hyung | markhyuck

25

— Chapter Twenty Five —

Donghyuck was happier than ever to have Mark. He knew he had to keep it on the low after what had happened but god, Mark was just so perfect it hurt.

The two stayed around the dorm, they had a lege free days from practice. Donghyuck very much appreciated, his whole body just aching from the practices.

That's why he laid around a lot in the dorm, whether on the couch or his own room. Sungchan and Shotaro very much appreciated the company and Donghyuck talked more than ever with the two. They had been kind of cut from his mind after all the stress but now he again realised to hang out with people who were not the Dreamies for once.

The only problem in this equation was Mark. He had become very protective of Donghyuck ever since the younger had broken down in the conference room and he wanted to stay close to Donghyuck at all times.

"Didn't we say we want to keep it a secret for now?" Donghyuck had asked him in a hushed voice one time when Mark had very obviously squeezed himself between Donghyuck and Sungchan when the two were just watching a movie and Mark had been over.

"Just want to make sure Sungchan doesn't get any stupid ideas." Mark had muttered back, hand on Donghyuck's thigh. And as always, Donghyuck had gotten butterflies.

He liked this a little too much. Seeing Mark be possessive over him, as inconvenient as it was at times, it still gave him a feeling of comfort. He knew Mark was actually his and that he was actually Mark's. His brain still struggled to comprehend that, the fact that they were now official.

"Mark?" he asked. The latter hummed, his eyes still on the movie. Donghyuck glanced over to his other side only to find that Sungchan had fallen asleep. Donghyuck couldn't blame him, the movie was extremely boring.

"Can we go on a date? Just you know, like a couple would." he asked. Mark whipped his head around, seemingly a little flustered as he let out an awkward giggle which was so adorable to Donghyuck.

"Sure, Hyuckie. Where do you want to go?" the older asked. Donghyuck shrugged and replied "Surprise me."

Mark snorted, muttering a "Always so demeaning." before he leaned over. Donghyuck glanced at Sungchan once more, making sure the man was really asleep before he quickly scooted closer to Mark and pecked his nose.

"You're doing that thing again." Mark whispered, his hand travelling from Donghyuck's thigh to his waist and holding it close so that Donghyuck could barely pull back.

"What thing?" the latter questioned.

"Stealing my heart."

Was it cheesy? Yes, but it might have caused for Donghyuck's heart to beat a little too fast. He clutched his chest and then let out a playfully disappointed sigh.

"You're taking over Jeno's spot, No-Jam." he informed Mark who rolled his eyes and then whispered "You know, I actually think you hand around Jeno too much."

"Are you always this possessive?" Donghyuck questioned. Mark tilted his head, face now a little more serious.

"When it comes to Jeno and Sungchan, yes. I don't want them to take you from me like it happened at the end of last year." he admitted. Donghyuck snorted, "Nobody is taking me from you, don't worry."

He heard a hum from Mark as he buried his face in the crook of the older's neck. Softly he attached his lips to the skin, barely sucking it. Neither of them were in a position were having hickeys would be beneficial, not when they had only narrowly escaped getting exposed just now.