In the previous chapters… Tensions between Kim Dan and Jaekyung began to shift as Jaekyung showed rare moments of care, visiting Dan’s hospitalized grandmother and secretly paying her bills. Despite these gestures, their physical relationship remained intense and often crossed emotional boundaries, leaving Dan conflicted. At the gym, trainee Yoon Gu grew suspicious of their closeness, while Dan earned his respect by selflessly helping him after winning a sparring match against Jaekyung. The arrival of celebrity Choi Heesung added more tension, especially when his attention toward Dan seemed to spark jealousy in Jaekyung, suggesting that his feelings may run deeper than control or convenience. Now let’s move on with Jinx Chapter 31-40 to find out what their relationship is brewing into!
Jinx Chapter 31: Scent Of Intent
In Jinx Chapter 31, for the next few days, Choi Heesung became a regular at the gym. Each time he arrived, he brought something new for Kim Dan, like expensive chocolates, designer shoes, and bouquets wrapped in silk ribbons. All this for someone who had examined a minor hand sprain. Dan didn’t care much for the gifts. He accepted them with polite nods. On the other hand, Yoon Gu had started noticing. He didn’t trust Heesung’s smile or his warmth. Something about Heesung’s over-friendly presence put him on edge.
After one evening workout, Jaekyung called Dan home. Dan, holding a bouquet from Heesung, stepped into the elevator with him. The scent of the flowers filled the small space. Trying to ease the silence, Dan asked if Jaekyung liked flowers. Jaekyung hated them. Dan apologized, immediately wishing he had kept quiet. The floral scent clung to the air between them. He knew he shouldn’t have asked.
The next day at the gym, Heesung returned again, this time for action film training. Jaekyung casually told Dan to switch off his alarm, complaining that it had gone off loud enough for him to hear it from across the room. Heesung’s smile slipped for a moment, realization dawning. Did they live together? His expression shifted, a small knowing smirk tugging at his lips. Something was clicking into place for him. Later, Heesung stepped into the ring and offered to spar with Jaekyung. Jaekyung didn’t hesitate. The match started off light, but the energy changed quickly. A heavy block sent Heesung stumbling, clutching his back. The coach rushed over, apologizing and patting Jaekyung’s shoulder. Heesung, wincing, demanded treatment from Dan specifically. The injury, the demand, and the looks he exchanged with Dan are suspicious, concluding Jinx Chapter 31.
Chapter 32: Awful Adventure
Dan stood frozen as Heesung demanded treatment following Jinx Chapter 31. The coach, trying to avoid any legal backlash, gave in. Dan would be the one to handle Heesung’s recovery, at least over the weekends. As he stepped out of the gym that Saturday, Dan was surprised to see Heesung already waiting in his car. Heesung mentioned that he used to live in the same building as Jaekyung. In the car, Dan inquired about Heesung’s back pain. He said that the pills helped. Despite that, they didn’t head for a clinic. Heesung headed to a mall. At lunch, Heesung asked Dan about working with Jaekyung. Dan admitted it had been supportive when he had to move out suddenly, Jaekyung had let him stay. Heesung knows about Jaekyung’s jinx.
Before the conversation could continue, Jaekyung called. He needed treatment. Dan rescheduled the rest of the evening with Heesung and hurried home. By the time he finished tending to Jaekyung, the sun had already begun to set. Still, he needed to head back to Heesung. Before he could leave, Jaekyung offered him a ride. As they got into a new car, Dan noticed Jaekyung grabbing a small keybag. Curious, Dan asked what was in it. Jaekyung, voice low and direct, said his mood was foul and he needed something to lift it. From the keybag, he pulled out a toy and handed it to Dan with a look that left no room for negotiation. Dan was told to keep it in until they arrived and not to ruin his pants. Another storm stirred inside him, ending Jinx Chapter 32.
Jinx Chapter 33: Flash Back
Jinx Chapter 33 begins with a flashback to several months ago, the neon lights and liquor filled the air where Jaekyung sat alone. Across the room, Choi Heesung came over. He leaned on the bar, asking if Jaekyung’s latest partner had already run off. Jaekyung didn’t answer. Heesung laughed, claiming he was searching for a soulmate, someone different from the clingy types that bored him so quickly. But Jaekyung saw right through it. Heesung wanted entertainment, and when the fun faded, so did he. Their banter ended as Heesung spotted a new face across the bar, someone fresh to flirt with. Back in the present, Heesung stood near his car with his manager, who was quietly checking on his condition. But Heesung was perfectly fine. It was all a game, a way to get close to Kim Dan, and Jaekyung knows.
In the confines of the car, Jaekyung and Dan sat caught in the tangle of weekend traffic. The roads were packed, but he didn’t seem bothered by it. His hand wandered, claiming Dan like he was his to use whenever he pleased. Dan tried to stay composed, gripping his jacket, biting down on whatever was building inside him. But Jaekyung knew exactly how to push Dan with torment. Dan trembled at the edge of his limit, helpless under Jaekyung’s control, the tension building with every passing minute. There was no space for escape. Just the heat, the closeness, and Jaekyung’s unwavering grip. By the time they arrived, it was already late. Dan barely managed to pull himself together. He stepped out, still breathless, holding his jacket tightly in his hands, ending Jinx Chapter 33.
Chapter 34: Checkmate
The room was dim, with only the soft sound of Dan’s hands working over Heesung’s back in Jinx Chapter 34. Heesung lay still, eyes closed, thoughts running. There was something off about Dan tonight, the faint scent of someone else lingering on him. Heesung smirked to himself, wondering if Dan had come straight from someone else’s bed. If his hunch was right, that someone could only be Jaekyung. The next day brought an unexpected turn. At the spa, Jaekyung walked into the same cabin as Heesung. And it didn’t take long for Heesung to start talking. He asked Jaekyung if there was something between him and Dan because Heesung was thinking of pursuing Dan properly. A relationship. Jaekyung’s expression darkened. The silence that followed was thick and sharp, and then Jaekyung moved. He grabbed Heesung by the shoulder, his grip hardening.
A Prized Possession
That same evening, Heesung tried again. He called Dan, requesting another treatment session and saying there was something he wanted to talk about. Dan was ready to go when Jaekyung stopped him at the door. Jaekyung told him that Heesung had called him to cancel. But if Jaekyung said so, it must be true… right? Dan stayed. Jaekyung leaned in close, voice low and possessive, reminding Dan of what happened in the car. Jaekyung whispered that he wanted to try something new.
Meanwhile, Heesung checked his phone and found a single message from Jaekyung: “If you want to know what’s really going on between me and Dan, come to my house.” Heesung arrived not long after, and the door was left slightly open. In the middle of the room was Kim Dan. Seated on Jaekyung’s lap. Blindfolded. A gag between his lips. And Jaekyung looked up at Heesung, smirking. He grabs Heesung by the hem of his shirt and pulls him closer. Jaekyung tells him to take a good look at it. Heesung left. Sick.
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Jinx Chapter 35: Unspoken Feelings
In Jinx Chapter 35, Jaekyung removed the gag from Dan’s mouth. Dan blinked, lips parted and shaken as his eyes searched the room. His voice came out in a whisper, asking if someone else had been there. Jaekyung told him no. Then, he walked into his room, leaving Dan alone, naked, and confused. Dan sat there for a moment. The next day, Dan met Heesung at a quiet café. The weather was soft with autumn light. He confessed that he liked Dan, but he couldn’t pursue it further. Of course, Dan turned him down respectfully. He didn’t want the gifts. He asked Heesung to take them back, to not leave anything behind that would complicate things more.
As they stood to leave, Heesung gave Dan one last thought. Maybe Jaekyung liked him. The grumpiness, the pouting, the strange possessiveness, it wasn’t just a habit. It was emotion, hidden in the only way Jaekyung knew how to express it. Dan didn’t say anything, but his heart stuttered. A part of him had already suspected.
In his car, Heesung stared out the window, thinking. The puzzle between Dan and Jaekyung—so messy, so volatile—was strangely magnetic. He wondered if Dan felt something, too. If they both were just too afraid to admit it. How would their story play out? Were they too broken to try, or too far gone to stop? Jaekyung sat alone in his living room, replaying everything: Dan on his lap, Heesung’s reaction, his own reckless message. What had he been thinking? His phone buzzed. A news alert lit the screen:
“MFC Champion Joo Jaekyung’s Critical Shoulder Injury – Are His Days Numbered?” His eyes widened – rage surged, ending Jinx Chapter 35.
Chapter 36: Heavy Weight
In Jinx Chapter 36, Jaekyung, tense and furious, snapped at everyone, his voice echoing across the gym. The headline had gotten to him, the idea that the world saw him as weak, injured, replaceable. By the end of the day, the coach addressed the team. Were they really going to live scared of one man? As he spoke, their new team jackets arrived, a small gesture to lift spirits. But there was no one for Dan; the order had been placed before he joined. Before anyone could act, Jaekyung threw his own jacket at Dan and barked for everyone to calm down. They left soon after for a legal meeting. With the agency and attorneys present, Jaekyung agreed to take legal action against the journalist and announce a new match.
Dan swept the floors, still puzzled. Why had Jaekyung given him his jacket? Why did he keep doing so much for him, the bills, the place to live, everything? Dan tried on the jacket. It was far too big. The next day, the coach called Dan aside. He wanted Dan to keep an eye on Jaekyung. The match was in a month, and Dan would be part of the team traveling. That evening, Dan found Jaekyung in the bathroom and brought him a glass of water. Without looking up, Jaekyung yanked the glass from his hand and told him to leave. As Dan quietly picked up the shards from the floor, one piece sliced his finger. Jaekyung appeared behind him without a word, pressing Dan forward against the counter, ending Jinx Chapter 36.
Jinx Chapter 37: A Taste Of Deceit
In Jinx Chapter 37, their arrival in the United States caused an immediate stir. Cameras flashed, fans gathered, and the airport practically froze at the sight of Joo Jaekyung, hard-jawed, cool-eyed, and impossible to ignore. He looked every bit the superstar, and over the following days, he lived like one. Even when not training, his schedule was packed: interviews, press conferences, photo ops. Between it all, he trained harder than ever, pushing himself to drop weight, body tightening under the pressure of expectation. One night, the rest of the team, restless and craving something warm, decided to sneak out for late-night snacks. Instant ramen and canned drinks were shared. Kim Dan joined quietly, taking a seat with his cup in hand. They were careful… but not careful enough</span></span>
The door slammed open. Jaekyung stood there with his eyes sharp with exhaustion. In a flash of anger, he stormed in, grabbed a cola off the table, and without a word, emptied it over Dan’s head. The room froze. The way Jaekyung looked at him was like he was nothing more than a nuisance. Dan said nothing. The next morning, Jaekyung stepped on the scale. He’d made it. To celebrate, the team gathered for a small feast. Just as the food arrived, a Korean man, a staff member, brought a protein shake, supposedly for Jaekyung. Something felt off. The coach handed it to Dan, who drank it. Later, Dan’s body began to burn. Heat pulsed under his skin, his heartbeat pounding in his ears. He collapsed to the ground. Yoon Gu turned at the sound, his eyes widening in horror as he rushed forward, ending Jinx Chapter 37.
Chapter 38: Fevered Silence
Kim Dan lay in bed, drenched in sweat, breath ragged and shallow in Jinx Chapter 38. His body was on fire; not with illness, but with something darker, hotter, and far more unbearable. Every inch of him pulsed, his skin hypersensitive, nerves tingling as though he were being burned alive from the inside. The hotel sheets felt suffocating against him, the air too thick to breathe. His fingers trembled when he gripped the edge of the mattress, trying and failing to calm the ache growing between his legs. His thoughts were scrambled. Nothing made sense anymore except the need, raw, all-consuming, and maddening. His face burned with shame, but there was no escaping it. His body wasn’t listening to reason. Then, his phone buzzed. A message from Jaekyung.
“Come to my room. 11 PM.”
Kim Dan stared at the screen. It was barely 9:30, but waiting another second felt impossible. Every cell in his body screamed for relief. He pulled himself up, barely able to walk, legs weak and shaking. Jaekyung opened the door just in time to catch him. Dan collapsed into his arms, burning hot and breathing heavily. Jaekyung held him. He looked down, eyes scanning the flushed skin, the desperation etched into Dan’s face. Dan’s hands moved instinctively, sliding down, clutching Jaekyung through his sweatpants. His voice came out pleading. He begged for relief. Jaekyung stared at him. And with that, Jinx Chapter 38 came to a trembling close.
Jinx Chapter 39: CONFESSION??!
The room was dim, lit only by the glow of the city beyond the windows in Jinx Chapter 39. The silence between them was heavy, stretched thin over the sound of their breathing. Jaekyung guided Dan carefully, his usual roughness replaced with something quieter, still intense, still commanding, but tempered with something close to restraint. Dan trembled under his touch, still fevered, still overwhelmed, but slowly calming in Jaekyung’s presence. The desperation from earlier had intensified. His hands gripped Jaekyung’s shoulders, holding on like he didn’t know where else to anchor himself.
Jaekyung’s expression was unreadable, torn between control and something more vulnerable, more human than he liked to show. There were no cruel words tonight, no humiliating gestures. Time blurred. When the storm inside Dan finally settled, he stayed close, his forehead resting against Jaekyung’s collarbone. Their skin was damp, the air still charged, but in the silence that followed, there was peace. Dan’s voice broke through it, soft and unsure. “I… I love…” His words caught in his throat. He forced himself to say it anyway, even if it meant everything would change.
“I love… Joo Jaekyung.” Jaekyung froze. Dan didn’t look up. Jaekyung thinks he is just blabbering words and doesn’t know what he is talking about. He kisses Jaekyung. And with that, Jinx Chapter 39 came to a still, quiet end.
Jinx Chapter 40: One Of My Own
Jinx Chapter 40 begins with sunrays filling the hotel room as Jaekyung steps out of the bathroom. It was match day. He rolled his shoulders, feeling the stiffness ease. Kim Dan was asleep, curled up in a peaceful way that made Jaekyung pause. A rare grin tugged at his lips. Moments later, Dan’s eyes blinked open. He stretched, yawned, and realized that he was late. Kim Dan threw on his clothes in a panic and rushed to the venue, heart pounding. Luckily, he made it just in time.
The arena is filled with energy. The crowd roared as Jaekyung entered the ring. The fight was brutal. Jaekyung took a few hard hits, but his stance never faltered. Every strike he landed hit with purpose. In the final round, he delivered the decisive blow, sending his opponent down and the stadium into chaos. He had done it. He proved them wrong. But the victory was fleeting.
His Own…
Before Dan could even reach the ring to congratulate him, security approached and surrounded him. He was confused; they were speaking in English, fast and stern. He caught fragments: “substance,” “suspicion,” “investigation.” His brow furrowed. What? He asked for an interpreter. They refused. The air turned tense. Their voices grew firmer. Dan’s anxiety spiked.
Then, the door slammed open. Jaekyung stormed in, still half-wrapped in his post-match robe. He saw Dan and moved to pull him away, but was blocked by the security team. They insisted the questioning wasn’t over. Jaekyung’s patience snapped. He stepped forward, eyes blazing, and barked out in sharp, commanding English. The room went silent. He turned his head just slightly, gaze settling on Dan, and added. “He is one of my own.” Dan stared at him. And something inside him healed. With this, Jinx Chapter 40 comes to an end.
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