Flashback from Seungmin's first life
Seungmin twists the knob slowly, careful not to make any sound and to wake Jeongin. He locks the door and goes straight to the bedroom where he finds the younger wrapped in a blanket, hugging some plushies.
Yeah, for a stranger's eye, he may seem sleeping peacefully, but no one knows better than Seungmin how hard was for Jeongin to fall asleep lately.
Tear stains were shadowing Jeongin's beautiful skin.
Seungmin bowed enough to reach his cheeks and to wipe away the fears from Jeongin. Then he went straight to the bathroom, unbuttoning his shirt and revealing in his reflections numerous bruises.
He sighed with a weak smile, probably happy that his face was clear and he can hide the rest with clothes. He gulped two painkillers and for a moment he stared at his red eyes in the mirror.
He went downstairs to drink more water and his attention was caught involuntarily by the frame from the counter. There was a photo of Stray Kids after a concert. They were happy, enjoying their lives...
"I miss you, guys...Don't worry about Jeongin. I'm taking care of him. I promised you that he will live a long life. I will keep my promise. And don't stress about me. I am fine. I really am..."
A knock on the door interrupted the conversation between Seungmin and the photo. He opened and hugged the person behind it.
-Jinnie!
-Minnie, hey... I passed by to check on my favourite boys on Earth. How are you?
-Well, we are fine. Jeongin is taking a nap. I just got home from work. You wanna come in?
-No, I don't wanna be a burden. I let you rest.
Seungmin was prepared to close the door behind Jinnie when she look at him with a sad smile:
-Min, if you keep lying to others, you will eventually believe it too. Ask for help before it's too late. Sooner or later, Jeongin will see those bruises all over your back.
Seungmin remained speechless, his eyes filling again with tears. He went upstairs and flopped in bed, beside Jeongin and engulfing him in a tight hug.
-Hyung? asks Jeongin with his eyes slightly open.
-You're all I have left, Innie...Don't ever leave me!
End of flashback
Chan found himself on the white spotless aisle, wandering alone.
"It's cold. I surely need an explanation about my death. How in the name of Jimin I managed to die shirtless? God, this is beyond embarrassment. At least I am alone here. I don't even want to know about my past life. This is all for Jisung..."
After his internal monologue, he stepped before a huge shiny mirror, unaware of the memory he was about to witness.
Flashback from Jeongin’s first life
-Can I open my eyes now? asks Chan walking slowly forward, not knowing where.
-No yet, giggles a freckled boy taking the lead and dragging the older after him trough a door, but ending up almost stumbling himself.
-What was that? asks the leader whose father instincts have been activated.
-Nothing, hyung. Don't worry! Most importantly, now you can open your eyes!
Chan manages to see trough his slightly open eyes his record room decorated with balloons and confetti. He looked forward and catch the glimpse of Jeongin holding a banner with "Happy birthday to the best leader!" on it. Chan let out some chuckles before Felix jumped on him, hugging from behind.
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The demon with angelic smile | SKZ ships fanfiction
Fanfiction⚠️Contains angst and death mentions (I have to explain how they all became angels and devils) Once upon a time Minsung was legit and they were the happiest married couple you'll ever find. That's until a so-named curse takes the lives of each member...
