[he's never protected anyone before, only himself. it's the safest way, it's how you survive.

but minsu's had enough time in here to think about it, and about how his life had pretty much already been solitary confinement. but now junsu's here with him, and he likes his company, likes this boy, and he doesn't really want to lose either of them.]

I'll protect you. The next time those men come to hurt you, they're in for a surprise.

[he tips junsu's chin up, just enough for him to see his face. literally, his face as minsu shifts his appearance to match the other's.]

Stay under the covers with a pillow. It'll look big enough that they think you're me.