You're Safe [✔️]

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Each movement was torture. Jisung attempted to simply move to his back, but what was supposed to be a small bruise on his back, turned into a massive one that covered most of his lower back. He luckily didn't break anything, but he knew that if the robot did any more damage to him; he wouldn't be present. Ren didn't do much as he stayed cuddled up with his papa since he was very tired and also just wanted snuggles.

Ren's tummy rumbled which made the boy pout. He sat up and rubbed his tummy, putting his finger to his lips in a shushing motion. "Papa is sleeping," Ren said and quietly moved towards the end of the bed. He climbed down carefully and left the room, waddling through the house to see if he could find Mr. Scary Guy. He knew the person's name but he thought Mr. Scary Guy was better.

His lips purse as he turned around since he had never paid much attention to it, and he probably never will. He inhaled deeply and looked over to the kitchen. He waddled over and stood at the entrance, smiling brightly at the male who was also in the house. "Hi, Mr. Scary Guy," Ren said and got the male's head to turn. "Hi," He said and Ren walked over. "I hungry, whatchu makin'?" Ren asks as he hugged the male's leg, a habit he started picking up with the other adult. "Um...tteokbokki," Minho answered and Ren got a big smile on his face. "Ooh! Can I help?" Ren asks and gets a pout when the adult shakes his head. "I don't want your...dad to get mad at me if you get hurt."

It wasn't awkward that he had to call Jisung Ren's dad, but it felt off. He didn't know why, but Ren always looked at Minho with twinkling eyes and a big smile whenever he did anything. He didn't know why the toddler looked at him like the world was his and that he was owning it, but he would find it cute sometimes.

Soon enough, Ren situated himself on Minho's foot; still hugging his leg. He started talking about something random and Minho gave small verbal answers from time to time. He was surprised the toddler could talk so long and not get tired since he knew Sora, Jeongin, and Chan's kid, would get tired after talking for 5 minutes. Ren could have his quiet moments though and it was peaceful when he did.

Eventually, he finished making the food and gave a glance towards Ren who looked at him. Ren got the hint and let go of him and crawled away from him. He sat at the entrance of the kitchen as Minho grabbed two plates. "Is your dad going to be awake for food?" Minho asks and Ren gives a head shake. "Papa is really hurting," Ren said and Minho gave a slow head nod. "Okay," Minho said and started putting the rice cakes on a small plate for Ren.

He handed it to the toddler who gave a smile, Minho giving in and smiling back at him. Ren smiled bigger and wiggled around on the floor before standing up and walking to the dining room table. Minho quickly put food on the plate for himself and walked over, helping Ren who was halfway up the chair. "Thank you," Ren said as he watched the male sit down in front of him. Minho gave a smile and Ren got a smile. "You should smile more," Ren said and started eating which made Minho pause for a few seconds at the compliment.

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Minho was relaxing on the couch with Ren who was asleep in his lap. He started growing a small bond with the toddler after he helped clean the dishes; which resulted in Minho being almost drenched in water and having a giggling toddler to chase around.

After he caught the toddler and gave him a nice punishment for soaking him in soapy water, he took a small shower and changed. He was originally going to stay in his room, but Ren wanted to watch a show in the living room. Minho couldn't turn it down so now he was sat in the living room with the toddler.

Minho gave a yawn and rubbed his eyes. He looked at Ren and patted his head. He was about to close his eyes when he heard footsteps. He knew it was Jisung cause he was the only other person present in the house. He looked over and frowned at all the purple and blue marks that littered Jisung's legs. "Have you...oh," Jisung's sentence was cut short when he saw Ren sleeping peacefully on Minho's lap. "How are the bruises?" Minho asks and the kindness even surprised him. Jisung stopped what he was going to say to look at Minho who had a nervous smile.

Jisung gave a smile and walked over. "They hurt, but I'll live," Jisung said and sat down. Minho handed him a blanket which Jisung took with a smile. "Thank you," Jisung said and laid it across his lap. He turned his body to face Minho and rested his back on the arm of the couch. They sat in silence before Jisung spoke up. "Ren looks very comfortable," He said and looked at the toddler. "Oh...yeah," Minho said, "you-"

Jisung shook his head. "He's not my actual kid, I just took him in because his real parents are...well yeah," Jisung answered and Minho frowns. "Woah," He said and Jisung nodded his head. "Same with Sora, Michi, and Ryu. Parents are gone and now they're attached to whoever wanted them; Sora to Chan and Jeongin, and the twins to Felix," Jisung explains and Minho frowned. "You...guys went through a lot in the city," He said and Jisung gave a shrug. "Nothing compared to our actual life, Felix had it worse, but it's not my place to say anything," Jisung said with another shrug.

Minho hummed and nodded his head, looking at Ren who was peacefully sleeping. They fell silent again as Jisung shifted around until he was comfortable again and Minho stared at Ren. "Are you hungry?" Minho asks as he looks at Jisung. He shook his head. "Not really," Jisung answered and Minho gave a hum. Jisung tilted his head at Minho's expression. "Are you tired?" Jisung asks and Minho looks at him. "A little bit," Minho said, "but I'll be fine."

Jisung shook his head in disagreement as he placed a pillow behind his back. "You need sleep," Jisung said, "I hear you leave your room around 2 in the morning." Minho looked at the male who had a soft smile. "I'm a pretty light sleeper," Jisung said and the corner of Minho's lips curled upwards. "If it helps, I can stay in bed with you until you fall asleep," Jisung said as his voice got quiet as he extended his sentence. "Really? Even though I've been an ass to you?" Minho questioned and Jisung nodded his head. "I'm used to people being asses towards me," Jisung said, "you should meet Felix. He's protective of himself and is really savage and back talks even if you're an elder."

Minho blinked as he looked at him. "Felix, as in Lee Felix from school who would cry over his pencil breaking?" Minho said and Jisung hummed. "Yeah, and I'm Han Jisung, as in Han Jisung from school that sat in the back of the room and wrote in a beat-up journal every day," Jisung said and Minho blinked. "Damn shit...why do I have to fall for people like that," Minho whispered, but Jisung heard it loud and clear. He attempted to keep his eyes away from Jisung, but the male was giggling. "Did I hear you right?" Jisung asks and Minho clears his throat. "N-No, I didn't say anything," Minho said and Jisung smiled. "Mhm...sure," Jisung said and Minho glanced at him.

"You want a hug?" Jisung asks and Minho looks at him. "I give good cuddles, ask Ren." Minho chuckled at him and looked at the toddler who was starting to drool. "I guess," Minho said and Jisung smiled. "Give me my child," Jisung said and Minho carefully handed the drooling toddler over to Jisung who cleaned the boy's face. Minho moved closer with a bit of hesitation. He rested his head against Jisung's chest and laid down, feeling weirdly comfortable. "You're holding him," Jisung said and handed Minho Ren again who was immediately turned into a tree when the toddler clung onto him.

Jisung smelt good; a combination of cherry and vanilla, but more cherry smell. It was relaxing and Minho felt his muscles loosen and his eyes get a heavy feeling. He felt Jisung's hands run through his hair in a playing manner, twirling random strands of hair here and there. Jisung had to shift around to not have Minho laying on his bruises.

"I'm guessing we went to the same school," Jisung said and Minho gave a sluggish nod, holding Ren closer as he was warm as well. Jisung noticed that the male lacked affection and being cared for, so he could tell the male was happy about everything he was getting at the moment. He smiled and continued playing with the male's hair who was slowly starting to fall asleep.