#NINTH

Jungwoo hesitated a little as he reached his hand to feel Taeil's face. Caressing every inch of skin he could. How could someone be so hypnotizing with literally doing nothing?

He couldn't control but rub his thumb lightly on Taeil's bottom lip. His body somewhat automatically working and he just more than loved the feeling of it. Taeil was so sinfully hypnotizing his soul and the latter didn't even know.

He gulped as he realized what he was going to do next. But he couldn't control himself anymore. Not especially when Taeil was seducing him so badly just by sleeping. He kept leaning down and down until he reached the pair of lips he's been hungry for.

At first, he couldn't believe that it was actually happening so he sucked harder on the elder's lips swallowing the chapstick like juice. He had never kissed someone and he didn't expect to kiss someone for the first time without their acknowledgement. He didn't care, though. All he cared about was his hunger, thirst and lust. And of course, love.

The elder moaned in sleep and Jungwoo swore he could just… He pulled away and shook his head. He took a long breath and drank water as he calmed himself.

He turned his head to look at Taeil again who was still in sleep. Although he really wanted to wreck the latter right there, he knew it wasn't a right move to take especially when he was in love with the elder over lust. Yes. "I am so in love with you Moon Taeil and I promise to you that I'll soon make you mine."

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It had been weeks since Taeil shifted to his new house from Dongyoung's motel. He missed the said place though because even if it was an official place, it was still related to Dongyoung and he actually felt his vibes there. He also missed Jaehyun. The young man was really kind and welcoming. Taeil thought many times as to why Dongyoung wasn't promoting him. The kid was very responsible and very hardworking.

But at the same time, he was even more happy. He didn't have to worry about other people living right next to him while having sex with Dongyoung. They could freely make love anytime, anywhere whenever they felt like pleasing each other. Whether on the bed in the bedroom, on the couch at the living room, in the bathroom while showering or even in the kitchen sometimes while cooking together.

Taeil could even make morning breakfast for his boyfriend in the morning after their usual wild nights. Yes. It had become usual for them as Taeil kept inviting Dongyoung to his place almost everyday, every night. And Dongyoung being so in love with the elder, couldn't decline the lovely invitations. But he of course checked once if Jungwoo was fine with him being out and all before actually confirming his arrivals to Taeil.

Talking about Jungwoo, the said man also tended to visit Taeil's house every now and then whether invited or not. Not that the elder minded. He was supposed to be living with him after his marriage with Dongyoung after all. So it was actually good that he could already take care of his soon to be brother in law. Only if their relationship was officially announced.

How Taeil wished if they could just reveal their relationship to everyone and how he urged to rant about his lover to every single person he met. Though, he didn't do any of that nor did he complain since he understood Dongyoung's side and not in his life he could pressure on his lover no matter what. The latter was mostly concerned about his younger brother. Dongyoung had confessed to the elder that he just felt that Jungwoo might feel uneasy and lonely once knowing his brother was in a relationship. He was waiting for Jungwoo to find someone in his life before announcing their relationship and that was one of the fewest things Taeil didn't have.

It wasn't as if they were going to be separated or anything. Taeil even liked Jungwoo, treating him always the best he could and he was more than happy to live with the latter just like any other family. Dongyoung was just being a bit much at that point. Why he just couldn't think about them only, without caring about any other thing? Why couldn't he think just about himself once?

Dongyoung on the other hand, was just trying his best to keep things in place while preparing himself for a major step in his life. However, to his unfortunate, it wasn't as easy as it sounded. Not at least for Dongyoung. He had witnessed his baby brother locked in his room for months, getting eaten alive by the loneliness and depression. Dongyoung knew that Taeil would obviously love to live with Jungwoo as well as taking care of him. But it was actually him, he doubted himself getting distracted as he was already locked with the thoughts of his boyfriend all time. He never left Jungwoo alone, always checking up on him if the latter was eating and doing fine in general.

But now? It was Taeil and only Moon Taeil in his mind, heart and soul. He always thought and thirsted over his boyfriend even during work. He truly never even knew the meaning of desperateness but now he had become even worse than that. He had become needy. Needy for the love of life, for the man of his dreams, Moon Taeil.

"Hyung, you're drooling." The voice brought Dongyoung to reality. He wiped his mouth and realized that he was drooling for real. He looked at the other and smiled sheepishly. The latter started laughing.

"I'm sorry Woo-ah, I was just…"

"Dreaming? About what? Or should I say… About who?" Jungwoo asked teasingly, making the elder chuckle. "Nothing and no one really, Woo-ah. Just just good eventual thoughts." Dongyoung exclaimed while pinching the latter's cheek.

Jungwoo was about to whine but his attention went to something's certain on Dongyoung's wrist. "Wow! You finally got yourself a watch big bro, and the funky Rolex one!"

"Oh… This?" Dongyoung asked no one in particular as he looked at his watch and started smiling fondly.

The other male gasped as the realization hit him. "Ohh… So it's not purchased but is gifted, am I right Hyung? Oh I must be right! You are not spending your nights out for no reason. Oh my why! How come I didn't notice it before?" Jungwoo started laughing after his rant. Dongyoung went red in embarrassment.

"N-no, Jungwoo. I've been out for business concerns and this is absolutely purchased. I can show you the bills if you insist."

The younger raised his eyebrow and shrugged. "Well, I know that it's not easy to read the love story of Mr. Kim Dongyoung. Maybe I'm just at the summary of the story." Jungwoo rambled playfully and after a few moments they both started laughing.

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After seeing the gifted watch on his brother's wrist, Jungwoo also decided to gift Taeil something. He actually wanted to give a ring and slide it onto Taeil's finger right away. But he hadn't even asked the elder to become his boyfriend and here he was dreaming of becoming his husband already.

In the end after many thoughts, he ended up with a romantic novel having a set of short stories with each having an uncomplicated plot along with the happiest endings. It was not random though. He remembered his conversation on the topic of love months ago and how Taeil had wished him to have a love story filled with happiness only. That's why he wanted to assure the elder that his love story will also be filled with happiness and happiness only. They most probably will end up happily with each other anyways.

"Woo-ah, it will be break time in a few. So I'm going to the pantry to warm the pancakes I've brought for us. You like pancakes, right?"

"I did like them but now that they're made by my Moontie Hyung, I think I'm gonna love them from now on." Jungwoo said while winking at the latter.

Taeil laughed lightly and shook his head. "They're not really that special. Just homemade pancakes."

"And that's why they're special Hyungie! Ahh… How do you really manage to always look after me whether at work or home. Why don't you come to our place Hyung? Let us also treat you right. Let me treat you right."

"Awhh… You are indeed the cutest Jungwoo. Unfortunately, your brother never invited me." The shorter man answered while making a playful pout and Jungwoo swore how hard it was for him to control himself to not kiss the latter right there.

"Well, I'm inviting you. So you should pay a visit, Taeillie Hyung. Am I not your friend?" This time it was Jungwoo to pout playfully.

The elder giggled and cooed at the younger and started speaking. "I was just kidding and you sure are. Anyways, I am literally with everyday and meet Doyoung eventually so I just never felt the need of that. And of course I can't refuse a lovely invitation from my lovely dongsaeng. But I also have to check my schedules before that yeah?" He explained and the latter nodded. The elder then stood as he was about to leave.

"Wait, Taeil Hyung."

Taeil stopped on his track and looked at Jungwoo interrogatively.

"Since you always do multiple things to take care of for me, here's something I've brought for you." The younger moved the novel forward for Taeil to take. The latter took it and gasped as soon as he saw what it was. "Whoa… Where did you get this? It's one of the rarest editions." Taeil exclaimed.

Jungwoo smiled fondly at the latter while saying, "I've a tendency to collect the rarest categories of books. And I specifically picked this because I remembered how you wanted me to have a happy love story and I wanted you to know that your story will also be nothing less than that." The younger then stopped speaking as he stood in front of the shorter. "And even if there will be some saddening moments, I'll always be there to make you happy, Taeil."

The elder seemed as if he was about to cry and Jungwoo was about to say something else to change the mood but he was taken aback when he was hugged tightly by the latter.

"Thank you Jungwoo. Thank you so, so much. You're really the best you know. The best dongsaeng I could ever have." Taeil said while sniffing a little. He probably didn't notice that the younger had missed the honorific but the latter supported him from all his will and that's what all it mattered at that moment.

Jungwoo didn't say anything in return though. Too lost in Taeil's scent as their bodies were pressed against each other. It wasn't as if they were hugging for the first time. But to Jungwoo, it felt different. Powerful and passionate. Especially when he remembered their first kiss.

The thought turned Jungwoo on and he couldn't control himself anymore as he started sliding his hand under Taeil's shirt. But the elder pulled away immediately giggling in embarrassment.

"Thank you, once again. Now I think we should really get our lunch since we already lost quite a few minutes." The latter pointed out and Jungwoo nodded as the other left the area.

Jungwoo started thinking if the elder noticed his little affection or not. But, either way, "Moon Taeil will be the death of me."