The Villain Saves The Male Lead

"Whoa! You look rather happy this morning, Fang!" Wolf commented when he saw Fang walking down the beach for their morning exercises. "Where's Ren, though?"

Fang's ears turned red. "Ren's still sleeping," he murmured.

Wolf lifted his eyebrows in surprise. "Really? That clingy guy let you out by yourself?"

"Ren isn't clingy," Fang said loyally.

"Huh?! If he clung to you anymore, he'd be your underwear," Wolf said bluntly.

Fang blushed. "He really is sleeping and I didn't want to wake him up. He got tired yesterday."

Wolf scratched his head ruefully. "Yes, that lazy lump did walk up a hill...Fang, you really need to make him exercise more, you know?"

Fang nodded.

The two of them finished their training soon and went back to their rooms to shower. They met Pax on the way.

Pax raised an eyebrow enquiringly when he saw the two of them. "Ren isn't with you?' he asked.

"He was asleep when I came over," Fang said.

"Ah," Pax said. "He didn't get sick, did he?"

Fang froze for a moment. "I'll go and check right away!" he said and broke into a run.

Pax burst out laughing and Wolf looked at his twin brother in confusion.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

Pax shook his head. "Nothing's wrong. They made up...perhaps a little too well." He laughed again. "Come on, brother - I don't think we'll see those two lovebirds for breakfast today."

Wolf was confused, but let his brother pull him away.

Fang rushed into the bedroom and found Ren fast asleep. He quickly checked Ren's temperature and found him to be sleep-warm, but not running a fever. He heaved a sigh of relief and went to take a shower.

Ren hadn't woken up by the time Fang showered and got dressed, so Fang decided to get breakfast for the two of them. He looked at the little kitchenette in the villa and saw Ren's peacefully sleeping face again.

Perhaps he could cook something himself, Fang thought. Would Ren like that? But Ren was such a great cook himself...while Fang could only make simple, light stuff...

But simple and light food was exactly what Ren needed today, didn't he?

Taking a decision, Fang stepped out and went to find Pax to get the car keys.

"Oh, grocery shopping?" Pax asked, as soon as he saw Fang. "I need to pick up some stuff too, let's go together."

Wolf gave them a forlorn look. "I'm hungry," he whined.

"Then go eat," Pax told him. "Maybe that pretty waitress from yesterday will take pity on you and give you company."

Wolf pouted, but went off.

Pax and Fang drove to the nearby convenience store in silence.

"Ren's not running a temperature, right?" Pax asked, just as they were about to step out of the car.

Fang shook his head. "I checked just now."

Pax was relieved. "Did you clean him up properly?" he asked bluntly.

Fang stiffened for a moment and then blushed furiously. He nodded. "How did you know?" he whispered.

"You're glowing and Ren's missing...isn't it obvious?" Pax asked. "You were careful? He didn't bleed? He's got absolutely no experience, you know? He wouldn't have prepared the products you would have needed..." Pax fussed like an old lady.

Fang felt as if his face was on fire. "I...I was careful," he mumbled. "I tried my best not to hurt him."

Pax sighed. "Ren is very considerate. He wouldn't tell you even if you hurt him."

Fang paled.

Pax sighed again and patted his shoulder. "I'm sure you'll take good care of him, and to be honest, we're all quite happy that you two are dating. It's just that...I worry. Wolf and I have been taking care of Ren for a long time, you know. He's practically family."

"But...he's different now," Fang muttered.

Pax chuckled. "Yes, I know, and I'm glad he told you. But we like the new Ren, too. He's still family." He reached out and ruffled Fang's hair. "As are you."

Fang blushed shyly. "Thank you."

"Come on, then," Pax said, clapping his hands. "Let's gather provisions for your sleeping beauty."

They quickly picked some grocery and Pax threw in some ointments and lotions and rubber which made Fang blush, but he didn't object. Fang picked up some massage oils as well.

"Good idea," Pax said approvingly.

Ren was still blissfully asleep when the two of them returned. Fang checked his temperature again and found it normal. Relieved, he went to the kitchenette and made a nice, light breakfast of fluffy eggs, buttered toast and freshly squeezed orange juice. Then he went to wake up Ren.

Unsure of how to wake up his boyfriend, Fang sat down nervously at the edge of the bed and called softly, "Ren...?"

There was no response.

Fang leaned over and kissed Ren gently. "Wake up, sleepy head," he said.

"Hmm? Fang...?" Ren mumbled sleepily.

"Yes, my love," Fang whispered, a little anxious about how Ren would react to the endearment. But then, didn't Ren call him darling all the time?

Ren smiled, half asleep. "Hungry..." he murmured.

Fang brought the plate closer and Ren's nose twitched.

Fang thought it was adorable and couldn't resist planting a light kiss on Ren's nose.

Ren finally opened an eye.

"Morning, love," Fang said.

Ren smiled at him. "Morning," he said huskily. His nose twitched again. "Smells good..."

"I made you breakfast," Fang told him.

Ren sat up gingerly with Fang's help. His slight wince didn't go unnoticed by Fang. The younger man felt guilty immediately.

"Does it hurt...?" he asked, his voice a little hoarse with emotion.

Ren shook his head and held out his hand. "Feed me," he demanded.

Fang felt his heart go tender. He had never seen Ren act so spoilt...and it made him want to see more of this side of Ren.

Fang took a spoonful of fluffy eggs and brought it to Ren's mouth. Ren ate it slowly, clearly enjoying it.

"How is it?" Fang asked.

"Best eggs ever," Ren said. "More," he demanded.

Chuckling, Fang fed him until he ate everything.