Hi! Believe it or not, I have just finished watching Sweet Home for the first time. I really enjoyed it and I had to write a fic for it. This may come at no surprise but I really wanted a non-canon ship. I loved the dynamic between a lot of the characters, but I am also a big fan of Song Kang and Lee Dohyun and seeing them on screen together was really fun. From there, I ended up discovering this sort of connection that their characters Hyunsoo and Eunhyuk had in the webtoon and was just drawn to it. So, that is the ship I have for you all today! Please keep in mind that although I did some research on the webtoon, I haven't read it yet, so it may not include elements from it. This fic will be set during season 1 and will pretty much follow canon except for the fact that I'm returning Eunhyuk to his webtoon age and we have some pre-established feelings between Hyuk & Hyun in the mix. I hope that you enjoy it!

Hyunsoo doesn't even realize he has left his makeshift cage until he hears a high-pitched scream. Even then, his brain is fuzzy. He can feel this unfamiliar chill passing through him. A sense of anger bubbling inside his chest. Something that he only ever experiences when he takes over.

Oh.

That would explain the scream.

He turns his head slightly to look at the person who he grips around the neck. He can't make out their face, the monster still in control. He knows he is hurting them though based off of the sharp wheezes that he can make out and the belated apology. Hyunsoo can feel his lips curl upward and a sharp chuckle drop from his lips. He unwillingly tugs the Green Home resident close to him and hisses into his ear, "I'm not the one you should be apologizing to..."

It comes to him instantly. The event that drew out the monster inside of him. The residents walked by speaking in hushed tones. It didn't matter cause Hyunsoo was able to make out every word. They complained as if they were bratty children and not fully functioning adults. They blamed Eunhyuk. They called him names and cursed him out. They even made threats that Hyunsoo knew were loose, but bothered him nonetheless. Eunhyuk may not be perfect. He may be making choices that feel harsh and cold, but if it weren't for him they would all be dead. His job as leader isn't to keep them happy, but to keep them all alive. Sometimes it seems that Hyunsoo is the only one who realizes that.

He's the only person who has seen how deeply Eunhyuk cares. The long sleepless nights that reward him with bags under his eyes and shaking hands. The unemotional front that he gives when speaking as to not worry the rest of the residents. The fists and the slaps that he willingly takes just so they can let out their emotions. The person who is always at fault when something goes wrong. The one who always hears the harsh words of the people he looks out for. Eunhyuk, who hides his own feelings, only to break down when everyone has walked away.

Hyunsoo knew that Eunhyuk would just take every single word thrown at him like it's nothing. The two of them are alike in that regard, but although he had no problem with people going after him, they had no right to go after Eunhyuk.

And just as he had lost control over his emotions, he had let the monster loose. A part of him feels guilty for hurting someone like this, but another part of him is filled with pride as this person definitely deserved a little fright for all the shit he said. Still, he hoped that he didn't end up killing the resident in his hands. He doesn't even know if he can stop now that the monster has taken over.

"Cha Hyunsoo," A familiar voice calls out to him. He is pulled from his thoughts at the sound of his name. He turns his head again and is surprised to see another figure standing nearby. Just like the person he is strangling, their face is blurred, preventing Hyunsoo from identifying them even though deep down he is familiar with them. "It's me, Hyunsoo," The voice says again, "Come back." Hyunsoo grits his teeth as he tries to push away the monster. To take back his body. No matter what he does, he can't seem to break through. It is as if an invisible wall is in front of him. He lets out a huff as defeat starts to settle on his shoulders. He starts to take a step back, but stops when he sees the person speaking to him moving closer without any hesitation. "Hyun..." The voice whispers.

It is then that a wave of warmth washes over him. The blur in front of the figure's face fades. Concerned eyes look at him behind familiar wire frames. "Hyuk..." Hyunsoo breathes, finding his body his own once more. He doesn't even know how, but he couldn't care less right now.

He rushes forward and envelops Eunhyuk in his arms. He can feel the other stiffen for just a moment before relaxing in his hold. His cheek leans against his shoulder and he raises a hand up to gently pat on Hyunsoo's back. "Hey, hey, it's okay..." Eunhyuk murmurs, "You're alright. You're back...it's gone..."

"I don't care about him," Hyunsoo states simply. Eunhyuk tilts his head to look up at the other. His brow is furrowed in confusion. It takes him a moment, but he is quick to recognize the concern radiating from Hyunsoo's eyes. "I'm fine," Eunhyuk says.

"You're not," Hyunsoo frowns. With how close the two are standing, Hyunsoo can feel the constant beating of Eunhyuk's heart. The way it races against his own. It's a tell-tale sign that the glasses-wearing teen is overwhelmed. "Nothing gets past you, does it?" Eunhyuk questions dryly.

"Not when it comes to you," Hyunsoo says. Eunhyuk doesn't comment on those words. He simply repositions his head and leans further into Hyunsoo's hold. "You didn't have to do that," Eunhyuk huffs.

"Someone had to," Hyunsoo shrugs.

"Only you would defend me, Hyun," Eunhyuk murmurs.

"And only you would approach a monster without blinking an eye," Hyunsoo retorts. Eunhyuk snorts at the response. He pulls back just a bit so that they can look at one another face to face. Hyunsoo's face becomes curious. His head cocks to the side and his lips form a small O. Eunhyuk can't help but smile slightly at the sight. "That's cause it wasn't a monster," Eunhyuk muses, "It was just you. I could never be afraid of you..." Hyunsoo can feel his cheeks start to warm. His eyes dart around nervously. Eunhyuk is quick to stop his panic though by placing his palm on the back of his neck. The brush of his fingertips against Hyunsoo's skin makes him completely freeze. He stares at Eunhyuk who whispers his name again. It's a soft sound. Quiet and delicate. When Eunhyuk says his name, it's as if he's handling glass. He says it with such care. With such meaning. Hyunsoo finds himself smiling softly and tugging Eunhyuk even closer to him. He opens his mouth to say something else, but stops when his eyes land on the Green Home residents who still linger nearby.

Their faces are contorted with horror and disgust. Their expressions are made solely for Hyunsoo and Eunhyuk. They speak amongst themselves. Confusion about what to do now. Worries about the danger of having a monster living amongst them. Questions about how Eunhyuk was able to stop Hyunsoo. Disgust drips from their tones as they gossip and whisper as if they are not in front of them. It's sickening.

Hyunsoo and Eunhyuk slowly break apart. They still remain near one another though. The close proximity supporting the both of them. This time, it's Eunhyuk who comes to their defense. Or at least he tries to before getting cut off. "None of you have the right to comment about anything!" Eunyoo shouts.

Everyone turns to look at the young girl with wide eyes. She stares back at them with a confident stance and a threatening gaze. "This entire mess is your fault after all," She snaps, "You keep complaining about my brother. So much so that it set Hyunsoo off. Yes, Hyunsoo! Don't you see the problem there? You were all so annoying that Hyunsoo let the monster free. As he should, if I do say so myself! You're all lucky to have my brother here. God knows you would all be dead without him. He's eighteen by the way! I'm sure you didn't know that. You're all double his age and you can barely feed yourselves without making a mess! He saved your asses just now! He is the reason that Hyunsoo's monster is gone again, but I highly doubt you are going to show any appreciation for what he just did. So the least that you can do is shut the hell up! The only person that needs to take responsibility for this mess is you! Hyunsoo isn't leaving! And it doesn't matter how Eunhyuk was able to reach out to Hyunsoo or what their relationship is in the first place!!!!"

With those words, the residents of Green Home begin to slowly disperse. They still eye the two, now three, judgmentally as they walk away but otherwise remain silent.

Once most of them have left, Eunhyuk and Hyunsoo make their way over to the young girl who defended them. "Eunyoo," Eunhyuk calls out.

"What!?" Eunyoo snaps, still strung up from her whole rant. She relaxes slightly though when she sees that it is just her brother who said her name. "Thank you..." Eunhyuk states.

"Whatever," Eunyoo rolls her eyes, "Just don't take this as an invitation to start sucking face in front of me."

"We're not together," Hyunsoo states.

"You're kidding," Eunyoo deadpans. Hyunsoo and Eunhyuk don't respond. Their faces both become flustered before turning to look at one another. They seem to become entranced for a moment. Their eyes locked and their hands unknowingly reaching out for the other. Eunyoo smirks at the sight before nodding and walking away. As his younger sister leaves, Eunhyuk clears his throat and asks, "Do you...do you want to go talk in the camera room?"

"I'd like that..." Hyunsoo smiles softly without missing a beat.

I've always been a sucker for a fic where one love interest is able to calm the other. It works especially well in a scenario such as this. It was also fun to write a one-shot that wasn't too long or didn't have a lot happening in it. I feel like I haven't done those in a while, so this one was a bit of a breath of fresh air for me. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the second season coming soon and possibly more fanfics from Sweet Home as I continue to watch and maybe even read the webtoon. Until then, please vote, comment, follow me, add this story to your library and check out my other fics on Wattpad. Bye!