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I'm so obsessed my dudes with the bromance (that is borderline romance)

The TENSION Is REAL I say.

So anything really.

I have to say I'm more inclined to Ga On requests as he is my favourite.

I'm okay with him being hurt and or violated (forgive me). Also you cannot tell me he hasn't been harassed in the slums with that pretty face of his. 

He does not live in a good area and knows it, that's why soo hyun always wanted to protect him. 

He went through so much betrayal and no one is not your favourite character if you don't put them through suffering.

Anyways, 

Please request and I'll try my best since I'm in a writing mood these days

Ps. It takes like 3-4 business days to write like one one shot cause I'm slow like that. :3

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Gaon sometimes really hated the justice system that he tried to idolise after he finally got over his rebel faze. 

That jerk Juk-Chang had the audacity to beat up helpless foreigners as an act of "patriotism". He even had the nerve to try and frame Soo-hyun for police brutality with the power of editing. 

What got his blood boiling especially was the fact he and his goons went after Elijah, the girl he was growing fond of as a little sister. If Yohan hadn't already got his hands on him, Gaon wasn't sure if he could've stopped himself from punching that daylights out of him. 

His fragile faith in the legal system that was slowly crumbling each day since he became an associate judge and in turn met one Kang Yohan plummeted even further. 

It made him sick to watch Juk-Chang post a video of the other day's events and slandering Soo-hyun not even a week after he was arrested. 

Gaon knew if Soo-hyun had any say the man would have been locked up for good. But it wasn't and they had to face the disappointment that some higher up decided that this piece of trash was worth saving. 

He could tell Elijah felt the same when the saw the look of disgust and disbelief on her face when she realised the upload date of the video. 

Gaon pouted as he dwelled on his thoughts. He could tell Yohan was still mad at his friend for putting Elijah in danger and if he was honest he was too, at least a little bit. As much as Gaon loved that Soo-hyun wanted to save people, she needed to protect the child she took responsibility for when they decided to go out. 

Gaon sighed, slumping into the couch and rolling his neck to the side. 

"Aish, my poor plants, they're probably starving," mumbled Gaon to himself. 

When he got too emotional or just needed a stress reliever, his precious plants were key. Something about taking care of an object that depended solely on the caretaker for it to thrive spoke to him. 
Sometimes Gaon wanted to be a plant and let someone take care of him. 

He closed his laptop down and rose to his feet, he already cooked dinner for the Kang duo and was ready to head to his apartment. 

He hummed a random tune while strolling towards Elijah's room and informed her that he was leaving. 

"Huh, why? Are you leaving me to starve Gaon?" the teenager asked nonchalantly but Gaon could see that she was disappointed. 

He smiled apologetically, "Sorry madam but your unpaid chef needs to attend to his plant children tonight." 

Still slightly disappointed, Elijah nodded her head but perked  up after Gaon said he already cooked dinner for them. 

"Also you're lucky that I even made you food after you let me eat Ms.Ji's food." 

He shut the door gently as he waved goodbye smiling at the sound of Elijah laughing at his misery. 

His feet then led him to Chief Kang's study where he  was situated at his desk with his computer open and hands writing down something at a leisurely pace.

His hair was unstyled and framing his face, it made him look soft. 

His piercing eyes lazily gazed up over Gaon's form who felt chills run along his spine at the intense gaze. 

"Um, Chief Kang, I'll be taking my leave now," said Gaon, feeling nervous for some reason. 

"Why, is there something wrong?" asked the older man, bringing his hands up to rest his chin as he continued to peer at the other. 

"Oh no, nothing's wrong sir, I just need to water my plants you know," reassured Gaon, "I've been ignoring them for a while now." 

"So you're going to let us starve because you choose plants over us?" stated Yohan in a serious tone. 

Gaon could only sigh amusedly at the sense of Deja Vu he felt after hearing that statement. 

"For your information, I've already prepared dinner for you and Elijah so, the two of you should have dinner together. " 

He couldn't understand how the two Kangs were always acting as if they were polar opposites when their reactions are so similar. It's probably a Kang family secret, he thought. 

Gaon could tell, just like his niece, he was disappointed still and that strangely made him happy. That these two rich folk were sulking because he wasn't spending dinner with them. It almost was enough to stop him but he really needed alone time. 

"Anyways, I'll be off sir," said Gaon and he turned to walk out the door. 

"Wait, I'll call K to drive you back, " Yohan stood and went to reach his phone before Gaon stopped him. 

"Chief Kang that's really not necessary, I enjoy the scenery at night when walking home," refused the younger. 

Yohan only looked at him with a raised eyebrow that made Gaon feel like he said the wrong answer in class. 

"Fine if you don't want K to drive you then I guess I will." 

With that said Yohan moved to grab his coat and keys all while ignoring a stuttering Gaon who kept trying to stop him. The younger only sighed as he saw the other go inform Elijah, come back and grab the crook of his elbow to make him follow. 

As the two drove towards Seoul Gaon couldn't help the pout in his voice as he sulkily said "I could have gotten home myself you know" 

He missed the way Yohan's lips turned up at the corners, too busy pouting out the window. 

"This is the behaviour of the child that you are Gaon, you can't refuse it anymore," teased Yohan. 

Gaon only huffed, "Whatever old man." 

"I'm not old." 

"Yes you are." 

"I'm taking away kitchen privileges." 

"You do that and let me see what Elijah would have to say. Plus you'll be back to those instant food bowls." 

"Touché" 

Gaon nearly fell asleep as they drove past the more city like parts of Seoul as they made their way towards the not quite destitute parts of the city. 

"I don't understand why you continue living on this area," stated Yohan. 

"I've lived here my whole life, plus where would I even go if I even where to leave," sighed Gaon. 

"You can always live with us, you already mainly do and Elijah would love having a personal chef." said Yohan nonchalantly as if he didn't drop a bomb on Gaon asking him to move in with him and his niece. 

He glanced over only to see Yohan steadily keeping his eyes on the road before turning back. 

" I wouldn't want to intrude Chief Kang, I'm sorry if I'm being a bother by staying over," mumbled Gaon. 

"Did you not hear what I just said, you're moving in with us," 

"Huh!? You can't just make such a big decision without my consent," whined Gaon. 

"I just did," said Yohan plainly. "You're also not making much of a fight either." 

Gaon blushed slightly at his words before turning his head, "Hmph". 

He suddenly lit up as they passed a convenience store. 

"Chief, can you stop here please, I'll walk my way home from here." 

Gaon could see the other wanted to argue but he was firm in his decision. 

"I'm a big boy Yohan, as much as you'd like to disagree, I can and will make it home by myself." 

Yohan could only sigh as he reluctantly agreed and it was worth it to see the blinding smile of the younger who was elated at winning for once. 

"Good night chief," waved Gaon cheerily. 

Gaon hummed as he roamed through the convenience store, picking up a few snacks and drinks then moving to pay for them. 

"Thank you," he chirped, leaving the store. 

The young judge sighed, finally having time to think about how his life went from zero to one hundred in a span of a few months. 

Never in a million years would he think he'd worm his way into a rich family's home, cook for said family because it's the only way to soothe his guilt of the feeling of leeching of them and not to mention his growing feelings for his boss. 

Gaon didn't know or even want to try and work through the mess of a relationship he and Yahon currently had.  Gaon had seen Yohan's protective side when it came to Elijah and he still didn't know why the two of them are always against each other when it's so clear they both care for each other. 

He's also seen that side directed towards him as well and Gaon couldn't help but feel all happy and warm inside. It was nice having someone look out for him like that. 

However he could go without the older's terrible communication skills and cryptic sentences that make his head hurt. 

While Gaon was busy unknowingly blushing about Yohan, 4 figures, who had been following him since his stop at the convenience store, surrounded him quickly.

Gaon gasped as he was crowded against the wall of an alley that he didn't realize he walked into. His eyes whipped around frantically as his hands dropped the plastic bags onto the cold stone floor. 

Gaon took tiny steps backwards while his mind tried to find a way out but it was becoming clear that it was hopeless. 

He was trapped, a stone wall at his back and a wall made of humans all taller and bigger than him. 

If he wasn't so horribly outnumbered Gaon would have tried to fight back. He started shaking slightly, knowing the kind of people they could be. 

Gaon wasn't in the mood to deal with creeps, you didn't live in this part of town without the fear of someone trying to take advantage of you. He knew this first hand especially, having a pretty face had its advantages and disadvantages, which meant he always kept pepper spray in his bag that he left at the mansion like an idiot. 

The judge was about to say fuck it and attempt to knock over the man closest to him and make a break for it, maybe even try and call Yohan when he heard chuckling. 

His eyes widened as his upper arms were grabbed, dashing any hopes of escapes at the action, effectively keeping him stationary. 

A hand grabbed his chin forcing him to look up and face forward, coming face to face with a man he really hated. He couldn't help but scowl at him

Juk-Chang, who, in all his pathetic glory, had the nerve to smile at the frown on his face. 

" Well, well, well, if it isn't that pretty little side judge," he drawled, hands moving to caress his face. 

"What's with that expression huh, you shouldn't have such a ugly expression on your lovely face," he said, "Why don't you give us a smile hm."

Gaon only snarled at him, shaking his head in an attempt to dislodge the wandering hand. The other man tsked at that, shaking his head as if he was disappointed. 

"Such a shame a beauty like you decided to waste your time being a judge, and unfortunate enough to be one of Kang Yohan's," he practically spat venom when saying the chief judge's name. 

Unaffected by the frantic head shakes Juk-chang’s hand moved downwards, stopping at his throat and covering it with his own. “That judge really likes choking people doesn't he?” questioned the man and applied slight pressure before releasing his grip.

Gaon sucked in a breath sharply and glared at the man but trembled unwillingly. Unlike when the chief had his hands on his throat he didn't feel in danger, it was as if his mind knew that Yohan wouldn't hurt them. This horrible excuse of a human on the other hand was another matter and all the danger sirens were blaring in his head.

He wanted everyone to stop touching him, the goons and their leader.  

“Am I scaring you?” pouted Juk-chang, “I’m sorry, but you look so good like this that I can't stop.”

“How do you think that stuck up judge would react to one of his judges being all bruised up, hmm?” mused Juk-Chang out loud.

His hand trailed down to Gaon’s chest, resting there. “If only you were that lady judge, then I'd have something to keep my hands occupied with.”

Despite his words he still groped at the helpless man’s chest, loving the way the other trashed his entire body to get away from him. He looked at his members and they got his message.

The men who were holding onto Gaon tightened their hold on him and another one punched him in his stomach, causing him to yelp in pain and lose his breath, effectively stopping his movements.

“Well Mr.Judge, me and my men can't control ourselves when we see something so pretty and unluckily for you, your boss humiliated and hurt us,” started Juk-Chang sweetly, tone turning ugly at the last part.

“Lets see how he reacts when he sees one of his sidekicks destroyed due to his actions and hey, maybe we’ll even go after the lady judge and complete the quest,” snarked Juk-chang, nasty laughter coming out that was echoed by his followers.

Gaon was panicking, tears starting to form as no matter how hard he moved the grip the buff men had on him refused to budge. He was angry at what despicable things were being said to him but he was becoming frustrated at his helpless state.

He panted as energy was depleting, only one person’s name circling his head. “Yohan”. He wanted the older man to come save him, his own prince charming but the chances of that were so very low.

If only he hadn't refused the other’s offer to carry him straight home. This was all his fault and now he was trapped with no way out.

Gaon screwed his eyes shut as he felt an unwelcome hand under his shirt and face, he bit his lip to stop any noise from leaving.As Gaon was trying to think of a way to escape, the hands that were exploring him were suddenly ripped off him.  

He heard the sound of yelling before the men keeping him in place let him go. He was confused, shocked and his legs nearly gave up on him but fell backwards onto the alley wall saving him from falling and finally cracked his eyes open.

Gaon let out a relieved sob as he saw Kang Yohan in all his glory, pummeling every single one of the goons with a metal pipe. Two men were already unconscious and he could see blood pooling near their heads but Gaon couldn't find it in him to care.

Yohan in that moment was like a guardian angel to the younger judge or maybe a vengeful angel as his normal controlled face was twisted in fury, eyes looking for blood. To Juk-chang and his gang Yohan only looked like the devil he was coined to be, with his strong blows to the crew of members. 

Yohan couldn't believe the nerve of this man.

The older man was seething on the inside, how dare these low lifes try and hurt what was his for a second time. He was already going to make their lives miserable for hurting Elijah but now they hurt the man who was too good for this world, his world, and they were going to pay.

 All his rage fueled his swings, beautiful arcs coming down on each of their heads and bodies. It looked as if he continued any further they could die and Yohan wasn't opposed to that.

He was stopped from his attempt at murder when a shaking hand landed on his shoulder and the frenzied look in his eyes faded away when he saw the tear stained face of his youngest judge.

The other was still so beautiful even in tears and it angered him that he wasn't the cause of it, that trash like Juk-chang was able to see such a mesmerising site.

“Yohan…” trailed Gaon, tears welling up even more as he saw the soft look in the olders eyes, he glanced around the alley way and saw the beaten up men who were close to assaulting him.

His breathing picked up as it finally settled what could have happened to him if Yohan didn't come to save him.  He curled his hand into the shirt of the older and then tucked his face into the crook of Yohan’s neck when he was pulled into a hug.

Yohan shushed Gaon as his cries increased, running a hand along his back. He petted the younger's hair soothingly and decided that it was time to leave. 

As much as Yohan wanted to finish off the mess Gaon was more important. He gently led the sobbing male towards his car and opened the door trying to detach him to go in.

“Come on Gaon-ah, don't you want to go back home with me, to Elijah?” persuaded Yohan.

The other finally removed himself of Yohan and slid into the car silently, only small hiccups could be heard coming from the man. As Yohan closed the door he spared one last glance to where Juk-chang and his gang were sprawled pathetically with a sneer before calling K to help clean up the mess.

It took less than 3 minutes to report all the necessary instructions and information to the man on the phone before hanging up.

 When Yohan entered the car, Gaon had finally ceased crying but was worryingly silent as he started the engine. The drive back to the mansion was quiet and he couldn't help glancing to the side in worry. He contemplated what he should do, Yohan was never good at emotions or comforting people, that was more Gaon’s style.

Deciding to risk it he gently enclosed his bigger hand around one of the younger and nearly retracted it at the slight flinch Gaon did but was topped by the almost desperate grip the younger had on his hand.

It maybe wasn't the safest way to drive with one hand occupied but Yohan would do anything to help the other.

As they rolled up to the mansion Yohan heard Gaon sigh. 

“Thank you,” said Gaon weakly and Yohan felt something inside him hurt at his tone.

Like before, Yohan got out of the car quickly and made his way to Gaon’s side and opened the door for him. He helped the other out and locked the car all while Gaon had a grip on his sleeve. He led Gaon all the way to his room where he softly suggested he take a bath and change his clothes.

He watched as Gaon slowly nodded and unlatched his grip, mechanically grabbing pajamas Yohan had bought for him then making his way to the bathroom.

Gaon stayed in the bath for what felt like eternity, scrubbing his body as if could get the phantom hands away from him. He finally stopped when his skin was bright red before donning the soft clothes.

He sighed at the mirror reflecting his red eyes and messy wet hair. He quickly towel dryed his hair before going to his room, not expecting to see Yohan still in the room.

Startled slightly at the site he faltered in his steps and nearly tripped if not for the strong hands grabbing him which proceeded to guide him to his bed.

Both men sat in silence for a while, neither willing to break the silence despite the worry from one and the other wanting to express his gratitude .

Finally, Gaon opened his mouth and blurted out, “I’m sorry you had to save me, I should have tried harder to fight them off,” he averted his eyes to the ground expecting to be bearted for being so weak but that never came.

Instead a gentle hand, so unlike Juk-Changs which caused disgusted shivers up his spine, tilted his chin upwards and forced him to look into Yohan’s eyes. He didn't see any of the negative emotions he was expecting. Instead all he saw was worry and concern swimming in the older’s eyes.

Gaon didn't even know the other could even look at someone other than his niece like that. It made Gaon feel special and his heart did its funny flip as it always does whenever Yohan does something tender directed to him.

“You listen to me Kim Gaon, you are not weak,” said Yohan sternly, “You tried your best and…”

Yohan looked upset as he cut himself off before continuing, “I’m sorry i wasn't fast enough to save you, i followed you secretly to make sure you made your way home safely,”

Gaon felt a rush of fondness at that, it was such Yohan action to basically stalk him home. Maybe he would have yelled at him any other time for not trusting him to reach home by himself but he couldn't bring himself too cause he was happy that Yohan followed him.

Happy that Yohan cared enough to make sure he made his way home safely, happy that he saved him and beat up Juk-chang and his goons. He was so unbelievably lucky to have Yohan in his life.

He was brought back to reality when he felt his head being shook left and right. Gaon blushed as he realised he zoned out and it deepened at the amused look on Yohan’s face.

“I’m going to take a wild guess that you did not hear one word I said.” mused Yohan.

Gaon tried to save face by saying, “That's not true, I heard you were following me like a stalker.”

Yohan looked scandalised, “Out of my whole comforting speech you decided I was a stalker.”

The younger laughed at his face hard enough to dislodge the hand grasping his chin still.

“ I know that it was hard for you to do Yohan so thank you for trying.”

Gaon looked at the other male who was sulking like a child before hugging him. Yohan was stunned  for a moment before wrapping his arms around Gaon, he whispered comforting words as he felt the delicate body of the other start to tremble.

“You’re safe Gaon-ah, I won't let them get away with hurting you and Elijah.” stated Yohan as if it were a fact of life, and Gaon believed him.

As Yohan held the other, his resolve to absolutely ruin Juk-chang increased, his plan to only make him seem as a loser at court would have to change. He deserved a worse punishment than that.

Nobody is to hurt or touch what was Kang Yohan’s, and that fool decided to do just that, not once but twice. Juk-chang will pay.

The older male was planning on keeping both his niece and Gaon in the mansion for at least a few weeks or until he finishes dealing with the menace, he just needed to convince Gaon a little.

Looking at his armful of sweetness, he vowed to protect him from anything that would hurt them. He'd tear apart anything that tried to mess with them.