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Ni-ki wondered if his infatuation with Sunoo’s cheeks was bordering on an unhealthy obsession at this point. There was just something about them, how soft and touchable they looked, that had awoken something in him. He just needed to touch, poke, pinch - all of it. Ever since their days on I-land, since that first time he had seen the opportunity and pinched the soft skin on the older boy’s smooth skin, he had been hooked.
That was probably why it was so hard for him to stop, and while he still couldn’t help himself, even as time had passed. Things changed with the rule of time, but Ni-ki’s desire to touch had not.
Desire, as he was filled with now. He and Sunoo were alone on the sofa, watching a show on the tv. Ni-ki wouldn’t have been able to tell the plot of said drama even at gunpoint. He was way too distracted, looking at Sunoo’s face where he was resting his head on Ni-ki’s lap, skin glowing and looking almost translucent in the reflection from the screen.
They had started off just sitting next to each other, but as they were halfway through the second episode of the night, Sunoo had without a word moved, lying down along the sofa, putting his head on Ni-ki’s thighs.
‘ Is this okay? ’, he had asked, glancing up at Ni-ki.
He had wordlessly nodded, feeling like something had gotten stuck in his throat all of a sudden, and his hyung had given him a toothy grin, and turned his attention back to the tv. That was when Ni-ki had lost his concentration, unable to focus on the show. It was a shame, he had thought it seemed interesting, a crime drama that was also filled with humour, but how could he focus when Sunoo was so close, face bare and open for him to look at? He thought they were reaching the end of the third episode, but he didn’t know. He hadn’t looked away from his hyung ever since he laid down.
Ni-ki didn’t realise the episode was ending, until Sunoo yawned. He was seemingly not expecting Ni-ki to be looking at him, as he did not cover his mouth while doing so. It was almost humorous, how his hyung glanced up at him, and immediately slapped his hand over his mouth upon noticing he had been seen.
Sunoo’s cheeks grew red, as he pouted underneath his hand. Cute cute cute.
“Yah, Ni-ki…”, he grumbled.
Ni-ki couldn’t help but smile at him, and lifted the hand he had kept on Sunoo’s shoulder, putting his finger against the skin of his cheek, visible next to his hand. Sunoo immediately slapped at it, glaring at him through embarrassment.
“Don’t do that”, he muttered, averting his gaze. He put his hand down, so Ni-ki could fully see his full lips in a pout.
Ni-ki couldn’t help but put his fingertips against his hyung’s cheek again, caressing it softly this time. Sunoo didn’t move to push his hand this time, only muttering under his breath. His skin felt smooth, soft, and warm. Ni-ki felt as if he was going mad.
An idea came to his head, and as soon as it popped up, he went with his instincts. In a smooth movement, he leaned down, and pressed his lips against Sunoo’s cheek. The position felt awkward for his neck, but he only let the touch go on for a split second, before he pulled back to his former position. Hearing Sunoo gasp, eyes widening, made Ni-ki’s heart pound in his chest. Sunoo’s cheek was just as soft against his lips, and it was somehow even nicer than simply touching with his hand.
Ni-ki’s eyes moved from Sunoo’s cheek, to meet Sunoo’s wide eyes.
“Ni-ki”, he said in a whisper, pink tongue darting out between his lips, wetting them in the process. “What are you doing?”
Ni-ki swallowed, trying to gather his thoughts. What was he doing?
“I just…”, he replied, unconsciously copying Sunoo’s action, wetting his lips. Something felt like it was burning him up, when he saw Sunoo’s eyes flicker to the movement. “I just wanted to. You’re just so… can’t I?”
He watched Sunoo as he took a deep breath, and closed his eyes.
“… Okay, okay. Just once more”.
He turned his face to the side, giving access, and Ni-ki could hear his pulse in his ears. How did he get here? Still, he did lean down again, pressing his lips against Sunoo’s soft cheek.
This time, he didn’t immediately pull away, rather let his lips truly feel just how soft his hyung’s cheek was. He could feel Sunoo shiver, as he breathed against his skin, letting his mind get induced with citrusy fragrance.
After another couple of seconds, he pulled back slightly, still close enough that he knew Sunoo could still feel his breaths against his cheek. Ni-ki saw Sunoo swallow, and then open his eyes. His hyung glanced at him, before he slowly turned his face, coming to a stop when his pink lips was underneath Ni-ki’s. He was close, so close. Ni-ki would need to only lean down slightly, and he’d be able to kiss him. The thought scared him a bit, kissing was… different. It wasn’t something that could be called just simple skinship, but… he wanted to.
Ni-ki swallowed, and when he spoke he could barely hear himself over the sound of his own pulse beating in his ears.
“Hyung… can I?”
A small sound slipped through Sunoo’s lips, something close to a whimper. He was watching Sunoo’s face carefully. He wanted to kiss him so bad, but he didn’t want to force anything.
After a few seconds that felt like an eternity, Sunoo nodded slowly.
“You can”.
That was all the confirmation Ni-ki needed, and he leaned down the last bit, pressing his lips against Sunoo’s. It was… sure, his position made his neck feel strained, and the angle was a bit weird with Sunoo lying horizontally with his head on Ni-ki’s lap, but Sunoo’s lips were so, so soft. Much softer than his cheeks. It made him feel so much better than touching Sunoo’s cheeks ever had. But it wasn’t enough.
Ni-ki couldn’t help himself, as he put some pressure into his kiss, going from featherlight touch, to their lips fully touching all the way. Another sound slipped through Sunoo’s tight-lipped mouth, and Ni-ki felt a hand come and grab onto his arm, clenching the fabric of the shirt he was wearing.
Ni-ki pulled back, breathing heavily. He opened his eyes, and looked down at his hyung. Sunoo looked out of breath too, face red as he tried to breathe silently. Ni-ki was reminded of how his other hyungs were in the condo, just in the next room, but that wasn’t enough to stop him from wanting more.
Sunoo opened his eyes, which looked heavy, and Ni-ki spoke.
“Can we… can…”, he closed his mouth, feeling embarrassed. How did he let his hyung know that he wanted to really kiss him, like they did in movies.
Sunoo replied, voice sounding deep and husky.
“What? Tell me. It’s fine. It’s fine”.
Ni-ki didn’t know if his hyung was convincing him, or if he was trying to convince himself. Nonetheless, he couldn’t focus on that now. He swallowed.
“Can you… open your mouth? Can we? Hyung?”
The look in Sunoo’s eyes changed, growing heavier. He also let out another whimper, before he bit his lip. Then, he nodded. And parted his lips, slightly.
Ni-ki didn’t need more than that. He leaned in, quickly. This angle was suddenly perfect, he thought in a haze, as he felt Sunoo’s lips against his again, but now hotter, wetter. He didn’t hesitate, before he opened his mouth and let his tongue press lightly against Sunoo’s lips. With more hesitation, Sunoo did the same, and soon Ni-ki couldn't focus on anything but Sunoo's mouth against his.
It was everything. Their lips slotted against each other perfectly, and although it felt a little bit awkward, Ni-ki thought he had never experienced a feeling like the one he was feeling right now. Based on the small sounds Sunoo kept letting out against his lips, he thought his hyung probably felt the same.
Soon they had to part, gasping silently for air against each other’s lips. Ni-ki’s lips felt tingling, but he felt good. He was about to lean in again, when a bang efficiently made them both jump. Ni-ki straightened his back immediately , it feeling tense after being positioned in an awkward position for so long. They both turned their heads to the tv, and the show had continued playing. On the screen was a man with a gun pointed at them, smoke swirling from it.
They both stared at the scene for a couple of seconds, before looking at each other. As if a switch had been pressed, they both started laughing.
When they both had calmed down, they just looked at each other. Ni-ki couldn’t help but notice the state of Sunoo’s lips, wet and red and swollen. He had done that.
Somewhere in the back of his mind, he almost expected his hyung to freak out, but the older one surprised him by smiling shyly.
“Maybe we should go to bed, Ni-ki”.
Ni-ki felt tired all of a sudden, as if adrenaline had sucked him dry. He nodded.
“Let’s go to bed, hyung”.
Just because he could, he leaned in and pressed a quick kiss to Sunoo’s lips again. Just because he could.
***
Laying in Sunoo’s bed felt like a comfort, even though it had been long since he last had been there. As he looked at his hyung’s relaxed, sleeping face, he thought to himself that, yes, he was probably still pretty crazy about Sunoo’s cheeks. But he could probably grow to like the touch of his lips just as much, if only the other let him.
And somehow , he thought as he closed his eyes and snuggled closer to his hyung’s warm body, Sunoo hyung probably would.