The Hindmost {Markson}

Chapter 25

(*Author's POV)

Having spent the night together Mark and Jiho were barely waking up from the alarm Jiho set. A loud beeping ring that unmercifully blared between their heads. Both had fallen asleep on the floor as neither wanted to take the bed by themselves.

And as they both peeled their eyes open both glared at the phone that was cleverly placed in the middle of them. Jiho being the first to really move went too quickly press the snooze button. And as the sound stopped both did a sleepy stretch.

Mark went about rubbing his eyes knowing there was no time to prolong his sleep. Jiho also knew this as he forced himself to sit up and unwind his stiff back. Soon after Mark threw off the blankets covering him.

Jiho turned his head curiously to the older. Mark was wearing his clothes as he had only come with what he was wearing before. But now he was in a shirt that was too long and sweats that were snugly tied by the strings around his hips.

The large shirt had reeled up during his sleep so Mark's stomach was exposed. When he yawned his stomach sank in and filled out with the deep breaths. The curtains filtered the morning light making the whole sight so beautifully domestic.

Much like a magnet, the pull to touch Mark washed over Jiho. And for whatever reason, he leaned over and combed down Mark's hair that was stuck up. Mark's eyes opening more at the touch he glanced at his old classmate.

"Morning sleeping beauty." Jiho said with a funny grin.

The compliment received a swat to the hand in reply as Mark just groaned as he sat up.

"...I need to get ready." Mark spoke in a daze blankly staring ahead.

"Not before breakfast come on." Jiho said as he stood and reached his hands to help Mark up.

Taking his hands Mark was stood on his feet and was hurriedly swept to Jiho's small dining table. He pulled a chair out with one hand and guided Mark sitting him down with the other. Mark did everything accordingly as he just watched Jiho move about his kitchen.

"Need help?" Mark asked slowly coming to his complete senses.

"No, it's fine just relax. It'll be ready in a second. You like eggs right?" Jiho said as he moved about his kitchen skillfully.

"Yes." Mark nodded leaning his head onto his palm still tired from the few hours of sleep he got.

"Good. You know I would've like to cook with you but I think I'd like more time to enjoy it." Jiho said as he quickly cracked some eggs in a pan to scramble.

"Mm." Mark said as he started to let his eyes shut.

"...Mark! Don't fall asleep." Jiho said when he noticed Mark dozing off.

"Hm...I'm not." Mark replied taking his head off his hand and crossed his arms trying to act awake.

"Tell you what. To keep you awake why don't you go raid my closet or something?" Jiho suggested as he pulled out his emergency ready rice and some ham.

"Why?" Mark questioned blinking.

"Well, I guess it's not a crime to wear your dirty clothes or leave in that." Jiho chuckled as he began mixing all the ingredients together.

"We didn't wash my clothes huh...?" Mark muttered as he smoothed his hair back.

"With everything we were doing last night? Nope. Plus my neighbors must hate us." Jiho said as his face split into a wide grin.

"Ah sorry." Mark said sheepishly remembering the noise they made last night. They had gotten rather carried away.

"It's fine but help your self to what clothes might fit. You know where the closest is right?" Jiho asked as Mark stood from his seat.