Shadows Within

Chapter 9

"Deamos Affections"

As they stepped outside, Noah could feel the weight of the situation bearing down on him. The unexpected arrival of the Daemos had thrown everything into chaos, and he knew that he needed to find a way to regain control of the situation before things spiraled out of hand more than they already have.

"Why are you guys here!", Noah whispered out angrily, "You we're supposed to stay home!"

"We were going to stay but they decided to leave, I tried to stop them but as you can see I failed." Rhys explained.

"oh my goodness..." Noah said with a sigh.

Ava and the Parents walk out of the restaurant and to the 6 boys.

"Alright, Noah, Noi- and friends?" Andrew said.

"Noah, would you like to tell us what is going on?" Devon asked.

"I'm so sorry- " Noah apologized.

"I would like Noah's hand in marriage." Pierce said. Noah turning to look at him in shock.

"Excuse me?" Noah started.

"Who are you even supposed to be?!" Andrew asked.

"No, i'm marrying him!" Noi said with a sulky expression and still holding Noah's hand.

"That's right Noi, you fight for your man!" Devon said.

"Devon! what are you doing?" Andrew asked.

"Silence! I'm marrying the prince!" Asch exclaim.

"Awww, prince?" Devon said nudging Noah a little.

"Pops, please don't encourage them." Noah muttered loudly.

Leif stepped forward making himself known and spoke, "If you want a strong offspring i'd suggest-"

"Me." Pierce said. "I am suited."

"No! I was gonna say me!" Leif exclaimed.

"I- WHat...child?" Noah mumbled to himself.

"We are all Noah's boyfriends." Rhys said and Noah's eye widened, he turned away from everyone and covered his face with his unoccupied hand.

"Enough! I'm getting frustrated with this whole situation. What do you mean, when you say you're all Noah's boyfriend?" Andrew snapped

"It's like a harem!" Devon said.

"That doesn't make it better!" Andrew replied.

"Okay, here me out. I used to watch a lot of anime." Devon said

"You still do!" Andrew answered.

"Look, what I think these gentlemen are trying to say is, that they're all in love with our handsome boy." Devon explained.

"Exactly, his magic-" Rhys tried going on.

"Okay! Could we continue this at home?!" Ava interrupted everyone. "Dad, Pops, you know Noah doesn't like being embarrassed."

Back at the Apartment

Noah was sitting on his bed holding a tissue nearby as he replayed the events from earlier in his head. His face was slightly red and his eyes looked tired.

Ava was sitting next to him, rubbing his back and hugging him.

"Noah, sweetheart. Your father and I feel like you're not telling us something." Andrew said as he sat on the bed near Noah's feet.