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“Sunoo-hyung, this is a bad idea.”
In retrospect, Sunoo really should listen to Jungwon. After all, the younger boy is more knowledgeable, more mature, and just… well, more. But Sunoo has always been more than a little bit reckless so naturally he blocks out his friend’s concern and shakes his head with a smile.
“This will be perfectly fine.” He rummages around his drawer for an accessory to match his outfit. “Now what will give me the vibe ‘I’m fuckable only until I say so’?”
Jungwon sighs exasperatedly and rolls his eyes so hard Sunoo won’t be surprised if his friend sees his brain back there.
Sunoo turns to him expectantly. Jungwon won’t meet his eye but he knows he’s thinking. Hmph! And he thought Jungwon was trying to talk him out of this.
“That pink fluffy cardigan paired with the thick black choker you keep for ‘special occasions’.” Jungwon does air quotes and rolls his eyes again but Sunoo can’t bring himself to be mad.
See, that’s the benefits to having one Yang Jungwon as a best friend. Sunoo beams bright at him but Jungwon has his eyes closed so he doesn’t really see the thankful look. No matter. Sunoo gets to work shrugging on his fluffy cardigan, carding his fingers through his silver hair and smiling once he deems it messy but tamed enough. Then he goes to a corner of his room toward a little box where all his jewelry is stored. It doesn’t take him long to find what he’s looking for. Yes, this thick choker snug around his neck and with a small diamond stud. It perfectly accentuates his neck and he’s already dreaming of Sunghoon wrapping his hands around it or kissing it or—
“Sunoo-hyung. Keep your lust in check. For sure you don’t want to pop a boner when you’re meeting the guy.”
Sunoo turns and clears his throat, trying to fight down the blush he can feel rising to his cheeks. Jungwon only fixes him with an unamused stare. Then it morphs to concern.
“Hyung, we both know sooner or later this is not going to end well. You’re the one who reads fanfictions.” His eyes widen as if he’s trying to convey a message without words. “How many movies and fanfics are there where friends with benefits turn into lovers?”
Sunoo rolls his eyes.
“Yes and that’s exactly why I know I’ll succeed this time because I know what works and what doesn’t. I have ground rules.” He starts to pull out a piece of paper from his jean pocket but is stopped when his phone vibrates.
Jungwon snorts. “Rules. Yeah right. And those rules always get broken. Don’t you know?”
Sunoo’s eyes widen and his heart beats in anticipation once he reads the notification.
Sunghoon
just reached the coffee shop, pretty ;)
Sunoo’s smirk widens.
“Well I have to go. He’s already there.” He pats Jungwon’s shoulder and flings the door open. “Make yourself at home or something. You have the spare key.”
Jungwon’s face is unreadable but he says, “Don’t have too much fun.”
Sunoo smiles gently and nods before going out to meet the older boy. He’s seen the upperclassman a few times around campus and in parties. Sunoo has been single again for about four months ever since he caught his ex-girlfriend cheating on him but his sexual endeavors are dwindling, which leaves him frustrated and irritable more than usual. He isn’t ready to be in another relationship but he craves sex, simple as that. He has entertained the thought of being in a friends with benefits relationship with someone but he hasn’t found the right person who matches his wavelength and energy.
Enter Park Sunghoon, total heartthrob around the university campus and a junior. Sunoo had his eye on him for a while but was too shy to outright approach him and ask for a relationship with no emotional attachment. Just his luck though that Sunghoon is a friend of a friend of a friend so they’re close but not too far. Sunghoon is definitely attractive, too. Dark eyes, tall nose, moles dotting his face which makes him a thousand times more attractive, and brown locks softly falling over his forehead. He’s got legs that stretch on for miles and this physique where Sunoo guesses he’s some sort of athlete so yes, physical appearance check. From the little times he’s able to actually have a conversation with the older boy, he’s sweet and amicable as well. A little shy but Sunoo can work with shy. He’ll be the loud one. In terms of personality, check.
The latest party where they saw each other, Sunghoon had mentioned how he wanted to explore sexually but wasn’t really ready for a commitment. He was also hesitant because if he tried with multiple partners, there would be a bigger chance to have STDs. Curious, Sunoo had asked if he was open to the possibility of a friends with benefits relationship. Sunghoon had kept silent before nodding eventually, saying he could work with something like that.
And so the two of them talked over meeting and today is the day where they actually officiate things, go over rules, and all those formalities before they dive into the fun side of things. Sunoo’s skin tingles; yes, it’s only a matter of time.
He spots the coffee shop Sunghoon suggested before and walks inside, bowing in greeting toward the servers who welcome him. After a quick scan of the place, he finds Sunghoon by a window seat, eyes trained outside and in the midst of drinking iced coffee. Sunoo doesn’t hold back lowly whistling in appreciation, causing Sunghoon’s head (and others) to turn. Sunoo doesn’t pay the other people any mind, plopping in the empty seat across Sunghoon and not bothering to hide the way he appraises him. Sunghoon doesn’t hold back and smirks, one eyebrow raising. Funny… Sunoo thought Sunghoon would get shy and laugh it off, not return his flirty gestures.
“The gods really took their time with you, Park Sunghoon.”
Sunghoon laughs and winks at Sunoo. He rolls his eyes.
“You’re not bad yourself, cutie. That choker… mmm looks gorgeous on you.”
Sunoo preens.
Conversation and banter is easy with him. Sunoo is always comfortable in his presence and so he doesn’t think voicing out the things that displease him will be a problem. Sunghoon appears to be a good listener and an open communicator. Wah, Sunoo really hit the jackpot in choosing him for this.
Sunoo retrieves the folded sheet of paper from his pocket and places it on the table. Sunghoon leans forward to scan over it.
“Like all friends with benefits relationships, ground rules must be established.” He taps the paper. “First off, this is strictly platonic, okay? Which means no romantic feelings.”
“I know how that works.” Sunghoon squints at the paper before looking back at Sunoo. “Of course jealousy is off the table. We introduce each other to everyone else as friends, yes?” Sunoo nods. “Safe and protected sex, the usual. Exploration, absolutely. Hey, what’s this thing about blindfolds?” He fixes Sunoo with an amused look and all Sunoo thinks is how hot he looks with that gaze and those eyebrows.
He blinks and clears his throat.
“Blindfolds. So we don’t see each other eye-to-eye, you know? Keeps the intimacy out.”
“Ah.” He taps at the paper with a long and pale finger. “I see.”
“No staying over after we’re done. One of us has to leave when the deed is finished. Also, we emphasize open communication, all right? Boundaries, expectations, and all that stuff.”
“Mhm. Right.” Sunghoon laces his fingers together and rests his chin on top of it, scrutinizing Sunoo. “So basically we have seven rules: blindfolds, no jealousy, safe sex, open communication, boundaries and expectations, no staying over, and exploration.”
“Mm-hmm. That’s basically the gist.”
“Okay, cool. Are we going to be spontaneous or have a specific schedule? I have ice skating sessions during Fridays and weekends so obviously I won’t be free.”
“Okay I can work with that.” So Sunghoon does ice skating. This explains his physique. Sunoo pouts in thought. “I’m thinking we just go for spontaneous? Like, shoot a text. Oh, we should have a code for when we wanna meet up.”
Sunghoon nods. “How does ‘come over my plant is dying’ sound?”
Sunoo’s eyes widen in delight. “Ohh I like that. Easy and to an outsider’s perspective, there’s nothing suspicious.”
“Of course. I’m a genius.”
“Slow it down there.” Sunoo blinks as he remembers a question. “Oh and are you uncomfortable with any sort of touch? What kind of sex are you into?”
Sunghoon scratches his nose bridge. “I’m a romantic so I’ll probably go slowly. Rough sex is possible, too. Pet names are a no-no.”
“Okay. Got it.” Sunoo slides the paper back to himself to write it down. “I’m ticklish by the knees so don’t go abusing that.”
“I don’t like my ear bitten. Don’t do it. Are you up for quickies?”
“Yes of course! Are you loud in bed or you hold it in?”
“I’m quiet so I don’t really… moan so loud. I mostly keep it suppressed.”
“That’s okay. I’m loud though.”
Sunghoon huffs out a laugh while nodding. “This is strictly physical and sexual, right? No strings, no emotions.”
“Yes. So if one of us feels like we want something more, we stop this whole arrangement. Deal?”
“Deal, sugar.”
Sunoo’s face instantly crumples. “Don’t call me that. New boundary: no pet names. You’re not my boyfriend.”
They dissolve into giggles, Sunghoon taking a sip of his iced coffee before offering it to Sunoo, who takes a split second to decide to take it and drink from the same straw.
“Anything else we should discuss before diving into sex? Kinks, fetishes, whatnot?”
“Well, I thought we could just discuss that in the bedroom but yeah maybe a little background won’t hurt. I like pain. I wanna be spanked and be degraded. Dirty talk is fine with me. Vanilla, yes but I don’t really get sexual gratification… from it? It’s too gentle for me but I’m willing to compromise.” Sunghoon nods silently, eyes trained on him. It strikes Sunoo suddenly how open and honest he can be about something so private. It must have something to do with Sunghoon but he’s not really sure. “The whole point of this deal is to explore. If you’re also going to have sex with people other than me, do inform me not because I’m jealous but because I can better prepare and stuff.”
“Okay noted. As for me, I’ve had… two serious relationships but I’m single now. My exes and I are in good terms and we don’t really contact each other anymore. Pain… depends. I like to explore whatever so I’m trusting you to hold me to that.” Sunoo smiles wide and nods. Sunghoon gives a thumbs up. “And yes the same goes for you: if you’re going to have sex with anybody else, tell me.”
“All right so we both agree on that one.” Just as Sunoo is about to write it down, Sunghoon plucks the pen out of his grasp and pulls the paper to him to scribble on it. Sunoo rolls his eyes and leans his elbows on the table as a question pops in mind. “Are you open to… getting checked for STIs once in a while?”
Sunghoon’s eyes widen and he wastes no time in nodding fast.
“Oh yes totally. Maybe every two weeks we get tested?”
“Sounds great.” Sunoo watches Sunghoon write it down. “Ah… what about your kinks and fetishes? Maybe there’s also something to avoid?”
“Ohh… I don’t like role play. Hickeys, marks, I’m fine with that. That’s all for now.” He smirks. “I think between the two of us, you’re the more experienced one.”
Sunoo laughs, feeling his face flush.
“I like it.” Sunghoon nods once toward him. “You’re… adventurous.”
Sunoo grins. “Okay since we’ve gone over everything, my place or yours?”
“Mine is definitely nearer.” He stands and hands back the paper and pen, leaving his unfinished iced coffee. Sunoo bounces up after tucking the things in his pocket, letting Sunghoon open the door for him.
“Do you have any roommates we should be on the lookout for?”
“Oh yeah… Jake. And you? Any roommates?”
Sunoo shakes his head. “I live a little bit far from campus and I have an apartment all to myself. My best friends Jungwon and Riki do stop by sometimes but they always announce and if they do visit without dropping a text and we’re… in the middle of things,” Sunghoon chuckles, “I can just shove you in the bathroom or something.”
“Ouch, Kim Sunoo. How heartless can you be?”
Sunoo only rolls his eyes. Who knew Park Sunghoon could be so dramatic?
In hindsight, this is a pretty good deal. Sunoo achieves sex without all the emotional baggage and attachment. He’d be sexually satiated. Sunghoon will experience sex with the guarantee of exploring more without worrying about feelings and labels on this whole thing. They’re friends. Friends who have sex. Jungwon’s right about one thing: Sunoo has definitely consumed his fair share of media centering on friends with benefits and the upside to this is he knows how to tread these waters. Sure, it’s his first no-strings attached relationship (possibly Sunghoon’s first as well) but he has everything mapped out. If he falls, he’ll just break off the deal. If Sunghoon falls, well, the same thing will happen. They’ll have a clean break and things go back to semi-normal. If Sunghoon finds someone he wants to be with romantically, they break it off and they remain… acquaintances. See? There’s a clear ending to this no matter what happens so Sunoo is reassured.
They reach Sunghoon’s place and Sunoo takes a moment to marvel at the interior design. The walls are a faded white and the kitchen island is clean with no speck of dirt or dust in sight. The cabinet’s handles are polished and the living room emits a cozy feel, what with the simple setup of the large screen TV and a few gaming consoles, fluffed up pillows on the couch, and a nice furry carpet that doesn’t itch at Sunoo’s feet.
“My room?” offers Sunghoon as Sunoo nods enthusiastically. His heart thrums in his veins, excitement, nervousness, and anticipation blending in his mind. “Jake has his own room but I’m not sure if the walls are soundproof, though.”
“Fine with me. We can just like… have sex when he’s not here.”
“Hmm true. Hah… if he finds out what’s going on, he’ll throttle me by the neck for sure. Anyway, lights on lights off?”
“Lights off, please. And for our first session,” he ignores Sunghoon’s snort, “I’ll be the one to wear a blindfold. Since none of us have a blindfold right now, a tie will do.”
Sunghoon hums and digs through his drawers, walking back to Sunoo with a plain red tie. Sunoo reaches to grab it but Sunghoon turns him so he’s behind and in a moment Sunoo’s vision goes black. His breath hitches. He feels every brush of Sunghoon’s fingers as he ties behind his head and a tingle travels down his spine when Sunghoon breathes right next to his ear, “Good?”
Sunoo swallows. His jeans are tighter now. He can feel Sunghoon behind him. Oh, he smells good. He nods. “G—good.”
“Good. I’ll undress first.” Sunoo turns his head even though he knows he can’t see. The tie is tight enough so it won’t fall off but loose enough so it doesn’t really squeeze Sunoo’s head. Damn… maybe Sunghoon should be the one with the blindfold. He hears ruffles and a piece of clothing falls by his feet. His hands are taken by cold ones and soon a solid chest makes contact with Sunoo’s palms. Sunoo drags his nails down, relishing in the grunts Sunghoon releases. His large and warm hands hold Sunoo’s shoulders.
“Wow you’re so hot,” breathes Sunoo. He tries to see past the tie but really, he sees nothing. He can only make do with his other senses. He licks his lips. Parts his mouth. “Kiss me.”
“Hard or soft?”
“Just—anything. I want you to kiss me and I want you to mean it.”
Sunoo waits. And waits. Before he can tell Sunghoon to hurry up, lips press against his in a soft and chaste kiss. Sunoo is taken aback at the gentleness but doesn’t comment, instead kissing back roughly, hoping this would encourage Sunghoon to be less gentle with him. Sunghoon’s hand wraps around his waist and tugs him closer, Sunoo breaking the kiss to release a surprised yelp. Lips and teeth find their way to his neck and Sunoo all but gasps as Sunghoon bites between shoulder and neck, his tongue coming into play to soothe the burn. Sunoo sighs shakily, leaning into the taller boy and whimpering.
Gosh, he feels dizzy from all this and they’ve barely even started! Sunoo really has to work on his stamina. He shrieks when he’s literally swept off his feet, the sudden change in position jarring him and causing him to hold onto Sunghoon’s wow broad broad shoulders. Sunghoon (the little shit) actually laughs and Sunoo feels the mattress bounce as Sunghoon deposits him on the bed. He feels another body above him, Sunoo blindly reaching out. His left hand comes in contact with what seems to be Sunghoon’s cheek. Sunghoon slightly tilts his head and kisses his palm. Sunoo’s face wrinkles and he lightly pushes at the older boy’s forehead.
“Too romantic, you know.”
“Oh. Sorry. Would this do?” Sunoo grunts as Sunghoon outrights sits on him and his hard-on. Sunoo wrinkles his eyebrows in confusion and is about to speak up when Sunghoon’s fingers pinch his nipples through his shirt and twists so hard Sunoo screams out, thrashing against Sunghoon (but his arms are held in place) and tears building in his eyes at the combined pleasure and pain. “Oh so you weren’t kidding when you said you like pain. I’ll take note of that then.”
Panting and drool already falling out his mouth, Sunoo smiles dazedly. “Please do.”
Sunghoon fingers at the shirt. “Let’s take this off too, shall we?”
Ohh Sunoo is going to immensely enjoy this.