[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl":3,"chapter-system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-28":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","System Mission: Seduce the Final Boss [BL]",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1690918,2159,"Chapter 28: I think I’m in the safe love zone","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>Blake collided with Myles before his brain had fully caught up with what he was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arms wrapped around him tightly, almost desperately, like someone who had truly not seen him in ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, Myles didn’t react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply stood there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake could feel the solid warmth of him through the uniform, the faint scent of an ordinary laundry detergent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Myles moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t exactly hug Blake back, instead, one of his hands slowly came to rest on the small of Blake’s back, pulling him slightly closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stiffened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contact felt a little different than he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles leaned his head down a little, his voice low and calm near Blake’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The simple question made Blake’s brain suddenly reboot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Wait. Wait a second. What am I doing?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of embarrassment washed over him so quickly it almost made him dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had literally sprinted across the street and thrown himself at Myles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he hadn’t even been thinking one hundred percent about the mission when he did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hug had come first, the mission had come second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Oh my god.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake cleared his throat awkwardly, the timer in the corner of his vision was still ticking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m fine,\" Blake said, trying to sound casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice came out slightly muffled against Myles’ shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just... I was really bored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles didn’t say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake hurried to add, \"You know. Without seeing you!\"\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timer ticked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>00:18\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s ears were starting to feel hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his grip slightly, pretending it was casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>00:23\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this taking so long?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like he forgot how long a minute actually was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>00:27\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s face slowly began to heat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This humiliation ritual, I did not miss it at all.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the warmth spreading across his cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is fine. This is completely fine, he doesn’t seem angry to me. I mean, he is kind of hugging me back.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel Myles’ hand still resting on the small of his back, steady and unmoving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not pulling him closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not pushing him away either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>00:34\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brain began generating increasingly alarming thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Maybe he doesn’t mind being hugged? Last time, he also didn’t react much.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>00:41\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blush deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel it burning now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kind that definitely showed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake pressed his face slightly more into Myles’ shoulder, hoping it would hide his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>00:47\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could hear his own heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Please hurry up!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>00:52\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is torture. Why did Spoon make it a whole minute? Why not thirty seconds? Or ten?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>00:57\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake held his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Mission completed. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar window appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake almost sagged with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Finally...’ he sighed under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a long sigh and slowly unwrapped his arms from around Myles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At almost the exact same moment, Myles’ hand slid away from Blake’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden absence of contact felt strangely noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stepped back half a step, scratching the back of his neck awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He avoided Myles’ gaze for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles simply looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was calm, as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was something quietly observant in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Blake could spiral into overthinking, the familiar rumble of the school bus approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect timing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, the bus is here,\" Blake said quickly, almost too quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They boarded with the rest of the early students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, it wasn’t very full yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake slid into one of the seats near the middle of the bus, automatically taking the window side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles sat down next to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bus started moving with a soft jerk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, neither of them spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stared out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stared at the seat in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stared at his own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why is this so awkward?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had literally texted every day for the past week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t like they hadn’t talked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet somehow sitting next to Myles now felt strangely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake shifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something else nagged at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few students were scattered through the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were half asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were scrolling on their phones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake frowned faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had the weird feeling that a couple of people were glancing their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just... occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like they were trying not to be obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Am I imagining things?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it was just because of the hug earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake quickly turned his head forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Don’t think about it. Although, I’m pretty sure Myles noticed. Gosh, I hope he’s not pissed.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake couldn’t take it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" he started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then immediately regretted starting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth had already moved before his brain could filter the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you miss me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the sentence left his mouth, Blake froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Of all things, why did I say that?!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately clamped his mouth shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake slowly turned his head toward the window again, pretending the passing buildings were extremely interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to him, Myles didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles was looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake resisted the urge to slowly slide down the seat and disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds, curiosity won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles was indeed staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t look annoyed, nor particularly amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then closed it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Say something man! Anything.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could utter another word, Myles moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake blinked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Myles’ fingers lightly touched his cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles’ hand shifted slightly, guiding Blake’s head sideways with quiet ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Blake could react, his head was resting against Myles’ shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s brain completely stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bus continued rolling down the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was low, close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look sleepy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stared forward, completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sleepy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t...okay, maybe he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had woken up at five in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn’t the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The point was that Blake could feel the warmth of Myles’ shoulder under his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the steady rise and fall of his breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Myles’ hand was still lightly resting near the side of his head, as if making sure he didn’t slide off with the bus’s movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s face turned red again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is worse. This is so much worse.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because now he couldn’t even move without making it weird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he sat up suddenly, it would look like he was rejecting the gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he stayed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was currently using Myles as a pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the school bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake carefully glanced up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A couple rows ahead, someone definitely looked away very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Just pretend to sleep.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the safest option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was asleep, none of this was embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He relaxed slightly against Myles’ shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bus hummed softly as it continued toward the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for the first time that morning, Blake actually felt the exhaustion catching up to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warmth was... comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dangerously comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake had the faint, distant thought that the system was probably going to ruin this moment with another mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, another notification dinged.\u003C\u002Fp>",1215,"2026-06-06T13:58:10.266Z",1,"novelbin.me","f4ee80d7e72f37689e5db530a7b4e0a8022ec9d45570c214589cf047a74ae698","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-29","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-27",121,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-cover.jpg"]