To Be Loved... (BOOK 1)

Watercolor

Art by @artskny
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"Hey." I mumbled. "You can say no, I totally get it." Felix encouragingly nodded for me to continue speaking on the phone. "But um...do you think I could stay with you a little longer?"

"Yes!" Wooyoung screamed. "Oh my god. I'm sorry, baby." I heard him speak distantly. I'm assuming he was with San and nearly caused an earthquake in his skull.

"I don't wanna bother you if San is there."

"Shut up, I already texted my mom and she just ordered the pizza you like. Get home now." His demand made me smile.

"Okay, okay. I'll be there in a few."

"Good. But I'm about to take San home so I'll see you then, okay?"

"Okay." When our call ended, I looked up to see a very satisfied Felix.

"See? Nothing to worry about." Felix smushed my cheeks together and kissed my puffed out lips. "Feel a little better?" I nodded. "So cute." He let go of my face and dragged me out of his room. Both of our jaws dropped at the sight in front of us.

"Lee Know, what the hell?" Felix laughed hysterically. He looked like he had been caught red handed along with Seonghwa doing the same.

"I can explain." He panicked.

Minho was carrying two cats while Seonghwa was holding a third.

"Do we have cats now?"

He nodded. "This one is Soonie." He looked down to his right arm. "This is Doongie." Then to his left. "And that's Dori." Then to the one in Seonghwa's arms. "Emotional support." He smiled.

"So you needed three?"

"Yes."

"Do mom and dad know?"

He shook his head. "I'm just going to wait until they ask where the random cats came from." Minho is one of the most interesting people I know. What a character. "Anyway, any updates on the living situation?" He turned his attention to me.

"I'm going back to Wooyoung's." I answered.

"Oh perfect, you can come over for dinner next time since we'll be neighbors now." Seonghwa smiled.

"That'll be nice." The offer warmed my heart. "I'll see you then."

I said my goodbyes to Minho, Seonghwa, Soonie, Doongie, and Dori then walked to my car with Felix following.

He noticed all the stuff in my backseat and sighed. I opened the door for him to look since I'm sure he was curious. The first thing he reached for was the painting I had made of him.

"I think it was my favorite." I spoke sadly.

"Mine too. Can I have it?"

I tilted my head, confused. Why would he want something that's destroyed?

"But it's ripped."

"I don't care." He shook his head.

"Okay." I gave in. He leaned it against my car and engulfed me with his arms. "Can you make me another one?"

"Just like that?" He shook his head. "What would you want, angel?" He placed his chin on my chest to look up at me.

"Butterflies." He smiled. I slightly panicked, knowing that the painting I had at the school didn't have a single butterfly and I wouldn't have time to do both since I have to start from scratch with supplies and canvases. Oh well, I guess I'll keep it for myself. I'll need at least something since everything is ruined.