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"Who's here for me?"
Beomgyu heard the student's whisper, startling them. He was walking towards the department room along with Mr.Baek, planning to have lunch in the cafeteria when the whispers about him caught his attention.

The students, having been caught murmuring, quickly silenced themselves, realizing Beomgyu was now present. They blushed furiously, trying to act nonchalant and busy themselves with their phones.

Mr.Baek, who had been walking beside Beomgyu, chuckled seeing the students' reactions.

"It seems you've got quite the fan club, Professor." He teased, nudging Beomgyu in the ribs light-heartedly.

Beomgyu huffed in response, rolling his eyes in fake annoyance. But in truth, he was used to the whispers and shy gazes of students, though he never made any special efforts to acknowledge them.

"You're just jealous they don't talk about you." He retorted, a small smirk playing on his lips.

Mr.Baek made an exaggerated frown, feigning offense.
"Hey, I'll have you know, my students love me," he said in a mock serious tone. "Just because I'm not the 'young hot professor' the girls swoon over, doesn't mean I'm not equally popular." He added, voice devoid of any actual bite in it, his tone teasing and playful.

"Yeah yeah sure." Beomgyu chuckled, making his way towards the office room, when he noticed a little crowd there.

"What's all this about?"
He mumbled as he entered the office, being greeted with a sight that had him pausing in surprise.

"Yeonjun??"

Standing in the center of the room, speaking to one of the department staff, was none other than his husband, Yeonjun.

Yeonjun noticed Beomgyu's entrance and immediately turned his attention to him. A wide grin spread across his face as he took quick strides to close the distance between them.

"Surprise?" he exclaimed, eyes sparkling with mischief. He grabbed Beomgyu's hand, intertwining their fingers, his gaze softened as he took in the sight of his beloved husband, a wave of affection washing over him.

Beomgyu, recovering from his initial surprise, and squeezed Yeonjun's hand back shyly.

"Yeonjun, what are you doing here?" He asked, a mix of surprise and happiness present in his voice as clear as day. He was happy to see Yeonjun but also curious as to the sudden visit, especially at his workplace.

"I just wanted to surprise you and take you out for lunch." Yeonjun replied, still holding onto Beomgyu's hand. He tugged on it gently, his eyes fixed on Beomgyu's still, waiting for an answer.

"So, how about it? Ready to ditch work for the rest of the afternoon and spend it with me, Your amazing Husband?" He asked with a smug smirk.

Beomgyu feigned a mocking expression, pretending to consider the offer. But he knew he couldn't resist his husband, especially when he was being so adorable and charming.

"Well, I suppose I could play the damsel in distress and let you sweep me off my feet." He retorted back with a laugh, a warm smile spreading across his face. Yeonjun was so adorable, it was making his heart flutter.

"The students can survive without me for the afternoon." He chuckled, nodding to Yeonjun's offer.

"Perfect!" Yeonjun chuckled, slinging his free arm around Beomgyu's shoulders and pulling him closer.

He leaned down, his lips brushing against his ear as he whispered, "There's a new Italian place I've got a reservation in. I remember you said you like Italian food. You can't refuse that, now can you?"

Beomgyu shivered at the feel of Yeonjun's breath against his ear, his heart skipping a beat as it always did whenever his husband was this close to him. He looked up, meeting Yeonjun's gaze and pretending to pout.

"Yeah I can't." He replied back shyly, the tip of his ears turning crimson.

"I know, that's exactly why I chose Italian." Yeonjun grinned victoriously, satisfied he had won Beomgyu over with his tactics. He pressed a quick kiss to Beomgyu's nape, which made the younger blush even more, then turned back to say a quick farewell to the staff, telling them that he was taking Beomgyu for the day.

Once all the goodbyes were said, he once again took Beomgyu's hand and began leading him out of the university office.

As they walked through the corridors, heads once again turned towards the pair. The students, who had seen the CEO arrive earlier with curiosity and awe, now watched as he walked out arm in arm with the handsome, young professor.

Whispers and gasps filled the air, students quickly pulling out their phones to discreetly capture a picture or video.

Beomgyu felt the curious gazes following them, but he was used to such attention. He walked confidently alongside Yeonjun, not phased by the whispers and the obvious glances.

Yeonjun, however, seemed a bit amused at the subtle reactions. He noticed the quick peeks and the phones being slyly lifted up, and a smirk tugged at his lips. He wrapped his arm even tighter around Beomgyu, almost as if he was sending a subtle message: "He's mine."

They soon reached the exit, the fresh air and sunshine hitting them pleasantly. Yeonjun led Beomgyu to his parked car, opening the passenger door for him and ushering him in.

As he walked around to the driver's side, he caught a glimpse of some students standing by the window, watching them with wide eyes and hushed whispers. He chuckled to himself, getting into the car and starting the engine.

The drive to the restaurant was filled with easy banter and laughter. Yeonjun shared stories about his day at work, while Beomgyu talked about the latest students' antics in his class. The familiarity and comfort of their conversation made Beomgyu happy, knowing they came a long way.

Yeonjun navigated the roads skillfully, eventually pulling into the parking lot of the cozy Italian bistro he had previously booked.

As they exited the car and walked towards the entrance of the restaurant, Beomgyu couldn't help but take in the charming ambiance of the place. The soft glow of fairy lights, the smell of fresh herbs and tomatoes, and the quiet but cheerful chatter from inside all combined to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A host immediately approached them as they entered, recognizing Yeonjun and leading them to a secluded and intimate table in the back. Yeonjun pulled out the chair for Beomgyu, and once settled, ordered the food for them both.

Once the server walked away, he turned his attention back to Beomgyu who was looking at his surroundings with a soft smile.

"What do you think?" Yeonjun asked, watching Beomgyu as he scanned the place. "Is this alright? I thought you'd like a place that's a bit more private."

Beomgyu turned his attention back to Yeonjun, his smile widening at the thoughtfulness of his husband.
"It's perfect." He replied, resting his hand on the table and reaching out to intertwine his fingers with Yeonjun's.
"Thankyou Junie."

Yeonjun's heart skipped a beat at the contact, his fingers instinctively holding Beomgyu's tighter, his thumb gently brushing over his knuckles, his smile widening.

"Always." He replied softly, his gaze steady on Beomgyu. In that moment, Yeonjun was content, satisfied just being with his husband in the cozy, quaint restaurant, their world reduced to just the two of them.

The lunch proceeded smoothly, Beomgyu and Yeonjun enjoying their meal, sharing stories, and simply relishing each other's company. The food was as delicious as could be expected from an Italian bistro, and the intimate environment it provided was perfect for both of them to have each other's attention without any distrubance.

Both of them seemed happy in each other's presence, enjoying every moment they had together, away from their chaotic work lives.

Watching Yeonjun smile so freely, talking about his Secretary and his boyfriend's antics, with his hand still holding his as they talked, a smile formed on Beomgyu's face again.

They really came a long way.

The math was finally mathing. Beomgyu was glad he invested his time to solve this equation of Love, because now? He had finally found the "X" and proved it.

He finally was the constant Yeonjun needed in his life.

He had won the bet, and Yeonjun's love.

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Hello Luvs! This chapter was promised to be published on 30 votes, but I had to attend a wedding and then college saur forgive me for being late :(((

This chapter seems like an ending chapter, doesn't it?

But dw, this book isn't ending so soon😏 we still have sm stuff left aha.

Thankyou for reading, hope you enjoyed the chapter. Important shit starting from next chapter.

Take care Luvs, see you in the next one!
-Rin 💗