The Not so Ugly Duckling

The Cornered Chipmunk

"Thanks for driving me to work, hyung." Zelo flashed Youngjae a forlorn smile as he pressed his cheek against the cold glass of the car window.

"It's no problem, Zelo." Youngjae forced a smile on his lips, but deep down a flurry of worry filled his stomach. His eyes should have been on the road, but instead they kept side-eyeing the broken pup.

The plane ride back home was utterly silent. The awkward atmosphere seeping from the guard dog and giant pup could silence a crowded baseball stadium. Yongguk and Daehyun simply looked at each confused, not understanding how tender the situation was. They opted to just silently drink their glass of scotch, they would talk to Jongup later. Himchan and Youngjae on the other had, just kept eyeing the younger. The usual cheeky pup was now huddled up against Himchan, hugging the elder's arm tight while his long legs were rested on top of Youngjae's lap. Himchan and Youngjae looking up at each other with forlorn looks, knowing exactly what outcome must have occured to have caused this to occur.

"God, I'm glad that Yongguk finally got some but, uuuhhhhhhgggg..." Daehyun's grumbles were muffled by the pillow as he kicked his legs up and down like a kid throwing a tantrum.

"I did not think the walls were that thin..." Youngjae sat up, bags under his eyes since a certain hyung's screams of pleasure kept him awake.

"I had to jack off like 5 times in the bathroom!" Daehyun whined, looking up at Youngjae with puppy eyes.

"That's disgusting, Dae...you do realize that's Himchan and Yongguk...." Youngjae shivered. "That's like hearing your parents having sex."

"I'm a sexual deviant, sue me." Daehyun rolled his eyes before going back to burying his face in his pillow.

"What am I gonna do with you?" Youngjae scoffed, reaching out to grab his yukata that was haphazardly thrown off to the side.

"Stay walking around in your underwear so I can get a fine look at your ass." Daehyun smirked, only winning him a pillow smack to the face.

"What happened to my sweet Daehyun from last night." Youngjae quirked a brow.

"Um...he got horny and is lacking proper sleep so...." Daehyun just flashed a stupidly cute grin, causing Youngjae to have butterflies in his stomach. The elder wasn't playing fair.

"Well then, you horndog, let's get you some food to bring you back to normal." Youngjae scoffed, tossing Daehyun his own yukata as Youngjae wrapped his around his frame.

"Are you sure you don't prefer me walking around like this?" Daehyun stood up, arms wide to reveal all his half-naked glory. And in all honestly, Youngjae wouldn't mind Daehyun staying like that the entire day. But this image was for Youngjae's eyes only.

"I'm sure the maids would love it," Youngjae scoffed, before tying the waistband tight. "Now put clothes on or else I'll find myself another breakfast date. I'm sure if I just lower this slit a bit and show some leg that-"

"I got it. I got it," Daehyun let out a defeated groan as he scratched the back of his head. "You really know how to push my buttons don't you." Daehyun adjusted his yukata so that he would look proper.

"Aww, you're learning," Youngjae playfully patted Daehyun's cheek, in which the elder retaliated by attempting to bite Youngjae's hand. "Come on, let's hurry before Himchan and Yon- Zelo!?" Youngjae and Daehyun stopped right in their tracks when they opened their door to see a huddled Zelo beside it.

"Hyung..." Zelo looked up at the elders, his eyes puffy and red.

"Zelo, what are you doing out here?" Youngjae's eyes softened, squatting down so that he was at least eye level with the pup. "Why didn't you go to sleep in your room?"