~Time skip: 2 weeks~

Yeonjun heard the door open and saw it was time to eat. It was the only time he was released from his arm restraints. Rin and another lackey were in the room watching him eat. He didn't expect the lackey to be present, so he couldn't ask Rin much about anything in fear of the lackey going off and telling Kang.

He reached for his cup then frowned when he knocked it over, spilling most of the water. He sucked his teeth then glanced at the two in the room. Neither moved.

"Watch him." said Rin as he got up and left.

It wasn't like Rin and Kang to leave them during feeding and break times. Rin had come back holding a cup. Yeonjun blinked in confusion as that same cup was handed to him.

"You're going to need it for later. Trust me." said Rin before walking away.

Yeonjun gingerly held the cup as he looked at Rin. Rin had gotten him more water. Was it an act of kindness? Impossible. It was to keep him from fainting on the job. It would reflect badly on him otherwise. Why didn't he have the lackey fetch it? Then it dawned on him. Rin had to have been watching him if he noticed he spilled his water.

"Thank you." blurted out Yeonjun who then quickly stuffed his mouth with food.

Rin didn't say anything and simply read his book. He figured as much, but he truly did feel a tiny bit of gratitude. He finished off his water then had his tray taken and his arms restrained.

"There won't be a next time." said Rin as he left the room with the lackey.

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Yeonjun placed the box down and wiped at his forehead. He quickly picked it up as he was close to earning himself a whipping. He passed by Kang and Rin who talked as if he and Soobin weren't working their asses off right in front of them. This further confirmed what Rin did was just for show. Yeonjun gritted his teeth as he swore under his breath. When the chance arose, he was definitely going to give them the what for. He just had to wait.

He missed a step and ended up falling forward. He held his head as pain went through it. The box had weakened the impact and he would be left with a knot on his at most. Neither Rin nor Kang even glanced his way. Soobin was by his side gently massaging his head despite getting whipped in the process.

"Why do I hear grunts of pain rather than haggard breathing?" shouted Kang from the room.

"Soobin, get back to work. I'm sure your back hurts enough." said Yeonjun as he picked himself and the box up.

Soobin did the same and walked up stairs with him just to be safe. Yeonjun shook his head then found everything to be okay. At least he hoped.

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"I'm not impressed." Kang said as the duo had finished moving boxes. "Your thoughts, Rin?"

"Had you not fallen, things would've gone much faster. Instead, he had to break often and for what? Nothing was broken." spat Rin.

"I could've died on those stairs! What would your leader think about you letting one of his crop die so early on?" shouted Yeonjun.

"Nothing. He'd simply say replace him." replied Kang before shoving Yeonjun onto his tush. "Now shut the hell up before I cut off that tongue."

Yeonjun frowned as he stood up and dusted himself off. He hated this place. He hated the people in it. He couldn't wait until their freedom came and he could rat them out. He glared at the both of them then focused his sights on Rin. He didn't understand why, but looking at him made him even madder. The lackeys soon arrived and took them back to their rooms.

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Yeonjun sat with his head lowered while counting on his fingers. There was nothing stimulating in the room. not even a piece of paper. He thought back to morning when Rin had gotten him another cup of water. Then when neither received any look from them when he fell. He thought of his emotions when they finished moving boxes.

He hated them. They say they're not inhumane, yet ignore them when trouble arises. The sound of the door rang in his ears, but he kept his head lowered. He wasn't in the mood for anything.

"The fiery Yeonjun has gone speechless. Looks like we finally broke you." said Rin as he squatted in front of Yeonjun.

Yeonjun remained silent as his blood started to boil. Rin was talking to him as if nothing happened. As if he didn't almost bust his head open if it weren't for the box.

"Hm, we get to spend yet another night with you both. Maybe I should have some fun with you." said Rin as he looked Yeonjun over.

"Like hell I'm going to let you do anything!" Yeonjun finally exploded. "Don't you dare lay one of your dirty ass fingers on me you disgusting piece of shit!"

Yeonjun was trembling terribly. Rin watched silently, wondering if there was anything left. Yeonjun glared at him as he thought of more to say, but his mind was drawing a blank. So he opted to trying to cover himself.

"Right... I'm going to have to ask you to open up." said Rin as he pulled his arms away from his lap. "Oh, don't be stubborn now, make it easier for both of us."

"Stop it!" Yeonjun shrieked, spooking Rin in the process.

Both were surprised at how loud his shriek was. Yeonjun quickly regained his composure and knocked Rin out of his squatted position with his foot. Unlike before, he was angry then, this time he felt more... scared. Was it because it was actually happening? He was scared of being raped? His body trembled more as he looked at Rin who stood up. He felt more at ease when he backed away, lost in thought.

"Rin..." he blurted out then pinched himself for doing it.

"What? What now?" asked Rin in annoyance.

"What are you planning to do with me...? At least let me mentally prepare..." mumbled Yeonjun, something he's never really done unless he was thinking.

Rin looked towards him then burst into laughter, meaning he had misunderstood again. Yeonjun's cheeks burned in embarrassment. He lowered his head quickly to hide that he was red. He was more confused about the emotions he was feeling than what Rin actually meant.

"Really, you truly think I'd satisfy my needs with you? As if. Soobin would be a better match anyway. I'm sure Kang could agree." said Rin as he hovered close to him.

"Take that back!" Yeonjun shouted. "You both better not have touched him!"

"And why not? We're free to do as we please, you're both here to obey. If we want your body, who are you to say no?" replied Rin as he nudged Yeonjun with his foot.

Yeonjun sniffled as Rin laughed heartily. It hurt. What hurt? His pride? His conscious hearing that his best friend could've been taken advantage of and he couldn't do a thing about it? His heart? Rin looked at Yeonjun who cried with a lightly flushed face. It was a new sight to him. He wasn't sure how he did it, but it was quite amusing to watch. Though, he had wasted enough time messing around with his mind.

Yeonjun watched in silence as Rin produced a box from thin air and knelt beside him. He cut his shit then started to undo the bandages around his torso.

"Was... was this all it was?" Yeonjun asked in between sniffles.

"Yes, but your mind jumped to conclusions. You know I couldn't resist." chuckled Rin as he checked his wounds. "Nothing abnormal..."

Yeonjun kept silent as Rin worked. If Rin was only teasing, did it mean he was joking about Soobin as well?

"If you're wondering about Soobin, I haven't touched him. I can't say for sure about Kang. Hold still." said Rin as he prodded at one of the wounds. "There."

Rin started to redress his wounds in silence.

"Thank you..." said Yeonjun so soft it could've been mistaken for a whisper.

"The second time you've thanked me today. You must've hit your head hard to be thanking the person who kidnapped you." replied Harin as he closed up the medical kit.

Rin moved to wipe his face then opted to just hand it to him. Yeonjun held the tissue and watched as Rin approached the door.

"Someone will come in with a new shirt for you. I'll be back to watch you afterwards." said Rin before leaving.

Yeonjun held the tissue in both hands and felt lighter. What exactly was he feeling he didn't know, but it felt nice.