They arrive at a small flat and Hongjoong opens the door, taking them inside and leading them to the living room, where Yunho is waiting.

When he sees them, he immediately bows a full 90 degrees "your highness, it is an honour to have you in my hom-"

"Ah stop there's no need for that" Wooyoung says, lifting Yunho up. He finds it strange and slightly uncomfortable with the fact that both Hongjoong and Yunho greet Yeosang like this, whereas he just... you know, kidnapped him.

Honestly, Yeosang feels flustered whenever someone bows to him. Especially now since he forgot that he is a prince. And the fact that he doesn't deserve their bows, he should be bowing to them, thanking them for letting him stay at their home.

Yunho looks at Wooyoung and Yeosang, who both look like they've fallen off a cliff, Wooyoung especially. His eyes widen as he looks at Hongjoong.

"Are you okay?" He grabs his face, turning it side to side, scanning it for any blood, bruises, anything.

Hongjoong just swats his hands away "I'm fine, I've not got a single scratch. It's those two who need our help".

Both of them shift awkwardly where they stand as Yunho looks at them again. He nods then runs off to the bathroom to get the first aid kit and Hongjoong tells them to sit while they wait. When Yunho comes back, he takes out medicine and turns Wooyoung to face him to treat him. Hongjoong treats Yeosang. 

"I'm sorry you've had to go through all this your highness, we'll do our best to protect you from now on".

Yeosang smiles softly at Hongjoong's words, he feels safe for the first time in ages. "Thank you for everything you've done for me. You have no idea how grateful I am to you".

Hongjoong chuckles "there's no need to thank me. Besides, Wooyoung is the one who asked me to help you, you should thank him"

They look at Wooyoung, who currently cannot turn his head as Yunho is holding it in place applying medicine. "I've thanked him a million times" he smiles at him, making Hongjoong raise his eyebrows subtly so Yeosang wouldn't notice. Once they clean themselves up, Yunho and Hongjoong insist on a formal introduction for Yeosang since he still doesn't know their names.

"My name is Yunho Jung and my boyfriend here is Hongjoong Kim" Yeosang had suspected there was something between the two but he didn't want to assume anything, but he is pleasantly surprised.

The two bow for the hundredth time "your royal highness, we-"

This time Yeosang stands up, waving his hands "call me Yeosang please, forget who I am" he won't be able to stay here if they are constantly bowing to him and addressing him as 'highness'.

He wants to be treated normally, like how Wooyoung treats him. Because of him, he forgot that he was even royalty, it felt nice. He wants to be treated like a regular person so to break the ice, he grabs the pair and pulls them into a tight hug, one arm around the others neck, which is difficult since Hongjoong is shorter than him and Yunho is much taller.

Nevertheless, they get the message as they pull away laughing. "Alright Yeosang, you must be tired. Wooyoung told me all about what happened a few days ago with his boss. It might have been a few days but you still need rest since you just came out of another fight".

Yunho pulls Yeosang and Wooyoung "lets get you to your room".

He points at the door "both of you get some rest, you both look exhausted poor things" Yunho tuts then walks away.

Wooyoung pulls him back "Wait... we're sharing a room?"

Yunho scoffs "we only have two bedrooms, one is mine and Hongjoong's and the other is yours... unless you want me to share with you" he winks.

"Ugh I'll just sleep on the sofa, how are Yeosang and I supposed to shar-"

"I don't mind sharing with you" Yeosang interrupts and Wooyoung looks at him with wide eyes "don't sleep on the couch" he says, staring into his soul. 

Yunho raises his eyebrows, the pair don't even acknowledge his presence anymore, too busy staring at each other and suffocating him with their sexual tension, so he quietly leaves them be. They agree on sharing the room and when they walk in, they are faced with a new dilemma as there is just one bed.

Yeosang insists on sharing.

~

Wooyoung leaves the room, Yeosang is asleep and he is hungry. He goes to the kitchen and finds Hongjoong there and smiles at him. "Where Yeosang?"

To this day, Wooyoung's heart still reaches when thinking about the other. "Asleep"

Hongjoong nods slowly, not taking his eyes off of Wooyoung. His suspicious gaze starts to annoy him "What?"

"Is there anything going on between you and the prince?" Hongjoong had found it strange that the infamous Wooyoung, who never goes a line out of place when completing missions, suddenly ended his career to help the prince escape. Of course, he had an abusive boss so he has his benefits in leaving too... but with the soft looks Yeosang gives him makes him wonder if there is something else behind his agreement to letting him go. Those looks aren't ones you give to someone who kidnapped you.

Wooyoung's reaction gives it all away though. The flash of panic that only lasts half a second and his mouth twitching. He wants to aggressively deny it but that would be too obvious so he takes a deep breath and pretends to act confused. This only reaffirms Hongjoong's suspicions even more.

"Why would there be anything between us" He acts scandalised "That's just wrong"

Hongjoong nods in agreement and Wooyoung can't help but feel upset even though it's the truth. Them being together is so wrong.

That's why we can never be together.