A/N: The secret's out!
Yuri headed back to his flat, giving a happy hum. Raven and Karol had been easy to get along with, so he was feeling in a pretty good mood. He decided he should probably tell Flynn that he'd gotten everything sorted, and changed his course, heading for his block of flats.
He reached up, buzzing Flynn's number. A moment later the door opened, and Yuri frowned. Why hadn't Flynn answered? He should have at least checked who it was before letting them in...
He headed in, walking up the stairs for Flynn's apartment. He soon reached his door, knocking and waiting for the blond to answer.
"Estelle, why did you buzz twice?" Flynn asked as he opened the door, before paling as he saw Yuri. The raven-head's gaze had immediately been drawn to the injuries on him, and his eyes narrowed.
"Flynn," he growled, raising his head.
Flynn looked away. "It's nothing," he muttered.
"Don't say that! I've already felt it, I know it isn't nothing!" Yuri snapped.
"You don't need to worry about it," Flynn said, unable to meet Yuri's gaze.
"Like hell I don't! Who did it? Was it Tyler?!"
Flynn gave a slow nod and Yuri turned suddenly, punching the railing behind him. The bar dented, and Flynn flinched before staring.
"That bastard...I don't care if he beats me up, but he's not hurting you as well," he snarled, eyes glowing with anger.
A hand suddenly touched his arm and he looked up, meeting Estelle's gaze.
"Please, just calm down for now. You can't do anything at the minute," she said gently.
Yuri bit his lip then nodded, turning back. "Oh, um, sorry about the railing," he said, looking embarrassed.
"I...It's okay. Why don't you two come in," he said, stepping aside. Estelle walked through, smiling briefly at Flynn. Yuri hesitated, obviously still wanting to be angry but also knowing it would do no good, then sighed and also went in.
Estelle was unpacking several things from her medical kit as Yuri and Flynn took a seat on the sofa next to each other. She quickly looked through them, nodding, then turned to Flynn.
"Alright, we'll start on your arms and work that way, okay?" she said, starting to clean them off.
As they sat in silence, Yuri finally spoke. "Is this what's been going on?" he asked.
"Huh?"
"You've been acting weird. I didn't know what the problem was, so I didn't want to ask, but...why didn't you tell me?"
Flynn glanced away. "I didn't want you..." He trailed off, as if unable to say it.
"You what?" asked Yuri, looking up in confusion. Flynn shook his head, and Yuri frowned. "You what, Flynn?"
"The reason they've been bullying him is to try and force him to withdraw the complaint he made for you. He didn't want to tell you in case you told him to," Estelle explained calmly.
"Estelle!"
"It's hardly doing any good just being silent. There's no point hiding it now anyway."
Yuri sighed. "They're starting to play dirty...I'm surprised they even dared to do anything to you though, Flynn. You could easily have them expelled, after all."
Flynn shrugged, looking away. Yuri frowned.
"Flynn, seriously, stop doing that. Just tell me what's going on already."
Flynn hesitated, then sighed, looking at the ground. "They said that if I did anything to them, such as expelling them or getting them suspended or kicked out or anything like that...They said they knew where you lived. That they'd go after you instead."
"And you believed them?"
"How should I know if they're telling the truth or not, Yuri? How would I know if they would actually go after you, actually hurt you? For all I know, they could end up hurting you enough for you to wind up in hospital or worse!"
"Do you really think I'm that weak?"
"Of course not! But I've seen how much they can hurt you, I've seen your injuries and your scars and how dangerous they can be! I was scared at those times, Yuri. Imagine if they did that five times worse. Hurt you to the point that you couldn't move or talk or..."
"Flynn."
Flynn went quiet, looking down at the ground again. Yuri gazed at him a moment, then sighed.
"Fine. I guess it's time to teach those guys a lesson," he said.
Flynn looked at him in confusion. "What do you mean?"
Yuri shrugged. "I guess we can't really do anything directly at the moment...But Raven's already got all the evidence from me that he needs. He's guaranteed that I'll be put under constant surveillance until the trial, in case they try to hurt me. So, if you stick with me, they can't attack in case they get arrested."
"What about when we head home, though?" Flynn pointed out.
Yuri smirked. "What happened to that bed you said you were going to be bringing over?"
Flynn blinked. "Wait.."
"Yup. I'm gonna be your roommate from now on. Plus, if I give my apartment back to the council so that I don't need to pay that monthly income for it, we can split the rent here."
"You're actually serious. You're going to move in with me."
"I believe I just said that."
Estelle finished her work, snapping the box closed. "Well, if you're doing so much, why don't you also pop along to the hospital and get that rib checked out?" she suggested, smiling sweetly.
Yuri blinked then gave Flynn a withering stare. "What?"
"I'll be going now," Estelle said, heading out.
"Hey, Estelle, wait!" Flynn called, backing away from Yuri a little.
When Flynn rang up his job asking for a favour of borrowing one of the vans, it was met with unanimous agreeal. In fact, everyone took the day off to help Yuri move over to Flynn's, helping pack and unpack the few possessions Yuri had.
It was late when they had all finished, and everyone was heading back to their own homes. As Cathy, the boss, headed out, Yuri tapped her on the shoulder.
"Oh, Yuri? What did you need?" she asked turning back to him.
"I was wondering if I could take you up on that offer for a job? Same shift as Flynn as well, if you can."
Cathy blinked then smiled. "Sure, I don't see why not. But I hope you're a hard worker, or I'm afraid I'll have to change your shifts. A lot of people want that one."
Yuri nodded, smiling. "Thanks," he said, watching her head off before closing the door and turning with a grin. "Well, that went well. I didn't think we'd be able to get everything sorted so quickly."
"I can't believe I didn't realise how stubborn you were until now.." Flynn sighed.
"Get used to it. Once I make up my mind, I don't change it easily."
"...I feel like I just fell into a trap."
The next morning was a little confusing. Yuri didn't remember moving out, and Flynn didn't remember him moving in. The two of them stood there for a little while, looking at each other in confusion as they tried to process what was going on.
Yuri suddenly blinked. "Oh."
"Ah.." Flynn murmured, also remembering.
"I'm still mad at you," Yuri said matter-of-fact like, before heading over to the kitchen to make himself breakfast.
Flynn watched him, then shrugged and joined him.
A/N: There's something up with my computer and it's annoying me, but whatever. Anyway, so yes, random sleepover! YAY! And the whole 'watched' bit makes no sense. DON'T JUDGE ME! (Sorry, typing this in the past - by about 3 months - and it's Christmas tomorrow so I'm hyper)
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