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They were attracted to each other from the start but were too isolated in their lives to pit a finger in their feelings

If they can, they are always side by side

It's a comfort they found on accident

Quan Chi is the only one who can touch Shang Tsung's things and vice versa

Neither of them can sleep in comfy beds - Shang Tsung prefers a pillow and some thin sheets, Quan Chi can sleep on the ground without anything

Quan Chi's mining experience comes in handy

"What is so important about this rock?" "That is black obsidian, you fool."

They will have troubles breaking apart some rocks and Quan Chi just waltzes over, takes the pickaxe and in one swift move breaks it, gives it back and leaves without any word

Shang Tsung: 'I wish that were me'

Their moves while casting magic stems from their backround - Shang Tsung is more elegant and gracious, while Quan Chi is more calculated and does not make any unnecessary moves that would drain energy

Quan Chi observes as Shang Tsung makes new elixirs and potions

At first, Shang Tsung thought Quan Chi was going to criticize him but when none came it made him even more uneasy

"Why are you here?" "Am I not allowed to watch my partner work?"

Since then it became their routine

Neither of them liked physical touch at the start

They touched each other on accident when they were reaching for the same thing

It was like they were burned

Shang Tsung keeps his distance but Quan Chi is left wanting more

Quan Chi initiates their close proximity, hand on Shang Tsung's shoulder, brushing their shoulders together

When Shang Tsung works, Quan Chi looks over his shoulder, pressing his chest to Shang Tsung's back, placing his hands next to Shang's

Just to see that soft blush

Shang Tsung wants but he doesn't know how to ask

So instead of asking verbally, he gives hints

While working, pulls his hair to the side, exposing the back of his neck

Quan Chi grows weak

And presses his lips to the exposed skin

Shang Tsung tenses up, shudder running trough him

Quan Chi thinks he has hurt him and backs away and doesn't initiate more close encounters

Shang Tsung keeps giving hints but it is like Quan Chi doesn't even see

It's Shang Tsung who has had enough and corners Quan Chi in a secluded area

And Shang Tsung can't say what he wants so he just pulls Quan Chi into s kiss

It's quick and clumsy and Shang Tsung's cheeks are *burning*

When Quan Chi doesn't react, Shang Tsung is ready to bolt but gets stopped when he is pulled into a deep kiss

The rest is a history from there

Shang Tsung is the little spoon

One wouldn't think that they would be a healthy couple, but they are

Always asking for consent

Well, Quan Chi does

Shang Tsung still doesn't know how to ask for affection so he gives hints

Quan Chi learned to understand but is trying to teach Shang Tsung to voice what he wants

They can get easily overwhelmed with affection and touches - so they learned how to show or tell

Shang Tsung finds himself tracing Quan Chi's tattoos

They love to have a quiet sit down and enjoy a book or a snack

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Quan Chi is soft

Peppers the small scars Shang Tsung with kisses

They take everything slow

Quan Chi holds Shang Tsung close while they are joined as one

Shang Tsung is crying and sobbing mess each time - not because he's hurting, it's because he's in overwhelming pleasure

Quan Chi whispers sweet things as he makes love to Shang Tsung

Shang Tsung leaves scratches on Quan Chi's back

Quan Chi lets Shang Tsung explore, earning his trust

Shang Tsung asks for no marks and Quan Chi obliges

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They are the definition of 'we hate each other so much, that we end up loving each other'

It's with a great reluctance they have to work together

And it's shenanigans all around

"I have to use this-" "Shang Tsung, no."

It's just exasperated Liu Kang

"Shang Tsung, no." "Shang Tsung, that is enough." "Shang Tsung, leave the deceased person alone. No, you cannot take them in for experimenting."

It's always Shang Tsung reaching for something in Liu Kang's hold and never being able to reach bc he's 💫short💫

Liu Kang resorted to such childish things after Shang Tsung would not listen one too many times

Shang Tsung chugs down elixirs like his life depends on it - it does

Shang Tsung gets easily sick

Liu Kang takes the elixirs away at one point bc he fears that Shang Tsung is growing too dependent on them

And Shang Tsung gets sick

We're talking that a wind blows him over and he's d*ing

He's having strong fevers and coughs

Liu Kang brings him soups and teas

When Liu Kang has to venture out for important businesses, he brings Shang a small souvenir

A hairpin, a pretty fan, a book, anything

Liu Kang is surprised that Shang actually keeps it

Shang Tsung is the little spoon

Liu Kang initiates all their kisses

Shang Tsung is flustered with all of them

Shang Tsung dislikes cold weather so he cuddles up to Liu Kang a lot

Shang Tsung is a cat lover

Liu Kang brought him a kitten he found in Outworld

Shang Tsung braids Liu Kang's hair and vice versa

When Liu Kang is stressed, he lays in Shang Tsung's lap who plays with his hair

They have tea together - in the morning and at dinner

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Liu Kang is a soft dom

When they are kissing, Liu Kang lays on Shang to be as close to him as possible

Liu Kang is praising Shang for every little thing

Shang Tsung is a blushing mess

And also gets overwhelmed easily

When it happens, he's sobbing from all of it

Liu Kang reassures him constantly when it happens

They takes things slow

Liu rolls his hips slowly into Shang, taking him apart

Liu introduces blindfolds and soft cuffs only if he's sure that Shang is comfortable enough

Liu Kang loves to admire Shang Tsung when he's all tied up

Shang leaves small marks on Liu's skin

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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

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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

It is the slowest slow burn of slowest slow burns - but let's move away from that for now

All of their dates were in secret - they were very discreet about it, mainly Bi-Han

It was their mutual idea - Bi-Han wanted a proper courting and Johnny wanted to get to know Bi-Han better

They usually got tea and coffee, talking about Johnny's acting and what he enjoyed filming and Bi-Han slowly opening up to Johnny about his Grandmaster duties

Their fifth date consisted a walk on a beach under a starry night - and that's where they held hands romantically for the first time - just a two finger hold

From time to time, they would send letters to each other

Their first kiss was after - like twenty dates - and it was soft and chaste

Johnny likes playing with Bi-Han's hair as he rests his head in Johnny's lap

Bi-Han letting his hair down is a sign of trust

They wanted to share a bed together but having their relationship secret threw a wrench into it

Johnny is very touchy-feely

But Bi-Han is the one who melts (heh) Johnny with kisses - pressing his against a wall, giving him gentle kisses

Their relationship becoming public was an accident - people took it surprisingly well

Because of that, they became a little bit open - now sharing a bed

They love exploring each other's scars - Johnny from doing his own stunts and Bi-Han from the many missions he had

Bi-Han suffers from nightmares and when he sits at the edge of the bed, Johnny wakes and rests his head against his shoulder, offering silent support