The sultry summer heat had arrived, and Tao was free from the confines of school. His mind was consumed with thoughts of pleasure and excitement. His friend had arranged a party to celebrate the start of their summer vacation, and it promised to be a wild affair. The older brother of Tao's friend was known for his liberal attitude, allowing Tao to indulge in any desire that took hold of him. And when this man threw a party, it was a hedonistic extravaganza that left Tao's senses reeling.

Tao was well aware that Kris was not fond of his drinking habits. Whenever Tao got sloshed, he would lose control and go berserk. Although Kris didn't mind Tao sipping on a glass of wine during group dinners, he drew the line when it came to parties. No way was Tao allowed to get wasted under Kris's watch.

Xiumin and Luhan were rather lenient towards him. Thus, when Tao expressed his desire to venture out, they were generally accommodating, provided he returned before the stroke of midnight and a designated driver escorted him back home.

"Hey, hold up," Xiumin said. "You might wanna check with Kris first." Wait, what? Check with Kris? Did Xiumin forget he's older than Kris?

"Tao, doesn't your say-so trump Kris's?" asked in a casual tone.

"Yep, it does," he says. "I'm just trying to give you a heads up so you don't end up with a pissed off dragon."

He be right. Kris ain't gonna take kindly to it and Tao be seekin' his blessin'. It may seem a bit peculiar 'cause he be nearin' nineteen, not quite reachin' the age of majority, but that be when big brothers start to ease up.

Tao damn well knew that obeying Xiumin and Luhan like a good little boy would be a weak move. Can't Kris just break the damn rules for once? Hell no. Kris ain't no rule-breaker. He ain't gonna let Tao get away with it. But like the little brat he is, Tao still has to ask Kris like it's no big deal. Maybe Kris will catch on that Tao really wants this and let it slide. Tao decides to keep it short and sweet:

Arriving at the counter, he drawled out, "My mate's shindig ought to be a jolly good time," eyeing Kris with a sly grin and a hint of mischief in his voice. 'OH SHIT. What was that?' Tao thought to himself.

Tao thought Kris was up against a wall with that one, but lo and behold, the older boy surprised him.

"If there's drinking at that party, you're not going," he said firmly, his eyes fixed on Tao.

Damn.

"But Xiumin and Luhan had already given their approval."

"You better drop that now, unless you want me to put you over my knee."

"Kris!" Tao bellowed, his cheeks flushing with anger. "You best watch yer tone, boy, or I'll have to take ya over my knee.!" The whole group turned their attention to Tao, their eyes wide with shock and anticipation. Kris spun around to face him, his eyebrow raised in defiance. This was not lookin' good for him.

Tao was fuming with anger! All he craved was to attend a lousy party, but Kris had to humiliate him in front of the entire gang, including Sehun and Kai. That was just downright disrespectful!

"Why do you have to be such a dick!?"

Tao experienced remorse for his utterance immediately upon its departure from his oral cavity. Kris initiated a menacing advance towards Tao. In a seamless maneuver, Kris hoisted Tao onto his shoulder.

"Gege, what the- Put me down!"

The older only responded with a crisp swat to Tao's backside and tosses him on to the couch.

Kris stood tall, his arms crossed in front of him as he glared at the person in front of him. "Now, what did you just say to me?" he demanded, his voice low and dangerous. His eyes narrowed as he waited for a response, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew he shouldn't let his emotions get the best of him, but he couldn't help it. The words that had just been spoken had hit a nerve, and he was ready to defend himself. He took a step forward, his muscles tense and ready for action. "I suggest you choose your words carefully," he warned, his voice cold and menacing. "Because if you don't, you're going to regret it.".

"You're being ridiculous," he scoffed, his voice laced with frustration. "I'm older now. Can't we talk about this privately?"

Kris's hand reached out to the table beside the couch, fingers deftly opening the drawer. With a quick flick of the wrist, a paddle with six perfectly placed holes was revealed. The wood was smooth to the touch, but Kris knew the sting it could deliver.

"Of course, we can chat," he said with a sly grin. "But let's stay out here."

Tao was about to make a swift exit from the living room when Kris, with lightning-fast reflexes, grabbed his arm and pulled him back onto the couch. Tao wriggled and squirmed as Kris lifted both of his legs up in the air, positioning him like a helpless infant getting their diaper changed. The humiliation was almost too much to bear.

With a wicked gleam in his eye, Kris began to administer punishment, starting with a sharp smack to Tao's backside. The sound echoed through the room, and Tao couldn't help but let out a yelp of surprise and pain. He knew he was at Kris's mercy now, and there was nothing he could do but endure the punishment and hope it would be over soon.

Tao's frustration was palpable as he exclaimed, "This isn't talking!" His voice was laced with disappointment and annoyance, his eyes darting around the room as if searching for a solution to his problem.

Kris continues.

Tao's heart was pounding in his chest as he glared at the person standing before him. His eyes were filled with tears, but he refused to let them fall. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging into his palms. "I hate you!" he screamed, his voice cracking with emotion.

Kris continues.

"Okay! I'm sorry!" he called out, desperation creeping into his voice.

Kris let go of Tao's legs, his expression filled with disappointment. "And?"

"Next time you tell me no, I'll listen the first time."

"And?" he asked, his voice low and husky.

"I won't use your name informally or call you names."

"Good."

Kris hesitated for a moment before his hands finally landed on the button of Tao's jeans. He slowly pulled them down, revealing the younger boy's toned legs. Tao's legs were then lifted back into the air, leaving him in a humiliating position once again. He then pulled Tao's underwear up in the crease of his cheeks before starting the spanking again.

Tao's body trembled with each smack that landed on his backside. The pain radiated throughout his entire being, making him feel like he was on fire. His bottom was turning a deep shade of red, and he knew that Kris wasn't going to stop anytime soon.

Despite the pain, Tao couldn't help but let out small whimpers and whines, begging Kris to stop. He promised that he would be a good boy, that he would do whatever Kris wanted, but it seemed like his words fell on deaf ears.

Kris picked up the paddle, and Tao's heart sank. He knew that this was going to hurt even more than before, but he couldn't bring himself to beg for mercy again. Instead, he braced himself for the impact, gritting his teeth as the paddle made contact with his already sore skin.

"Have we established what happens to naughty pandas who don't do what they're told?"

"Don't call me- OW! OW! Yes, yes! We've established! Please don't use th- OW!"

Tao's tears flowed freely down his cheeks as he lost count of the number of times the paddle had landed on his bare skin. Each strike felt like a searing hot brand, leaving him gasping for air and begging for mercy. But the punishment continued, unrelenting and unforgiving.

As the wooden tool of torture made contact with his bottom once again, Tao let out a heart-wrenching cry. He couldn't take it anymore. He wanted it to stop. He wanted to be free from the pain and the humiliation.

But just as he thought he couldn't bear it any longer, the paddle suddenly stopped. Tao's body shook with sobs as he lay there, trembling and broken. He didn't know how much more he could take.

Tao buried his face into Kris's chest, his voice muffled as he whined, "I'm sorry."

Kris wrapped his arms around Tao, pulling him closer. "What are you sorry for?" he asked softly.

Tao shook his head, his body trembling slightly. "For everything," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "For being a burden, for causing trouble, for not being good enough."

Kris's heart ached at Tao's words. He knew how hard Tao was on himself, how much he struggled with feeling like he didn't measure up. "You're not a burden," Kris said firmly. "You're not causing trouble. And you are more than good enough."

Tao sniffled, his tears soaking into Kris's shirt. "But I keep messing up," he said. "I keep making mistakes."

Kris tilted Tao's chin up, forcing him to meet his gaze. "We all make mistakes," he said. "It's how we learn and grow. And I'll always be here to help you through them."

Tao's eyes widened, and he looked up at Kris with a mix of surprise and gratitude. "Thank you," he whispered.

Kris smiled, his heart swelling with love for the younger man in his arms. "Always," he said. "I'll always be here for you."

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