Play with Fire

[November] 14

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A few hours later the two sat in Hoseok's car again but still standing on the parking lot of the hospital. Hyungwon just stared out of the window, saying nothing at all.

"What are you going to do?"

Hoseok's voice brought him back to reality and he turned his head towards him. Anger started to grow in his stomach. What kind of question was that?

"What I'm going to do?? I don't know, Hoseok. What would you do if that would be your mother? Tell me!!"

His voice became louder and louder. Hoseok opened his mouth but immediately closed it again.

"I'm sorry. It was a stupid question."

Hyungwon turned around again and looked out of the window, guilt growing in his stomach. He didn't wanted to hurt Hoseok. But he did. He stared out of the windows, suddenly seeing something white falling down from the sky. It got quite cold during the last weeks and now it lightly started to snow. For a few minutes nobody said anything.

"Do you have somewhere to go?"

Hyungwon turned to him, his eyebrows furrowed questioningly.

"What do you mean? Of course I have somewhere to go. We still have our apartment."

Hoseok's eyes widened in surprise.

"Hyungwon, you can't live alone in there!"

"Why not? It worked for the past two months. Why shouldn't it work now, too? I'm not a kid, Hoseok. I can take care of myself."

But Hoseok shook his head and took Hyungwon's hand into his own.

"No way. You will come with me. My apartment is big enough. We will get some of your things and you will stay with me. No matter how long. I love you and I promised you that I will take care of you and stay by your side."

Now Hyungwon was the one who was surprised. He would've never expected Hoseok to say that.

"Thanks, Hoseok but I can't do this. We're together for just a few days... it's way too early, believe me."

"Would you stop? You're staying with me. No more discussions. Tell me your address."

He turned to the navigator and waited for Hyungwon to tell him the address. But Hyungwon stayed silent.

"No. Please, just drive me home. I burdened you enough today. That's my problem and I need to deal with it myself. Please. Take me home. That's all I will ask you for."

He looked at Hoseok and tried his best to hold back his tears. Hoseok looked at him for a long time. Eventually he gave in and nodded.

"Alright. But if anything happens or if you need anything, call me. I will pick you up or bring you what you need."

Hyungwon leaned closer to him and kissed him softly. His hands cupped Hoseok's face and he leaned his forehead against the older's.

"Thank you..."

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After about 40 minutes, they arrived at Hyungwon's apartment. Hoseok parked the car and looked over to Hyungwon, who got irritated.

"Why are you turning off the engine?"

Hoseok smiled softly at him and made Hyungwon's heart fluttering.

"I know, you told me that you wouldn't come with me but you said nothing about me staying with you in your apartment. So, I will stay with you and take care of you."

Hyungwon sighed. He knew when he had lost. And right now, nothing on this planet would've changed Hoseok's mind. He gave in and got out of the car, walking to the front door, while Hoseok locked the car and followed him.

Hyungwon opened the apartment door and stepped back to let Hoseok in first. The older walked in and took of his shoes in the hallway. Hyungwon did the same and then turned on the lights.

The living room and the kitchen were definitely not tidy, since Hyungwon didn't really care about cleaning that much. He heard Hoseok sighed lightly but didn't responded. He was too tired and just threw himself on the couch.
He felt Hoseok looking at him and sat up on his elbows, facing the older.

"What? I know it's not tidy at all. I'm not a cleaning freak, you know."

He let himself fall back and closed his eyes, letting out a deep sighed. Not long after he felt Hoseok next to him. He turned around with closed eyes and carefully wrapped his arms around Hoseok's well built body, burying his face in the corner of his neck. The older also wrapped his arms around him and started to softly caressing his back.

At some point Hyungwon fell asleep, just by the comfortable and safe feeling he had in Hoseok's arms. But it wasn't a deep and relaxing sleep. His dreams were weird as always and they all revolved around his mother and Hoseok. He was extremely afraid and eventually woke up with a loud scream.

He needed a few minutes to realize where he was. His body was covered with sweat and he was sitting up straight in his bed. Hoseok must've carried him in there sometime. He himself wasn't laying next to the boy and so Hyungwon stood up and searched for him, carving his tight hugs and the sweet words Hoseok always whispered to him.

He found him in the living room, peacefully asleep on the couch, his upper body bare, the rest of it covered with a thick sheet. Even in this darkness he looked stunning and Hyungwon stopped for a moment to admire him. Then he walked over to the man and softly touched his shoulder in order to wake him up as softly as possible.

"Hoseok..."

The older grunted and furrowed his brows but didn't woke up.

"Hoseok, please, wake up."

Still no response from the older besides that he had started to snore lightly, his lips parted.

"Hoseok, I need you..."

Even though he hadn't raised his voice, suddenly Hoseok opened his eyes, fear burning in them. He sat up straight and looked at the boy, still half asleep but able to recognize him.

"W-what is wrong? Are you hurt?"

Hyungwon heard that he tried to keep the panic in his voice down as much as possible, but it didn't worked that well.

"No, I'm not hurt. I... I just had a bad dream. Would you sleep next to me? I-I need you..."

A soft smile appeared on Hoseok's lips and he relaxed. Then he stoop up and hugged the boy tight.

"Of course I will. Come, let's go back to sleep. I won't leave you alone."

The two crawled back into Hyungwon's bed and after Hoseok had placed the sheet over them, Hyungwon slid closer to Hoseok, placing his arms around the older's upper body, inhaling his scent.

Hoseok did the same and kissed Hyungwon's head softly.

"Everything is fine, baby. I'm here. Don't worry. I will take care of you. I'll protect you."

But Hyungwon was already asleep and with a grin on his face, Hoseok also drifted up to sleep.