[ the noises made things a dozen times better for him because it acted like confirmation in a way. on doing things right and doing well, which mattered to him. he wanted to be good at it for hyunki, who seemed to see beyond what he tended to be for most.
it continued to shock him.
perfect.
his heart squeezed in his chest like a vice and he held onto hyunki a little tighter. ]
I like you did. I like hearing it - all of it. It - uh - let's me know you like - this.
[ as for the other thing, a blush stained his cheeks again. ] Be careful saying that, Hyunki, or you'll find me in your lap a lot.
[ Hyunki wanted to do things right, too. He wanted to hear Adder find pleasure in his kisses, in his touches, and he would strive to get better at this until he got it. He was passionate, and he was a quick study, and learning was everything he always wanted.
Now he just had a new study subject: Adder's body. ]
I do. I really do. I'd like - more. Anytime. Anytime you'd like. I'd really like that. And I'd really wouldn't mind having you on my lap more. Not at all.
[ a study hyunki already had skill with, which boded so well for the future. if hyunki still wanted to explore and be with him, of course. adder knew better than to assume anything or really hope in any shape or form.
all things not meant for something like him. ]
You do? I. I want more too, Hyunki. With you. I want - everything.
[ Oh, but Hyunki wanted it. He wanted it all. He wanted it so much.
He swallowed thickly, moving to kiss Adder's cheek, lingering there for a moment. Taking a deep breath, he pulled back just a tiny bit, to be able to look at Adder. ]
That's. That's good. Would you like - we could go inside. I'd like to make sure you sleep the rest of the night well.
[ Oh, no, that pout. Gods, and he thought Adder couldn't get more endearing to him, there he went, doing this. Hyunki had to smile, hands moving up to curl around Adder's neck. ]
Yes. If you want me to, I'll stay. I'd like to stay. Make sure you have better dreams. Or we can just talk all night.
[ before long he would learn all about the power of the pout. actually, he would learn a lot of things to use at his disposal but in a good way, of course. he wouldn't take advantage.
not really.
leaning into the touch, he nodded his head. ]
I would like to talk all night. We - can lay together, maybe? Uhh - I think mortals refer to it as cuddling.
[ Nodding, Hyunki smiled, his whole body feeling warm and content. It felt right. ]
Mmhmm. They do, indeed. I don't actually really have a room, in the house, by the way. I just tend to nap on the couch randomly. I need very little sleep.
[ Hyunki's heart did a flip, there, at the words. At the offer, no hesitation in it, just an open show of trust, a desire for them to spend more time together.
Standing up after Adder and taking his hand, Hyunki nodded. ]
[ squeezing hyunki's hand, he led them into the house and where he had his room. in the furthest corner he could find or that they had open. far away from everyone else. ]
I do like plants. [ he looked very pointedly at hyunki. ] I like you, don't I?
[ it seemed adder finally felt comfortable enough to really tease as well. ]
[ Hyunki let out a chuckle, trying to stay quiet as it was, after all, the middle of the night, and most of the house's inhabitants were currently asleep. ]
Fair point. [ He looked around the room, sparsely furnished outside of a bed and a dresser, and hummed under his breath. ]
Yes, this room could probably do with some greenery. Outside of myself, I mean. [ He did, after all, always have a little bit of a greenish undertone to his skin. It made the freckles over his face and collarbones look more prominent. ]
[ the room while not much, certainly served as an upgrade for what he left and had before. outside of the underworld, of course, because his chambers there were kind of awe inspiring. they would make most who loved design weep.
he spent millions of years perfecting it, okay.
wider smile taking over his face, adder sat down on the bed. ]
Don't worry, dear, you'll still be my favorite green no matter what else you bring in here.
[ his eyes gazed around a little. ]
We could add some vines if you wanted too, some grass. Flowers. Anything else you really like?
[ Hyunki reached out to touch Adder's face, smiling. ]
You want to turn this room into a garden. For me?
[ It was so much. Hyunki had no idea where to even start trying to show Adder his appreciation, how much he enjoyed his company, and his gentleness, and apparently, his desire to provide everything Hyunki could want.
It made Hyunki's heart did funny, funny things. ]
I used to sleep in a hammock. I enjoyed it a lot. But your bed - your bed is just fine. I don't need anything, really.
[ he gave a nod of his head, leaning forward to kiss hyunki's cheek. ] I want it to be a garden for you - for us. It'll be nice and relaxing. Another place we can escape to.
[ there were a few places they had so far and he thought of each one as theirs already. he wondered if hyunki thought the same.
a hammock; he added it to his mental checklist, deciding to check out a few places to acquire one. ]
I've never slept in a hammock before. We could set it up there. [ he motioned towards the other side of the room opposite the bed because there would be plenty of space. ] I - want you to always tell me what you want Hyunki, and what you don't want. Being - open with each other, always, okay? I don't want - my life is always filled with so many secrets. I - don't - can't - want any with us.
[ And oh, how he did. How he wanted to share these secret places with Adder, have many of them where they could find each other, be themselves and be alone and be together there. Places that were theirs. ]
It's very comfortable, if a bit precarious to get into, at first. [ Hyunki smiled, imagining the room with all the greenery, soft light and a hammock for them to find each other in.
Nodding, he looked at the side of Adder's face, solemn. ]
There are things I can't say out loud here, but I don't want to hide them from you. I've told you some, already. But I do like communication. I don't want to be afraid to talk to you about anything, and I am not. And vice versa. I'll hear you out, always.
For us. [ he agreed, a little in awe with how much he already enjoyed the sound of us and together. a sense of belonging he would have never considered possible for him but hyunki kept opening things up. he kept giving him everything he never knew he needed before.
at this rate, he already couldn't imagine not being with him, which also surprised him. he had become attached so quickly and it really sunk in recently how much he depended on hyunki. ]
I trust you. [ not words he took lightly and he had spoken them very rarely in his long lived existence but with hyunki he meant them on a whole other level. ]
We - have time to figure things out. To figure each other out. But I do want that. I want us to be able to discuss everything with each other and not hold back. I want - I'm trying to let you in, Hyunki. Fully. Completely.
[ It truly felt like Hyunki's heart would fly right out of his chest, hearing these words from Adder. Hyunki had been very naive, before entering the Human world, had been so trusting, and it had turned on him, enough times that he had learned to maybe not trust so easily.
But Adder was different. He had smashed through these flimsy barriers in mere moments, with truthful words and no wavering, always so willing to try, for Hyunki, which means. Everything.
He was not trying to use Hyunki, or to toy with him, or to manipulate him. He was just himself, and that person was someone Hyunki was falling for. Or at least, he was pretty sure it was the correct sentiment. ]
I trust you too. With everything.
[ Gently, he started pulling Adder towards the bed, climbing on it and lying down, a hand under his own head, the moonlight spilling into the room from the large window just above the bed. ]
I will always listen, whenever you want to talk. You don't have to be afraid that my opinion of you will change, either. It won't.
I'll protect that, I promise. [ adder whispered in response, his heart clenching so tightly in his chest because of how much he meant the words. he would never want to hurt hyunki or to betray the fragile emotions growing between them. all of which were new for adder in the first place but were becoming what he wanted to depend on. he had never wanted to need anyone but he had started to so easily with hyunki.
he had started to feel so many thngs for him, a stirring of what he never anticipated.
once hyunki settled onto the bed, adder joined him, laying half ontop of him, tangling their legs together. he gripped onto hyunki too, tucking his face against his neck. he usually liked when they could hold each other like they currently were. ]
The same for you, okay, Hyunki? It'll take me time to get used to that. I've always kept my thoughts and emotions to myself. But - I want to let go with you. I want you to know every inch of me.
[ Everything felt so right. A fragile moment, but there was a protective bubble between them, and it felt like Hyunki thought all of these movies he'd watched said it should. He felt safe, and protected, and like he could say or do anything.
Adder felt just right in his arms, too. They felt just right in each other's arms. ]
Well, it'd be quite boring if it didn't take time for us to know each other, wouldn't it? I don't need you to tell me everything right now. We have time. But I do too, I want to know all of you, and vice versa.
[ Oh, how did he want to know every inch of Adder. How he did. ]
I'm learning you're getting more sassy by the day. [ adder murmured with very obvious fondness as he nuzzled hyunki's neck with a pleased sigh. he wanted them to take time, of course, and naturally learn about one another. not just list things and push it all. ]
This is nice. Us together like this. Never knew I would like cuddling so much.
[ his eyes fell shut and he gripped onto hyunki a little tighter. ]
[ Hyunki laughed, nodding. ] That is indeed true. I've told you before, we are a mischievous species. Feel lucky I'm not especially into pranks. But my mouth does get me into trouble sometimes.
[ Oh, one day soon, he'll realize the innuendos. One day. ]
I guess I like that you are. [ he grinned against hyunki's neck, pressing a soft kiss there. ] I reall, really like your mouth. I need to say that to you a lot more.
[ the comfort of their embrace settled around him and he drifted for a moment, letting out a little noise to show he hadn't fallen asleep. it just took him a moment to continue with what he started to say. ]
I can be kind of - intense. I feel a lot, deeply, passionately. I don't want it to be too much for you.
[ Okay, now that made Hyunki blush, and laugh a little harder. Until Adder kissed his neck, and Hyunki's hand curled tighter around his arm. ]
Well, I'll make sure to keep being sassy. I don't want you to stop appreciating my mouth.
[ Hyunki waited until Adder felt like answering, and then when he did, he nodded, understanding. ]
To tell you the truth, I have no frame of reference. Maybe, to other people, we've been too fast, too intense, and too much already. But I - I've enjoyed every single second I've spent with you, from the very first. Maybe we bonded through my healing you. But it's not too much for me. If anything, I want more.
[ dread gathered in the pit of his stomach as he waited for hyunki to answer but he quickly realized he had nothing to worry about. he had never actually believed in the concept of a 'other half' even if plenty he judged held onto the idea but now things were shifted in his mind.
hyunki seemed to complete him perfectly, making him whole. ]
I've liked every single second too, love, I don't want to back off or slow down or not spend as much time as possible with you. I - really care about you.
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it continued to shock him.
perfect.
his heart squeezed in his chest like a vice and he held onto hyunki a little tighter. ]
I like you did. I like hearing it - all of it. It - uh - let's me know you like - this.
[ as for the other thing, a blush stained his cheeks again. ] Be careful saying that, Hyunki, or you'll find me in your lap a lot.
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Now he just had a new study subject: Adder's body. ]
I do. I really do. I'd like - more. Anytime. Anytime you'd like. I'd really like that. And I'd really wouldn't mind having you on my lap more. Not at all.
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all things not meant for something like him. ]
You do? I. I want more too, Hyunki. With you. I want - everything.
I'll keep that in mind, Hyunki.
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He swallowed thickly, moving to kiss Adder's cheek, lingering there for a moment. Taking a deep breath, he pulled back just a tiny bit, to be able to look at Adder. ]
That's. That's good. Would you like - we could go inside. I'd like to make sure you sleep the rest of the night well.
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then a pout tugged at his lips. sleep could not be the furthest thing from his mind. ]
Are you - going to stay with me? Even if I fall asleep?
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Yes. If you want me to, I'll stay. I'd like to stay. Make sure you have better dreams. Or we can just talk all night.
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not really.
leaning into the touch, he nodded his head. ]
I would like to talk all night. We - can lay together, maybe? Uhh - I think mortals refer to it as cuddling.
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Mmhmm. They do, indeed. I don't actually really have a room, in the house, by the way. I just tend to nap on the couch randomly. I need very little sleep.
[ But maybe now he'll have a bed to crash in... ]
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You can go there anytime you want, okay? Add whatever you want to.
[ he might like the thought of them sharing a room far too much than he should.
breathe, adder. ]
Come on.
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Standing up after Adder and taking his hand, Hyunki nodded. ]
Thank you. Do you like plants?
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I do like plants. [ he looked very pointedly at hyunki. ] I like you, don't I?
[ it seemed adder finally felt comfortable enough to really tease as well. ]
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Fair point. [ He looked around the room, sparsely furnished outside of a bed and a dresser, and hummed under his breath. ]
Yes, this room could probably do with some greenery. Outside of myself, I mean. [ He did, after all, always have a little bit of a greenish undertone to his skin. It made the freckles over his face and collarbones look more prominent. ]
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he spent millions of years perfecting it, okay.
wider smile taking over his face, adder sat down on the bed. ]
Don't worry, dear, you'll still be my favorite green no matter what else you bring in here.
[ his eyes gazed around a little. ]
We could add some vines if you wanted too, some grass. Flowers. Anything else you really like?
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You want to turn this room into a garden. For me?
[ It was so much. Hyunki had no idea where to even start trying to show Adder his appreciation, how much he enjoyed his company, and his gentleness, and apparently, his desire to provide everything Hyunki could want.
It made Hyunki's heart did funny, funny things. ]
I used to sleep in a hammock. I enjoyed it a lot. But your bed - your bed is just fine. I don't need anything, really.
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[ there were a few places they had so far and he thought of each one as theirs already. he wondered if hyunki thought the same.
a hammock; he added it to his mental checklist, deciding to check out a few places to acquire one. ]
I've never slept in a hammock before. We could set it up there. [ he motioned towards the other side of the room opposite the bed because there would be plenty of space. ] I - want you to always tell me what you want Hyunki, and what you don't want. Being - open with each other, always, okay? I don't want - my life is always filled with so many secrets. I - don't - can't - want any with us.
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[ And oh, how he did. How he wanted to share these secret places with Adder, have many of them where they could find each other, be themselves and be alone and be together there. Places that were theirs. ]
It's very comfortable, if a bit precarious to get into, at first. [ Hyunki smiled, imagining the room with all the greenery, soft light and a hammock for them to find each other in.
Nodding, he looked at the side of Adder's face, solemn. ]
There are things I can't say out loud here, but I don't want to hide them from you. I've told you some, already. But I do like communication. I don't want to be afraid to talk to you about anything, and I am not. And vice versa. I'll hear you out, always.
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at this rate, he already couldn't imagine not being with him, which also surprised him. he had become attached so quickly and it really sunk in recently how much he depended on hyunki. ]
I trust you. [ not words he took lightly and he had spoken them very rarely in his long lived existence but with hyunki he meant them on a whole other level. ]
We - have time to figure things out. To figure each other out. But I do want that. I want us to be able to discuss everything with each other and not hold back. I want - I'm trying to let you in, Hyunki. Fully. Completely.
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But Adder was different. He had smashed through these flimsy barriers in mere moments, with truthful words and no wavering, always so willing to try, for Hyunki, which means. Everything.
He was not trying to use Hyunki, or to toy with him, or to manipulate him. He was just himself, and that person was someone Hyunki was falling for. Or at least, he was pretty sure it was the correct sentiment. ]
I trust you too. With everything.
[ Gently, he started pulling Adder towards the bed, climbing on it and lying down, a hand under his own head, the moonlight spilling into the room from the large window just above the bed. ]
I will always listen, whenever you want to talk. You don't have to be afraid that my opinion of you will change, either. It won't.
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he had started to feel so many thngs for him, a stirring of what he never anticipated.
once hyunki settled onto the bed, adder joined him, laying half ontop of him, tangling their legs together. he gripped onto hyunki too, tucking his face against his neck. he usually liked when they could hold each other like they currently were. ]
The same for you, okay, Hyunki? It'll take me time to get used to that. I've always kept my thoughts and emotions to myself. But - I want to let go with you. I want you to know every inch of me.
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Adder felt just right in his arms, too. They felt just right in each other's arms. ]
Well, it'd be quite boring if it didn't take time for us to know each other, wouldn't it? I don't need you to tell me everything right now. We have time. But I do too, I want to know all of you, and vice versa.
[ Oh, how did he want to know every inch of Adder. How he did. ]
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This is nice. Us together like this. Never knew I would like cuddling so much.
[ his eyes fell shut and he gripped onto hyunki a little tighter. ]
Sometimes I worry if this - I - will be too much.
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[ Oh, one day soon, he'll realize the innuendos. One day. ]
I like this. It's very comfortable.
[ However, he frowned at Adder's next words. ]
Too much? How do you mean?
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[ the comfort of their embrace settled around him and he drifted for a moment, letting out a little noise to show he hadn't fallen asleep. it just took him a moment to continue with what he started to say. ]
I can be kind of - intense. I feel a lot, deeply, passionately. I don't want it to be too much for you.
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Well, I'll make sure to keep being sassy. I don't want you to stop appreciating my mouth.
[ Hyunki waited until Adder felt like answering, and then when he did, he nodded, understanding. ]
To tell you the truth, I have no frame of reference. Maybe, to other people, we've been too fast, too intense, and too much already. But I - I've enjoyed every single second I've spent with you, from the very first. Maybe we bonded through my healing you. But it's not too much for me. If anything, I want more.
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hyunki seemed to complete him perfectly, making him whole. ]
I've liked every single second too, love, I don't want to back off or slow down or not spend as much time as possible with you. I - really care about you.
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