moonrise

          THE SECOND lips touch the tip, there’s a sharp inhale from jingfu as his frame tenses. it’s been a while, a little longer than usual and now that they finally had each other where they wanted each other, it felt all too amazing. zhangjing’s mouth was always warm and he always knew exactly what to do to get jingfu going. it was something jingfu loved and hated all at the same time.            “MMH...” THE noise leaves him more like a growl as a hand tangles itself in the other’s hair. he tugs on it roughly as his head tips back, eyes closing as nothing but pure instinct begins to take over his body and mind. “open wide, baby, i know you can take all of me,” he groans, soon pushing zhangjing’s head towards him in a slow, bobbing movement to start off.

          OF COURSE zhiyi knew just how close they were, he’s never felt such a strong bond with anyone other than max before. after all, the two had been through, well, everything together. he didn’t even remember his parents be there for him that much but then again, growing up in an orphanage he didn’t exactly remember much of his parents. but it’s always been max by his side. max was all zhiyi knew at this point.            “MY OPINION isn’t anything special,” he scoffs lightly, shaking his head and trying to hide the small smile that plays on his lips. “besides. you know i’ve always thought highly of you and i always will think highly of you.” it wasn’t a lie, either. sure, when they were younger zhiyi was always protective of him but that was because he liked max so much. nothing has really changed there if he were honest.             “WELL, I have water back in my room. and i can make you some cup noodles or something. i don’t think i’ve seen you eat all day and you’ve been with me for the majority of the day...” he trails off, glancing down at the other.

          “TRUE. I haven’t been around or known carter for that long but even i can tell how curious he truly is. i doubt he even thinks about any kind of consequences before he tries finding something out or learning something new.” zhiyi could easily see carter was still a child, one who was still very innocent ( despite what life had thrown at him ). he was still someone who held onto the wonders of the world and while it was kind of refreshing, it could easily be just as dangerous.            LOOKING OVER at the other, his eyes study the male’s features. fortunately, even with their time apart, zhiyi still knew how to read max and he could tell that the other was deep in thought. “what’s on your mind, max?”

          IF ANYTHING, the bold kiss threw him off more than the games mingjie tried to play before. a small noise leaves the back of his throat as he sinks into the lip lock, leaning into it as much as he possibly could. however, after a moment he pulls back to talk.           “HMM..” ZACHARY’S voice stays low, almost like a deep whisper as if he was afraid someone else might hear them. or maybe it was to be sure mingjie was actually listening to him. “i’m sure there will be plenty of times. you just have to try harder,” he speaks. his hands trail along the other’s sides, lingering on the male’s hips, pulling their hips together where they stood.            “SO ANSWER me this... did you go to daehyun asking how to catch me off guard or did he just bring this conversation up out of the blue?” zach’s head tilts to the side, giving mingjie one last look before he dips his head down once more to let his lips find another spot on the male’s neck.

          HE DOESN’T let it get to him -- or he tries not to let it get to him. he was coming to the terms that he was still a child and there was nothing wrong with it. he’d probably always be a child to minzhe and there was nothing he could do that would change that. of course, he’d still try his best to at least be the happy-go-lucky child that minzhe knew him as to not raise any questions.            “WE CAN’T have you getting arrested because of me, i’m sure everyone would hate me,” he laughs, trying to play off his own emotions and distract his mind from the thoughts swirling around. “i want some kind of meat!” he exclaims. after all, he finally had the money to afford it after he practically stole from his parents. 

          “WELL IT doesn’t look like you’ve gained any weight so until you show me exactly where you’ve gained it, i’m going to call you a liar,” jingfu responds with a laugh. as they walk to the restaurant, jingfu goes over his schedules in his mind, trying to make sure he wouldn’t be late for practice. the last thing he needed was for grayson to get upset and the other members to ask him where he was. not that he actually had anything to hide, he wasn’t doing anything illegal, he was just a private person.           JINGFU SHRUGS his shoulders before stuffing his hands into his pockets. “i guess you got lucky when we became friends,” he teases. “and besides, i like you. of course i’m going to help you out whenever you need it or whenever you ask.”

         KISEOP WAITS for the other to clock out, moving to stand by the door with his backpack as he waits. he was excited that he was getting a chance to hang out with his best friend considering how their usual work schedules differed. he was always busy with training which left him little to no time to actually relax by himself let alone go out and see his friends.          SMILING BRIGHTLY as he sees his friend, soon bowing his head lightly as he reaches for the drink. “but i’m fun when i’m hopped up on caffeine,” he retorts with a small laugh. “and you like me either way,” kiseop added as he takes a small sip of the tea. if he were honest, he wasn’t a coffee or a tea drinker --- unless it was made by his friend.

         BANGYU WAS assuming it was allergies more than anything else. out of his entire family, he tended to have the weaker immune system which made the changing seasons hell for him. he was sure if he didn’t get some rest that it would turn into the flu or something as it normally did every year. “thank you,” he says in response to the water that was given to him.          POPPING THE cap open, he takes a few small sips, the cool water feeling incredible against his burning throat. “i’ll eat anything. i’ll pay, okay?” he says. he always had to at least offer, after all, now that luxun has seen what kind of place he lived in --- it was clear he had the money to spend. “but some kind of noodle sounds good.”

          LUCKILY THE wound didn’t take too long for him to patch up, though he did take his time just to be sure and have a chance to really talk to the other. he stays silent, his expression not changing as he takes in what max was saying. did he really need anything in return?? not necessarily, zhiyi was never that kind of guy to ask something in return... however---           “JUST PROMISE me that i can stay by your side. that you won’t leave me because i won’t leave you. we’re in this together now,” he responds. it was asking a lot, he knew it was. if he were max, if rolls were reversed, he wasn’t sure he’d be able to just promise something so suddenly. though it didn’t hurt to try.

          MUAI CHUCKLES as he pulls the smaller male onto his feet. his arms reach out to wrap around yuming’s frame, pulling him close before he placed a small kiss to the male’s forehead. partly because he wanted to and the other was to check his temperature to make sure the fever he had a few days prior wasn’t returning. once satisfied, he pulls away and rubs his hand against the boy’s back as he leads him towards the front door.           TAKING YUMING out when he was still sick probably wasn’t the best idea but he knew he’d throw a fit if he didn’t get to go. most of the time yuming always got his way and muai was used to giving in by now. “i promise. we can head to the store right now.” once at the door, muai kneels down and grabs yuming’s shoes. “here, lemme help you. hold onto my shoulders so you don’t get dizzy.” 

          XIAO STIFFENS his sigh as he listens to the other. he was drunk, that was clear just by looking at him let alone the words he speaks. he looks pissed off and of course, xiao knew he was the reason and so when yunting gave him attitude for caring, it was only expected. he tries not to show that the other’s words get to him as much as they did. after all, he was used to being pushed aside by yunting no matter how much he showed he cared or changed.           “YUNTING, YOU’VE been drinking... you should just go lay down...” he trails off, voice still rather quiet. the last thing he really wants to do is make him more upset than he already seemed to be and xiao had a habit of just opening his mouth and making things worse --- either with what he said or how he said it, he never failed to get on yunting’s nerves it seemed. but then yunting continued to talk and it catches the male off guard.            DID HE actually mean what he was saying?? would it be foolish of xiao to actually believe the words coming from his roommates mouth?? after all, yunting was intoxicated... but then again, sometimes that lead people to finally open up and say what was truly on their mind. “then...don’t be angry with me,” he responds with a small shrug. soon, he moves around the kitchen, grabbing a glass and filling it up halfway with water before he kneels down in front of yunting and holds the glass out.            “I KNOW it’s easier said than done, considering everything but....” he trails off, soon shaking his head and averting his eyes. “i should just shut up, shouldn’t i?”

          HUINU SMILES softly as he looks down, suddenly feeling nervous and excited about the situation that just took place. he didn’t have too much experience with relationships, always having been one to focus more on his work than those around him that liked him but... weizhe was different for some reason. something just drew huinu to him.           HIS HAND moves to rest against the younger’s that was on his arm, soon pulling it off to lace their fingers together. “well, now i have to start thinking of where i want to take you on our first date,” he responds with a small laugh. “i’ve got to say, there was a small part of me that thought you might decline my offer.” if he were honest, he felt like he was taking risk with admitting his feelings to someone but he guessed he never would have known how the other felt if he hadn’t said something so suddenly. 

         JOHNNY DIDN’T exactly have anywhere to go once he reached the living room or kitchen. sure, he could run back and forth and try to always keep some sort of obstacle  between him and aldus at all times but for how long could he keep that up? he was already tired and even when they were play fighting, johnny hated running from aldus.          HE GROANS loudly, knowing it was only fair that aldus got him back for what he did. finally slowing to s stop once he hit the living room, he turns on his heel and drops to his knees so aldus wouldn’t have to reach up too far. “go easy on me!” he laughs.

          XIAO TAKES a few bites of his food as he listens, taking note of just how frustrated the other seemed to be in asking for his help. he can’t be upset over how yunting was acting, the bitterness and the tension in his voice and demeanor. after all, xiao was part of the reason ( if not the entire reason ) that yunting was like this. still, just asking for help, even if it was clear he didn’t want to be asking, was a start and it was a victory in xiao’s book.           HE BLINKS a few times, soon setting his plate down on the floor next to him before holding his hands out for the other’s laptop. “sure, i don’t mind helping,” he responds. “though i’m sure if there's anything wrong it’s just going to be small grammor errors and nothing major.” yunting was good at what he did, no matter what it was and writing was no different. 

          TENO LISTENS to the other speak from the kitchen, turning off the stove and gathering the food he could before bringing it to the table and setting it in front of the younger. “the chores weren’t too bad. we do have a habit of not doing laundry until it’s really needed so there was a lot today but that’s about it,” he explains, soon turning back to go to the kitchen. “what do you want to drink, darling?” he calls back, opening the fridge and pulling out a small bottle of juice for himself.

          STUBBORN. THAT’S all yuming was, just being stubborn. well, if muai wasn’t stubborn himself or used to dealing with those who were on a daily basis, he’d already be giving up. the elder sighs heavily, dropping his hand to his side as he watches the younger fight to stay on his own two feet. “carry you it is,” he mutters.           IN ONE swift movement, he’s lifting the smaller male into his arms, careful not to make him dizzier than he already knew he was. “i never said you were a child. you’d know that if you actually listened to me,” he speaks, soon walking towards his large bathroom.

          NINE WALKS along side of roi, finding it almost hard to keep up with him. he was rather small in both frame and height which meant that one of roi’s normal steps was a very large step for himself. of course, he didn’t mind it, he was used to having to speed walk and after all, he was normally by himself so he didn’t have to keep up with someone.            “MM, I promise, i promise, hyung,” nine speaks, voice soft as he swings his arms next to him. truth be told, he was excited to be with one of the other experiments now, even if it was just for the time of their meal. it felt good to be near someone who...knew of the same struggles he had gone through that lead him to being on his own, always in hiding.            EYEBROWS RAISE and his head snaps to look up in roi’s direction. “so you’ve already claimed me, huh? you’re my caretaker now?” he asks, the hint of a small laugh slipping from his lips.