"i'm calling the cops on your dad," mark said when he could finally see past his blind anger for the way the world decided to treat donghyuck of all people.

donghyuck shook his head with a frown, "please don't."

"but he's not safe. stay with me."

"i would never impose, and... he's my only family." the younger sighed, eyes downcast and lips turned down in a frown.

mark almost preferred it when they were in the dark, so he couldn't see all the sorrow lingering in his eyes.

"it's not imposing if i want you to... please?"

donghyuck stared at him.

"i'll room with you if you don't tell anyone, not even the cops."

i'm going to call the cops and protect you from him forever.

"deal."