THIRD PERSON POV

Ni-ki was running through the corridors of the hospital to reach the room where Sunoo was kept.
His eyes twitched a bit at the sign of the V.I.P room but he shrugged and entered the room where a doctor and a stranger were standing near Sunoo.

"How is he?" Ni-ki asked but the other two males frowned in confusion.

"Um. I am Ni-ki. The person you called. How is he?" He said sheepishly while moving towards Sunoo who was sleeping. He sighed in relief when he found no injuries on his body except for a purple-red bruise on his temple. He carefully caressed the skin near the bruise.

"He is fine. Tust malnutrition, His body is really weak for unknown reasons. I think something is wrong... but I am not so sure about that till we run a number of tests to find out. Otherwise, he is fine and just needs care and rest." The doctor explained in a calm tone and ni-ki nodded but then his gaze fell on an unknown male standing on another side of the bed. He pointed his finger to investigate him.

"Oh.. he is the person who took Mr. Kim here. You can take him home once he wakes up." The doctor then left, leaving Ni-ki and that boy with sleeping Sunoo.

"Hi. Do't worry my car didn't hit him. Thank God... I pulled on the brakes when he fell on the road. When I got him, he was so much pale. What's Wrong with him?" The boy asked making Ni-ki frown more deeply.

"He just skipped his meals. Well, thanks for your deed, you can go now, it's late." Ni-ki said while sitting on a side chair. The other boy chuckled but left, maybe he was satisfied to see Someone there.

Ni-ki patted Sunoo's hair, feeling guilty that he should have made him eat something. After a litle time, Sunoo woke up and they left the hospital as the elder didn't want to Once they entered the mansion, they met with an angry and furious Mafia Boss. Ni-ki was holding Sunoo's arms to support his weak body and Someone definitely didn't like that.

"Hi Than. Umm sorry, I didn't contact you
because my phone's battery betrayed me.. as always." Ni-ki muttered, moving towards Sunoo's room but Sunghoon stomped in front of them. Ni-ki was afraid that Sunghoon might be angry with Sunoo so he pleaded with eyes as Sunoo was looking at the floor.

Sunghoon sighed irritated before moving away and plopping on the couch in the living room. Ni-ki mentally thanked and continued to move to Sunoo's room. After settling him on the bed, tugging the boy into fluffy blankets completely so that only his head was popping out of it, he left to take some food for him.

Sunoo was confused with the whole condition as he just remembered falling on the road and the screeching sound of a car... he looked at his hands and moved his legs to see any possible injuries but fortunately, there were none. He was happy but also hella confused, his groggy mind wasn't helping much.

Soon Ni-ki entered the room, placed some fruits on the nightstand, and left after receiving the order of Sunoo's favorite dish.

Sunoo closed his eyes, his hunger was long gone so he didn't bother to get up and eat fruits. He was about to drift into dreamland when his room's door was opened by Sunghoon. He shot up on the bed in fear, sitting straight like nothing happened a few hours ago.

"Who told you to roam around?" Sunghoon grumbled in a very stern tone, making Sunoo flinch.. he was afraid of looking at the dangerous male in front of him.

Sunghoon deeply inhaled as Sunoo didn't answer but kept looking at the blankets on his lap... he was on verge of crying. thoughts of punishment were shaking him. Sunghoon sat on the bed while boring eyes on the petite frame of the boy, he hold up his chin and yanked it up with a tight grip. A small yelp left Sunoo's lips when he finally looked into Sunghoon's eyes... red was clear, which means anger and danger.

The jerk was strong enough to displace Sunoo's bangs from his forehead. Sunoo opened his mouth to say something but words stuck in his throat, eyes widened, and heartbeat quickened... when Sunghoon softy traced his fingers on the purple-red bruise on his temple.

The touch was so soft that he wanted to stop time... feeling a rush of different emotions.

"Does it hurt?" Sunghoon asked in so much a soft tone like his high tone can break something, making the red-haired beyond surprised.

Sunoo was still in a daze of touch but somehow managed to nod slightly.
Hearing that, Sunghoon moved a little closer to Sunoo.. moving his fingers from temple to cheekbone leading to the jawline. At that moment, Sunoo felt that his heart will definitely fall off his chest at any moment.

"Why you didn't contact me?"

Sunghoon again husked out, his fingers still on the jawline, he slowly fixed his eyes on those beautiful brown orbs of the red-haired beauty right at a distance of a few centimeters.

"-I don't know y- your number... and I don't have a ph-" Sunoo quickly shut his mouth, mentally cursing his tongue that was ready to prepare his grave. At that moment he slightly moved back causing Sunghoon to retract his hand as well.

"I- I am sorry Mr. Park. It won't happen
again. I am stupid.. I know that. But please.. i. mean.. that." The younger was panicking at the thought of upcoming possible punishment... that Could be related to his studies and he was nowhere ready to lose the chance that he was granted.

"It's not your fault. Don't worry, I won't stop you from going to college but... learn to take care of yourself." Sunghoon mumbled, again in so soft voice that Sunoo almost thought that he was hearing someone else.

Sunoo just whispered out a soft thanks when Sunghoon left... but of course, he heard that before leaving the room.

Ni-ki was almost done with Japchae when Sunghoon entered the kitchen and definitely blond was surprised to see him.

"Umm Than."

"What happened?" The raven-haired asked and Ni-ki told him everything that doctor said earlier. Sunghoon nodded and was about to leave but he turned with a different glint in his eyes.

"Take care of him, Nishimura. Make sure

that he eats properly." Those words were enough for Ni-ki to squeal like a teenager and he almost did that.. fortunately Sunghoon didn't hear.

The blond took the Japchae and went to sunoo's room and when he entered, he found a dazed Sunoo.. one hand on his cheek and the other on his heart... mouth opened ajar... eyes wide open and for a moment older thought that he saw a statue, a beautiful art.

He quickly placed the tray of food on the table and made his way to daze Sunoo who was oblivious to others' presence.

"Hyung? You ok?" Sunoo snapped out of his thoughts and nodded hastily. Ni-ki couldn't help but chuckled at his expressions and then made him eat the food in front of him.. not forgetting to scold the younger for not eating fruits.

On the next day, sunoo woke up for college and Ni-ki was waiting for him in the kitchen with breakfast.
Sunoo quickly took a few bites and was about to leave but Ni-ki took a hold of a wooden spatula and threatened the weak boy to end the breakfast.

Sunoo gulped when he saw an angry look on Bi-ki... well it was rare and for him, it was the first time to see him that much Angry so he quietly gave up and ended his breakfast like an obedient child.

In the living room, he met with Sunghoon who gave him a ride to college. The whole ride was silent as never but when they reached college and sunoo unbuckled his seatbelt to move but Sunghoon stopped him by holding his wrist, which was not tight as before. Sunoo hesitated a lot to look up to hear out the command.

"Take this. Don't exhaust yourself and eat when you feel hungry. If you are late, don't walk that long, take a cab or bus." Sunghoon handed him a wallet, full of money... not looking at the boy in the passenger seat.When Sunoo opened the wallet and saw lots of money, he quickly placed it on Sunghoon's lap and shook his head.

"N- No thanks. I mean, I don't need that. You already paid for my college as well and gave me a roof and food I am afraid... I can't pay you back that much Mr. Park. Please don't burden me with that much care... I am not used to it." Sunoo almost mumbled the last part, eyes getting filled with the same salty water when a bitter memory hit his mind.

"I am not doing that for payback. You also know well that you can't payback. So don't burden your small brain with such thoughts and take it. I am not used to repeating myself... Get it?"

Sunghoon used his same stern tone and finally, Sunoo took the wallet and again mumbled soft 'thanks' before Sunoo didn't look back, staring at the wallet with blurry vision while Sunghoon was just looking at that specific red mop of hair going far from his eyes until he entered the
campus.

It was a completely foreign feeling that
he was getting from that boy. During his drive, he thought about the feelings he felt when he saw that bruise on him... when he touched his cheek.. when his fingers made contact with that sharp jawline but smooth skin. It was all foreign to him, making him restless.

He shrugged off the feelings for now and pulled back on a shop of cell phones, purchased a brand-new phone, and then drove back to the mansion.

It was again a busy day for Sunoo but he was extremely happy. Happy that his so-called master.. but well know Mr. Park is getting so much caring towards him. He was happy for having a life free of abuse... as he already forgot all the bad memories in the mansion.

In his free time, he first time entered the cafe of the college.. he promised himself to use that money with so much care and to save as much as he can. But for now, he got hungry and thought to take a sandwich.
After taking his order he made his way to a table and started eating in loneliness but with a small smile...

"Mr. Park is so much nice.. should I make another sketch for him?" Sunoo was self-talking and giggling in his thoughts when he felt a hand on his shoulder. The boy was startled a bit by that and turned back to see the male who had a bright smile on his face..

"Wait... I know you..." Sunoo was trying to remember the person in front of him and the male wasted no time and hugged him, taking him off guard.

"Of course, you do Sunoo." The boy said in a bright tone.

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