Christmas day came and they were spending most of the day at Renjun's house. His grandpa treated Donghyuck and Serim as if they were his own grandkids and their house was like a second home to Donghyuck.

They exchanged gifts early in the morning. Donghyuck couldn't give anyone any presents, because he didn't have a job.

It really brought him down and made him want to beg Serim to let him work too. No matter what he said, she was firm on her decision to not let him get a job until after high school though.

Now they were enjoying some food. A turkey, some ham, stuffing, corn, and cheesecake for dessert. Donghyuck usually dug into the food and didn't hold back, because he wasn't one to waste food.

However, Mark texted him this morning after Donghyuck wished him a merry christmas and told Donghyuck to save his appetite for tonight. So, Donghyuck was eating lightly, much to everyone's surprise.

"Say, Donghyuck, are you going on a diet?" Renjun rose an eyebrow at Donghyuck's plate that was barely half full.

"No, just saving my appetite"

At that response, Serim gave him a sharp look, "Why?"

Donghyuck gave Serim an apologetic smile and shoveled some stuffing into his mouth to give him a few seconds to figure out how to tell her that he was going out without making her worry.

"I promised a friend I would hang out tonight. Is that okay?"

"Yeah, that's perfect actually. I forgot to tell you that Hyojung invited me out tonight, so you don't have to worry about leaving me behind"

Renjun clapped his hands together and gave them all a big smile, "That's great! We've all got dates tonight, so no one is lonely. Jeno asked me out tonight too"

Serim blushed and mumbled something about it not being a date and Donghyuck just smiled at Renjun's obvious happiness.

They went back to finishing their food and chatted about small things, while Donghyuck tried his hardest to not bounce in his chair out of pure excitement for what was coming.

~

Mark paced around in his apartment, waiting for a text from Donghyuck that said the boy was ready for Mark to pick him up.

Mark had already fixed everything and the table was set for two. All he needed now was that cute ass sitting in the chair across from him.

His phone vibrated in his hand and he could have sworn his heart jumped in his chest. He looked down at the phone.

Donghyuck: I'm ready. Meeting at the convenience store, right?

Mark: Yeah, I'll be there in 10 minutes. Don't be late

Mark grabbed his keys, wallet, and threw on his coat before leaving the apartment and locking up.

The car ride there was relatively uneventful, besides the occasional expletive because some asshole wanted to cut him off. He rode in silence, though he was sure music would have helped him calm his nerves.

When he pulled into the parking lot of the convenience store, he had to remember to breathe. Donghyuck was standing outside the store, huddled into his forest green winter jacket and his hands jammed into his pockets.

All Mark could see were those startling gorgeous eyes and his messy brown hair. The boy was stunning without even trying.

Mark didn't know when he became so enraptured, but sure enough he was sucked into the boy's life force. Every thought he had somehow consisted of Donghyuck.

He couldn't even imagine his life without him now and he was just waiting for something to come along and destroy this little bit of happiness.  

Mark watched as Donghyuck recognized his car and straightened up his stance so that Mark could see the grin that was spread across the teen's face.

Donghyuck jogged to the passenger side and quickly climbed in, his teeth chattering as he buckled himself.

"Hey, it's good to see you. Man, it's cold as balls out there" Donghyuck let out a laugh through his chattering and it made Mark smile.

"Sorry for making you wait. Let's get you back to my place, so you can warm up"

The ride back was just as silent and comfortable. They both kept quiet as Mark drove them to his apartment.

"Wow, I didn't know you lived in such a nice place. How can you afford that on a school nurse's salary?"

Mark glanced over at Donghyuck to see the boy staring in awe at the huge building. As Mark pulled into his designated parking spot, he shrugged his shoulders in response to Donghyuck's question, "I have my ways"

Donghyuck looked at him questioningly, but Mark didn't say another word. This wasn't the time to have a conversation about his finances and he knew that Donghyuck took the hint because he slid out of the car as Mark turned it off.

Mark took a hold of Donghyuck's hand and pulled him along into the lobby, nodding to the security guard before heading for the elevator.

They travelled up to the eighth floor much to Donghyuck's amazement. Mark had to suppress a chuckle at Donghyuck's obvious excitement, it was like taking a kid to a new place.

When they finally reached Mark's apartment, he moved in front of Donghyuck so that he could properly invite him in. He opened the door and made a sweeping gesture, "Welcome to my humble abode"

Donghyuck stepped in hesitantly and looked around silently as if he was taking everything in and storing the information for later.

"I like it. It feels like you"

Mark perked a brow and smirked, that comment wasn't something he had expected but it was nice to hear,

"Thanks, I'll take that as a compliment"

Before Donghyuck could venture too far, Mark took the lead and stripped off his jacket and then Donghyuck's before hanging them up on the hook beside the door.

"Now," he pulled a long black cloth out of his pocket, "Turn around and be still"

Donghyuck began to protest, but Mark pressed a soft kiss to his lips, "Please?"

Mark had to stop himself from laughing, because the immediate obedience that he got out of Donghyuck was amusing if not slightly alluring.

He kind of liked how much he could manipulate the boy to do what he wanted, though sometimes Donghyuck proved that he wasn't just some puppet who would follow every command.

Mark had to admit that stubborn aspect of Donghyuck was also arousing and he realized that just about anything Donghyuck did attracted Mark's attention.

After Donghyuck obediently turned around, Mark brought the cloth over his head and wrapped it around the boy's eyes. Donghyuck tensed up at first with the loss of his sight, but Mark rubbed Donghyuck's shoulders reassuringly.

"Um, Mark, why is this necessary?"

"Because it is. Now, let me lead you"

He took ahold of Donghyuck's hand once more and led him to the dining table. He pulled out the seat and moved Donghyuck so that he could push him down into it.

Donghyuck, so far, was very compliant if not a little clumsy. Mark smiled as he watched Donghyuck look around, as if moving his head would help him get a handle as to what was going on.

"Wait right here and don't take that blindfold off, okay?"

As Donghyuck nodded in understanding, Mark left to go get the food and drinks. He brought them to the table, gently placing the plates in their respective places.

He lit the candles that were set in the middle of the table and poured both of them a little wine before sitting down and watching Donghyuck.

If he thought the boy was stunning bundled up in a jacket while standing outside, he was breathtaking now. He wore a simple red sweater that hugged his body in all the right places.

Mark studied the way he was biting his bottom lip and bouncing in his seat, with what Mark could only guess was nervousness or excitement. This boy would be the death of him.

"Okay, you can take it off now"

Donghyuck hurriedly ripped the blindfold off and gasped at the sight in front of him.

"Wow, this is amazing. Did you cook this yourself? What is it?"

Mark had to stop himself from grinning at the bombardment of questions and instead soaked in the sparkle of excitement in those mesmerizing eyes. He really could drown in those eyes and he wouldn't mind it in the least.

"Thank you. Yes, I did. It's bouillabaisse"

Donghyuck frowned at the foreign word and looked at Mark questioningly, "What is that? French?"

"Oui"

Donghyuck's brows rose into his bangs as he chuckled, "Are you French?"

"Oui"

Donghyuck smiled at him, causing Mark to remind himself to breathe, "I didn't know that. Learn something new every day"

Mark snorted and gave Donghyuck a small smile, "Yeah that was a joke. Let's eat before it gets cold"

~

Donghyuck savored ever last bite of the dish. Not just because Mark took the time to cook it, but because, holy shit, it was delicious.

Donghyuck teased Mark for giving him alcohol, but Mark just shrugged and commented that he could do whatever the fuck he wanted.

The comment went straight to Donghyuck's crotch, but he was sure that Mark hadn't meant it in that way.

When they were done with dinner, they cleaned up the mess before going to settle on the couch and watch movies.

Donghyuck curled up beside Mark as close as he could and silently cheered when Mark wrapped his arm around Donghyuck's shoulders.

It was halfway through the movie and Donghyuck hadn't paid attention at all. He was too busy soaking up every little detail of Mark that he could.

The older was dressed in a dark grey sweater that looked two sizes too big and black fleece pajama pants that he had changed into after dinner. They hung dangerously low on Mark's hips and it didn't help Donghyuck in the least.

Donghyuck decided he was going to be bold, because why the hell not. He turned his head to look up at Mark, who was very interested in the movie.

Donghyuck moved his lips across the expanse of neck that was exposed to him, but just barely so that Mark could only really feel Donghyuck's breath across his skin.

He had to stop himself from grinning as he noticed Mark tensing and his breathing slowing down. He began to kiss his way up Mark's neck to his jaw, nibbling here and there.

Mark's breath hitched at Donghyuck's administrations and Donghyuck chuckled quietly against the smooth skin under his lips.

"Donghyuck…"

There was a slight warning in the tone of Mark's voice, but Donghyuck knew it wasn't because he was mad.

Oh no, it was definitely not because he was mad. He knew how much Mark wanted him, it had been obvious the past couple of weeks.

No, the warning was probably because of the rule they had agreed to and the fact that it took literally every ounce of strength Mark had to not go further. Donghyuck kissed underneath Mark's ear before started to suck on it.

Before Donghyuck knew it, Mark had him flipped over onto the couch, the breath knocked out of him at the sudden impact.

Mark quickly took the lead, claiming Donghyuck's lips with a fierceness that stole Donghyuck's breath. Their lips meshed together perfectly and Mark's tongue swiped across Donghyuck's, making him shudder into the kiss.

Donghyuck grabbed ahold of Mark's waist and tried to push Mark's hips down into his to get some kind of friction and relieve the sudden tightening in his pants.

Mark growled into the kiss and slipped his hand under Donghyuck's ass, grabbing it possessively.

They grinded against each other, both letting out moans before Donghyuck groaned in frustration with need for more. He needed more. He needed Mark like he needed air to breathe.

He was desperate to get this ball rolling, but he knew Mark wouldn't let it go further than this. Donghyuck gasped suddenly as he felt Mark's hand grab his erection through the material of his jeans.

"M-Mark-"

Mark began to kiss his way down Donghyuck's neck, sending shivers down Donghyuck's body, "Hmm? What?"

Donghyuck couldn't respond, because Mark began to rub his hand firmly against Donghyuck's throbbing member and all Donghyuck could do was moan and arch into his touch.

His hand reflexively found its way into the soft strands of Mark's hair. Donghyuck gripped his hair while Mark began to take the skin on Donghyuck's shoulders between his lips and suck and nibble on it.

Donghyuck was panting and the fire in the lower half of his body was building up before he knew it.

"Oh fuck... I'm about to-"

Mark chuckled against Donghyuck's skin and replaced his hand with his hips, swiveling them into him to give Donghyuck even more friction. "Go ahead, Donghyuck, come for me"

Donghyuck whimpered and felt his hips jerk as he finally found his release. Mark continued to kiss up and down his neck while Donghyuck rode out the wave of pleasure.

When Donghyuck finally relaxed and slumped back into the couch in bliss, Mark got up and walked to his bedroom before coming back out with a change of clothes and a damp cloth.

"Here, clean up and change into these. You're spending the night, right?"

Donghyuck sat up quickly and looked at Mark in confusion, "What about you?"

"What about me?"

"Don't you need me to help you, y-you know?"

Mark gave him a reassuring smile and handed him the items, "I'm fine, don't worry about me. Now hurry up and get clean, I don't want you getting anything on my couch"

Donghyuck blushed and slid off the couch so he could head to the bathroom. Before he could get too far, he felt a quick pop on his ass and squeaked, which made Mark laugh.

Donghyuck turned just enough to stick his tongue out at the older before hurrying into the bathroom to get changed and cleaned up.

When he came back out, Mark was laying on the couch with his arms up behind his head. Donghyuck slid into the little space beside him and rested his head on Mark's chest.

"All better?" Mark began to play with his hair and Donghyuck had to keep himself from purring in contentment.

"Yeah. Thank you"

Donghyuck listened to the vibration in Mark's chest as he chuckled and confirmed that it was a sound he would never get tired of hearing.

Donghyuck began to fall asleep in Mark's arms, his leg draped over Mark's waist and his arm hugging him back.

Just as he was about to lose consciousness, he felt Mark trace his jaw with a finger before he spoke,

"You're such a little shit. But god damn, I think I'm falling in love with you"