywhere in the room, the sight made me even more anxious.

I cursed and ran to the bathroom before he wakes up and see me.

But what if he already saw everything?

"Ughh no." I closed my eyes and let the cold water wash the thoughts from my head.

But when it came in contact with my face, a sudden memory surged in my mind.

After I kissed him, he looked taken aback. He kept staring at me for a long moment while I kept drinking another glass of Martini.

"Stop drinking." he mumbled coldly.

"Mmm no." I giggled. "I love drinking!"

When I was about to take another sip, he pushed the glass and it fell on the floor. He grabbed my arm and mumbled a small "Lo siento" to the bartender before we left the bar.

I let him drag me inside the elevator. My eyes were heavy but I could see him in front of me, his back was against the wall. He looked really drunk too with his red cheeks and the way he lazily moves.

His eyes rested on mine and I smiled to him. "Did you like the kiss?" I asked him.

He didn't answer me. He kept staring at me with his dark eyes.

When we arrived to our suite, I didn't waste a single time to take off my shoes and my shirt.

"Aah I'm so happyy!" I exclaimed before laying on the sofa.

I watched him enter the bathroom and heard the water running.

I giggled and followed him, I entered and saw his clothes spread on the floor. He was showering and he didn't hear me coming.

I bit my lower lip and slowly took the rest of my clothes before I got inside the shower cabine.

His eyes were closed and the water was running all over his naked body. I couldn't stop looking at him, he was gorgeous from head to toe, the way his wet hair stuck on his forehead and how good his tiger tattoo looked on his skin.

I didn't feel myself putting my index finger on the draw and starting to trace it gently.

The shower head fell on the floor and the next second, my back was against the wall. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?!" he shouted, his eyes widening when he saw my naked body.

He quickly averted his gaze and scratched the back of his neck.

"I wanna shower." I mumbled shyly.

"You can shower after me!" he said. "Now leave!"

I shook my head and bit my lower lip, staring at his eyes nervously. "I don't want to stay alone." I mumbled quietly.

He rolled his eyes and clenched his fists, " I said leave." he said with a cold tone.

Of course I didn't listen to him. I got closer to him until our eyes met, I gave him a soft smile and rested my head on his chest. "I want to stay with you." I whispered, the water falling on us together.

I felt his hand grab both my shoulders, he made me face him and I saw him looking at me with annoyed eyes, "You're so f*****g drunk, leave." he said.

I refused again and traced his tattoo with my fingers. I saw him closing his eyes, he was struggling to breath and something in particular confirmed to me that my touch excited him.

I approached my lips to his ears and whispered, "I'm so sad hyung. Please, make me forget everything tonight."

"OH MY GOD!" I froze and covered my mouth when I finally remembered everything. "Oh f**k no..." I panicked. I stopped the water and sat on the floor, I brought my knees to my chest and rested my chin between them. I know what happened after the shower scene, I know that I convinced him to sleep with me after. I can't blame him though, we were both drunk and I was the one who initiated everything, the dumb s**t that I am.

Now how am I going to face him? What I did the night before is so embarrassing that I wish I could hide and never appear in front of him again.

I heard someone walking, he must have woken up. Oh lord, what should I do? I should maybe just pretend that I don't remember anything.

I wrapped a towel over my body and left the bathroom.

I saw him reading a book on the sofa, I pressed my lips and took a breath. I needed to stay calm and do like nothing happened between us.

"Good morning." I said with a smile.

He lifted his head and quickly looked away. I know he was avoiding to look at me, he obviously remembers everything. He must hate me now.

"I must have drank a lot yesterday." I laughed and rubbed my neck nervously, "I don't remember anything, I hope I didn't bother you."

He didn't answer. He ignored me and kept reading his book.

I looked at my watch, it was already 3 pm and we only had three hours before we go to Judith's company. I mentally cursed myself and opened my suitcase to take my suit. I changed in the bathroom and prepared myself for the mission.

I left the suite and headed to the restaurant to have lunch. I met our translator and we ate together.

"Are you alright?" he asked me with a worried tone.

"Yeah." I sighed, " I just drank so much yesterday." I smiled to him. "I kinda regretted it."

A lot.

He simply nodded and continued eating his steak. "We need to leave the hotel in half an hour." he said. "We need to meet Ms.Romero before starting the mission."

"Alright."

~~

6 pm.

The Black Tiger and I were inside the car in front of the building. We haven't exchanged words since the night before, the silence was making me extremely nervous.

From time to time, I would steal a glance from him. He looked so good in a black suit to be honest.

"Here is Mateo." Daniel interrupted my thoughts. I lifted my head and saw a man leaving the company. He looked more handsome and elegant in real life I must admit. He was talking on the phone and laughing, making me wonder who it might be. I raised my head and saw Judith staring at him from her office window. Her arms were crossed and fear and worrisome were written on her face. I felt bad for her, she was rich and successful but her husband didn't complete her happiness.

The Black Tiger started the car when he saw him get in his BMW. We followed him from afar in order to stay discreet.

We saw him stopping in front of a luxurious hotel, "Oh well." I bit the inside of my cheek when I saw a woman waving to him. I quickly took the camera and took a bunch of photos.

He got off the car and I swear I must have cursed very loud when I saw him rest his hand on her waist before kissing her cheek.

"Don't get angry Christian." the translator chuckled. "You're not Judith."

"I'm not Judith, but I know how it is to see your man cheating on you." I mumbled and immediately regretted it because of the tension that reigned inside the car after.

"She seems familiar." I said, staring at the young woman who got in Mateo's car.

My partner followed him again, he seemed to be a little tense after what I said earlier. I know that he was aware of my story but I never talked about it to him before, it feels weird.

Our target stopped in front of a restaurant this time. He got out and opened the door for the woman. He gave the keys to the valet and took her hands before entering.

The camera must be crying so hard from the way I was holding it. I was so angry that I felt like destroying anything that gets in my way.

"Good, they're taking the table next to the window." Daniel said. "Keep taking pictures, we need a full report for Ms.Romero."

Mateo didn't let go of the woman's hand. He helt it on the table and kept telling things to her that made her laugh. I hated him so much for being with her instead of joining his wife and invite her to dinner.

Judith is an amazing woman, her work is successful, she helps people in need, she dresses elegantly and she's very beautiful.

Stupid asshole.

"Ms. Romero won't like this." Daniel said.

The motherfucker leaned to kiss her on the lips.

"Watch your wife kick your ass from the company." I smirked and took a clear picture of his cheating moment.

"You were right." the translator said. "She does seem familiar."

I turned to look at him and raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"

He sighed and gave me his phone, "She's her best friend."

My heart almost stopped.

"Elena Avalos, her best friend since college."

He showed me their pictures together during last year's Paris Fashion Week.

I gulped and took the phone with my shaky hands. I saw how Judith was smiling at her friend and it broke my heart into a million pieces.

My head started hurting and I felt a little dizzy, what Elena and Mateo did reminded me of what Heonwoo and Junsun did to me. My chest tightened and tears blocked my view, oh how Judith will be hurt when she knows the truth.

"Christian?" Daniel shook my shoulder, "Are you alright?"

"Y-yeah." I quickly wiped my tear.

The Black Tiger took the camera from my hand and put it down. I felt him staring at me for a long time until I calme down.

He opened his bag and gave me a handkerchief without saying a word.

Daniel widened his eyes, it must be the first time he saw him acting gently toward someone. It just made me wonder why he changes with me, especially after all the embarrassing stuff I did the night before.

"He's an asshole." I mumbled, "A cheater and a traitor." I clenched my fists. "He doesn't deserve to be happy."

Daniel nodded and patted my back, "We have the power to take his happiness from him." he said, pointing to the camera.

I smirked.

~~

When we went back to the company, I felt nervous as hell. I didn't know how I was going to face Judith and tell her all the truth. I knew it was going to hurt her, but I just can't bare seeing her broke face.

We stood in front of her office's door and I took a long breath before knocking.

"Adelante!"

I opened the door and saw her signing some papers on her desk.

"Buenas tardes." I smiled.

She stared at us with a nervous face, like she was trying to read on our face if we came with good or bad news.

She stood up and approached us, "Cómo ha ido?"

"She asked how did it go." Daniel said.

"Well.." I cleared my throat and stared at her.

"Dime todo, estoy preparada."

"You can tell her everything, she's ready."

I nodded and took the file from my partner's hands. I opened it and gave her the photographies.

"He spent the entire evening with your best friend Elena, they went to a restaurant then to her hotel." I said.

Judith didn't look at the photos yet. She stared at Daniel, impatient to hear the translation.

"Mateo invitó a Elena Avalos a un restaurante y luego fue a su hotel."

She froze.

"E-elena?" She took a look at the photographies and widened her eyes. "Es imposible..." she threw them on the floor and covered her mouth. "No..."

I closed my eyes, I was feeling her pain and disappointment. I still had the moment I caught Junsun with my best friend in front of my eyes.

"Christian." her voice interrupted my thoughts.

I opened my eyes, "Sí?"

"Gracias." she said with a smile.

I smiled back, "De nada."

I knew she felt hurt and betrayed, but she was a strong woman after all. She put the photographies in the drawer and took her purse. "Guys, let's go have dinner outside. My treat." she spoke in English.

I shared a concerned look with Daniel.

I looked at her and nodded, "Okay." I said. "But we should change first, we will go to our hotel and meet you after."

"Oh, no." she shook her head. "There is no way I am going to let you leave this building." she chuckled. "No olvides que soy la dueña de Elegancia."

I looked at Daniel.

"She says not to forget that she's the owner of this company."

She asked us to follow us outside her office. We took the elevator and arrived to a deserted floor. It was already 10 pm, so no one was working.

We stopped in front of a door where was written "Atelier" and she opened the door with her fingerprint.

When the lights were on, I gasped when I saw all the beauties in front of my eyes.

Brand new suits, shirts, trousers and shoes were everywhere. It was the place where it all started, the place where all the masterpieces are created.

"Oh my god." I whistled.

"Let me choose the suits for you." Judith said before entering another room.

She came back with a blue suit, "Es para ti Daniel, me has ayudado mucho a entenderlos, por eso me gustaría darte las gracias." she smiled to him. (It's for you Daniel, you helped me a lot to understand them, for this I'd like to thank you.)

"Oh, muchas gracias." Daniel blushed and took the suit from her. "Me gusta mucho." (I like it very much)

She went back to the room and brought a garnet suit with a black shirt. She approached the Black Tiger and gave it to him, "This is for you Andrew. We haven't talked, but I know you're a good guy."

I smiled.

He nodded and gave her a small smile.

Lastly, she gave me a grey suit with black embroideries. "Christian, you're such a charming man!" she smiled widely. "Thank you for helping me."

"All the pleasure is mine." I hugged her.

~~

During dinner, I could feel that Judith was feeling down despite her smiles. She told us some funny stories that happened to her before and she also told us about how she fought to realize her dreams.

I mentally cursed Mateo for hurting a woman like her. She's cultivated and very amazing. How stupid of him.

"So, Christian." she rested her chin between her hands, "Do you have a girlfriend?" she asked.

I shook my head, "I don't." I smiled.

"How come?" she raised an eyebrow.

"Well, I am gay."

"Oh." she nodded with a smile, "Do you have a boyfriend then?"

"No." I chuckled. "I used to have one, but not anymore." I pressed my lips, thinking about him again.

"Oh, what happened?"

I stared at her and hesitated. I knew it was going to hurt us both, but she asked and I needed to be honest.

"He cheated on me...with my best friend."

She froze and stared at me with wide eyes, "Oh.."

I gulped and looked away. The scene came to my mind once again, the way Junsun and Heonwoo looked at me when I caught them, the way I got angry and started screaming and shouting like crazy.

I wish I could forget.

"Did you love him?" She asked with sad eyes.

I nodded and took a breath because I was so close to crying again. "I did. I loved him very much."

Daniel sighed and squeezed my shoulder gently. We only got to know each other here in Barcelona and I learned that he was someone I could easily be comfortable with. Maybe we'll continue being friends when we'll go back to Korea.

I turned my head and saw the Black Tiger staring at me. This time it wasn't a rude, cold and annoyed face, he was looking at me with soft eyes, like he was feeling sympathy for me.

Judith surprised me by taking my hands and caressing them gently, "I am sure you will find better." she said.

I smiled, "We will find better."

"Of course!" she exclaimed and took a sip of her rosé. "Let's just have fun right now. I will kick Mateo's ass from Elegancia and live my life freely, and you Christian, you gotta take advantage of the youth and sleep with a lot of hot guys."

I nearly choked on my drink, "W-what?" I could feel my cheeks warm up as I remembered last night. I looked at him and quickly averted my eyes, he needn't know that I know everything what happened between us. Oh hell no this is so embarrassing.

"Don't tell me you haven't lived any adventure after your breakup?" she pouted.

I shook my head quickly, "N-no." I lied.

"Mmm." she rubbed her chin. "I think you are lying!" she giggled.

Daniel chuckled whispered to me, "She's drunk, don't mind her."

I blushed and kept looking at my dessert. Better eat my tiramisu than getting caught by him.

After dinner, Judith was so drunk that she couldn't walk properly. I felt bad for her and I really wanted to help her, but I was tired and I just wanted to take a shower and sleep.

"I'll get her home." Daniel told me. "I only drank water, so I can drive."

"Oh, that's great." I patted his back, "Please get her safely. She must be exhausted after all what her heart suffered today." I sighed and stared at her sadly.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow. Don't forget that the flight is at 8 pm."

"Good night Daniel."

I went outside and found the Black Tiger smoking his cigarette peacefully, his back against the car door. I frowned and approached him, he looked so good in his luxurious suit but the s**t he was smoking ruined the classy image. I stood in front of him and pulled the cigarette from his fingers, "This s**t will do you no good." I mumbled coldly.

He sent me a death glare, "Who gave you the right?" he asked.

"My brain." I shrugged and pushed him before I got in the car.

I heard him mumbling something and then he opened the left door and sat next to me.

The drive was silent, I turned on the radio to listen to some music during the few minutes left until we arrive to our hotel.

"Are you going to the bar tonight?" he broke the silence.

I opened my eyes and looked at him, "No, why?"

"Good." he nodded. "I don't want to meet you there again."

Rude.

"Why? Was I that annoying yesterday?" I rolled my eyes.

He hummed.

"I mean it's not entirely my fault, you responded to the kiss anyways." I mumbled and covered my mouth when I realized what I said. "I-I mean that's the only thing I remember."

He chuckled, "Stop pretending." he said. "I know that you remember everything."

I bit my lower lip and kept staring through the window. I didn't want to look at him when I'm blushing so hard.

"Remind me to never get drunk with you." he added when we arrived in front of the hotel.

I clenched my fists, "Well I'm sorry for ruining your peaceful night." I mumbled and slammed the car door.

I took the elevator and ran to our suite. I sat on the bed and hide my face with my hands, "Stupid! i***t!" I shouted.

He must hate me so much now. I interrupted his alone moment and annoyed him during the entire night. I got wasted and pushed him to sleep with me.

Damn, he must think I'm too desperate and pitiful.

A few minutes later, I heard the door open and I saw him entering. I furrowed because I thought he was going to the bar.

He took off his blazer and approached me with a frown on his face. "Why did you leave like this?" he asked.

"Cause I wanted to." I mumbled. "Wasn't it good though? Not having me around to annoy you."

"The hell are you saying?" he crossed his arms.

"Look." I sighed and stood up to face him. "What happened yesterday was a simple mistake. We got drunk and s**t happened. Now, just erase it from your memory."

"How can I just erase that?" he scoffed.

My chest tightened. I'm sure he hated it so much, I know I'm bad in bed, I'm sure of it. That's why Junsun left me for Heonwoo, surely I didn't satisfy him. I'm such a failure.

"I'm sorry." I mumbled.

I lifted my head and found him looking at me with a confused face.

"Was I...was I that bad?" I asked with a quiet voice, almost like a whisper.

He didn't answer. I heard him sigh and he directly left to the bathroom.

So, it's a yes.

I collapsed on the bed and cried silently. All my life I've been afraid of people finding out that I don't like girls, and now that I'm openly gay, I'm more afraid of not being desired by men.

Junsun was right to cheat on me. The poor guy must have had a hard time with me. We rarely had any intimate moments and I must have been bad during the few ones we had.

I wiped my tears with the handkerchief he gave me earlier.

He left the bathroom moments after and sat on the edge of the bed, facing me with his back. "No." he suddenly said.

"What?" I furrowed.

He sighed and said, "You weren't bad."

My heart stopped beating for a moment.

He stood up and layed next to me. He didn't add anything nor looked at me.

I kept staring at the ceiling, wondering if I heard him well. Did he just say that I wasn't bad? Does it mean that...he liked it?

Oh my god.

He turned off the lights, letting the moonlight illuminate our room.

I turned to the other side and I lost my breath when his feline eyes rested on mine. It was calm, the melodies of the piano could be heard from the reception hall and a gentle breeze entered from the window, slowly caressing our bodies.

Our faces were too close that I could hear him breathing. I tried to calm myself down, afraid he would hear how loud my heartbeats sounded.

I kept looking at his eyes and gave him a smile, "Good night." I whispered.

I closed my eyes and wished that tomorrow would be a better day.

"Good night." I heard him mumble after a few minutes.