It's 2am and Kris is still awake.   He knows Tao has fallen asleep long ago and wants to let his soft snores lull him to sleep like they always did. But for some reason, it's not working.    He's more awake than ever, and not in a good way. He can't stop thinking about what his father said. He seemed convinced that Kris was just stupid, that he'd come around eventually and end up marrying whatever girl him and Kris's mother approved of. But he was wrong. Wasn't he?    Kris was obviously very attracted to Tao, but he didn't think about any other guys like that. Not any of the other boys, not anyone at school, just Tao. But it wasn't like he thought about girls either. It was just Tao. Not like he hadn't been attracted to girls before or had a girlfriend, but Tao was the only one he felt this strongly about.   Kris knew that if it came down to it, there isn't anything he wouldn't do for Tao. But now this was bothering him. If he was attracted to Tao, why wasn't he attracted to other guys?    Chanyeol with his deep voice and bravery, the one who all the girls fawned over, Kris could never imagine feeling like that about him. Or Baekhyun with the blonde hair and eyeliner and fashion sense. Not tan-skinned Kai with his dark eyes and charisma.    But Tao. Tao with his cat-eyes and dark hair and sarcasm and cuteness. Tao was different. But then again, Kris had had a serious girlfriend in high school, not one his parents had known about, and he had definitely been attracted to her; but not in the same way he was attracted to Tao.    With Tao, it was like there was a fire burning inside of him and touching Tao only made it burn brighter; but somehow the pain almost felt good. It had never been like that with anyone else.    Whether he was attracted to anyone besides Tao didn't matter. He loved Tao and as long as Tao was his, nothing else could matter. Kris glances over at where Tao is sleeping next to him, his chest rising and falling evenly, his hand curled around itself, the dull gleam of metal on his finger making Kris smile.    He shouldn't be doubting anything. Tao was his and as long as they were together, everything would work out.    He must fall asleep at some point because the next thing Kris realizes is that there's sun coming in their window and that Tao is awake, his dark eyes sleepy as he turns them to Kris, a smirk curving his lips,   "You look pretty..."   Kris laughs softly, rolling over towards him so that they're closer, his voice amused,   'Shut up...we have to go to school, I can't deal with you right now...'   Tao arches an eyebrow at him, glancing at the clock, seeming about to argue as Kris rolls over so that he's leaning over him, his hands braced next to Tao's head,   'But then again...dealing with you can be quite fun....'   He leans down, twisting his head to fit his lips to Tao's, feeling the familiar spark ignite inside of him, making it hard to control himself.    But he'd been right, they had school. They didn't have time for this right now. He pulls back slowly, Tao softly as he curls a hand into his hair, pulling him back. Kris shakes his head, his voice soft,   'Tao....I can't....I have to go to school....'   Tao makes a face at him, almost pouting,   "But Kris, I want you now....you don't?"   Kris feels the fire spark again, burning in his chest as he tries to ignore it,   'Of course I do. I want you so much, but I can't....'   Tao cuts him off, pulling him closer so that their hips are touching, his voice soft,   "Don't make excuses, Kris...."   Kris sighs softly, his eyes fluttering closed, feeling almost helpless, knowing he'll do whatever Tao wants him to.   He wants Tao, wants to feel the heat of his skin, the way he moans when Kris holds back just a little bit, making him want it even more. The way Tao says his name, especially when he's panting, his voice practically nonexistent.    Kris feels Tao curve his hand against his cheek, pulling him down so that their lips are almost touching, his voice enough to make Kris's skin feel like it's burning,   "Take me high...."   Kris gives in, a low growl in his throat as he twists his head, kissing Tao hard. He lets his hands run up Tao's thighs, underneath the edge of his sweater, warm against his smooth skin.    He feels Tao gasp, his heart beating faster as Kris pulls his sweater over his head, twisting to press a kiss to Tao's bare collarbone. Kris returns to his lips, Tao kissing him back with a ferocity that just makes Kris hungrier. He wants Tao, wants to make every inch of him his.    Kris shifts his weight so that he's straddling Tao low on his hips, the warm smooth skin of Tao's thighs brushing against his as Kris pins him by his wrists, his lips gently. He feels Tao's arms jerk under his grip, a soft whimper in his throat at the feel of Kris's tongue.   Kris smiles at the look on his face, twisting his head and on his bottom lip, rolling his body against Tao's. Tao moans again, this time louder, his pulse fluttering his his wrists as Kris bites his lip.    Kris feels him shudder slightly and grins, pulling back just enough so that he can speak,    'You like that, don't you? Want me to do it again? A few other places maybe?'   He pauses, tilting his head and on the edge of Tao's ear, feeling him tense slightly,   'How about here?'   He pulls back, twisting his head to kiss the side of Tao's neck, on his skin,   'Or here....'   He feels Tao twist slightly under his grip, a low moan coming from his lips, his breath sharp,   "Kris....don't...."   Kris smirks, his eyes darkening,   'Don't? You're not enjoying this? That sound you're making says otherwise....'   He bites down and Tao gasps sharply, going still under his grip, his voice breathless,   "Kris....please....."   Kris smirks, moving his body against Tao's, pulling himself closer so that every inch of their exposed skin is touching, his voice soft and rough,   'Please what? Please stop? Please keep going? Please give you more? Please give you everything?'   He laughs softly, biting the edge of Tao's lip,    'You have to be more specific, Tao....'   Kris feels Tao tense slightly, looking almost annoyed,   "If you're going to, then stop holding back. You're driving me crazy...."   Kris grins, pulling close enough that Tao can feel him breathing,   'So impatient-'   Tao cuts him off, pressing a kiss to the edge of Kris's jaw, running his tongue down the side of his neck. Kris goes still, relaxing against Tao, a low gasp in his throat as he feels Tao bite him, the pain accentuated by how fast his heart is beating.    Tao's lips curve into a grin against his neck,   "Am I hurting you? I can stop...."   Kris shakes his head, the pain fading, the warm feeling of Tao's lips against his skin making him forget about everything else.    He feels Tao pauses before he bites him again, this time harder as Kris jerks back, putting a hand to his neck,   'Tao!'   Tao looks almost amused as he sits up, running a hand through his hair,   "What?"   Kris's mouth has fallen open slightly, his voice sounding just a little bit stunned,   'You bit me!'   Tao laughs, arching an eyebrow at him and he twists his head, running a finger along a slim white mark on the side of his neck,   "Well you bit me first...."   Kris shakes his head, getting to his feet as he walks over to the mirror, catching sight of the dark red arc that was visible on the flat plane of his neck. Kris sighs, turning to Tao with a slight glare,   'That hurt.....'   He sits back down next to Tao, tilting his head so that Tao can see the mark,   'What's it with you and my neck anyway?'   Tao laughs, his eyes crinkling as he brushes his fingers along the mark, his touch making Kris's pulse jump in his throat,   "It's got nothing to with me....it's your weak spot...."   Kris pulls away from him, arching an eyebrow at the dark haired boy,   'What?'   Tao grins, winking at him as he runs a finger down his cheek,   "You heard me. You can't handle it when I kiss your neck....you always give up at that point...."   Kris groans softly, pushing Tao by the shoulder,   'Go away....'   Tao laughs, his voice amused,   "Did you just tell me to go away? What is this, elementary school?"   Kris doesn't get a chance to reply as there's a soft knock at their door, Baekhyun's voice sounding almost nervous,   'Tao? Kris? Can I come in?'   Tao arches an eyebrow, leaning back and resting his head on Kris's shoulder,   "Why are you even knocking, Baek?"   Baekhyun opens the door, stepping inside, his eyes amused,   'Well, I don't want to be like Chen....'   He glances up at Tao and Kris, a small smile curving his lips,   'Are you two ever going to get up? Suho sent me to make sure you knew we have to leave for school in twenty minutes....'   Kris slips his arm around Tao's waist, curling his fingers against his soft skin,   'Probably not. I knew that we had to get up, but I got distracted...'   Tao rolls his eyes, pulling out of Kris's grip and getting to his feet, retrieving his sweater from the floor as Baekhyun smirks at him. Kris rolls his eyes, his voice annoyed,   'Shut up, Baekhyun....'   Baekhyun just laughs, walking over to Kris and running a finger along the mark on his neck,   'Nice one Yi Fan....'   Kris hits the side of his head as Baekhyun ducks away with a laugh, his voice bright,   'Hurry up, okay? We'll leave without you....'   He walks across the room, closing the door softly behind him as Kris lifts his eyes to Tao, surprised to see regret and something like concern on his face.    He walks back over towards Kris, running a finger along the side of his neck, Kris flinching, his breath sharp,   "I'm sorry, Kris....I didn't mean to hurt you.....guess I just got carried away...."   Kris pulls away from his touch, pain radiating from the mark as he looks up at Tao, tilting his head,   'You'll just have to make it up to me later....'   Tao nods, his lips curved up slightly,   "Of course....anything...."   Kris raises his eyebrows, a smirk curving his lips as Tao rolls his eyes,    "Shut up Kris...."   Kris grins at him, feeling something warm spread through his chest, making it hard to breathe,   'I love you too....'     Breakfast is crowded since Luhan and Kyungsoo are there as well, explaining to the other boys that since Kai and Sehun have a rather large room, the two of them had decided to buy another set of bunk beds and officially move in.    Kris tries not to frown as he imagines the twelve of them moving in together. He remembers briefly meeting Sehun and Kai, how different things had been back then. They'd come so far, all of them, and something told Kris that they had much farther to go.    Looking back at this moment a few months later, Kris would give anything to go back to the time when his biggest concern was how all of them would live together, how the twelve of them would survive college. Maybe, in the long run, some of them wouldn't.    But as Kris has told Tao, you had to live the moment, not remember it, so he didn't think twice about the future, about how much things could change in an instant. Maybe he should have thought a little more, been a bit more grateful. But it was far too late for that anyway.    Suho and Lay are busy planning their beach weekend, Lay insisting that Suho help him tie his scarf as he adds that they should definitely rent a kayak, waving to the others, his dimples in sharp contrast to his pale skin. He grabs his backpack, making eye contact with Suho and smiling softly at him as he heads off for school.    Suho stands there for a moment, fallen silent. Kris wonders briefly how long this was going to last. How long would it be before Suho gave in and accepted what he felt for Lay. Maybe it wouldn't be soon, but Kris knew Suho better than anyone else, he couldn't live like this.   The blonde haired boy clears his throat, moving finally as he sits back down, the others watching him as he smiles, the sparkle not quite reaching his eyes,   'What?'   Kris looks up, his deep golden eyes meeting Suho's dark black ones,   'Suho....I hate seeing you like this.....won't you even consider telling him?'   Suho seems to flinch, his voice unaffected but unnatural,   'I don't know what I'd do if he didn't feel the same way....if I ruined our friendship for nothing. Lay and I have been friends for so long and there's no one I love more than him....'   Kris smiles almost involuntarily, his voice amused,   'Maybe he should know that....just think about it, Suho. We all just want you to be happy....'   The other boys nod, Chanyeol's deep voice surprising Kris,   'If you honestly think that Lay doesn't feel that way about you, then you're blind. He loves you, Suho. You're all he talks about....'   Baekhyun glances up, something odd flashing across his eyes as he meets Chanyeol's gaze,   'He's right, Suho-eomma. Whenever I mention you, you should see the way his face lights up.'   Kai tilts his head against Sehun's shoulder, his voice soft,   'You should see the way he looks at you when you're not paying attention. It's like you're the sun, Suho....'   Suho is blushing, a deep red running along his cheekbones, his voice soft,   'What're you talking about? I-I....you have to be wrong....'   Baekhyun shakes his head, laughing softly,   'Suho, Lay loves you. Now stop torturing yourself and tell him....'   He pauses for a moment, his face almost looking sad for a minute,   'People like Lay don't come around everyday; you can't let him get away, Suho.'   Chanyeol looks down and Kris feels the tension rise as he clears his throat, reaching across the table and patting Suho's hand gently,   'He's right, Junmyeon. Promise me you'll tell him....'   Suho raises his gaze to Kris's, his gaze unreadable for a moment,   'Okay....but not today....I need time to think about what I want to say....I'll do it tomorrow, okay?'   Kris gri