I Just Want You All Around Me Baby, Can We Make That Happen Please?

by pavlova

Summary:

What is scarier than Baek Kanghyuk throwing tantrums?
It is when he suddenly became nice.

Notes:

100kh= Baek Kanghyuk
Baek 백= Hundred

 

[100kh slaves group chat]

Rose

ㄴGuys, is it just me, or is 100kh been acting weird lately?

Kyungwon

ㄴHe looks fine to me

Dongju

ㄴHe tolerates you the most, of course you won't notice lol

Kyungwon

ㄴMaybe it's because I barely seen him this week... You know how absence makes your heart grow fonder kkkk

Jaewon

ㄴYou're so lucky.... Nowadays he's practically glued to me TT

Jangmi

ㄴ EXACTLY. IT'S BECAUSE HE'S BEEN AROUND DR JAEWON, I HAVE TO SEE HIM A LOT TOO

Jaewon

ㄴ What does he want from me now TT Did I make a mistake? Is this my personal hell? What kind of punishment is this TTTT

Dongju

ㄴ It doesn't seem like he's torturing you though.. I'd say he took care of you better than me kkk Maybe you really are his favourite slave

Jaewon

ㄴ Please don't say something scary like that Dongju-yah TT

 

"Number One, let's go." The main topic of the conversation appeared, as Jaewon hurriedly turned off his phone.

"Professor, I heard they're serving short ribs today."

"Really? That's great. We got plenty of time right now." Kanghyuk said as he glanced at his wristwatch.

Jaewon punched the air in his mind. Finally, a quiet day in the hospital!

"Hurry up, aren't you gonna run?"

Maybe not.

 

"Dr jaewon, when is your birthday?" Jangmi asked as they were having lunch at the hospital cafeteria.

Today was a relatively peaceful day, with only 2 emergency surgeries so the team finally got to have their meal leisurely.

Even the professor is taking his time eating. Usually he will be done in 5 bites and starts pestering Jaewon to finish fast.

Eat carefully faster, Number one.

You better sprint after eating.

Hey, you're not finished yet?

The amount of times Jaewon has suffered from indigestion has increased ever since he worked with Kanghyuk.  

"Uhh, 16th of November."

"Oh it's almost next week? And your schedule is full that day! Are you really going to work on your birthday?" Jangmi's eyes were gleaming. She must've been up to something.

"I have to, otherwise I will get depressed since my parents are going on a trip to Europe for the whole month without me. I would rather work myself to the bone anyways"

Jaewon, being an only child who grew up to be a successful doctor, has always been his parents' pride and joy. Now that he is able to stand on his own, it seems like his parents are finally able to travel freely.

It seems his parents are growing to be more individualistic after he left the nest. Sometimes he got updates on his mom going on a hike with her friends and his dad enrolling into cooking class.

And ever since they met Baek Kanghyuk during a press conference, Jaewon's father seems to put his trust into the professor to take care of him. Of course the ever gracious professor, who even called Mr Yang Sr. as Father, assured him that he will pay close attention to Jaewon and even offered special treatment to his best disciple.

Jaewon immediately felt the chills running down his back at the professor's forced smile. He shook his head to forget the dreadful memory.

"This is a good news, I think"

"Why? What is my birthday to do with good news?"

"It's nothing, the nurses were asking me because they're curious. Our Dr Yang Jaewon is getting more popular these days. This means you will probably be getting birthday gifts at work."

So that's why she got so excited.

Jangmi has now taken a role of some kind of his older sister that fusses over him and often tries to matchmake him with other staffs. In addition, she really has serious gambling issues judging by the way she keeps making bets regarding his lovelife. One time she even made a bet on Valentine's day to see which doctor has received the most chocolates. Jaewon won by a landslide by the way, much to the chagrin of Professor Baek.

Jangmi keeps fusillading questions on his type, whether he's interested in dating, and other personal questions.

"Is the ER so quiet nowadays that these people have so many times on their hands?" The professor who has been quiet started to complain grumpily. Jangmi raised her eyebrows while smiling teasingly.

"Eyy, Professor dont tell me, you're jealous?"

"Why would I be jealous, I am better looking than Number 1."

Why is he getting dragged like this, unprovoked?

"While I do agree to some extent, your personality still cannot compare to Dr Yang's, to be honest. You need to work on your bedside manners. Look at Dr Yang, his rapport with the patients are the best! Even the elderly patients have been asking him to marry their grandchildren"

"Those elderly people have terrible eyesight, and possibly high on morphine. You should not trust them that much." The professor snarled while ruffling Jaewon's hair.

"Yah, Anus. You still haven't washed your hair? How are you going to charm your patients? You must be that confident, huh?" The professor remarked while looking at his hand as if he's considering to disinfect it.

"Why is it Anus again...Professor, you're so mean to me." Yang Jaewon started whining and pouting. Jangmi helped fixing back his hair while cooing teasingly.

"That's because you're his favourite, don't you know that?" Jaewon can hear the professor scoffed, gaze unreadable as he stood up and picking up his tray.

"Stop talking nonsense and get back to work, I have to go to the outpatient appointments. Anus, make sure to check on the post-transplant patient after this."

Anus?

Jaewon was dismayed as he stared at the professor's retreating figure. He only called him Anus if he's mad at him..

"What did I even do?!"

 

"You cut your hair."

Jaewon came out from the changing facility, towel hanging around his neck when he saw the professor leaning against the door, banana milk in his hand.

"Ah, yes. It got too long and it was harder to maintain...." Jaewon is used to trimming his own hair since his college days. And he sure is talented in making it not look choppy. If he wasn't a doctor, he might've found a career in hair styling. But why did the professor even care?

"Why? You always wear surgical caps anyway."

"Just because. Also you told me my hair smelled before."

Since the professor made it a habit to mess with his hair for no reason, even grabbing his head whenever he was pissed, Jaewon was worried if he would start getting bald.

Maybe if his hair was shorter, the professor's target would shift to Dongju, or even Kyungwon.

"Me? When did I?"

"Nevermind!! It will grow back anyways."

Why is he having a conversation about this with the professor?

The taller guy seemed like he was deep in thought. The loud slurping noise from the straw was the only sound that can be heard across the room.

"It suits you. Well, I think you look good either way." The man casually remarked, like he was commenting on a weather, before turning away, leaving the dumbfounded fellow, speechless.

 

 

[100kh slaves group chat]

Jaewon

ㄴ100kh is so frighteningly nice today...

ㄴ I almost made a mistake in deciding a patient's course of treatment but he just corrected me... without yelling?

ㄴ"Do a better job, Number One."

ㄴ Did something nice happened to him?

ㄴI'm scared..

Jangmi

ㄴThat is how normal professor should be like, Dr Yang.

ㄴThe fact that you're weirded out by this is so funny though

ㄴ How much did the 100kh terrorised you for you to be this paranoid kkk

Kyungwon

ㄴIt's stockholm syndrome lol

Dongju

ㄴ Ah... Poor Jaewon TT

 

[ Hey, Number 1. Today is your day off right? Dress yourself up and meet me at the cafe in front of the hospital. ]

The professor called his phone at 9AM so suddenly. Jaewon thought it was another emergency rescue calls, but why does he need to dress up?

"Why? Where are we going?"

[ Just hurry, I'll meet you there in 30 minutes. ]

Kanghyuk ended the call before Jaewon gets to say anything.

Ah.. There goes my precious day off..

Jaewon frowned and sighed inwardly as he scratched the back of his head.

 

[100kh slaves group chat]

Jaewon

ㄴJust to confirm, did 100kh contacted any of you guys this morning?

Kyungwon

ㄴNope

Dongju

ㄴI'm on duty with Prof Han today? I thought you guys are having a day off?

Jangmi

ㄴDon't tell me, did he ask you to come for work?

Jaewon

ㄴI don't know, but he asked me to dress well...

Jangmi

ㄴooh? Is it a date? kkk

Jaewon

ㄴDate my foot. Anyways, wish me luck guys... Maybe he's taking me for my last meal

Dongju

ㄴRIP Jaewon. I hope you return alive TT

 

When Jaewon reached the hospital, he immediately saw his professor, who is becoming somewhat a main attraction by the onlookers. He was dressed in a sleek, sharply tailored outfit, giving off a gentleman air around him. His classic cut black overcoat with clean lines, contrasting nicely with a white dress shirt was refined with a simple black tie.

He started to feel that maybe he should've worn a suit. He's so inadequately dressed with his button-down shirt and slacks.

The professor, who looked like he was coming straight out of a pictorial, was leaning against a black Porsche while scrolling through his phone. The cold wind lightly tousled Jaewon's hair as he walked towards his professor. He should've set his hair if he knew it would be this windy. Now he looked more like a spring chicken.

"I didn't know you have a luxury car. Is this from your time in Black Wings?"

"They gave me this as a retirement gift. I hardly drive this thing, I rode on helicopters more frequent than this car I believe."

"You're the only person in Korea that will ever utter these words." Jaewon grumbled. Kanghyuk patted his unruly hair softly, his expression gentle.

"Well, I won't let you meet any other person like me though."

"Uh...What?" Is this the Baek Kanghyuk I know?

Kanghyuk opened the passenger door ushering him to get into the passenger seat and even helped putting on his seatbelts.

"Professor, people are looking at us right now." Jaewon's eyes were scanning the area for anyone that might recognize them.

"Who cares? People are always talking about us anyway" Kanghyuk casually said that while putting his arm behind Jaewon's seat as he reversed the car. Jaewon turned his face away looking straight at the dashboard as his heart beats faster.

Is the professor getting possessed by a kdrama male lead? And why is he feeling so hot right now?

 

"You're taking me to... buy suits?" Jaewon followed Kanghyuk into a luxury store. Kanghyuk, sensing Jaewon's hesitance, slowly intertwined their hands together and pulled him inside. The professor's hand was as warm as furnace, he felt like his ice cold hand was thawing a little bit.

"Yeah, but it's not for me." The professor then notified the staff that was waiting to greet them.

"Tell Mr Andrew, Malak is here"

Within a few minutes, they were ushered into a private room, exuding quiet luxury with its dark brown walls and plush carpet. 

"Welcome, Mr Malak. To what do I owe this pleasure?" A tall man with silver hair in a very refined suit appeared. His eyes gleamed towards Kanghyuk as if they were old acquaintances.

"I need your help to take his measurements and I would like to browse some outfits for him"

"Huh? Eh? Professor... What do you think you're doing?"

"Well, tomorrow is your birthday."

"So? You're saying that you're going to buy me a suit?"

"Have you seen me bringing other people? Stop asking obvious question and follow the guy."

"Uh.. huh. Okay professor.."

He followed another staff escorting him into a fancy looking fitting room before getting measured. He could hear Kanghyuk's voice conversing with Andrew from outside, probably catching up on old times.

 

The staffs were talking around him about suits fabrics and tailoring details, like the materials and the type of cuts, but it just flew over his head. He felt like a fish out of water. If someone handed him a book on clinical surgery, he would find it more understandable.

He was dressed in a deep olive green suit, fitted to perfection showing his structured shoulders that hint at old-school sophistication, but with a modern fit that hugs just right. The fabric? It looks like it’s made of something expensive? Jaewon heard it was something like fine wool-silk, he lost focus after a while.

His shirt was cream, definitely not off white- he found out after he was corrected by the staff. It’s crisp, perfectly pressed, and also probably made by another expensive cotton fabric. They made him wear a woven tie with very elegant pattern, making him look like an heir from old money family he saw in Jangmi's kdrama. He walked outside of the room and was confronted by Kanghyuk, who was sitting on a maroon velvet chaise lounge facing him. His sharp gaze was scanning Jaewon from head to toe, it made Jaewon felt vulnerable he started squirming.

"I think I'll just choose this one" Jaewon blurted out, he really just wanted to get out from here.

"No, they prepared several suits for you to try. Go ahead and try the next one."

"Ah...you really don't have to do this..."

"I insist? No need to feel pressured, I just really wanted to do this for you."

Jaewon bit his lip, obediently re-entered the fitting room.

 

"How about this?" He was wearing a deep espresso-ish brown suit, with similar coloured vest and dark plain tie. The room went silent, all eyes were on him like they were in awe with his presence.

After several seconds, the professor, usually so smooth with his words, cleared his throat and looked away, gathering himself before glancing back a second later.

"It's okay.... Ahem! But try another one."

"I think all of these are just very similar.." Jaewon muttered sulkily.

"Let's try one more." Kanghyuk gently coaxed him. "I think this would look good on you."

After 4-5 tries, Kanghyuk himself was standing and holding another suit that he probably chose by himself. It was a rich brown three-piece suit, shade almost like a chestnut, matching with a vest and a white shirt giving a warm touch of classical drama. He also paired it with a blue and rust patterned tie, subtle yet strikingly bold, just like the aesthetic the professor usually goes for. Mr Andrew was gone, the only staff left was the lady who attends to him before.

Jaewon took the suit from Kanghyuk reluctantly and praying it's the last one.

How come this is more tiring than performing a surgery? While he was halfway through putting on his current outfit, a knock was heard from outside.

"Who is it?"

"It's me. Open the door." What does the professor want now? Jaewon just opened the door slightly before Kanghyuk pushed it wider only to barge inside.

"Uh... Why did you come inside? I was about to leave?" Jaewon started feeling self conscious. After all, he was only in the dress shirt, which is only halfway buttoned, exposing his upper body.

The professor swallowed thickly and suddenly loosened his own tie while staring straight at him. He must've felt stuffy inside the tiny room.

"It's faster to just watch from here. Besides, the staff had left the floor."

So he's just bored .

Jaewon turned towards the three-panelled mirror and started buttoning his shirt. He tried to ignore the burning gaze directed towards him from behind.

"Now that I've looked closer, your shoulders are quite broad, Jaewon-ah" Kanghyuk's deep voice sounded so close to him now.

Jaewon-ah ?

"Urm.. Well I hardly had the time to work out anymore.."

"But your waist has been getting smaller. Are you sure you haven't been skipping meals?"

"Ah-professor.. I think it was just because I have been running around a lot"

How did he even know about his waist size? The list of superhuman abilities that Baek Kanghyuk has keeps on growing..

Jaewon, lost in thought, did not realise the lack of distance between him and the professor.

Before he knew it, he got startled by the professor's hot breath against his nape.

"Did you wear my hair gel? I did notice it keeps on going missing lately"

"Ah. But I did buy a new one to refill..."

This is bad. The professor might realize how red his face is right now through the mirror. Every single breath the professor let out fluttered against the back of his sensitive neck.

"Professor- ah.. Uh, y-you're too close.."

Jaewon started shivering when he looked at their reflection. As they made eye contact, his professor's eyes looked hungry, almost like it was full with absolute want? Jaewon bit his lip, and the professor's eyes lingered, longer than necessary. For the first time, he wondered if his professor has ever eaten a human before. Somehow he's getting the sense of a prey being stalked by a predator. He was sure his red face and neck was now visible to the professor as it were to him.

Jaewon let out a stuttering breath when the professor slowly put his warm hands against his waist.

"Jaewon-ah... I think I'm going crazy." Kanghyuk's deep voice reverbed as he slowly turned Jaewon's body to face him.

"What do you mean —Umph-!" His lips were devoured in an instant as Kanghyuk closed their distance, pinning Jaewon against the mirror.

Jaewon immediately gripped Kanghyuk's arms on his shoulder. He could feel the older guy's tongue prying open his pliant mouth. Jaewon could've pushed him away if he wanted to, but for some reason, it felt so good that Jaewon ended up wrapping his arms around Kanghyuk, pulling him closer. Kanghyuk then deepened the kiss into Jaewon's slightly parted lips.

"Ha—Professor.. Ah!" Automatically, Jaewon let out a moan as the professor sucked on his lower lip.

As soon as the professor heard him, it was like he was jolted out from a trance. He immediately felt a sudden loss as the professor pulled away.

“I’m sorry,” The professor said, voice barely above a whisper. “I shouldn’t have… not like this. This wasn’t the right time.” muttered Kanghyuk as he straightened Jaewon's shirt. Jaewon couldn't help but to feel a twinge of disappointment.

"Well, not yet anyway." Kanghyuk muttered quietly as he stepped away towards the door.

"Wha-wha-what was that, p-professor?!"

Yang Jaewon mouth gaped open as he was breathing deeply due shortness of breath. What did he meant by not yet?

"Let's go, Yang Jaewon. We're leaving." The professor's voice was hoarse as he exited the room, hand rubbing behind his neck.

"Uh, yeah. A-alright Professor.."said Jaewon, in a daze. He felt like he's getting more swayed by his professor as the days go by. Just what has happened?

 

"So Mr Malak, have you found anything that caught your eye?" Kanghyuk glanced at him briefly.

"Please bill me every suits that he tried and send it to my house as usual"

Jaewon's eyes grew wide as his mouth fell open in disbelief. This is the exact line straight out of the chaebol romance drama his mom likes to watch.

"Uh, Professor-"

"Be quiet and hurry up, we've got another place to go."

"Where?"

"My house, of course." Kanghyuk declared, as if it's obvious.

"Right. Wait, WHAT?"

Why are you even acting like this, professor? Seriously…?

 

The ride to Professor's house was so tense with the storm of thoughts passing through Jaewon's mind. Did the professor really kissed him? Wait, first of all, does the professor have feelings for him? Jaewon did notice how the professor has mellowed out a bit and treated him nicer than the first time they met, but they have always been just a fellow and his professor?

Even though Jaewon admits he has been paying more attention to his professor, from that time Kanghyuk got critically injured. However, he chalked it up to the respect and care he had for his mentor. Jaewon, a naive boy who never had the time to fall in love didn't even know if what he feels for his professor is love or just admiration.

Now his mind was spiralling ever since Kanghyuk stole his first kiss in the fitting room. It hurts his pride to say this but it was surprisingly good . Jaewon, always the curious overachiever, kind of wanted to try it again.

Wait, did I just thought about wanting to kiss him? ...Again?

Jaewon sneaked a glance towards the Professor who is currently holding the steering wheel with one hand. This handsome bastard. He looked like a dream, seated behind the wheel, posture effortlessly composed, with his high cheekbones and strong jaw, making it impossible for Jaewon to not look at him. His smooth even-toned skin looked radiant when kissed by the golden hour sunlight.

Why did he had to be so freaking cool? The necktie that was loosened when Kanghyuk entered his fitting room was now gone, exposing his defined collarbone. The striking tattoo on Kanghyuk arm contrasting the car sleek interior looked so sexy. Basically, his hair and appearance became more disheveled ever since their little incident in the fitting room.

How does he still finds his professor attractive even when he gets verbally abused in every 2-3 business days? Jaewon was considering to read more into Stockholm Syndrome. His eyes now lingered on the professor's free hand. As if reading his mind, the professor suddenly reached for Jaewon's hand and interlocking them together.

"AH! W- what are you doing, Professor?!" Jaewon yelped and tried to pull his hand away but Kanghyuk gripped it tighter and even pulled his hand onto his thigh.

"Your thoughts are so noisy I can hear it from here."

"What is that supposed to do with hand holding..."

"You're the one who has been eyeing me for a while? I was worried if you would suddenly climb on me or something. I'm just taking safety measures." Kanghyuk teased him while rubbing his thumb against Jaewon's finger.

Jaewon's face heats up so fast he feels light headed all of a sudden. Does the superpower that his professor has includes mind reading ?

He turned his head towards the window and started counting the street lamps. Is he that obvious? Or is the superhuman Baek Kanghyuk actually can read minds? Jaewon wished they can reach the destination faster. Otherwise the professor will start to notice how fast his hand can sweat.

 

The professor's house was unsurprisingly very minimalist. There were basic necessities but you can tell that the house was barely visited.

"The guest room is to the left, you can wash up and rest for a while. There are extra shirts and pants you can change into, I will be preparing dinner in an hour."

"We're having dinner? Here? Wait, you're the one cooking in the first place?"

"What's with so many questions Jaewon-ah, you're not going to rest?"

"Fine, I will. But call me if you need any assistance."

"Have a little faith in me, Yang Jaewon."

"....Please don't burn the kitchen, Professor. I've already had a hard time stitching you up the first time."

"Yah, this brat. You're getting more cocky now huh."

"You raised me to be this way, this is mainly your fault, Professor."

"I will have to take responsibility for you then."

What is this man saying now? Truthfully, he had been weird since this morning. It did not help that Yang Jaewon's face keeps on blushing throughout the day. Am I getting a fever? Jaewon held his own cheeks and ran into the guest room while the sounds of Kanghyuk's laughter resonated from the kitchen. Jaewon just realised his phone was on silent throughout the day and saw the flood of messages in the group chat.

[100kh slaves group chat]

Jangmi

ㄴDr Jaewon, are you still alive? Where are you now?

Dongju

ㄴIt has been hours.. Will I inherit the number one rank now?

Jaewon

ㄴI'm at 100kh's house

ㄴAnd Dongju-yah, over my dead body (ง •̀_•́)ง

Dongju

ㄴ????

Jangmi

ㄴI told you it's a date lol

Kyungwon

ㄴ Lol he has a house?

 

After finished showering, Jaewon put on the shirt Kanghyuk had laid out on his bed. When did he come into the room? Anyway, the shirt is a bit too big on his body, its showing off his collarbone. Somehow the thought of exposing this to Kanghyuk makes his heart race a bit.

I should really start bulking up.He thought to himself. He started feeling motivated to be bigger than Kanghyuk. Maybe he will finally be able to manhandle Kanghyuk at one point? Jaewon shook his head at the thought. He will probably die of 'natural' cause. Baek Kanghyuk will make sure of that.

He went to the kitchen and already noticed the delicious smell of butter.

"Wahh, professor it smells really good!"

"Oh, you're here already? Take a seat, I'm almost done"

Jaewon took a sit across Kanghyuk and stared at his professor broad back. The sight of The Professor Kanghyuk grilling some steaks like he's in a five star restaurant is a sight to behold. The sleeves of his shirt were rolled up just below his elbows, revealing strong, developed forearms that moved with practiced ease as he handled the sizzling pan. If Jaewon thought the professor looked sexy in the operating room, this sight made him looked like a masterpiece. Jaewon took out his phone camera and started taking some pictures for memories. Or blackmail material.

"I usually charge people to take my pictures you know. Unless they're my patients."

"Who said I'm taking your photos? I'm admiring the steaks. Professor, you must think you're that good looking huh." Said Jaewon cheekily. He stood up and started helping Kanghyuk setting up the table. Something about the atmosphere felt so domestic, like this was natural. Jaewon was amazed by how spotless his kitchen is, but then remembered that the professor has been spending more time in their on-call room. Jaewon can relate, he also never had the time to cook.

But can a man who has been eating convenience store food and jajangmyeon most of the time be able to cook this well?

The professor took the steak in front of him as Jaewon sat down and starts cutting it into biteable pieces for him. What's gotten into him?

"Eat slowly, it's your day off. There's no emergency patients to attend to."

"I will eat this well!" Jaewon exclaimed happily before taking a bite.

Kanghyuk waited for the fellow to take the first bite, with quiet anticipation, like it mattered so much to him.

"Mmm? This tastes so good? And the meat is so tender?" Jaewon started taking another bite excitedly.

"Yeah? It has been a long time since I made steaks so I'm glad it's to your liking." Kanghyuk smiled, before eating his portion.

Jaewon tried to ignore the creeping poisonous insecurity in his heart. No, he shouldn't feel jealous over something like this. Jaewon wondered how many times he had done this for someone else? Did he always look this good while doing it? Who cares if the professor usually cooks for his lover ? However, Jaewon couldn't help but to be curious. Even if he knows he would get hurt. Jaewon cleared his throat while trying to appear nonchalant and asked,

"Professor, have you cooked for someone before?" Jaewon averted his gaze towards the mash potato on his plate.

"Oh, of course. I even learned the techniques from them." Jaewon heart sank. He felt so stupid for being hopeful.

Well, he should've known better. He took another bite but this time it felt like sandpaper going down his throat. Jaewon tried to swallow it anyways. It's the truth he had to accept.

"The sous chef from Black Wings' cafeteria was a close friend of mine. Well, after I saved his son's life, he made sure to always give me extra portions whenever I came. Old man even let me in his kitchen and taught me his secret sauce recipe."

Oh. It was silly of him — how something so small could make everything inside him shift. The jealousy, the insecurity, the questions he was holding, they all melted instantly in that moment, like the butter against the heat of the pan.

"The guy said I could pass as his protege if only I'm not too talented in medical field." Kanghyuk explained, slight furrow in his brow softening into something more tender.

The handsome man grinned as his eyes lingers on the corner of Jaewon's mouth.

"Aigo, who knew our Dr. Jaewon is such a messy eater?" And Jaewon's world just stopped .

There has been 3 times Yang Jaewon's heart felt like bursting.

First, it was during the first time he watched Professor Baek performing surgery. Jaewon is pretty sure that was the moment his life took a turn. Second, when he was performing surgery on Professor Baek. He refused to go through that event ever again.

The third time is right now, when Professor Baek leaned closer and wiped the sauce left on his chin with his thumb, naturally licking it off. Kanghyuk then raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"Mm, I also agree that I'm a great cook. This is quite delicious." Jaewon wasn't sure if the man was savouring the sauce or the moment.

Jaewon hiccuped.

"Oh my. Our Jaewonnie is still growing up."

Kanghyuk smirked, that slow, amused kind of smirk that barely curved one side of his mouth.

The hiccups grew louder after he realized what the professor had called him.

That smiling face of his—was he teasing him, or was this just how he usually looked? Jaewon couldn’t tell.

"Professor, hic— tell me the truth, you are teasing me right? Is it funny to you? Hic— why are you treating me like this?"

"Like what, Yang Jaewon?" The professor raised his brow slightly.

Like someone you have a crush on? Like a lover? There's no way Jaewon would say that.

"It seems my effort so far hasn't been enough to convince you, Yang Jaewon." Kanghyuk's gaze turned serious.

"I've decided to be more straightforward now. I like you, Yang Jaewon. Not as a fellow, not as my disciple. I like you as a man."

Oh .

Eh ??

He couldn't look away. The professor just kept watching him, like he needed him to believe it.

"WHAT!? AAAH! WHAAAH! GOSH!! Huh? P-professor you're serious?!"

There is no way he wasn't dreaming right now. Professor Baek Kanghyuk to him has always been like the sun, grounded, like the world revolved around him. And Jaewon? He is not even the planet. He's the tiny moon, basking in the sun's warmth, stealing every chance he gets. If anyone's confessing, it should be the other way around. He's the one who should be kneeling down, begging for an ounce of the professor's affection.

"Hey, are you sure you're a top student? Keep up, Yang Jaewon." Despite his usual remarks, Baek Kanghyuk is smiling. Endearingly even. Yang Jaewon suddenly got goosebumps all over. Ahh.. How come he never noticed the changes?

When did he starts liking him? How? What did he even do to warrant this feelings?

"Why?"

Baek Kanghyuk, lost in thought for a moment, slowly rested his chin on his hand, musing as he recalled his Jaewon-related memories, like he was extracting light through the clouds.

"Do I even need a reason? Well, there's a lot of reasons but mainly I like you because you're cute.  Before I realized, I am already smitten. You always caught my attention, and there's never a dull moment with you. My mind keeps wandering towards you, which is unusual since i never care that much about anyone in general." His sun, confident as ever, was explaining matter-of-factly.

It does seems like Kanghyuk has been witholding all these feelings and finally gets to let it out, like a dam that overflows when the cracks are too much. Jaewon does not know how to handle this onslaught of information.

"You make me a better person."

"But you always hit my forehead"

"Yeah, I can't help it,because you're adorable."

"And you always tousle my hair"

"Mhm." Kanghyuk curved his eyes into a smile. This radiant sun of a man shines too brightly. He needs to tone it down.

"But you're always yelling at me?"

"Ah, that's probably because as your mentor,  I have to correct you when you're doing something stupid. I don't want you to experience regret if you don't fix your shortcomings. I can't accept mistakes when it comes to my patients, no matter how much I'm in love with you."

In love .

His professor is in love with him.

Jaewon's head goes static trying to come up with a response. He started wavering. What about him? What is Baek Kanghyuk to him, other than his salvation and his downfall? The feelings he has for Kanghyuk is beyond just 'like', he basically has been worshipping him like a deity.

Is there any semblance of love, behind all those reverence and admiration?

"Well, I don't know how I am supposed to reply, honestly? I'm not sure if my feelings for you is as deep as yours, Professor. I just-"

"Yah, Yang Jaewon, I don't need a confusing half-assed reply like that. I can wait until you're sure with your feelings." The aching confusion in Jaewon's heart disappeared, leaving a sense of calmness and safety.

"For now, I'm satisfied with this." Baek Kanghyuk reached for his hand, gently with no urgency and pulled it in for a tender kiss.  His thumb brushed against his knuckles, like he was holding something fragile, like he was holding a promise.

"Why are you so red? Are you okay?"

"N-no? I mean I was a bit startled"

"That won't do, we would do a lot of this from now on~"

Kanghyuk's voice a joyful lilt, like he was relishing the sight in front of him made Jaewon's heart beat more furiously, flustered from the undivided attention.

"My best disciple is smart. You're a good student, I am sure you can learn to love me."

Jaewon is sure he's now red as the tomato on the plate.

" Happy Advanced Birthday, Yang Jaewon ."

 

 

Jangmi was right. Jaewon had received a lot of gifts from the staffs. Even some of the patients gave him snacks and chocolates when they found out about his birthday from the nurses. One nurse from the general surgery department even gave him 2 movie tickets for the weekend but he politely refused. He barely gets any day off especially during weekend. Not to mention that his head is already full of the professor's confession he had no time to think about anyone else at the moment.

"Oh, Jaewon-ah. You're here." Speaking of the devil, Kanghyuk arrived at the trauma center, carrying two banana milk and about to hand one to Jaewon.

Jaewon flinched a bit when the professor bumped the milk against his cheek. Kanghyuk smirks as Jaewon took the milk and turned towards Jangmi, who is standing at the counter, mouth agape with surprise.

"Oho, what is this atmosphere? Also how come i never got a banana milk too? Professor, you really are playing favourites." Jangmi fake pouts before smiling teasingly.

Jaewon held out his banana milk towards her but before Jangmi reaches out her hand, Baek Kanghyuk intercepts it and pulled it towards his mouth before drinking it.

"Wow, professor. That is so petty. Are you being stingy or possessive?" Kanghyuk feigned innocence. Meanwhile Jaewon was short-circuiting over the indirect kiss.

"Stop being silly and buy your own banana milk. I'm borrowing Jaewon for a while." The professor pulled him away by his hand and walked towards the emergency staircase.

Jaewon can hear Jangmi's flustered noises but he was too shy to look back. The staircase is barely used, other than the place he used to hang about when he had to eat quick meals alone, before he met the professor. It was a tiny, almost hidden section of the hospital, more silent compared to the usual hubbub, giving it a more private atmosphere that makes you aware of your own breath and heartbeat.

Glancing quickly to check if there's no one at the stairs, Kanghyuk pulled him into an embrace.

Jaewon hands were hanging at his side, confused at the sudden hug.

"Wh-what do you think you're doing, Professor? This is the hospital, you know." Kanghyuk squeezed him harder before resting his chin on Jaewon's shoulder, nuzzling into his nape.

"I'm recharging. Give me 10 minutes,hm?" Ever since Kanghyuk confessed, the professor has been acting so clingy and touchy towards him.

Not that Jaewon dislikes it, it's just that he still has to take time to adjust to the 180 degrees change in Kanghyuk's behaviour. If only he is this nice during surgery. In the operating theatre, Kanghyuk remains the snarky demanding professor that Jaewon is too familiar with. Even this morning, the professor has reprimanded him for not noticing the vein during suturing. Does Baek Kanghyuk have some kind of Jekyll and Hyde situation?

Jaewon sighed then relaxed before wrapping his arm around Kanghyuk's waist. This is quite comfortable, and the professor does smell so good. Like fresh laundry with a hint of petrichor. How come they have been using the same shampoo in the duty room but smells differently?

"Professor, please confess to me again. And tell me why you like me." Jaewon murmured. The professor needs to win back his heart after scolding him at work.

He could feel the professor smiling against his neck.

"Hm? Have I told you how I fell for you when you saved me without CT?"

"You actually teased me saying I almost killed you, Professor." Jaewon muttered sulkily. Kanghyuk chuckles.

"That was me trying to deal with my feelings, I was in a huge denial, you know. And it was your fault."

"Yes~ I was wrong." Jaewon remarked sarcastically.

"Right? I was overwhelmed with these unknown feelings and you were celebrating the fact that I called you by your name. You are to blame, Yang Jaewon."

"Aww, my poor professor." Jaewon cooed as he patted Kanghyuk's back. Now who's the one doing the coaxing?

"Then, should I take responsibility for this? I shouldn't let my professor suffer by himself don't I? "

"Hmm,it would be nice if you reciprocate my feelings." The professor joked in a light tone, but Jaewon can sense the subtle anxiety and anticipation in it.

"You said you will give me time, Professor." Jaewon tilted his head while pouting.

"Of course, but you know I am not that patient, right?"

The professor burrowed his face into his neck. It felt like Jaewon is taming a big cat. But maybe the professor is more like a jaguar who might pounce on him.

"The shirt looks great on you by the way, I'm glad."

"You bought me too much, you know. I'm worried if I might get blood on it."

"Then I'll just buy you new ones."

"Please think about saving money, Professor." Jaewon grumbled.

"Speaking of saving, I am currently investing some stocks. I might need your help to handle my finance when I am out of the country."

"Why me?" Kanghyuk pulled away to gaze into Jaewon's eyes.

Jaewon meanwhile, got side tracked by the professor's single monolid. He never thought he would say this, but his professor is so his type. Annoyingly so. The distance between them is still so close he can feel the professor's breath against his lips.

"I am planning to build a hospital in the future. I used to imagine it would be by myself, but now? You're the only one I am thinking about, and I want to run it together. With you."

How can he be so sure that they will stay together for a long time? Like it was already set in stone? Like the thought of them being together years from now is a given. Sometimes the professor's confidence is terrifying. The professor held his gaze, unwavering, like he was certain that this future is something he could achieve with his own hands. Jaewon, who used to be unsure of everything, but now grown to be as crazy as him, couldn't help but to trust him unconditionally.

"I've been with you for several months, but now I don't even know how to live my life or how I managed to live all this time alone, without you by my side."

"So, please. Jaewon-ah. Put up with me. Accept me for who I am. Stay with me." Kanghyuk pleaded.

Tears welled up in Jaewon's eyes as he nodded in affirmation. "Yes, I'd like that."

"Aigo, why are you crying all of a sudden?"

Kanghyuk kissed the stray tears falling on Jaewon's cheek, pressing closed-mouth kisses on his mole, a soft long kiss, one full with promises for the years to come.

As their foreheads tethered, Kanghyuk whispered comforting words against the corner of his lips, fussing over him. His warm big hand pressed against the small of his back, the other patted his shoulder gently. Jaewon felt so warm, so calm and comforted, heavy words like only with you tying him down, grounding him like the metal chrome ring holding helium balloon.

"How about watching movie with me this Friday? You can spend the night at my house after work. It's more convenient to carpool and go straight to work the next day?" The professor finally broke the comforting silence.

"Why movie all of a sudden? No way..Could it be? Did you saw me and the nurse just now?"

Jaewon suddenly felt Kanghyuk's body tensed.

Ah. He definitely saw them.

He immediately faced his professor before rambling on how it's not like what he thinks it is, and Jaewon barely knows her to begin with while panicking. Somehow he was backing off from Kanghyuk in defense until he felt his back was pressed against the wall.

"Mmph!- mmngh-"

In an instant, Kanghyuk rendered him speechless. Jaewon can taste the familiar artificial banana flavour. He's sure he could no longer drink it anymore without blushing. Jaewon grew pliant, knees weakening, his lips were soft and yielding. Kanghyuk's kiss is so gentle as if he was savoring Jaewon, contradicting the urgent hands caressing his body.

Jaewon, despite being shy, wrapped his arms around Kanghyuk's shoulder, grasping the back of his neck for support. Noticing his boldness, Kanghyuk deepened the kiss while prying open Jaewon's legs with his knee, earning a needy moan from his fellow. His own hips started moving, grinding desperately, seeking for the sweet friction. Their bodies were pressed hard, like theyre trying to meld into one entity, consuming eachother like black holes colliding.

Jaewon, overwhelmed by the intensity starts gasping for air.

"P- professor- ugh, wait.. Umph- Ha--I can't breathe!" Jaewon, light headed and heady from the kiss, was leaning against the wall looking very delectable and defenseless right now.

His tear stained cheeks was rosy, lips swollen, relishing from getting sucked on, trembling with a single string of saliva connecting them. The glasses that usually perched neatly on the fellow's nose had became askew.

Kanghyuk's pupils were blown wide trying to fight the urge to just devour his fellow instantly. The thought of defiling the angelic model student Jaewon in middle of the emergency staircase of Hankuk National University Hospital was exhilarating. The faint blaring of ambulance however, seems to help him to recover his self control. Kanghyuk clenched his jaw hard trying to suck in a deep breath, closing his eyes.

"Haa.... This is crazy, really.."

Jaewon, who has known Kanghyuk for quite a long time knows enough to read what was going on in his head. The professor is conflicted. He has seen this face a lot of time during emergencies. The mental calculations, weighing pros and cons in a matter of seconds, this time seems to be revolving around him.

"If we continue, people are bound to see us."

"..."

"I mean, I can handle the scandal, hospital reputation be damned. But I will never let anyone sees you in this state."

"What do you mean?"

"You... You really don't know how people sees you, don't you?"

Jaewon watched as Kanghyuk’s hands gestured toward him, indicating his debauched state.

"This can't do. I really need to start making you fall in love with me faster so I can make everyone know that you're mine." Jaewon's eyes grew so wide as his ears became red. He almost look like a bunny.

"Please don't joke like that, Professor.."

"I am being very serious right now?"

Suddenly, a knock was heard on the door.

"Hey lovebirds, I can't block this door any longer, so please come out now" It was Jangmi, who is now crossing her arms looking at them like a teacher who caught her students playing hooky.

"You two owe me a banana milk each." She said as she walks away coolly. Jaewon is so screwed. How did she know?

"I'll come to get you this friday in front of the hospital, okay?" Kanghyuk murmured against his ear, sending shivers down his spine.

Excuse me, please don't whisper like that in someone's ear?!

"Also, bring the research papers in the duty room to my office, I need to check on the TA patient right now." Kanghyuk walks away leaving a dumbfounded Yang Jaewon. "Y-yes, Professor!"

Ah.. What do I do with this professor of mine..

 

Kanghyuk

ㄴ Where are you? I thought your shift is done?

Jaewon

ㄴGot held up by Prof Sung. She asked me abt some stuffs...

Kanghyuk

ㄴWhat stuff? What does the department of ophthalmology had to do with a trauma fellow?

Jaewon

ㄴIdk if i should tell u....

ㄴAnyways, I'll be there in a min

Kanghyuk

ㄴ?

 

Jaewon entered the duty room as Kanghyuk was reading on past research papers on his laptop.

"Professor... you're wearing glasses again."

"Hm. It helps not to strain my eyes."

The sight of Kanghyuk wearing a rimless spectacle... Jaewon found himself walking, like he was possessed, towards the sofa, where Kanghyuk was sitting at. The professor was still concentrating on the article to notice the fellow taking a seat next to him, ogling at the rare view.

The rimless and slicked yet slightly messy hair combo is doing things to Jaewon.

"Speaking of glasses, what did Prof Sung wants from you?"

Jaewon averted his gaze when the professor shifted his focus towards him.

Why is he suddenly feeling guilty for...

Jaewon bit his lip. He suddenly stood up, his back facing Kanghyuk.

"N-no. It's nothing important!"

"So, there is something."

Is he a lie detector or what?!

Jaewon stammered before finally giving up.

"She asked me if I was interested in going for a blind date.."

"What?" Jaewon could already feel Kanghyuk bristling.

"O-of course! I rejected her offer! I mean.. I am not interested in it in the first place.."

Jaewon flinched as the professor's laptop snapped shut. Kanghyuk was now facing him, leaning his arm against the sofa.

"Ha- are you the only single bachelor in this hospital? Why is everyone flocking towards you?"

"How should I know?!" Jaewon turned towards the professor, bewildered.

"Why are you so mad? I told you I declined, didn't I?"

"Mad? When did I ever got mad? I'm just annoyed."

"Why are you annoyed when it was me who had to handle all the awkward stuffs?"

"You.. Are you slow? Do I need to spell it out to you?"

The professor pulled his wrist so suddenly, Jaewon lose his balance and ended up sprawled on Kanghyuk's lap. He immediately tried to stand up but the strong professor forcefully held his body from escaping.

"Wh-what do you think you're doing? Let me go?!"

The professor rested his forehead against Jaewon's shoulder. He sighed.

"I told you I like you, Jaewon-ah. It's a given I would get irritated at the thought of someone I liked being asked out."

How can this huge scary professor suddenly appeared so small right now? Jaewon heart ached so badly.

Contemplating for a few seconds, Jaewon decided to just take the plunge.

"You know what else I said to Prof Sung?"

"I just said I don't like hearing about-"

"I told her I was seeing someone."

"..."

"That someone turns out to be quite posessive, very foul-mouthed, always throwing tantrum,- but also has a cute side to him."

Kanghyuk snorted.

"Wow, he sounds like a crazy guy."

"True. But I'm crazier about him though."

"You have a very interesting taste in guy, Yang Jaewon."

Jaewon wrapped his arms around his professor's shoulder.

"Well. He's not bad." Jaewon teasingly shrugged before stealing a kiss. It was a short peck, but it got Jaewon blushing all over. His heart rate quickened, a subtle pressure building in his chest.

"Yang Jaewon." The professor's eyes now were glued to his face, his eyes transparent, yearning to hear what he has been waiting for the most.

"Hm? I'm telling you.. I like you too, Professor."

"I'm sorry it took me so long."

Jaewon was pulled into a searing kiss, lips and teeth desperately clashing into eachother, as Jaewon climbed closer into Kanghyuk's arms, legs wrapped around the waist.

Their glasses collided as Kanghyuk angled the kiss to get closer before Jaewon's spectacles became lopsided.

"Ah- mmph- w-wait Professor-" Jaewon took off his own glasses and saw the professor about to do the same.

"What a shame... You looked so handsome in glasses.."

"Should I keep it on?"

Wow, since when the professor is being so obedient?

"....No, I don't want it to get ruined.."

"Why would you think it would get ruined? Hm?"

"It's not what you think!" Jaewon pouted as he pushed away his shoulder.

Kanghyuk bursted into laughter. He sniff-kissed the fellow's pretty mole under his eye.

"Aww. Our sweet innocent Jaewon never had dirty thoughts in his life. Right?"

"W-what -- who do you think I am? I'm a healthy adult man, mind you?!" Jaewon was appalled.

"Sure, you can prove it to me then."

Kanghyuk leaned back on the cushion, clasping his arms behind his head, staring intently while challenging Jaewon to make a move.

This cocky bastard..

Jaewon bent forward, closing the distance before softly kissing the professor on the lips. He nibbled on the lower lip then made tiny kitten licks as the professor stared at him, amused.

"You. Being this cute is against the rule, no?"

Jaewon's face flushed.

"Shut up, and stay put."

Jaewon trailed his kisses along the professor's sharp jaw, moving downwards until he reached his adam apple. Jaewon started making open mouthed kisses and sucking his collarbones, leaving faint marks along the way.

"You're such a tease, you know that? What if I start getting arrythmia?"

"Pfft, you're not that old, Professor. And I am here to take care of you."

"My Yang Jaewon is so dependable."

Kanghyuk pulled the fellow's head back up, kissing him again with newfound fervent, tongue swirling inside while swallowing Jaewon's moans.

"Mmph, professor.." Jaewon felt so heady he just ended up letting the professor probe into his mouth, exploring, hands scratching lightly against the professor's nape.

The older man starts moving his hands downwards along Jaewon's back before untucking the fellow's shirt out of the waistband.

He stroked the fellow's slender waist and sneaking one hand upwards, flicking his nipple.

"Ah!"

The professor raised an eyebrow. His gaze was unreadable but it seems like there was something he just found amusing.

He pinched it next, pulling the bud slightly. He repeated this over and over, reveling in the sweet wanton moans from his beloved.

"Wait- wait please wait professor- Ugh "

The fellow's body jolted like he just got electrocuted. The professor then slowly moved his mouth downwards, sucking and biting the fellow's soft neck as he unbuttoned his shirt, his shirt draped off his elbows, revealing the pale expanse of his skin.

"So pretty, my Yang Jaewon is so pretty."

Jaewon averted his eyes shyly. He could not handle the reverent gaze the professor was holding, almost like he was worshipping him for just being there, existing.

"Professor too... Please take off your shirt."

"Hm? Take it off for me then."

Jaewon squirmed as the older man smirked, guiding his trembling hands towards the top button. Jaewon could feel a weird tingling sensation spreading over his lower stomach as he was slowly undressing his professor.

Jaewon fingers hovered above the post liver resection scar, one he himself had made, thumb brushing feather-like touch along the ridges. The scalpel he used still felt like it was embedded inside him.

"It didn't hurt at all, Yang Jaewon" Kanghyuk finally broke the silence, brushing Jaewon's bangs aside.

"...Sorry. I tried my best to leave minimal scars.."

"You're kidding me? I never saw someone doing a better job patching someone's up as meticulously as you."

Kanghyuk kissed his temple, trying to soothe the fellow.

"You did great, Jaewon-ah. Even I don't think I can suture this well."

The professor pecked the crown of his head.

Jaewon's face flushed full force. He never thought the professor would be this generous with compliments.

Jaewon continued roaming his hands around the professor's body, eyes sparkling with his usual curiosity. He kissed the scar softly, in silent reverie. His lips caressing the dip between the muscles, lightly brushing the professor's nipples. The professor's body is so well maintained, his chest muscle sculpted like a greek hero in his glory. Jaewon wanted to just bury his face between the soft flesh. He sank his teeth, licking over the spots, relishing the soft grunts above him. He could hear the professor's exhaled as he let the fellow explore, hickeys blooming in his wake.

"Jaewon-ah. I want you. So much I feel like I'm about to lose my mind right now." Looks like Jaewon wasn't the only one feeling desperate.

The professor hooked his thumb into Jaewon's warm mouth, finger pressing on the tongue. As if on cue, Jaewon proceed to suck on it eagerly, eyes innocently fluttering, as opposed to the obscene way his tongue was swirling around Kanghyuk's fingers. Jaewon moved his head further, switching from wiggling his tongue between the middle and index finger to deep-throating both, snug inside the warm moist cavern.

"Fuck...." Kanghyuk thought he finally reached the monk level of self restraint.

"W-woah wahh professor WAIT AACK!" Jaewon clamored as the professor suddenly grabbed him swiftly, causing Jaewon to seize him by the shoulders for stability.

He lifted the fellow up and walked towards the first floor of the bunk bed with ease.

Fwoomp!

Jaewon was gently set on the mattress as the professor crawled on top of him.

The air felt heavier, the space around them suddenly more suffocating.

"Are you okay with this?"

Jaewon nodded, daunted but also determined to impress his lover.

"Use your words, Jaewon-ah."

"Ung. I don't hate it. Hurry...Hyung.."

Ack.

Hyung?

Jaewon gasped, blush spreading through his cheeks as his hands flew, covering his mouth. Now he has done it.

He could hear the professor scoffed, pulling both of Jaewon's hands and lifted it above his head, pinning him so he wouldn't be able to move.

"Say it again."

"Urm. Say what again? You're hearing things professor." Jaewon squirmed, his gaze shifting towards any other places except the professor's face, trying to break from his tight hold.

Kanghyuk's face was getting so close, Jaewon could feel his bangs tickling his forehead, his pupils were dark and focused on him.

"Ah ssi- you're kidding me right?"

The irritated professor bit his cheek, leaving teeth marks on the fellow's soft skin.

"ACK- p-professor, it hurts, it hurts!!!"

The professor ignored his plea as he leaned downwards, nibbling on every surface of skin he could reach.

"Hng- ugh, slow down, professor..AH! "

When his jaw ached, he finally stopped, admiring his artwork. The poor fellow's chest was littered in red angry bite marks, heaving deep breaths. His red nipples were now swollen and sensitive, puffy from being sucked hard.

"Wow, you looked like you're about to kill me."

Kanghyuk smirked, amused at how Jaewon was glaring at him, face flushed, lips bitten, pressed into a thin angry line, nostrils flaring with the effort of holding in tears.

"Professor is so mean, hic - I won't do it with you anymore!"

It's like the thin thread holding Kanghyuk's sanity just snapped.

The professor lunged forward, basically devoured his mouth with vigor, swallowing the escaping moans, tongue swirling like he was trying to taste every single part of Jaewon, consuming him whole.

"Mmngh- Hah--P-professor-!"

Obscene slick wet sounds coming out as Kanghyuk was sucking on his philtrum. Jaewon, who almost suffocated from the lack of breath, bit the hungry man's lower lip in retaliation. The professor growled, reluctantly pulling back. Jaewon stared at the tender small wound he inflicted, as the older man licked the spot, smirking amusedly.

"Ha- Jaewon-ah, I was barely holding back, you know?" His voice trembled slightly.

The professor grinded his hips, and Jaewon tensed as he felt the hard outline from his slacks.

"WAH- WHAT WH- Why are you hard suddenly?!"

"Why do you think? I would be a monk if I'm not."

Kanghyuk got up, reaching below the bunk bed until he found the item he was looking for. It was a bottle of lube, cello-taped with a few pack of condoms, courtesy of last year's seminar in the hospital on safe sex awareness. Jaewon who was the representative fellow from proctology got it as a freebie but he just chucked it away under the bed as he was too busy to even use it.

"W-wait professor-"

"Tch, what now?"

The professor tried to refrain from cursing as Jaewon scrambled to sit upright, hands reaching for the package.

"I-uh.. I can prep myself...You don't have to do it..." His voice was faltering, stomach tingling.

"Oho, I forgot it was your area of expertise huh. Very well, show me then."

Jaewon considered backing out, lest he end up embarrassing himself in front of the professor. But the gauntlet had been thrown.

The professor shifted, now sitting cross-legged in front of him, motioning him to get into position.

Jaewon inserted his dainty long finger, wincing as he hasn't been doing it for a while. His face was cushioned by Kanghyuk's thigh, giving him direct view of the professor's growing bulge.

"You got wet so easily. When was the last time you touched yourself?"

"I don't- Ha-have time to do it..."

"Then, it's my fault. I'm pretty pent up myself. I'll take responsibility, okay?"

What is this guy saying..

The professor, remained static except for the hand tenderly carding through his hair, encouraging the eager fellow. Jaewon wiggled his fingers, two now, falling into familiar rhythm that he had memorised by rote. As he inserted another finger, a sharp moan escaped his lips.

Found it.

Twisting his fingers and lightly scraping the sensitive gland, Jaewon was unaware of his surrounding now. His hips were unconsciously moving, mouth agape as he drools, trying to reach for climax.

"Hah! Mmh- Ah.."

"Jaewon-ah, are you enjoying yourself?"

"Ung... Hah!..."

Kanghyuk sighed, previously gentle hand now gripping the thick hair, bringing Jaewon's gaping mouth towards the prominent mound.

"You're not even listening anymore. Tsk tsk, what do I do with this impertinent kid.."

Kanghyuk unzipped his pants, stroking his cock as he directed it towards the docile fellow.

"My talented disciple is good at multitasking, right? Now, be a good boy and open up for me."

It's not like Jaewon had never seen how packed his professor before, they have shared the same shower facilities after all. But between quick shower and scrubbing off dried blood, Jaewon does not have the luxury of fantasizing about his professor's dick. He never even thought there will come a day when the professor himself, asking for a blowjob.

This is no joke...

"I-I-I will die if I take this...!"

"You won't die."

"N-no no I am sure of it!"

The hand on Jaewon's head shifted, thick fingers lightly brushing against his neck.

"I'm not going to hurt you, Jaewon-ah. Don't you trust me? Hm?"

Right.. This is Baek Kanghyuk we're talking about. If he said Jaewon could do it, then he really could. Jaewon trusted him more than he trusted himself.

Shifting a little, he closed his lips around the thick head, taking in the length slowly, but steadily. The novel feel from the cock sliding against the roof of his mouth felt so exhilarating, amplified by the stimulus from his behind. Jaewon hummed, drunk on the sensation, as his own neglected dick twitched. The sharp inhale, cock slowly growing bigger, along with the trembling hand holding his jaw indicated that the older man was similarly affected. Jaewon, determined to make the professor come undone, swallowed further, throat fluttering as he tried to relax.

"Hngh, Jaewon-ah.. You're doing so well.. So pretty around my cock.."

Jaewon bobbed his head with fervor, filthy squelching sounds filling up the quiet duty room as the professor trying to hold back his moans, murmured praises at his ardor, encouraging hands guiding the fellow's head up and down. Jaewon yielded, letting the professor shove his length as he please. Jaewon almost choked as one particular thrust hit him at the back of his throat, sight blurry from the tears welling up.

"Breathe, ugh- ha....Oh fuck why are you so good at this?"

Jaewon jaw started aching so he took off the hand that were probing his ass, hole convulsing, mourning the emptiness, as he slide his long slick fingers along the shaft, undulating. He resorted to  sucking the head, digging his tongue into the slit, tasting precum when the professor suddenly tensed and tugged on his hair.

"Yang Jaewon, let go."

"Mmhng..?"

Jaewon protested, hell-bent on finishing his professor.

"You won't? Is it that tasty to you?"

"Mmh.."

"Ha- this crazy punk. Hey! Let go while I'm asking nicely?"

Jaewon rolled his eyes and proceed to deepthroat his worked up professor, hand still curling and squeezing at the base. He continued doing so for several agonizing minutes before the professor forcefully grabbed a fistful of his hair, pulling his mouth away with a loud pop.A thin string of precum mixed with saliva stretched out and trickled along the corner of his mouth, as he looked up at the professor with his eyes half-open, expressing his discontent on getting interrupted.

"You... I'm not going to let you off easily tonight."

The professor was breathing raggedly, like he just ran 10 laps around the hospital. He looked so sexy most of the time, but now the foxy man looked downright sinful, like sex incarnate, oozing sensual energy as he stares down at him.

"On your knees, Yang Jaewon." Kanghyuk purred.

Jaewon has always been good at self preservation. He never got bullied at class, persevering through medical school with highest ranking, and made it through fellowship in the cutthroat proctology department. But ever since Baek Kanghyuk appeared, like a sudden storm, Jaewon was strung along, like lightning across a dark sky. Just like the time he first got dragged into diving from a helicopter, Jaewon started being reckless, impulsive, and just far enough past the edge of safe. And the worst of all, he gladly jumps every time.

But letting the enormous length, now grew into full size, shoved into his body?

Jaewon will really die.

"I don't think it would fit... No.. N-No way..!"

Jaewon exclaimed as the professor rubbed his erection against the slicked hole. His cheeks were spread, the length prodding the tight muscle, experimenting.

"You know damn well how flexible an anus is."

"I also know well how sensitive and painful it will be?"

"What do you have to worry about? I'll definitely make you feel good." The professor's whispers against his ear sent chills along his spine as the towering man bit his shoulder, hand gripping his hips tightly before slowly entering. Jaewon held back his moans while biting his lips.

"Yang Jae-won."

"Hnng-?"

"Are you going to keep holding back your voice?"

"We're in the hospital, professor.."

"So? I want to hear it anyway, so let it all out. I'll take responsibility."

"Ngh-! Slowly...! Please!"

"I barely entered... You need to relax more, Jaewon-ah"

The professor reached out his hand under him, stroking Jaewon's cock while pressing further bit by bit.

What the hell is this? It was a whole different sensation compared to using his own fingers. It burns so badly yet Jaewon never felt so full, nerves tingling across his body.

"This feels so weird.. Ah! Hnggh- Take it out..."

"Sorry, no can do. I don't have patience like you. I cannot control myself in front of someone I like."

"N-no, please... It's so scary-hngg..!"

"How can I take it out when your insides is squeezing me so tightly like... Ugh- Like this?"

Jaewon felt like he's about to lose his mind when Kanghyuk thrusted into him, thighs slapping against eachother as the older guy is buried in him to the hilt.

Jaewon was so out of it, slowly losing his strength and was relentlessly pressed against the mattress, precum oozing on the mattress as the professor was pounding him from behind. Kanghyuk started pistoning in and out relentlessly, the bed creaks as he moved.

"Does it still hurt, Jaewon-ah?"

"No.. Do it again-Ungh- I want more.."

His whole body is enveloped in Kanghyuk's embrace, he could hear him so closely, lips against his earlobe, as the professor grunted wantonly.

"Ahh- there, professor.. Oh yes it felt so good..!"

Jaewon was starting to babble nonsense, eyes rolling upwards,mind increasingly foggy with every thrust. He arched his back, hips wriggling and trying to receive the professor deeper.

"Now, where is the person who was telling me to let go before?"

"Hnn!? Uwahh!! You're so deep-AH!"

Jaewon shuddered as he came, thick rope splattering on the mattress, as he was knocked over in ecstasy.

"How rude of you to come on your own professor's bed."

Jaewon was unable to lift a finger, body quivering as he soared through his high.

The professor then flipped him on his back with such finesse, it knocked the wind out of him.

Then he pushed in him. Again.

"Ack- HA!! Wait Profess-HNG..!"

Is he even human? How long is he going to go for?

Jaewon was mercilessly pounded, leaving him utterly frayed and trembling from oversensitivity.

"Ah hyung- hyung-wait thats- ACK-enough, hyung..!"

Kanghyuk pressed deeper, long knees hanging loosely on the broad shoulder, folding the overstimulated fellow in half. Jaewon could feel him panting, the full warmth of his body settled on top of him, like a weighted blanket. Their kisses turned sloppy, fine trickle of drool dribbled from his mouth as Jaewon could no longer control his own body.

"Hng-Jaewon-ah.. Baby, I can't get enough of you. You're making me crazy, you know that?"

Kanghyuk slowed his pace and started thrusting in a leisure manner, the slow drag of his cock brushing against his wall made Jaewon more responsive, he felt like he was about to pass out.

He can no longer form any coherent thoughts, body simultaneously felt numb and awake at the same time.

"Hyung will make you feel good. I promise."

Kanghyuk adjusted his position, sweeping the sensitive gland everytime he moved.

"Ack hyung... I like it there..!"

Jaewon weeped from having his prostate abused, his voice rasping as he raked his fingers on the professor's broad back.

"I really need to get you fed more, look at how thin your waist is, I can even see myself deep inside you"

"Hic- hyuuuung- don't look! Hngh..!"

"Why? Can't I look at my lover as I please?"

"..!!"

Kanghyuk fondled Jaewon's cock, still wet with his cum as he tugged on the swollen nipple.

"So pretty,  just like the owner." His voice is like molten honey.

The sensation was too much for Jaewon. His vision turned white as he climaxed, body convulsing, legs automatically tightening around the older man's waist.

"Fuck, Jaewon- babe, this is - you're killing me now, I can't hold it any longer- Ha..!"

With one final thrust, Kanghyuk emptied everything inside him, shuddering before he slumped on top of Jaewon.

Taking a breather, Kanghyuk went up to find a mineral bottle, drinking and transferring the remaining into Jaewon's mouth.

He then cleaned the enervated fellow, gently kissing here and there, marvelling at the bruises and marks they left on eachother. It was their first night sleeping together on the same bed, legs tangled as Jaewon was sandwiched between the cold wall and his warm, very naked professor.

"How are you feeling? Did it hurt?"

"Ung, it's bearable..."

"Then...Did you like it?"

Jaewon nodded shyly.

"I liked it so much... Hyung."

"Call me that again. Please, just one more time."

"Hyung.."

He rested his head on Kanghyuk's soft arm, snuggling contentedly as if it was the most natural thing he ever done. He could see the adam apple bobbing up and down as the older man exhaled shakily.

"What a shame, I could go for another round if we didn't have morning shift tomorrow"

The professor hand still wandering around his lower body, caressing his waist while rubbing his thigh against Jaewon's.

"Hng, it tickles!"

Jaewon slapped his hand when the older man kneaded his swollen chest.

"I can't do this anymore. Touch me there again and I will move to the top bunk."

He could hear the deep rumble in the older man's chest as he laughed.

"It's troubling if you tempt me like that."

He's not human, for sure.

 

 

[100kh slaves group chat]

Dongju

ㄴIs Jaewon okay? His voice sounded so hoarse just now.

ㄴHe even wore a turtleneck today, must be the weather?

Jangmi

ㄴDidn't he seem... frail? His eyes were swollen too..

Kyungwon

ㄴI mean he's always looked close to dying kkk

Jaewon

ㄴGuys... I can read too, you know --'

Dongju

ㄴAlso, did you guys think 100kh got into a fight? I just saw him wearing bandaid and his lips were busted?

Kyungwon

ㄴDon't tell me? Did Jaewon finally fought with the professor?

Jaewon

ㄴNO??? ALSO WHY DO YOU THINK I WOULD SURVIVE THAT TT

Jangmi

ㄴOH. I see :)

Kyungwon

ㄴI havent seen him at all today... He must've been on a bad mood then. Good luck guys...

Dongju

ㄴThat's the weirdest thing though? He looked so happy today? He even bought us coffee? And milk bread?

Jangmi

ㄴlol so that's what it is... I get it now haha

ㄴDr Jaewon.. You fought well..

Dongju

ㄴWhat do you mean?

Jangmi

ㄴNot going to tell :p Call it a veteran nurse's instinct ^^

Jaewon

ㄴWah.. I got goosebumps all of a sudden

 

 

It's finally Friday but unsurprisingly, the trauma center was packed with patients for the whole day. Even Baek Kanghyuk had to perform two transplant surgeries back to back without Yang Jaewon, as he was instructed to handle another emergency surgery by himself. Even so, both of them performed their surgery with utmost care, as the professor has always instilled it in him that no matter what, they should never half-ass their operations.

It took more than half a day until Kanghyuk finally is able to remove his scrubs. As he was washing his hand, Jangmi was running frantically towards him.

"Professor, it's-gasp- Dr. Jaewon!" Jangmi is hunched over trying to collect her breath.

"He- Dr. Jaewon just collapsed!"

Not waiting for whatever Jangmi was about to say anymore, Baek Kanghyuk was already running.

 

 

The first thing Jaewon noticed after he opened his eyes is how he feels like his head was being crashed by an elephant, before freaking out over not being able to see clearly.

Ah. His glasses were gone.  Squinting his eyes, he could hear the familiar mechanical beep of the monitor as he realized that hes on the bed in the emergency department. He's trying to recount the last thing he remembered before he passed out. After finishing his surgery, he was on his way to the duty room.. Then his vision turns dark.

Ah- professor would be so mad at me. That was his last thought as he fainted. He did recall not eating or drinking anything for almost a day because he was too busy.. But how bad was it that it makes him pass out like that?

His thought was interrupted by the sudden looming figure next to him pushing his shoulder, forcing him to rest into the pillow again.

"Lie down. Tsk. How come your body is so weak, Yang Jaewon." Of course the first thing he saw when waking up would be Baek Kanghyuk. Jaewon was so touched, but he was hoping the professor would spare the nagging. His head is still pounding.

"I'm fine though, I still can get back to work." Jaewon tries to get up from the bed but the dull throbbing pain made him falter. Jaewon felt guilty. There are a lot more patients that need the bed rather than him though.

Baek Kanghyuk sucked his teeth in irritation.

"Don't you dare. How could you ever think to attend to your patient with this condition? This is why I always told you to work out more and never skip your meals, you punk. Eating is also a part of our job, haven't I told you this before? Stop making me worry."

Now that Jaewon had put on his glasses, he finally noticed how pale the professor is. Not to mention, his usual impeccable hair is now sticking out in random directions, he probably has been running his hand through it. Jaewon knows his professor long enough to figure out he usually does this when he's stressed.

"Did I push you too hard last night?"

"N-no, that's not it Professor, also I was the one who asked for it-"

"If you're not feeling well, there's no need to hide it, at least not from me."

His voice was steady, yet his eyebrows furrowed deeply, as if he’s trying to hold back his frustration but doesn’t quite know how to hide it.

"I'm your boyfriend. Don't you think I earned that?"

Jaewon needed to get used to this sight. How is this grumpy guy turned out to be so adorable?  Jaewon reached his hand towards Kanghyuk's cheek, but Kanghyuk intercepted it and kissed his palm softly.

Kanghyuk then pulled the blanket pooled on his waist towards his shoulder. "At least wait until the IV drip is finished. Then I will take you to my house. Doctor's orders."

"Your house?"

"It's still our date night right? Besides, I can look after you better this way."

Jaewon is sure his face is flushed because of his blood pressure. He's sure of it. Kanghyuk then drew the curtains surrounding the bed before kissing Jaewon softly. The professor's breath warming gentle on his cheeks and the hospital light filters through behind him like a halo.

Kanghyuk took a seat on the hospital bed next to him. Jaewon immediately wrapped his free arm around Kanghyuk's waist. He can never guess that he would be so comfortable doing skinship with his professor. The old Jaewon would've been freaking out.

"Remember when you took care of me after the surgery? I had no family but it was the first time I didn't feel lonely at all. And that was because of you."  Kanghyuk leaned closer to Jaewon and murmured in his low voice.

The usual bustling noises in the  ER felt so muffled, like it was just them in their own world.

"I didn't do much, I only smuggled jajangmyeon for you though." Jaewon tried to lighten the mood, ignoring the lump in his throat.

"You stayed. You might not notice, but when you fell asleep after monitoring me for hours, you actually held my wrist. Right at my pulse point."

Kanghyuk stroked on Jaewon's arm that was resting against his waist. Kanghyuk's normally warm hand felt so cold against his skin. He must've been so nervous.

"That was when I realized, ah.. This kid was worried about me, as if you need to know that I'm still alive so you can finally rest."

Jaewon was too stunned to speak. Back then, all he was thinking about was the fact that it was the first time he felt the fear of losing someone. Every now and then, he woke up in the middle of the night, in cold sweat, frantically peering towards the professor in the bunk bed and finally be able to relax as he watch the professor's chest, rising and falling. The same chest he operated on, in a desperate attempt to save his life.

Jaewon's hands tightened, as he clinged on the professor's white coat, trying to steady himself. His professor is alive and well, he is here, warm and safe.

"Even if today's accident is not as serious as how it was before... I finally understood how you felt. Seeing someone you love, lying on this bed.. It's not a good feeling."

"Although it took me a long time... I am sorry for that, Yang Jaewon."

Jaewon can no longer maintain his eye contact with the professor. His vision went blurry instantly from the tears welling up. He turned his head towards the ceiling trying to stop the tears from flowing. Kanghyuk slowly hugged him, softly kissing the crown of Jaewon his head. The professor held his trembling body as he sobbed, finally letting go of all his pent up anxiety and frustration. They're both reefs to eachother's hull.

Once he was drained and tired from crying, the professor gently wiped his tear stained puffy cheeks while whispering comforting words.

"Professor, you.. You're not allowed to get hurt anymore. Hm?"

His tears and snot was stuck on the professor's coat but he didn't seem to care. Kanghyuk cupped his reddened cheeks while gazing into his bloodshot eyes.

"Aigo, this crybaby. Same goes for you. I don't want to see you getting hurt too. Let's do our best to stay healthy together, okay?"

Jaewon started to cry again. He never thought he would deserve this much love, especially by someone like Baek Kanghyuk.

"What if other people see us like this and think I was bullying you again?" Kanghyuk inwardly panicking and tried to cheer him up.

Jaewon, who was still hiccupping couldn't help but smiling at his professor's quip.

"I knew it, your smiling face is prettier."

"Are you implying that my crying face is ugly?" Jaewon's trying to tease the older man, but his hoarse voice was so shaky it sounded like he was devastated about it. Kanghyuk pinched his cheek.

"Look at this punk. As much as I like your crying face, I'd prefer if it's from different circumstances. If you know what I mean."

Jaewon widened his eyes before trying to pull away from him. Who knew that his professor is such a pervert? Kanghyuk laughed at his fellow's poor attempt to escape from him.

"Take your time. Rest." Kanghyuk pressed their foreheads together. "I'll come back later to check on you again." Kanghyuk whispers before leaving for work.

If he wasn't lying on the bed, he would've passed out again right now. How is he supposed to rest after the professor treats him like that? Yang Jaewon tries to calm himself down by slowly breathing and staring at the white hospital ceiling.

 

Jaewon can't rest.

Not with this many people coming to visit him, like he's a post surgery patient.

He could understand Jangmi being here, since she wants to check whether the IV was inserted properly. But Park Kyungwon? The aloof guy who he barely speaks with? He just stood there, assessing Jaewon like he's a specimen and just went What the hell? You seem fine then left.

That punk.

A handful of nurses and fellows checked up on him, some shyly sending him get well soon wishes, with sweets and flowers, some tried to make conversations, probably trying to escape from work. So maybe the reactions were overblown since he keeled over in the middle of a busy area so suddenly.

But really? Jaewon just wanted to bury himself into the ground.

Even Prof. Han came, making grabby arms with trembling lips going Our poor Jaewonnie~!.

The proctology professor went on a video call with Jiyong, his daughter to show her his condition as she was still busy studying.

"Oppa, please take better care of yourself! Why are you so skinny now?" Jaewon just smiled awkwardly throughout her nagging and tries to assure her that he's doing okay. Jiyong also reminded her father to look over Jaewon or she will come over there in person. Jaewon is always so amused by how the professor's personality instantly switched up when it comes to his daughter.

"Jaewon-ah, are you sure you're okay? That awful mean guy Baek Kanghyuk... How dare he treats my beloved Jaewonnie like this... Yah, if it's too much for you to handle, come back to proctology, okay?"

"Who said I was going to let my Jaewon go? You've got guts. Over my dead body." The familiar haughty voice was heard behind the curtain before the owner appeared, glowering at his coworker with arms crossed.

For a second, Jaewon could almost see the high and mighty Professor Han whimpers like a kicked puppy. He used to be so brazen back then, but now he's basically another minion under Baek Kanghyuk's thumb.

"Ack, you surprised me! Jaewon-ah, I have to go. Call me anytime if you need me, okay~" His former mentor immediately excused himself. Now, Jaewon has to face his sulking professor who is increasingly annoyed.

 

"Didn't know you're this popular. I'm not surprised if even the hospital director come to see you at this point." The scowl on the professor's face deepened as he stared at the scattered flowers and gifts on the overbed table.

"Do these people have too much free time? They should've just applied into the trauma team." The grumbling professor even looked cute in Jaewon's eyes. There really must be something wrong with him for real. Jaewon considered to visit the neurology department for checkup.

He smiled wearily and held out his hand towards Kanghyuk.

"Come here hyung, I'm sleepy. You need to stay with me for a bit so I can sleep. The people will stop bothering me if they see you here."

Kanghyuk's face mellowed as he took off the IV attached to Yang Jaewon.

"Let's just go home, you can sleep more comfortably there."

Home.

Jaewon can't help his bashful smile at his professor accepting him in his space so naturally.

"I'm already feeling better, I think I could run around the hospital right now."

"You're crazy? Do you want me to get mad again? Come with me now when I'm speaking nicely." Kanghyuk was practically pouting.

Jaewon laughed at his professor's frustration. He can be so cute sometimes, it makes Jaewon wanted to tease him.

"Fine. Let's go. If I faint again, promise you will catch me before i fall."

"I would just carry you bridal style until we reach the doorstep if it happens."

"Shouldn't you be carrying me to the hospital instead?"

"What's the difference? I still can take care of you no matter where it is? Or do you want everyone to see us like that?"  That earned Kanghyuk a slap to the chest.

"What are you saying?! Professor, I didn't know you're this shameless.."

Teasing Kanghyuk? He wished. Jaewon can never win against his professor.

"Why? You hate it?"

"No.."

"Then, you like it. What's the problem?" Kanghyuk walks ahead before turning back.

"Hurry Jaewon-ah, we don't have all the time in the world, you know?"

He's right. There might be emergency calls in any moment. Jaewon lightly jogged to match his professor's pace. His hand brushed slightly against Kanghyuk before he linked their pinky fingers together. Everything is so fast paced when it comes to Baek Kanghyuk, even dating. Yang Jaewon is not sure how he's going to keep up, but he sure is not going to give up without a try.

But for now, they began walking side by side.

Notes:

I wrote this at work, on my notes app, unbeta-ed and it is actually my first fic TT Please excuse the grammar error etc since english isnt my first language.

Series this work belongs to:

• Part 1 of The Trauma Code: Heroes in Love