[ See, how can his odd giddiness go away when Sejoon just keeps saying stuff like that? Because Minhwan sure was about to make a joke that would only be half an actual joke (because getting flowers from Sejoon would be funny as hell, and it's another form of getting attention that Minhwan will gladly soak up), but before he does it, Sejoon already half-jokes back that he'll get him some later.
It's a slightly strange thought, the idea that he can just rely on Sejoon for stuff like this. That Sejoon will understand what he needs - attention, mostly, in its many forms - and give it to him before Minhwan even has to ask for it somehow. Minhwan is so used to just practically dragging it out of other people by harassing him to death that the idea never occurred to him that there'd be someone who'd just give it to him this easily. Voluntarily. Not that it's a bad thing, it's definitely a great thing, but it's just.. well. New.
What's also new is Sejoon seeming so serious about this. Minhwan can't ignore him when the other tilts his head a little like that to make him look at him.. and even though Minhwan sucks at emotions, he can tell it's not a joke. It's not the usual, not something like Sejoon being frustrated with him. He's happy, and he's genuinely thanking him.
.. Definitely new. But something Minhwan will happily get used to, anyway. ]
Does it really mean that much to you?
[ Not that he can help speaking up again.. It's Minhwan, after all. He can never shut up, and he's always incredibly straightforward and honest to a point that it's just blunt - just because of the way his brain works. He can't not be upfront about this stuff, even when it concerns him not understanding normal small social things like people being able to genuinely thank him this happily for something. ]
Have I ever refused you something..? [ He tilts his head just a tiny bit - just the bit that Sejoon's grip allows.
Okay, so he's definitely refused Sejoon some things before. Mostly things that involves Sejoon saying something along the lines of no, Minhwan and Minhwan's response was definitely a yes, Minhwan as he continued to harass the other.. but it's not like he's ever said no when Sejoon asked him to do something other than to stop. Even if Sejoon had asked for sappier stuff before, he would have done it. After Disney villain laughing, sure, but Minhwan is an incredibly easy guy. Hell, he didn't even start topping Sejoon until the other asked for it. ]
If you want something, then just ask me. I'll do it.
[ And although there's no real weight in his tone - it just seems natural to Minhwan, really - he means it. He would, because what Sejoon thinks is true.. he doesn't want to seriously hurt the other. ]
[It's hard not to figure out that attention is exactly what Minhwan wants, no matter what form that attention may take...which is definitely worrisome. And it's true enough that sometimes Minhwan does have to drag that attention out of him. But not for a situation like this one...there's no pulling teeth here. It'd been easy enough to guess that if he made a comment about flowers, Minhwan would make a comment about Sejoon getting them for him. And honestly...why not? His boyfriend fell on his head, Sejoon can at least give him a little extra attention right now, even without giving him a hard time.
Honestly, it's also not surprising that Minhwan asks him if it really means that much to him. Especially given how Minhwan's reacted to all of this so far.
What does catch him by surprise this time, is Minhwan saying that Sejoon can ask him for anything he wants. And even though they both know Minhwan has refused some "no"s from Sejoon before...Honestly- looking at him now, he can believe what Minhwan's saying. Sejoon himself hasn't had many situations where he's wanted to ask anything from the other, at least not in all seriousness. But Minhwan really is the kind of guy who would just...do it, isn't he? If Sejoon really needed something. And the casualness to his answer only feels reassuring too.
His arm gently wraps around Minhwan's head...and Sejoon lets out a small breath- smiling softly as he does.]
Yeah...I will.
[Even though he's sure a lot of the things he'd ask for could earn some teasing along with it.
It's another strange realization that he can rely on Minhwan too...but he is always upfront about everything. And Sejoon can't imagine that now would be any different.]
You can do the same, you know. If you ever really need something.
[And Minhwan will probably ask for it anyway, won't he...? But Sejoon can't help but return that offer. And he never could refuse the other anything important.]
[ Honestly, it's just part of dealing with Minhwan. Even though he's not nearly as bad as a guy as he might seem, it's true that he's still completely obnoxious and has a hard time understanding how empathy is supposed to work. Or understanding social situations. Which means he will do absolutely anything for the people he likes, but it will definitely come with teasing, that's for sure.
But hey, with Minhwan people are going to endure teasing either way when they're around him, so they might as well ask for something and at least get something out of it that way.
Even Sejoon's statement here is an opportunity for more teasing, no matter how the other might be meant it. At the very sound of it Minhwan can't help but widely grin against the other in his current position, the thoughts immediately popping up in his head. He's never had trouble thinking of stuff to ask from Sejoon, if not just because he's constantly very attention hungry. ]
No matter what it is? [ Not that Sejoon said that much, but Minhwan is feeling like it's implied anyway since Minhwan himself said as much. And sure, his boyfriend did say "really need something," but it's not as if he hasn't had trouble differentiating what's truly important and what's not in the past. Minhwan's brain works in strange ways, and considers some absolutely stupid stuff of the utmost importance.
It's why he still stupidly grins, making sure he can at least look at Sejoon to soak in every moment of the other's reaction to what he's about to say - it's only natural when it's Minhwan. ]
Even if I texted you in the middle of class to come out and fuck me in some broom closet here?
[ Because when he thinks of stuff he really wants, of course that's where his mind goes to first - no matter how relatively soft this moment might be between the two of them. ]
[Of course Sejoon let's his guard down long enough to really get emotional with Minhwan...to start opening his heart for a little bit...and then he gets a reaction like that. He should've seen it coming a mile away. It doesn't actually upset him or anything though, it just makes him roll his eyes in a more lighthearted exasperated way than usual.
This sure as hell is a good example of Minhwan's usual obnoxious behavior, but it doesn't feel like it has as much bite to it now. Maybe it's that Sejoon's already feeling softer from all of this, or maybe it's just that he's finally started getting used to the way the other guy is...but either way, it feels easier to just do a bit of back and forth with him. Besides, given everything that's happened today...he really should know better by now- that the "really" would've flown right over Minhwan's head, and the other guy would figure he COULD actually ask for anything.]
Oh my god...really?
[But of course he knows Minhwan's serious. If there's anything he's tried to get out of Sejoon this whole time, it's for them to fuck in school, and apparently...he's not even deterred from asking about that in an intimate moment in the infirmary together. Sejoon laughs a little at least and shakes his head after he says that- but he doesn't seem too flustered otherwise. Still pretty different from a usual response, all things considered.]
You're really trying to flunk us both out of school, aren't you? Wouldn't you miss fighting over the top spot?
[There's no way he's giving an absolute "yes" to a request like that. Even if someday he feels like giving in to something like that, he definitely doesn't right now. But he still doesn't want to deter Minhwan from thinking he can actually ask for something he wants...because now he's worried if he says no to one thing, Minhwan might not take him seriously. He'll have to work on that a bit, huh?]
[ Minhwan doesn't even seem bothered that the other isn't flustered at what he's saying. Not that he's usually easily bothered, but still - there's not even a reason for him to be bothered by it to begin with. For one, he likes how Sejoon laughs a little at it instead, if not just since it makes Minhwan feel like somehow Sejoon has really given in a little... Even if it's not really about the sex at school. It more just does give Minhwan the impression that he could ask for anything from the other - a thought that's a little weird, but definitely not in a bad way.
And secondly.. well, it's not like he meant to rile up Sejoon for once. He genuinely didn't intent to ruin the atmosphere they've got going on here - it's just that Minhwan sucks at telling the mood in any situation. He's just the kind of moron that will bring up something completely inappropriate without it seeming weird to him in the moment. Even while he's lying here propped up against Sejoon, much closer and softer than they have ever been before.
So he still smiles. It's definitely a grinny smile, considering how Minhwan works, but there's a genuine kind of joy and almost childish giddiness behind the expression. It's not that he doesn't like Sejoon getting mad at him, it was funny as hell plenty of times before, but he likes this too somehow. Sejoon just laughing as he pokes back at him a little, seeming exasperated yet amused at the same time.
It's nice. Minhwan could definitely get used to this. ]
Who says I'd have to miss it? We can just continue where we left off at another school. [ It's said with a surprising amount of genuinity.. because it really doesn't bother Minhwan that something like that might get him kicked off school. There's no way something like consequences could ever get through that deeply to Minhwan - instead the thought of it is just funny. Sejoon going through all the schools in the city, flunking out of them one by one, fighting for the top spot the whole time...
He laughs, even if it's not as over the top as his usual one due to the fact that he is still wounded, despite how he's acting. ]
Are you saying you think there's anyone else at another school who could take it instead?
[ No way, that's his and Sejoon's battle. It couldn't be as much fun with anyone else, Minhwan is convinced of that much. ]
[There's no way Sejoon's letting them get flunked out of school...no matter how easily Minhwan can think about that sort of scenario, it's different for him. Mostly just because he's the one who actually cares about school, and his grades and all that. Flunking out wouldn't exactly look great for someone who wants a career in education, would it? Even if he went back to another school and still did great.
Not that he's worried about that happening...But even if it did happen, he couldn't imagine things going any other way than they are now with Minhwan. It's weird how much of a normal everyday thing this has turned into for him- like he can't imagine going through the rest of school without battling for the top spot with the other guy. It'd just feel weird, wouldn't it...? Even though there were plenty of years without this rivalry before either of them ever met.
In a way...it's actually kind of weirdly comforting to here that, in the worst case scenario (worst case scenario to Sejoon meaning he gets kicked out of school for some reason), Minhwan would apparently still follow him on to the next school. It's one thing that Sejoon doesn't have to worry about losing...it's one thing that'll stay the same, no matter what he does. And he actually believes Minhwan would follow through on something like that- the guy's followed him in crazy enough ways so far...why would he stop there?]
What, so we'd just pick right up where we left off? Or...then again, who knows? Maybe you'll be trying to get number one back from me by then.
[For some reason, he can't stop himself from smiling while he's seeing Minhwan be all grinny like that. He knows very well that a pretty similar expression could still rile him up just as easily...but no matter whether Minhwan can or can't read the mood right now, he's not doing anything right now except making Sejoon feel good.
He laughs a little and leans over to give Minhwan's forehead another small, soft kiss...it just feels right for some reason, no matter how weird the thought of that is.]
I think if we're going to stay on the same path, we might as well stay in the same school too.
[ There's definitely a feeling of satisfaction when he doesn't hear Sejoon mentioning the possibility of letting anyone else fight with him for the top spot. Minhwan sure doesn't mind Sejoon implying that he'll have the top spot and Minhwan will have to steal it from him - mostly since the spot never really mattered to Minhwan the way it did to Sejoon, the only reason he went along with the rivalry was purely for Sejoon's reactions and all the attention he gave to him. But even though Minhwan is someone who has never felt jealousy in his life before and would never rip Sejoon away from someone else if he did find someone else - he still likes things the way they are right now, and he's glad to keep them like this.
Even with these new things between them right now today. Switching it up is only fun, so Minhwan welcomes even the soft kisses like the one Sejoon plants on his forehead, smiling like he isn't still wounded in the head from his fall earlier. ]
Do you like this school that much, Sejoonie?
[ Not that Minhwan dislikes this school. Sejoon is here, and his sister is, and his best friend is, and other fun people-- but he's less attached to things, has less trouble leaving things behind. Even if he went to another school, he could just contact all of those people outside of school. ]
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It's a slightly strange thought, the idea that he can just rely on Sejoon for stuff like this. That Sejoon will understand what he needs - attention, mostly, in its many forms - and give it to him before Minhwan even has to ask for it somehow. Minhwan is so used to just practically dragging it out of other people by harassing him to death that the idea never occurred to him that there'd be someone who'd just give it to him this easily. Voluntarily. Not that it's a bad thing, it's definitely a great thing, but it's just.. well. New.
What's also new is Sejoon seeming so serious about this. Minhwan can't ignore him when the other tilts his head a little like that to make him look at him.. and even though Minhwan sucks at emotions, he can tell it's not a joke. It's not the usual, not something like Sejoon being frustrated with him. He's happy, and he's genuinely thanking him.
.. Definitely new. But something Minhwan will happily get used to, anyway. ]
Does it really mean that much to you?
[ Not that he can help speaking up again.. It's Minhwan, after all. He can never shut up, and he's always incredibly straightforward and honest to a point that it's just blunt - just because of the way his brain works. He can't not be upfront about this stuff, even when it concerns him not understanding normal small social things like people being able to genuinely thank him this happily for something. ]
Have I ever refused you something..? [ He tilts his head just a tiny bit - just the bit that Sejoon's grip allows.
Okay, so he's definitely refused Sejoon some things before. Mostly things that involves Sejoon saying something along the lines of no, Minhwan and Minhwan's response was definitely a yes, Minhwan as he continued to harass the other.. but it's not like he's ever said no when Sejoon asked him to do something other than to stop. Even if Sejoon had asked for sappier stuff before, he would have done it. After Disney villain laughing, sure, but Minhwan is an incredibly easy guy. Hell, he didn't even start topping Sejoon until the other asked for it. ]
If you want something, then just ask me. I'll do it.
[ And although there's no real weight in his tone - it just seems natural to Minhwan, really - he means it. He would, because what Sejoon thinks is true.. he doesn't want to seriously hurt the other. ]
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Honestly, it's also not surprising that Minhwan asks him if it really means that much to him. Especially given how Minhwan's reacted to all of this so far.
What does catch him by surprise this time, is Minhwan saying that Sejoon can ask him for anything he wants. And even though they both know Minhwan has refused some "no"s from Sejoon before...Honestly- looking at him now, he can believe what Minhwan's saying. Sejoon himself hasn't had many situations where he's wanted to ask anything from the other, at least not in all seriousness. But Minhwan really is the kind of guy who would just...do it, isn't he? If Sejoon really needed something. And the casualness to his answer only feels reassuring too.
His arm gently wraps around Minhwan's head...and Sejoon lets out a small breath- smiling softly as he does.]
Yeah...I will.
[Even though he's sure a lot of the things he'd ask for could earn some teasing along with it.
It's another strange realization that he can rely on Minhwan too...but he is always upfront about everything. And Sejoon can't imagine that now would be any different.]
You can do the same, you know. If you ever really need something.
[And Minhwan will probably ask for it anyway, won't he...? But Sejoon can't help but return that offer. And he never could refuse the other anything important.]
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But hey, with Minhwan people are going to endure teasing either way when they're around him, so they might as well ask for something and at least get something out of it that way.
Even Sejoon's statement here is an opportunity for more teasing, no matter how the other might be meant it. At the very sound of it Minhwan can't help but widely grin against the other in his current position, the thoughts immediately popping up in his head. He's never had trouble thinking of stuff to ask from Sejoon, if not just because he's constantly very attention hungry. ]
No matter what it is? [ Not that Sejoon said that much, but Minhwan is feeling like it's implied anyway since Minhwan himself said as much. And sure, his boyfriend did say "really need something," but it's not as if he hasn't had trouble differentiating what's truly important and what's not in the past. Minhwan's brain works in strange ways, and considers some absolutely stupid stuff of the utmost importance.
It's why he still stupidly grins, making sure he can at least look at Sejoon to soak in every moment of the other's reaction to what he's about to say - it's only natural when it's Minhwan. ]
Even if I texted you in the middle of class to come out and fuck me in some broom closet here?
[ Because when he thinks of stuff he really wants, of course that's where his mind goes to first - no matter how relatively soft this moment might be between the two of them. ]
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This sure as hell is a good example of Minhwan's usual obnoxious behavior, but it doesn't feel like it has as much bite to it now. Maybe it's that Sejoon's already feeling softer from all of this, or maybe it's just that he's finally started getting used to the way the other guy is...but either way, it feels easier to just do a bit of back and forth with him. Besides, given everything that's happened today...he really should know better by now- that the "really" would've flown right over Minhwan's head, and the other guy would figure he COULD actually ask for anything.]
Oh my god...really?
[But of course he knows Minhwan's serious. If there's anything he's tried to get out of Sejoon this whole time, it's for them to fuck in school, and apparently...he's not even deterred from asking about that in an intimate moment in the infirmary together. Sejoon laughs a little at least and shakes his head after he says that- but he doesn't seem too flustered otherwise. Still pretty different from a usual response, all things considered.]
You're really trying to flunk us both out of school, aren't you? Wouldn't you miss fighting over the top spot?
[There's no way he's giving an absolute "yes" to a request like that. Even if someday he feels like giving in to something like that, he definitely doesn't right now. But he still doesn't want to deter Minhwan from thinking he can actually ask for something he wants...because now he's worried if he says no to one thing, Minhwan might not take him seriously. He'll have to work on that a bit, huh?]
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And secondly.. well, it's not like he meant to rile up Sejoon for once. He genuinely didn't intent to ruin the atmosphere they've got going on here - it's just that Minhwan sucks at telling the mood in any situation. He's just the kind of moron that will bring up something completely inappropriate without it seeming weird to him in the moment. Even while he's lying here propped up against Sejoon, much closer and softer than they have ever been before.
So he still smiles. It's definitely a grinny smile, considering how Minhwan works, but there's a genuine kind of joy and almost childish giddiness behind the expression. It's not that he doesn't like Sejoon getting mad at him, it was funny as hell plenty of times before, but he likes this too somehow. Sejoon just laughing as he pokes back at him a little, seeming exasperated yet amused at the same time.
It's nice. Minhwan could definitely get used to this. ]
Who says I'd have to miss it? We can just continue where we left off at another school. [ It's said with a surprising amount of genuinity.. because it really doesn't bother Minhwan that something like that might get him kicked off school. There's no way something like consequences could ever get through that deeply to Minhwan - instead the thought of it is just funny. Sejoon going through all the schools in the city, flunking out of them one by one, fighting for the top spot the whole time...
He laughs, even if it's not as over the top as his usual one due to the fact that he is still wounded, despite how he's acting. ]
Are you saying you think there's anyone else at another school who could take it instead?
[ No way, that's his and Sejoon's battle. It couldn't be as much fun with anyone else, Minhwan is convinced of that much. ]
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Not that he's worried about that happening...But even if it did happen, he couldn't imagine things going any other way than they are now with Minhwan. It's weird how much of a normal everyday thing this has turned into for him- like he can't imagine going through the rest of school without battling for the top spot with the other guy. It'd just feel weird, wouldn't it...? Even though there were plenty of years without this rivalry before either of them ever met.
In a way...it's actually kind of weirdly comforting to here that, in the worst case scenario (worst case scenario to Sejoon meaning he gets kicked out of school for some reason), Minhwan would apparently still follow him on to the next school. It's one thing that Sejoon doesn't have to worry about losing...it's one thing that'll stay the same, no matter what he does. And he actually believes Minhwan would follow through on something like that- the guy's followed him in crazy enough ways so far...why would he stop there?]
What, so we'd just pick right up where we left off? Or...then again, who knows? Maybe you'll be trying to get number one back from me by then.
[For some reason, he can't stop himself from smiling while he's seeing Minhwan be all grinny like that. He knows very well that a pretty similar expression could still rile him up just as easily...but no matter whether Minhwan can or can't read the mood right now, he's not doing anything right now except making Sejoon feel good.
He laughs a little and leans over to give Minhwan's forehead another small, soft kiss...it just feels right for some reason, no matter how weird the thought of that is.]
I think if we're going to stay on the same path, we might as well stay in the same school too.
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Even with these new things between them right now today. Switching it up is only fun, so Minhwan welcomes even the soft kisses like the one Sejoon plants on his forehead, smiling like he isn't still wounded in the head from his fall earlier. ]
Do you like this school that much, Sejoonie?
[ Not that Minhwan dislikes this school. Sejoon is here, and his sister is, and his best friend is, and other fun people-- but he's less attached to things, has less trouble leaving things behind. Even if he went to another school, he could just contact all of those people outside of school. ]