Chapter 15 (1/1)

Kai's eyes fluttered open slowly the following morning. He yawned and glanced at his clock. He'd practically slept through breakfast. He tried to get up, but something heavy on his chest prevented him. He looked down and saw the still sleeping Sehun. He smiled gently and ran his fingers through the younger boy's hair. It was becoming a habit it seemed.      He took a deep, relaxing breath. He could just lay there watching the younger boy sleep all day. Or so he thought until his stomach growled with the ferocity of a wild beast. He groaned and decided that getting food was probably best. He shook Sehun a little, trying to wake the boy. He only received a small groan in response.     “Sehuuuuun~” Kai sang gently. “You need to get up now. We're gonna miss breakfast.”     “I don't care...” Sehun mumbled, snuggling into Kai's chest.     “You might not...But I do,” Kai whined.     “Just suck it up...”     “Jeez...Can't even have a romantic morning after with you,” Kai groaned. “I really am gonna go eat though...”     “Fine...” Sehun sighed, letting go of Kai and grabbing the pillow instead. The older boy sat up and sighed, shaking his head.     “You're ridiculous...”      Sehun said nothing and nestled his head deeper into the pillow. Kai smirked and left the boy to sleep. He walked to the bathroom to wash off his face and realized just how much of a mess he was. After all, they hadn't really cleaned up after their activities the night before.      He grimaced a bit and grabbed a towel, wetting it and using it to wipe himself down. When he'd finished tidying himself up, he grabbed his uniform and put it on. He had to be really careful with his metal leg since it was really easy to catch the fabric on it and rip it. When he'd successfully put it on, he grabbed the towel and rinsed it again. After, he went over to his bed to clean up Sehun.      The younger boy made little response as Kai ran the towel along his body. He really was too much of a heavy sleeper, but Kai found it endearing. He did his best to clean up, but he couldn't really get the sheets in the wash with Sehun still in them, so he figured he'd just do it later.      He threw the towel in their shared hamper and finally walked to the door. He glanced back one more time at Sehun and smiled before leaving the room. He walked casually to the cafeteria and found it mostly empty. It was to be expected since they would stop serving breakfast soon. He grabbed a tray and ate quickly. After that, he was on his way again, walking around the ship.      He didn't have much to do to pass the time, and waking Sehun wasn't really something he had the energy for, so he decided to go to the lounge. He was pleasantly surprised when he found Luhan on the couch, reading a book. He sat down next to the older boy and smirked.     “Whatcha reading?” He asked, leaning over Luhan's shoulder.     “Nothing considering you're talking to me,” the older said irritably.     “Great! Then you can entertain me~” Kai said happily.     “Seriously?” Luhan groaned. “We're stressed enough as it is and this is my day off! Do you have to annoy me?”     “Hey, hey! I'm not gonna ANNOY you really...Just chat for a bit. It's been a while since I'm out of the whole scene...And you know it's not like I'm not working my ass off either! Do you realize how hard it was to get used to this stupid leg! And I have to go through the obstacle course at least 10 times today. Commander's orders.”     “Seriously!?” Luhan asked in surprise this time. “That's ridiculous! You're not just lying to me for sympathy, are you?”     “No...Just ask Sehun...He's been helping me from the beginning...He can vouch for how many times I faceplanted and tripped.”     “Wow...You've got some real devotion then...I was expecting you to just leave...I thought you hated it here...”     “I do...But that's why I'm staying...”     “That makes absolutely no sense...”     “Sehun...He's just as much of a mess as I am. I can't leave him here...Not when I know how bad everything can get.”     “So it relates back to Sehun, huh? You really get attached to your partners easily...”     “You don't?”     “Kris is my friend...but I think if I could get out of here, I would. Then again, even I can tell Kris is mentally stronger than Sehun...”     “Yeah...But I can pretty much guarantee Sehun's body's pretty durable...Maybe even more than Kris,” Kai said cheekily.     “What the hell is THAT supposed to be?”     “Oh nothing~”     “You make no sense...You seem to have gotten Sehun to come out of his shell though...At least a bit more...”     “Oh yeah. He's pretty open with me nowadays.”     “Really? How close are you two then?”     “If I said 'lovers,' what would you say?”     “NO WAY! You two are in LOVE!? How the hell did that happen? I mean, he was such a little ass and you were still hung up on...ya know...” Kai just shrugged.     “I don't really know how it happened either...It just did...”     “And he reciprocates your feelings?”     “Mhm.”     “Wow....That's pretty impressive, Kai...I thought Sehun was heartless...No one can resist you, huh?”     “I guess...” Kai laughed.     “So where is Sehun?”     “Still asleep...as far as I know anyways...”     “Really? This late? He missed breakfast...Why didn't you wake him up?”     “He needed his rest.”     “And why's that? Did he stay up too late or something? I mean, he's always up by now, even when he sleeps in...”     “If I said that I had sex with him for half the night..........What would you say?”     “YOU WHAT!?” Luhan practically screamed. Kai covered his ears and laughed.     “It's as I said...”     “Kai...What the hell!? First off, TMI MUCH??? I did NOT need to know that!” Kai just smirked at him.     “Well, you asked...” Luhan glared at him.     “Whatever. Second, don't you think that was too fast? I mean, I know the timing is ideal since we're in the safe zone but...You always rush into these things...You did with Owl too...”     “I know...” Kai sighed. “But it was actually Sehun that started it...or at least he said he was ok with it...”     “Still...I think you're moving too fast...or at least getting too attached...What will happen if the same thing happens to Sehun that happened to Owl...?”     “It won't,” Kai said seriously.     “What makes you so sure?”     “I'll protect him myself...Even if I lose all my limbs...I'll make sure he stays safe.” Luhan raised a brow at first, then nodded and sighed.     “If you say so...Just be careful...and don't have wild sex once we leave the safe zone. We can't afford to have lethargic soldiers.”     “I know! I'm not stupid.”     “I beg to differ,” Luhan said monotonously as he opened his book again.     “Bastard...” Kai mumbled. Luhan just shrugged and continued reading, not wanting to hear anything more.      The younger boy got up from the couch, bored once again, and decided to do his obligatory rounds in the obstacle course. After that, it was finally time to try and wake his roommate. ~*~     Sehun had woken up an hour after Kai left. He was about to sit up, but pain shot through his lower body and he groaned. This was definitely more painful than he was expecting. He pathetically crawled out of bed and flopped onto the floor.      He looked down at himself and saw his body was lined with several red and purple markings. Kai really had enjoyed himself the night before. He crawled to his dresser and pulled out underwear, a tank top, and a pair of pants. He didn't feel like dressing up, though if he left the room, he'd put his uniform on to hide all the markings on his neck. After, he crawled to the bathroom and shut the door.      He painfully stood up and managed to get in the shower. He quickly turned on the water and let it pour on him. The hot liquid was definitely soothing to his sore, aching body. As he let it pound down on his body, he leaned against the wall. His fingers traced his sides, hips, and stomach, the areas Kai had handled just shortly before.      It was strange for him to think he wasn't a virgin anymore, that he'd actually given himself to someone. He wasn't really a romantic of any sort, so it wasn't like his virginity meant anything to him. He was just amazed he'd actually gotten that close to someone. After all, he'd always figured he'd be alone his whole life, and before he'd met Kai, he was fine with that. Now though, he couldn't imagine being without the older boy. It was sickening how hard he'd fallen for him.      His thoughts were interrupted when he heard the door open and he jumped. Next thing he knew, another figure had walked into the shower.     “So you're finally up,” Kai said smiling.     “What the hell!? Haven't you heard of knocking?” Sehun asked irritably. Kai just smirked and and knocked on the wall.     “Can I come in?”     “Little late for that,” Sehun sighed. “Didn't you bathe earlier?”     “Nah. Just wiped off. What? Do you not want me to shower with you? I'm not gonna do anything.”     “It's nothing like that...” Sehun sighed.     “If you need more reason, just think of it this way, we're saving water.”      Sehun rolled his eyes and turned around, letting the water hit the top of his head and his bangs. He felt two arms wrap around his body and soon, Kai's chin was resting on his shoulder. He glanced at the older's content smile. His eyes then looked down towards the boy's metal leg.     “Is that thing waterproof?”     “Yeah...What, you think the top of the line gear would just fry up in the shower? This thing is pretty awesome!”     “If you say so...Just don't want you to get electrocuted and die...especially while you're holding me.     “Forever an ass, aren't you?” Kai sighed. Sehun smirked and looked down at his body, noting again the many markings.     “I look like a mess thanks to you,” He fussed.     “Yeah, yeah...You know you liked it though. And besides, we won't be able to do it for a while, so I had to go all out...”     “And that's why I can't move my ass...” Sehun grumbled. Kai laughed loudly and hugged Sehun tighter.     “Then I'll just take care of you~”     “You're so cheesy it's disgusting!” Sehun growled, grabbing some shampoo. “I think we better clean you up so you don't start molding...”      With that, he broke away and smothered Kai's head in shampoo. The older shouted in surprise, but didn't push away when Sehun started scrubbing at his head. Instead, he went in for a headbutt when the younger had thoroughly washed his head. Sehun shouted this time. After that, it became a war of suds and neither were spared from the foul taste of soap in their mouth or the stinging as it got in their eyes.      They finished warring and cleaning each other then got out of the shower. They dried off and put clothing on. After that, Sehun went back to his own bed to lay down. Kai stripped his bed so he could wash the sheets then he spent the rest of the evening with his partner, even bringing the younger food when he didn't want to get out of bed.      The last two days in the safe zone were spent in peace thankfully. Things would only get worse after they left unfortunately. ~*~     Kai still wasn't allowed to participate in missions, so Sehun was put in a group of three alongside Lay and Suho. Together, they handled the middle and back of the ships on their missions. It was exhausting work, but they would always manage.      The mission they were on this time was no different, or it shouldn't have been. They went about it like always. They blasted through the entrance and split up. The Espeiren on this ship were different though. They didn't come charging at them with guns. Rather, they stared at them in horror or even ran. As they encountered more aliens, it became obvious to the Xenos that they hadn't attacked a battle ship. They'd attacked a peaceful, harmless transport ship.      Still, orders were orders and aliens were aliens. They had to kill them and blow up the ship regardless. They continued to kill the Espeiren, though a feeling of guilt was rising in their stomachs, even Sehun's. It just didn't feel right when their enemies weren't even fighting back.      Sehun, Lay and Suho had temporarily split up to cover more ground. Normally they wouldn't have, but this ship was proving little challenge. They made sure to stay relatively close to each other just in case they did need help though. They couldn't afford any more injury or loss.      Suho had hardly shot at anything the entire time. It just left a disgusting feeling in his stomach. He really was too weak-hearted for this. They were just aliens after all. He shouldn't have to feel guilty for killing them, but he did. Even exterminating the aliens that threatened to kill him left him with a guilty conscience. The ones that put up no fight made him feel like a monster.      He jumped and held his gun at ready when heard something shifting around in the room. Seconds later, his eyes connected with another golden pair, belonging to that of a young Espeiren. It wasn't even full grown. In fact, it was shorter than Suho. It's eyes were full of nothing but fear.      His hand holding the gun shook viciously. The young alien made no movements, completely petrified with fright. Suho just couldn't bring himself to pull the trigger. The Espeiren might not have been human, but the emotions showing in those golden eyes were genuine.      Suho had started to lower the gun slowly, causing the young alien to look at him in confusion. He knew this would leave him vulnerable, but he didn't care. That is, until a familiar voice shouted from behind him.      “SUHO! SHOOT!” Annnnnnnnnd I'm back :D  I was seriously busy from like Thursday through Saturday-.-'  But it was fun XD  Plus, I've been writing SUPER long future chapters, so it's taken me a while to update-.-'  But here ya go~  This is the last bit of fluff for a while...So uh..........Enjoy it-.-'  And a cliffhanger, because you guys should know how much I love them >.>AND EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY!!!!!  We've finally reached it!!!!  The Sulay drama!!!!!  Thanks for waiting all my beloved Sulay shippers hehe XD  These next few chapters are going to be pretty intense and probably painful...Cuz you know me...The more I love an OTP, the more of an evil, maniacal bitch I am to them-.-'So yeah :D  I can't remember if there was anything else I wanted to say for this chapter...So I shall answer my comments now wooooo!!!!Strawberry2012: Haha XD  Yep >.<  And I'm glad you're feeling better :)  Saranghae, my dongsaeng~brattyhun: Well, I can guarantee you Owl isn't coming back.  He's dead.  But, Kai is having a bit of a hard time completely letting go...but don't worry too much ;)  And you're welcome^^  Thank you for reading it!  I hope you enjoy^^  Sorry I didn't update sooner >.>  I've been dying to but life happens sometimes haha XDstern270: Well, for the most part, Kai just focuses on Sehun...there's just still something deep down that's not letting go.  And thank you^^  I'm glad you enjoyed it!AddictedtoKpop19: Haha XD  Thanks, girlie~  I do like smut and I want it in my stories (cuz dammit I'm a not-so-closet-pervert)...I just don't think I write good smut haha XD  And well...Here's the beginning of the drama O.o  Here we go...XDlaylika: Hahaha XD  I'm glad you enjoyed it XD  And I really have no preference with who bottoms XD  Sehun and Kai both have cute little bums and can both be squishy little cuties or manly men XD  Same goes with Sulay honestly.  So far I've written Lay as the bottom...but it's not ALWAYS going to be like that in my stories >.>  I just like couples that switch in general haha XD  Adn you get a little dosage of Sulay drama :D  Thanks for hanging in there so long haha XDjubhybom: HAHAHAHAHA XD  OMG!  You're so cute >.<  Gosh you just had me giggling XD  I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter^^  And I'm an author!  I HAVE to give you massive amounts of feels ;)  It's my joy in life hahaha XD  Love ya~Ruka29Hawkes: Pffff!  Oh come on!!!!  YOu know I only try to kill you because I love you!!!  And yeah...When you're looking at gorgeous Asian men...it's hard not to have a lip fetish lol XD  And ya know what?  I'm looking forward to the bumps too!!!  Mainly because I'm a sadistic bitch but that's besides the point lol XD  Ah!  And I wrote chapter 18!!!  A new character came in ;)  And if you want angst O.o  The next few chapters...*cough* And with that, I'll leave you again and try to put up another chapter in the next few days^^  Hope you guys enjoyed and brace yourselves!!!!  I LOVE YOU ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!