Merlin is happy when his mother remarries, but finds out soon his life controlled by the man he would have to call his family. While finding about his sexuality, about his feelings, Merlin gets confused, ashamed and hurt. There seems to be no way out. Slow-build Merthur, Happy ending! Warnings: Child abuse, multiple rape, yaoi, selfharm.

Yata's job at Homra Coffee House meant everything to him, and he wasn't about to let any kind of disrespect slide. Fushimi was just looking for a cup of coffee that didn't taste like shit, not a rant about brand loyalty. Getting off on the wrong foot was an understatement - and that daily challenge board between their workplaces wasn't going to make things any better.