They parted for breath and Wookie slowly opened his eyes, trying to calm his beating heart, only to meet Sungmin's eyes which were filled with passion, love and lust. His heart started beating rapidly again and his lips parted in anticipation at what Sungmin was conveying with his eyes. Minnie leaned forward, pulling Wookie forward and seized Ryeowook's lips with fervor but a startled gasp of pain escaped from the younger man as a path of fire blazed between his shoulder blades. Ryeowook squeezed his eyes at the sudden pain and panted as he tried to bear it. Sungmin immediately stopped his motion, releasing his grip on Ryeowook before turning towards the medicine that was besides him, "Wookie!". He knelt in front the younger man, his voice firm and reproaching, "Let's apply the medicine first." He opened his eyes in shock at Sungmin's disapproving tone to see an angry frown forming on his hyung's face. "Hyung?", Ryeowook asked uncertainly but without saying another word, Sungmin began to apply the thick medicine on Wookie's wounds. Although anger was still prominent on his face, Sungmin gently applied the medicine for Ryeowook, who was trembling, trying to keep his tears in as numerous different thoughts swept through his mind. He could not understand why Sungmin had such a rapid change of mood but he could think of one reason as to why he was angry. Sungmin must have been angry that Wookie could not bear the pain and prevented Minnie from kissing him. "I won't cry...," he thought as he bit his lips, trying to keep the sobs from rising, "I'm the one in the wrong, if I cry, Sungmin hyung will be even more angry at me.". His eyes widened in horror as another disastrous thought entered his mind, "Worse, he'll hate me and leave me alone for ever!". Ryeowook trembled even harder as grief and pain rose within him. Sungmin noticed his trembling, quickly applied medicine on all the wounds, thinking that the wounds were causing pain to the younger man. As he bandaged up the wounds and were finishing the last touches of it, he looked up at the still trembling Ryeowook and asked, his voice still a little rough, "Wookie, why are you trembling?". Ryeowook raised a pair of shaking eyes to meet Sungmin's, took a look at his hyung's face and burst into tears. Minnie was so shocked at Wookie's outburst of tears that he was frozen for a moment before he asked hurriedly, "Wookie, what's wrong? Why are you crying? Did I hurt you anywhere?" Sungmin asked in concern, not knowing exactly what to do. Ryeowook continued sobbing for a few more moments before answering in a shaky voice, fixing his eyes to the floor. "I'm sorry for not being to bear the pain, hyung. Please.... Please don't be angry at me for preventing you from... ki... kissing me...". Sungmin could see the tinge of red that stole into Ryeowook's cheek as tears continued flowing down his face and he couldn't help but laugh at the younger man. Ryeowook glanced through his film of tears to look at Sungmin, who was laughing uncontrollably, in confusion, and he burst into sobs again. Minni immediately stopped laughing, reproached himself at his inconsiderate actions, sat besides the crying man and wrapped his arms around him. Ryeowook tried to push him away but couldn't do so with his body still weak with injuries. Sungmin pushed Ryeowook's head into the crook of his neck, making the crying Ryeowook lean against him. He reached up a hand and the sofft tendrils of Wookie's hair gently. "Wookie. I wasn't angry at you. I was angry myself for just thinking about my own pleasure and forgetting about your current condition. Why would I be angry at you for preventing me from kissing you? If you didn't want to kiss me, I won't force you. Am I someone who would force you to do things that you don't like?" Ryeowook shook his head, blushing at how silly he thought and acted. "I'm sorry, hyung... for my... silly thoughts...". Ryeowook apologised in a small voice. Sungmin smiled, "You can be silly for all your life with me and I'll still love you, Kim Ryeowook.". Ryeowook's heart skipped a beat at Sungmin's confession and raised his head slowly to look into Minnie's eyes. "You... you really love me, hyung?". Ryeowook asked in an uncertain voice. Sungmin beamed at the younger man while his eyes shone with sincerity and love, "Yes, Ryeowook. I love you. I have always love you, not as a brother. Would you... Do you love me too?". Ryeowook lowered his gaze, his eyes swimming with tears again but he force himself to look back into Sungmin's mesmerising eyes, "Yes. I love you. I love you too, Min." Sungmin laughed, and leaned closer to Ryeowook, "I like how you call me 'Min', Wookie.". He whispered before kissing Ryeowook gently on the lips. Wookie's heart burst with joy and happiness when they parted. He smuggled closer to Sungmin and laid his head against his shoulder in a more comfortable manner. They sat like that for a long time, taking silent comfort from one another. Although both his mind and body was exhausted, Ryeowook felt that it was the happiest day ever in his twenty years of life. Sungmin was also feeling the same thing, although he began to worry about the possible obstacles that might be placed in path of their love but he pushed those thoughts away first, choosing to live in that sweet moment. He turned and placed a soft kiss on top of Ryeowook's head, then pulled away with every semblance of reluctance. "I should let you sleep," he murmured. Although Ryeowook wanted to protest, he knew that he was tired and he needed the sleep to recover. So, he looked at Sungmin and said with a mischievous smile, "I want you to sleep with me, Min.". He had the joy of seeing Sungmin's brown eyes widening in shock before the older man realized that he was playing with him and smiled back, his eyes flashing, "Sure!" With that, he stood up, blew out a few candles that he lighted earlier before returning to Ryeowook. Pushing Ryeowook gently to one half of the mattress, Sungmin then burrowed under the blankets with him. He laid down and hugged the younger man, wrapping his arms around him tightly, "I thought I would have lost you again, Wookie. Please, stay strong for both yourself and me. I'll make Kyu apologize to you tomorrow morning after he and... teuk hyung... are...*cough... awake.Do punish him, don't let him off easier. It'll be even better if you allow me to whip him a few times too. Some of these wounds are going to leave scars on your beautiful body.". Sungmin's voice was getting rougher and his tone darkened. a hint of malice within it. Ryeowook reached up a hand and touched his face gently, "Min, he was blind and lost in his love for Teuk hyung although I was really surprised that they were a couple, but imagine what you would have done in his situation. No...", he cut off Sungmin's protest, knowing what he was going to argue, "Yes... His methods were extreme, but that's how he handled things. I believe that after today, together with Teuk hyung, he'll change for the better. Please, don't destroy the friendship that existed between you and him. I want... I want to continuing being his friend." Sungmin sighed and spoke softly, hugging Ryeowook even tighter but not to the extent that it hurt. "That's how you are. No matter what others did to you, you always only believe and see the good side of them. Don't worry. I told Kyu that if you forgave him, then I will too. Now that Teuk hyung is back, I believe that he'll change too." Ryeowook smiled in relief but frowned a little when a questioin suddenly came into mind, " But... what is Teuk hyung going to do about his situation? He...". Sungmin cut him off with a shake of his head, "I don;t know what he's going to do too. Let's ask him about it tomorrow. Now, let's sleep without thinking so much and enjoy about first night together.". Sungmin whispered the last sentence into Ryeowook's eyes and chuckled when Ryeowook ducked his head in embarrassment. With another laugh, Sungmin and Ryeowook relaxed and slept in each other's embrace well into the afternoon the next day and so, Minwook's first night passed with gentleness that fit the description of their love for each other.

Okay, I know! This chapter . Considered for a long and hard time whether or not to write about Kyuteuk's unfinished bussiness. *Ahem. Still couldn't make a decision yet, so I wrote about Minwook's night together first(continuing from the ending of chapter 17). Can't really spice up the situation because Ryeowook is injured. So sorry about that.

So, I'm going to ask this, should I write about Kyuteuk's night tgt or should I just continue on with the next morning when both couples woke up? I'm worried that some of you might not be at the age to read that(must be above eighteen, right?) Hell, I'm not even at that age myself. Erm... I was thinking of separating that chapter on Kyuteuk as a oneshot, but I won't be writing that so soon. My exams are coming, have to study. So, please comment on what do you want to me do/write and I'll try my best to fulfil what you all want. Just that you have to give me time for it:) Saranghae~