Limitless (NCT one shots)

Bruised pt 2 (YuJun)

As Xiaojun showers after work he finds himself, yet again staring at his bruised skin. After it happened he thought that he would be disgusted with them but his eyes are always drawn to them.

The  dark rings around his wrists. The lines across his upper forearms. The spots on his legs where he grabbed on for dear life. All beautiful, all showing the results of one of the best nights he's ever had but sadly all fading. He remembers every touch, every kiss, the look in his eyes, his intoxicating scent, the sound of his voice. God he misses him.  He knows it's not right to get attached to a one night stand but when he never called, never full filled the dinner date that he arranged, it hurt him. He knew not to expect much but he really hoped. He really thought that they were good for each other, that the other genuinely liked him.

By the middle of the second week the bruises have faded to a barely there yellowing. He's given up on the idea that Yuta would come sweeping back in and take him out on a romantic date, or even want to have sex again. His mind sometimes goes to that dark, self conscious place with the 'was I really that bad? Maybe my body isn't pretty enough? Maybe he lied the entire time?' He honestly doesn't know why he's always in his head. It's been long enough.
He's sitting at his desk when his boss comes out of his office and smirks at him. He shivers.

"Listen up everyone, I'm taking you all out to celebrate on Friday. Sales are up and we had a really good quarter. We will go to the Dark waters restaurant, my treat." He says sending a wink to Xiaojun. It sickens him.
"Oh Xiaojun, I need to see you in my office." He says and his heart sinks. He stands and follows him and timidly stands in front of his desk.
"You look so nice today." He says with a sick undertone. Xiaojun can feel his hands shaking.
"Come and sit on my lap." Xiaojun freezes.
"Uh I'm Uh, I'm so busy right now." He says backing to the door. He's always giving him sexual advances, inappropriate touches as he walks by, but never has he made such a request.

"Come." Is all he says as he pats his leg. Xiaojun frowns.
"Sir, what about them?" He asks pointing to a picture frame on his desk.
"I told you before, you don't t get to talk about my personal life, now get over here and do as I say." Xiaojun walks slowly and awkwardly sits on his lap.
"Good boy." He says as he runs his hand up his thigh.
"My wife is out of town this weekend, I want you to come over." He says before he leaves a sloppy wet kiss his neck. Xiaojun is ready to vomit and luck is on his side when someone knocks on the door. He hops up and practically runs to it. He tries to hide the shame and the panic on his face but Hendery sees it as he passes by.

He goes directly to the bathroom and has another meltdown. This time he actually gets sick. Hendery walks in and can hear what's going on but knows that Xiaojun would be more upset if he brought it up so he leaves.
Xiaojun cleans up and stares dazedly at his marks. He wishes he had someone like him in his life, instead of a creepy boss.

When Friday rolls around Xiaojun is in a constant state of sickness. He is terrified of what his boss is going to do. Will he make him come over? He knows he needs to go to the company dinner but he's not well. He gets in a cab and tells them the name of the restaurant without even a thought. It isn't until they pull up that it hits him. His body tingles with anticipation and hope of seeing him but his brain tells him it's not going to go well if he does.

He walks in with his head down and finds his table. Of course the boss gestures for him to sit next to him. He does so reluctantly. Hendery can see how uneasy he is from across the table and wishes he could somehow help.

The dinner goes on for quite some time before Yuta makes his appearance. Of course with a group this big he took the lead in the kitchen and has to come to see how the food was. Immediately he spots Hendery then scans the rest of the group until his eyes land on him. He doesn't look well and he wonders if it's him or something else that's making him uncomfortable.
"Hello, I'm Yuta, owner and head chef, I hope everything is to your liking?" He questions. Everyone seems satisfied but Xiaojun doesn't even look in his direction. He smiles proudly as what seems to be the boss, praises the food and service. He thanks them for choosing his restaurant and heads back to the kitchen.