Fall For Me

VIII. Deny Me

Nine

All his life, Nine had never seen anybody who could be bold and stupid at the same time. The kid is clearly too engulfed in the series. Method acting is for professionals who loves and breathes cinema. They need no such thing in a BL series.

"Joong, it's the middle of the night and you think it's the best time to joke around?" he said.

He rubbed his chest to remove the tingling sensation on his nipples that Joong had brazenly bitten. Where does this kid learn such things? It's more than the skinship they're told to do.

"You don't feel anything when we're like this?" Joong asked as he covered Nine's body on the bed, faces inches away from each other.

He'd like to extensively answer that question but that would worsen his situation. He's already sweating so much and Joong is too close for comfort. Nevermind his heartbeat rising steadily, his stomach is the main issue. It might growl in hunger any minute and Joong might hear.

He shouldn't have ditched his school early to drive straight away to Joong's house. He skipped dinner so he could see the kids but they were already asleep save for Joong and Mae.

"I don't," he answered.

A small part of his brain whipering 'liar' but he ignored it. He could dare Joong to stay like this all day but that would be counter-productive to his goal---not to catch feelings.

"I'm doing this much and still nothing?" Joong pointed to his perked up nipple still slightly red and throbbing. He blushed but ignored it. He had no energy to fight him off earlier and Joong has physical advantage. No meat, no life.

"Do your best next time," he said trying to rub the swollen nip. Did Joong even brush his teeth? He could get rabies from the kid seeing as he likes to pinch and bite people.

Wait. Should he have said that? It felt like a challenge and Joong's eyes are fiercely staring at him. What has he gotten himself into?

"Do my best huh?" Joong said as he scooted closer, malicious intent obvious from his eyes.

"Ah, maybe later? It's already morning and we haven't slept yet. I'm tired and hungry," he said dodging Joong as much as possible.

"Fine. I bought fish snacks and lunchboxes. I'll prepare them for you," Joong said as he stood up from the bed and left him lying there dishiveled.

It took him several minutes before he could gather his thoughts and his shirt together. Maybe taking a bath can help him.

"I'm showering. You can shower after I'm done," he announced to Joong who's busy preparing the dinner.

After showering, they both ate in silence. He was too hungry to talk to Joong anyway so he had an excuse to enjoy his food and ignore Joong for the duration of his meal.

What he was nervous about was the sleeping arrangement after that nipple fiasco. So, he decided to protect himself this time.

"What are you doing P?" Joong asked amused at the on-going construction on the bed.

They had finished their meal and now preparing the bed to sleep. He positioned all his plushies in the middle to make a fortress. It's not his best work but it'll prevent a conscious Joong from sleeping too close.

Conscious, cheeky, spoiled and clingy Joong is difficult to deal with and non-negotiable. A sleeping Joong is more pliant and easy to kick off the bed if the need arises. Even if it's a temporary protection at least it'll keep those hands away from his waist.