[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.
[ that's... startling, and scary, and kind of hot all at once. junsu gets goosebumps, watching minsu shift into him while declaring that he'll keep him safe.
god, he's so easy. his heart skips a beat. his hand lifts to touch minsu's cheek, but it's his face instead. his lips and his nose. it's not at all like looking at the mirror. it's like seeing himself as others see him for the first time. ]
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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.
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god, he's so easy. his heart skips a beat. his hand lifts to touch minsu's cheek, but it's his face instead. his lips and his nose. it's not at all like looking at the mirror. it's like seeing himself as others see him for the first time. ]
Okay, [ he whispers, breathless, enthralled. ]