#bicage

“As you know, Titan Shang Tsung’s attack against us last year has revealed a few weak points in our defense,” Liu Kang stated, pointing out spots on the map bordering the academy. “I propose that we set up a night watch here…and here.” He placed a small figurine at three spots on the map. Bi Han nodded along, but his traitorous mind kept wandering to Liu Kang’s sculpted arms and shoulders as they moved. He seemed oddly tense today.

“I have some warriors who have already volunteered for the task,” Bi Han said. “I will give the order once I return.”

Liu Kang smiled. “Excellent. If the Lin Kuei should require anything, you need only ask.”

“That should not be necessary,”Bi Han scoffed. Liu Kang simply gave him a knowing look. “As always, your assistance in this matter cannot be understated. You have my gratitude,” he said.

“Perhaps we ought to thank Titan Shang Tsung for forcing us to up our game,”Bi Han replied. Liu Hang let out a soft exhale of a laugh, a smile creeping up on his tired face. “We wouldn’t want our own Shang Tsung to get jealous, now would we?” He retorted playfully. There was a subtle glint of deviousness in his eye, one that only Bi Han could notice. Suddenly, the changes in Liu Kang’s body language began to make sense. There was something distracting him, but what? The grandmaster felt a strange warmth flood his senses as his blood rushed to his face. When was the last time he had laid with any of his partners? Usually if Liu Kang needed some intimate time, he would simply ask. But lately, he had been acting shy. It was so unlike him, it had Bi Han concerned. Perhaps Liu Kang knew that he was busy and did not want to bother him? Bi Han decided that he must rectify this later, but for now, he had a job to do.

As he made his way across the courtyard, two familiar figures caught his eye. Raiden and Kung Lao were playfully sparring under the cherry blossom tree. The energy between them seemed light and carefree as Raiden met Kung Lao blow for blow. “Just you wait!” Kung Lao said haughtily, “One of these days, they’ll be calling me the chosen one.” Raiden simply laughed and shook his head. “You never change, do you Lao?”

Bi Han approached them quietly, watching their match. Kung Lao had improved significantly since the tournament, yet his movements reflected the same flair and grace that Bi Han had witnessed during his training. Raiden caught a kick from Kung Lao, and then paused. He turned around to face the presence he had felt, poised for an attack. Once he saw Bi Han, however, he immediately relaxed. Kung Lao let his foot fall back to the ground. He crossed his arms and smirked at Bi Han. “Look who decided to show up!”

“Bi Han! It’s been a while,” Raiden said, face flushed and beaming. A soft animal part of Bi Han preened knowing that his absence did not go unnoticed. “Kung Lao and I have some down time, so we decided to spar. Would you like to join us?” Raiden suggested. “Indeed, but I must return to the Lin Kuei. There is business there that I must attend too,” Bi Han said. A look of disappointment flashed over Raiden’s features before being smoothed over with his usual polite smile. “Of course. Maybe next time?” Raiden replied.

“You better take a break at some point. All work and no play makes Bi Han a grumpy man,” Lung Lao teased. Bi Han rolled his eyes. “I will let you know if it gets to that point,” he said. Satisfied, Kung Lao and Raiden went back to sparring, though without the same vigor that they had before. Bi Han crossed the courtyard to him and his brothers’ quarters. Right when he opened the door he could feel someone watching him. His muscles tensed, preparing for a fight as he quietly shut the door. The lights were off. Only the light coming through the window illuminated the space, casting dark shadows in each corner. A quiet snicker could be heard from behind him. Bi Han immediately recognized the voice and allowed himself to relax. A pair of arms gently wrapped around him.

“Hey Frosty,” Johnny finally spoke up. “Long time no see.”

“I have been busy with clan affairs,” Bi Han said. “How many people have you accosted accidentally before I got here?”

“Just Kuai Liang,” Johnny admitted sheepishly. “And he knocked me on my ass for it.” Bi Han let out a deep chuckle. He felt Johnny smile against his shoulder.

SFW

Slow burn of the slowest slow burns

It was Johnny, who initiated all of their conversations

Bi-Han slowly and gradually relaxed around the movie star - Johnny can not be annoying if he wants to

There are times Bi-Han starts to looking forward to interacting with Johnny

They got sent into Netherrealm by Quan Chi and they had to work together to get out

This brought them closer together

After that, they started sending letters to each other as Bi-Han mentioned that it is easier to put his thoughts on paper

For Bi-Han, it was a time he could truly relax

For Johnny, it was also a down time, where he could relax

It was Johnny, who suggested a date

When Bi-Han took too long to answer, Johnny thought he messed up

Until a letter came with few words - "Dear Johnny, I agree."

Know the videos where dogs get the zoomies? Yeah, that was Johnny when he got it

They both agreed to take things slow and not make things public just yet

They were very discreet, Bi-Han had an easier time hiding things but Johnny wasn't having a good time

All he wanted to do was to gush about the date he had with Bi-Han

Bi-Han expressed that he didn't like when people touched him without his consent and Johnny respects it

Always asking if he can hold, touch, hug

Johnny says 'I love you' to Bi-Han everytime he gets the chance - sometimes he thinks he's saying it too much but the reaction he gets from Bi-Han is worth it

Bi-Han has smiles reserved only for Johnny, the way his eyes crinkle when he hears 'I love you'

Bi-Han gradually relaxes and isn't stressed - but is still frustrated

Johnny says that it is perhaps the best if they do things on their own terms - break away from the 'Defenders of Earthrealm' circle

They do - and Bi-Han parts ways with Kuai Liang and Tomas

Bi-Han sometimes doubts his decision but he had the entirety of the Lin Kuei backing him up and Johnny

When they share their first kiss, it was like they said hundred things to each other they couldn't say with words

They do have misunderstandings, sometimes they have to go a few days without talking to each other to think things over

When they try to mend things up, they are bit awkward

Johnny tries to hold Bi-Han's hand whenever he's stressed or something but backs off when comfort is not wanted

Bi-Han seeks Johnny out just for some quiet company, reading a book or just having a sit down

Johnny wanted to film a movie about the Lin Kuei

Bi-Han agreed - with that, Johnny opened a can of worms that I won't get into now

Needles to say, Johnny understands Bi-Han a lot more

Johnny even gets a few letters from other members of Lin Kuei expressing their thanks for making their Grandmaster a happier man

They are there for each other

Neither of them allow to be vulnerable or show weakness, so when one of them does, they know it's serious

They also got married - a story for another time

NSFW

For Bi-Han, it was quickest way to relieve stress

It was rough, it was fast - it did not hurt. Johnny did enjoy it at the start

Johnny started to notice, when they were laying down in the post coital bliss, Bi-Han seemed to shut down into himself

Johnny convinced Bi-Han to switch positions - riding him slowly into completion and Bi-Han fell apart - staring up lovingly at Johnny

The morning after they have a talk about it

Finding middle ground, they started to introduce BDSM elements into their sex life

Johnny goes by 'safewords are sexy'

Bi-Han always checks up on him during their sexy times - asking if he's in pain, if the binding is too tight, etc.

When they do take things slow, Bi-Han lets Johnny take charge

They like finding out and exploring new ways for aftercare

Johnny's favorite is to trace patterns onto Bi-Han's skin