forum I Hate You, Yet. . . I Still Feel the Attraction. . . (Closed with knightinadream) (1/1) (MxM)

Started September 13, 2023 by @RhysTheFirebird group

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Acting was something Adonis was good at. He could act like he was enjoying this social event. He could act like he was very much invested in the conversation his mom was having with other people. Yet he was unable to. His mind drifted back to Roazin no matter how many times he tried to pretend like everything was fine.

When his gaze met Roa's, the calm nonchalant facade dropped. That grin. That damned grin. His lips felt numb while he watched. Those lips would be better on his. That hand would be in a much better place on his chest or waist. All that rang in his ears were those little moans coming out of that pretty little mouth. At this point he could care less about the auction for he already won something far more precious to him.

By the time he snapped back into reality, his watch softly vibrated as a notification popped up on its little screen. Adonis knew that his mom was going to snatch his wrist for checking his smart watch. Although now, she seemed more preoccupied with this conversation she was having with someone whom he already forgotten the name of. Half of the people she introduced him to he didn't care for. She could introduce him to one of his favorite actors right now and he still would not care.

The small screen lit up, reveling the message from Roa. His lips mouthed word for word while his eyes squinted. What Roa said made no sense to him. He muttered the message a few times before looking up. By chance, his eyes caught Roa's dad. Sure his mind was slow to add things together, but he eventually was able to understand what was being said.

Sneaking around was something he was always good at. Even months after the whole scandal, he went back to sneaking around with some boy toy or anyone he was interested in. Honestly, it was very easy to hide things from his parents. Rarely were they ever home to begin with. Adonis hides a lot from them. Not just relationships, but everything. Even what him and Serafina were up to, he hid it all. They didn't really care. As long as neither of them was up to trouble or dead, the Maeng siblings could sneak away to Paris and their parents wouldn't know.

Then again, his parents rarely noticed anything. Roa's parents on the other hand were different. He only knew so much, particularly about Mr. Demcrius. The man is a hawk. Literally. Adonis wouldn't be surprised if the guy was watching everyone's single step. How tiring. How exhausting, but it doesn't have to always be this way.

Taking a step away from his mom and the little circle of people they were in, he decided to send a text to Roazin. Maybe it's time the prey sneak out and go somewhere where they can get away from the hawk. Just the two of them alone together. Before his mom could look over, he sent the text then rolled down his sleeve.

Roa turns back to Moore, checking back into the conversation the boys were all holding but not really into it. He sighs softly, chewing on his lower lip and tapping the back of his phone. His gaze lands on his father, who was still talking to an older man, though Roa had a feeling his father knew exactly what Roa was doing. He swallows and turns his back to the older man and looks at Moore, "Hey, I'm going to get some fresh air out front. See you later, yeah?"

Moore looked up in shock, blinking, "But you just got over here to us. Stay, gossip with us."

Roa shrugs smoothly, "You know me. I'll be right back, okay?" He smiles, lacing on the charm before turning and walking toward the garden doors, pushing through them and starting to walk around the large mansion towards the front. He looked up, stopping as he looked up for a moment. Moore;s sister, Adelle, was standing and he smiles slightly. He walks up to her side, "Addie. Wonderful evening and party. Getting some air and leaving that stuffy ballroom?"

Adelle turns, looking at him and smiling, "Roazin." She greets. She was pretty, Roa would admit, soft blond hair that cascaded down her back, a slim waist and nice curves. They often used each other as a cover when they needed escape, making sure they were seen together before both of them parted and slipped away. His phone buzzed yet again and he looks at the screen after kissing Adelle's cheek once and asking.

"How are you?" He blinks at Adonis's words and fights back a smile. That sounds perfect. Alibies are necessary to skew the sights away from the prey. He hums and sends the message before sliding his phone into his pocket. Most people thought him and Adelle were. . . not dating, but good friends. They used to actually sneak off together to get food at burger joints or go shopping together, they had always been close. Closer than Roa was to Moore.

"I'm good, I was actually waiting for you to eventually come out here because I knew you would. I need to go out away from here. I thought you might want the same?" She looks at him, her green eyes peering at him as he grinned.

"Ahh, me? Going somewhere? Pfft, I could never." He nods, "Yeah, going to meet up with a friend." He hugs her once, holding on for a long moment before taking her arm and walking towards the front, slow enough that if people looked outside the windows, they would see the two of them together. He pulls his phone out again and sends another text to Adonis, Hope you came in your own car, because I came with my father. Meet me in the fron under the old oak tree. It's dark and shaded there. He walks with Adelle to the front and smiles at her when she pulls away.

"See you later, maybe we can get lunch next weekend? Been a while since we actually hung out." He offers, lifting a shoulder in a half shrug.

She smiles and nods, "Yeah. If nothing comes up. I'll text you."

Roa nods and walks away, going to wait under the oak and leaning back against the far side of the trunk, out of sighs and hidden in the darkness.

With one glance at his smart watch, he grinned. A sigh left his lips. Easily tension rose from his shoulders. Finally, he can get out of this useless gathering. Not to mention, Roa's going to be outside waiting for him. What a win. Luckily he already had a plan.

One more time, he looked at the text messages. It was unbelievable how eager he is. He felt the energy surge through him as he swiftly texted back, See you soon, Roa.

Ryu Hyejin was off in her own little world. She was in another social circle, probably bragging about her career or how fair and sweet her children are. Part of Adonis wondered how sincere any of her words were, especially pertaining to him. And it's surprising she would have anything to say about Serfafina at all since he does most of the parenting.

After clearing his throat, he tapped her on the shoulder. "Hm?" She swiftly turned around to face him before asking in Korean, "Is something wrong, my son?"

Adonis pretended to hesitate. He lowered his chin while keeping eye contact with the floor. With his right hand, he rubbed his shoulder and in Korean responded, "Mom, my symptoms are acting up again…."

Her eyes widened. "But you took your medication, did you?" She watched as he slowly nodded then gave a shrug. His mother exhaled before rubbing the side of his arm, "You really should go home, but I don't want to drive…Do you want me to take you home? Or your father can get someone and we'll take your car home…"

He shook his head, "I will be fine. I just need to go home. Plus the babysitter had been looking after Sera for long enough." Adonis waited while the wheels in his mother's head turned. The back and forth was apparent in her eyes.

She rubbed his arm again, "Okay, be safe though. Take your time while driving. Your father and I are a call away."

A faint grin swept across his face as he gave a little nod. After telling her to enjoy the rest of the evening, he was out of the venue in less than five minutes. Adonis strolled over to the rendezvous point with his hands in his pockets. "I hope you hadn't waited too long for me," He said as he approached Roa, "But I can guarantee you that your wait will be worth while."

Roa was quiet, leaning against the tree and tipping his head back against it. He bites down on his lower lip, uncertainty finally starting to take root. What if his father found out that he wasn't with Adelle? He'd be screwed. And if–

His gaze snaps up when he hears footsteps and he turns, finding Adonis approaching the tree. He'd been standing here for maybe a minute or two, but it had felt like longer.

A faint grin graced Roa's lips as he looked up at Adonis, "Oh, you kept me waiting for a minute. You're just as bad as father says you are, keeping your company waiting for a single minute." He teased, amber eyes glittering with mirth.

He lingered to launch himself at Adonis, to kiss him, whisper his name, feel his skin again. But he would wait. He would follow Adonis's lead in this.

"Oh, you can? Are you sure?" Roa backed away a few steps, laughing softly. He felt heavy with glee and anticipation. He was getting away from the sharp gaze of his father, and the pressures to smile and be nice.

Roa could t tease people at these damn parties, he couldn't say the things he really wanted to. He had a feels Adonis had only heard Roa's real laugh once. But even then, the sound was like it was pulled from his chest.

"Where are we going? Lover's Peak? A diner? Real food sounds amazing."

Adonis chuckled while lowering his gaze to the ground. He rubbed the back of his neck before looking at Roa. God, he could not get enough of this guy. He could let Roazin tease him anytime. "I'm sorry, my love," He sighed, "I did a terrible thing. How can I ever make it up to you?" After loosening his tie, he took it off, folded it, then shoved it into his pocket. "I don't think Father knows how bad I can be.

As much as he loved being teased, he enjoyed playing around too. Oh was it one of his new favorite things. However, he was tempted to just make out with Roazin at this tree.

Once Roa began to step away, he pouted. Why was he stepping away from him? He wanted to be as close to Roa as possible. He needed to be. Adonis moved closer. "Of course," He nodded, "I am very sure of myself." With his right hand, he reached out to cup Roa's cheek. "And I am sure that I will. I did back in there," He motioned back to the venue.

Taking out his keys, he swirled them around while whistling. "I was thinking maybe we could go to a diner then head back to my place," He shrugged before glancing back at Roa, "My parents will be out all night, my sister's asleep, and it'll just be you and me. How does that sound?"

Roa snickers, watching Adonis. He lifts his hand, the knuckle of his index finger covering his own mouth. A glimmer of amusement lit up his amber eyes, "What kind of bad are we talking?"

Roa grinned, noting the look on Adonis's face. He blows out a soft breath, running his fingers through his hair. He swallows once, glancing back towards the building, sparkling with lights. Anyone could see them, anyone could start spreading rumors and gossip. Anxiety started up, a strange feeling in his stomach.

He peers at Adonis again, and laugh escapes his lips as he sees the other pout. "You look like a child like that-" He snickers, shoving his hands into his pockets. He was tempted to take another step away, tease Adonis more, but the other touched his face.

Roa blinked and his gaze slowly moves up Adonis's face before meeting the other's gaze. They shouldn't be this close right now. Not right in front of the home. But Roa didn't want to move away, instead, his face tilted slightly, leaning into the touch. "Of course you are. . ." He mumbles, staring at Adonis.

He blinks once, his face flushing deeply, "That-" He huffs, grumbling, "That. . . Is a good point."

Roa nods, "I'll need to go home first and change. Not going to wear this to a diner, the grease in a place like that would ruin it."

"The kind that drives our families insane," He laughed. "Could be the kind that will make come back for more. The kind that you'll never forget." Adonis wishes he could just let go of all of the concerns and anxieties floating around in his head. At this moment, all he wants to do is kiss every single inch of Roa's body, feeling his breath against his. If it weren't for the fact that they were out in public, he would be doing more than holding the other's cheek.

They are walking on a thin tight rope being out here like this. He is walking on a thin tight rope. This is not going to do neither of them any good. He can't tell if being out here is out of impulse or spite. Sure, he does love doing impulsive things. He loves the thrill of possible danger. And yet, it is the kind of love for danger that got him into trouble the last time. The kind that made him a mess. The one where he spent months locked in his room alone. The one that leaves him in a panic.

Is he still a mess now? Is being out here with Roazin worth anything? Both of them are risking so much just by standing outside together. Him with hand touching Roa's face. That sweet delicate face. Those tender rosie lips.

He scoffed, "Really? I think you can afford another suit. It's not like you'll be needing that one later anyways." Adonis swirled his keys around his finger again then began to walk off. "Come on, Roa. We really shouldn't be standing out here like this."

"Drive our families insane?" He snorts, covering his mouth with his whole hand this time. "I wouldn't want to get into trouble though, my father and insane would not make a good combination."

Roa would probably be grounded or something. Definitely locked in the house for a few weeks. While his father barely laid a hand on him, it happened. Most of the punishments were more passive aggressive. He wondered for a moment what would happen if he just ran away; ran and never looked back.

"I don't think you have to try much harder to get me coming back for more, Adonis. I'm already addicted." He rolls his eyes, his statement and exaggeration. He wasn't addicted, not yet, but he craved more of Adonis in a way that definitely should not be possible.

He follows after Adonis, his hands going back into his pockets. He watches the line of the other's body, the way the fabric cut neat lines that shift with each step. He blinks once and then looks away, feeling his face heat again.

"Well. . . No, actually. . . I can't. . ." He whispers. Roa had exactly four suits that fit him. He cycled through them for each even and party he went too and he had the same four for almost two years now. His father refused to get him more until they stopped fitting. "Besides, Father would notice if I got grease all over the suit anyways. Grease doesn't wash out very easily."

Driving his family insane was always the name of Adonis's game. Gaining any reaction from his parents was a win. Usually, that is. He wasn't sure if he enjoyed it or not. It's so taxing. "You won't get in trouble, Roa. I'll make sure of it."

Frankly, Adonis was unsure if him and his father had a relationship at all. Even Sera calls him "Appa" not their actual father. Anytime he is with him, they only engage in small talk and that's it for the next God knows how long. He had only heard rumors about Roa and Mr. Demcrius and what their relationship was like.

Part of him didn't really care about it. He was only ever really concerned about himself, and Sera sometimes. (And there was Roazin, but that was his secret.) But he had to wonder if Demcrius was as stern and wound up as his parents and others have told him. Roazin's words seemed to give these words some merit to them. Jesus, how can someone with so much be so uptight?

Adonis looked over his shoulder at Roa. "Are you your father's son or one of his luxurious sport cars?" He laughed. "Or are you a bird in a cage? 'Father' sounds like an ass to be honest with you." Gazing down at his keys, he pressed open for the car. He pulled the door opened then swung into the driver's seat.

Without taking his eyes off of Roa, he pressed a button on the monitor to open the passenger door. Between the plan and Roa's concern over the suit, Adonis's mind went back and forth, back and forth. Jumping up in his seat, he grinned widely and turned to face Roa. "How about this?" He asked, "Why don't we go back to my place instead? You can borrow some of my clothes and maybe we could just order delivery. What do you think, Roa?"