The following drabble was written by KrazyK's Kaname, credit goes to her. Alain and Jun are her OC's.

"I love you." It didn't register at first. Jun was making tea for his friend and partner, Alain DuBois, who'd for some reason, decided to sleep on his couch instead of the comfortable bed at the institute.

"Here you go, it's still hot." Jun handed Alain a ceramic cup of green tea, taking a sip of his own. Then it sunk in. Gripping his cup tighter, the Korean snorted. "Don't play with me or I'll kick you out."

"I love you." Alain repeated, staring into the cup as if they had the answers of life. He knows these words bring pain instead of joy for Jun.

"Why?" Jun asked hoarsely, his voice thick with unshed tears and Alain flinches but doesn't reach out.

It hurts so deeply when you feel second best.