The Devil Within (yujae)

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After their little cuddle session on the couch, they decided to go get some coffee and let Ten know what was going on. Yuta wanted to get to him before he started blowing his phone up.

As they exited Yuta's building, he took Jaehyun's hand in his, interlacing their fingers. He looked at Jaehyun hesitantly, "Is this okay?" Jaehyun just smiled and squeezed his hand. "Of course it is. You never have to ask if any kind of affection is okay with me. I will take anything you are willing to give."

They walked in a comfortable silence that allowed Yuta to think about everything that had happened in the last few days. This time he remembered Jaehyun would know what he was thinking but he didn't mind anymore. This involved him anyway and it was a way for him to talk to Jaehyun without actually having to talk to him. He shook his head at himself. He was such a scaredy cat sometimes.

This time I want you to hear what I am thinking...cause I'm too scared to voice some of this shit. He glanced at Jaehyun who was looking at him curiously but with a grin. He nodded letting Yuta know to continue. There is so much of this I don't understand...and I know I am probably repeating myself, and I'm sorry if I do. Just be patient with me please because I want to learn more about all this I really do...I just need some time with some things you're telling me. I can tell you that I believe everything you are telling me and even though I may not be saying I love you yet...I do like you a lot and I want you to stay with me. I don't want you going anywhere.

He squeezed Jaehyun's hand and stepped a little closer, the closeness making Yuta feel at ease. "Anything for you." Jaehyun leaned down and kissed his forehead just as they walked up in front of the coffee shop. "Just a warning Ten is gonna freak out. He has never seen me with anyone and has been worried that something was wrong with me because I never dated."

"Good to know." Jaehyun opened the door and let Yuta walk in. He walked up to the counter and ordered their drinks while Yuta went and sat down by the window.

"Morning Hyung, can we get the usual, please? And when have a minute can you come sit with us? We wanna talk to you." Jaehyun pointed to where Yuta was sitting.

"Of course! Give me a few minutes and I'll bring your drinks over." Ten hurried behind the counter getting the other customers drinks before he took the three drinks over to his friend's table.

"So, what's up?" He sat across from them sipping his own coffee. "Well, I realize I told you I would talk to you before I left last night and I didn't. I'm sorry Ten." Yuta had honestly forgotten about talking to Ten.

"Hyung don't worry about it. I know you had a lot on your mind. Just tell me now." He smiled wanting Yuta to know that he wasn't upset. He could never be upset at Yuta.

"Well, I asked Jaehyun to stay over last night to prove that he could get rid of my nightmares. Ten...it worked. I couldn't believe it. I didn't dream but I didn't have a nightmare." He smiled taking Jaehyun's hand in his under the table.

"Oh my god hyung that's amazing! Jaehyun you're amazing!" Ten reached across the table and took Jaehyun's hand in his trying not to tear up. "Oh, Ten you look like you're going to cry. Please don't" Yuta didn't want Ten getting emotional over him. "I'm sorry hyung but it's just so nice to see someone who cares about you and is able to help you with these fucking nightmares. I'm just happy for you, that's all."

Jaehyun and Yuta both smiled. They were both glad that Ten was happy just like they were. "I don't know what the future holds for sure, but I am going to try and keep Jaehyun around as long as I can. So be prepared to see a lot more of him."

Ten wiggled his eyebrows, "Oh does that mean I get to see his abs too?" Yuta choked on his coffee but luckily didn't spit it across the table. "I'm sorry hyung! It was just a joke."Jaehyun was laughing but still patting Yuta on the back. "I'm only into polyamory if Yuta is." He winked at Ten causing him to blush. "Oh my god, you two will you stop." Yuta was laughing too. It was so nice to just...be normal and talk with friends. He knew this situation was nowhere near normal but it still felt right.