desire ; johnten [ ✓ ]

ELEVEN

dejun followed hendery into the break room as usual, but not just to be around the man who was the only one who showed him kindness. when dejun first snapped and almost turned completely, it was hendery who stopped him and helped him control his monster and who hadn't left him when he found the truth.

to pay him back for everything, he used his new ability to turn into a half-monster to keep him safe from danger. it only made sense to do so.

but his time, he had something important to tell the other about. "hey hendery."

"yes jun?" hendery said, easily cutting open the single packet of strawberry and cream oatmeal and pouring it into the bowl.

"about that johnny guy," dejun started, moving closer to him so he could drop his voice into a whisper. "he's like me. infected."

"he is?" hendery said, sparing his companion a glance. "what makes you think that?"

"i saw his eyes when he was wrestling with that monster outside," dejun continued. "they were black. no uninfected human can have that. his injuries weren't healing as he fought, but he's been asleep for a long time, like when that hulk basically body slammed him into the wall, which should've killed him. he most likely does it to heal."

"good point," hendery nodded slowly.

"he's also so protective over ten as well," dejun went on thoughtfully. "maybe that's his desire? i guess i don't know until i ask..."

hendery nodded again before focusing back on making oatmeal, grabbing the carton of milk. "well, keep an eye on him. i don't want him turning and probably killing everyone."

dejun leaned against him lovingly. "okay, love."

*****

johnny, like every other time he got into a fight and was injured by a monster, was out for a few hours, sleeping well into the afternoon with ten by his side the entire time, only having left to get breakfast, which gave him a chance to ask everyone about what happened.

turns out, hendery shot the monster in the head while it managed to pin down johnny and let dejun finish it up with a cleanly snapped neck. that explained the loud noise.

afterwards, ten returned back to the office and closed the door, sitting down beside the other once more.

johnny's cuts had healed entirely so he looked like he hadn't just gotten shredded by a cat monster.

there was a sudden knock at the door. ten looked around, seeing the door open with jungwoo poking his head in. "i know johnny's hurt and all... do you need a first aid kit?"

"i'm just fine," johnny said with a grin. "no need."

plus, ten already brought the one that belonged to johnny when they left for the lobby, the white and red case stored in the backpack. there's no need for jungwoo's, ten thought bitterly.

"oh okay," he nodded. "if you ever need it, just ask me."

he shook the case with a small grin before leaving, thankfully closing the door behind him. ten turned his head back around to face johnny, reaching out with his arms and wrapping them around the other's neck. "i'm glad you're okay."

"all i needed was a nap," johnny retorted, bettering his angle by turning around to face him properly, his hands finding their way to ten's waist. they pulled him closer to touch their foreheads together. "i'd risk my life to make sure that no one ever lays a single finger on you."

a sudden wave of possessiveness crashed over johnny as he pulled away only to connect their lips in a kiss, ten kissing back, their eagerness matched.

he never thought he'd even have that feeling, wanting to be alone for the rest of life, wallowing in his messiness and inability to talk to his family ever again ever since his parents died. being alone just felt... nice.

but helping ten that day and taking him turned out to the best decision in his life. he brought him happiness and now love. no one else can have him because johnny found him first, so he only belonged to him and him only-

eventually, they pulled apart, ten leaning to nuzzle lovingly into the crook of johnny's neck, happily moving himself into his lap. he placed a kiss there, feeling johnny's hands slowly slide lower to the curve of his arse. ten didn't stop with one, continuing to place soft kisses against his neck.

"that tickles, ten," johnny mumbled, making the smaller giggle before leaving another kiss.

"i bet it does," his breath felt hot against the other's exposed neck. he pulled away, removing the closeness they once had. "it's most likely around lunch time. let's go see if hendery's making sandwiches again."

"no," johnny pouted. "let's stay like this for a few more minutes."

"john," ten retorted, his tone somewhat playful. "you've been asleep since last night all the way to this afternoon. i barely left the room myself and i'm kind of hungry too."

"well, i'm hungry too," johnny started. ten's eyebrows furrowed.

"then let's go eat."

"but i could eat you," johnny continued, the tone of his voice obviously suggestive. ten went red in the face.

"w-well, sandwiches will do, john. not me," he responded, letting out a nervous laugh. "i'm not edible."

the other leaned forward, grazing his teeth against the skin of the collarbone, left open to see due to the oversized shirt that belonged to johnny. "well, i could-"

a feeling of being aroused started to bubble up in the pit of ten's stomach. it did sound particularly interesting. "johnny, touch-"

a knock on the door sounded. never mind then.

*****

tick. tick. tick.

hendery let out a sigh, feeling the hands of dejun run through his hair, combing it to calm him. it was pleasant, hendery honestly wanting to stay like this until he falls asleep. in fact, he's gone to sleep with the other doing that to help him.

"you never told me what's wrong, love," dejun muttered softly, his dark tail peeking from his pants, slowly curling and uncurling.

"it's just..." hendery started before taking a deep breath. "it's just we've been here for so long, i've lost count of all the days that went by. i dunno if my call for help signal ever reached those people. they promised."

dejun didn't like the mention of "those people." they seemed to be bent on killing any monsters, or just people infected in general. dejun would, for sure, be killed or even worse, tested on because of his ability...

hendery hadn't mentioned the other on the call, but he still felt extremely uneasy at any mention of them.

"i know it's frustrating," dejun started, continuing to slowly running his hands through hendery's hair. "but i know they're coming for us. let's just sleep on it, okay, love?"

hendery relaxed when dejun leaned down to place a kiss on the top of his head, a smiling making it's way onto his face. "okay, jun."