𝕃𝔼: 𝕃𝕖𝕘𝕒𝕔𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝟚 [BxM] 16+✔️

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a few days later,
Bronxville, NY
Ryojin's apartment
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Landon knocked on the door, which Ryojin opened fairly quickly, shirtless.
Uncontrollably, Landon's eyes traveled down to take in every part of Ryojin's bare torso.

"Landon, hi." Ryojin said quickly and even though he looked completely worn out, Ryojin still smiled.

Landon blinked a few times before he was able to tear his gaze away, "Hi, sorry- for um, dropping by unannounced." he shook his head, trying to play off the fact he was just clearly checking Ryojin out.

Ryojin shook his head and opened the door wider, "No worries, do you want to come in?" he offered with a small smile.

"Sure. I just wanted to return your key, I completely forgot." Landon held out the key but Ryojin didn't take it.

Oh god this is so awkward, I should probably say something... "Also, I'm sorry for the other day. You did something nice and I repaid you by being a complete dick for no reason." Landon apologized again.

Ryojin folded Landon's fingers into a first around the key and patted his hand twice, "It's your old key, might as well keep it. And don't apologize for what happened, you were speaking your truth." he said before turning to walk away to the kitchen.

"But I wasn't-" Landon called, desperately followed behind Ryojin, "I got scared and I just said some things without thinking. I didn't mean it."

Ryojin sighed and stared at Landon, "I will respect whatever decision you make, Landon, but you can't drag me around. Saying you want to be with me one day and then the next saying Daehyun needs more than you can give him. I haven't done anything to deserve your indecisiveness." he stated firmly.

"I-I know that, and I'm not trying to. Look," Landon sighed shakily, "I'm scared. I don't think I'll be good enough. Not as a boyfriend or a mother-" he corrected himself, "father...Not as anything."

Ryojin reached out and grabbed Landon's hand, which had a bandage on the palm, "I don't expect you to be perfect. But from how I've watched you interact with Daehyun-ah, you're already good enough." he said softly, reassuring Landon.

It's been almost two years...how is he still able to erase all my insecurities? Landon thought, fighting back the urge to kiss Ryojin.

"Okay. I'm going to say something, and no matter what I say after this, I want you to only remember this, okay?" Landon asked.

Ryojin nodded once.
"I...love you. I did back then and I have this entire time, I probably always will. I wanna be Daehyun's dad- o-or mom or whatever he wants to call me. Maybe I even want to marry you one day, and spend our entire lives together." Landon admitted as his heart raced, Ryojin could feel Landon's pulse pick up under his fingers.

"...But- but I can't. Because my job takes me away from home. Because Daehyun would grow up with a mom he sees for only two months a year..." his voice broke, "because you would be married to a man who's not even comfortable with the idea of having sex anymore."

Ryojin didn't say anything when he pulled Landon in for a hug, he just held the shorter man; running his fingers through Landon's dark blond hair.

Then, "I don't think this is about us. What's the real matter?" Ryojin asked softly.

"My-" Landon choked out, "my parents are getting a divorce."

a day ago,
New Rochelle, NY
Liegth Mansion
kitchen
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"You didn't come home last night, where were you?" Ash asked, looking over his shoulder as he stirred frying vegetables in a pan.

Light slumped down into a barstool and laid his head on the granite counter, "Out." he answered simply.

"No shit. Out where?" Ash's deep voice raised higher as did his anger level.
Landon was sitting at the dining table so he was close enough to hear and see the entire interaction.

Light sighed, "Why is that any of your fucking business? What, did you grow bored of the bartender you were screwing?" he asked in a low voice but loud enough to echo through the kitchen.

Ash slammed the frying pan onto the counter beside the stove and turned to face Light, who was sitting at the island.

"I'm not fucking her, I confide in her to get space from your psychotic ass." Ash responded angrily.

Light stood up quickly from his seat and leaned across the island, "I'm the psychotic one? Who was the one who threatened to kill me for daring to take another lover?" he pointed out.

Ash grabbed Light by the collar and pulled him closer, to where Light was almost laying on the counter.

"I could still do it." Ash eyed the knife holder beside them, "You keep testing my fucking patience, Puppy."

Light scoffed unafraid, even though there was a 30% chance in his mind that Ash would live up to his threat, "Then do it."

Ash was much angrier than Light thought; he realized when Ash pulled out a filet knife and held it up to Light's throat, not pushing against the skin though, so no blood was spilt.

Landon, being further away, only saw a knife being pressed against Light's throat and quickly jumped up.

He ran over and tried to pull the hand Ash had the knife in away from Light. Ash reflectively defended himself by slashing the knife towards Landon without realising, resulting in a thin cut across Landon's palm.

Ash instantly let Light go when Landon gasped out in pain. Light rushed over to Landon and held a towel against his palm.

"Landon, I'm-" Ash started, clearly surprised at his own actions as he set the knife down on the counter.

"No!" Light cut him off, "Get the fuck out! Now!" he ordered.
Ash looked conflicted as he stepped towards them, "... Puppy-"

"I'm serious, Ash! You hurt my son, get the fuck out or I'm calling the police!" Light demanded once more, and as Ash walked towards the front door he said again, "I'm filing for divorce!" loud enough for Ash to hear.

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