TOXIC

❝ 17 ❞

"Roy...?" Crimson stood there, frozen in time as she stared at her bestfriend who had disappeared over the past months. Footsteps sounded the hall, turning to silence as Kyungsoo came to stand beside her.

"Who in the hell is this...?"

"Who in the hell are you?" Roy responded, stepping closer to the demon. Kyungsoo followed, the two coming face to face with one another.

"If either of you lay a hand on one another, I will have your head so fast, there won't even be any blood to spill over." Crimson spoke, coming to stand between the two.

"Kyungsoo, this is my childhood friend Roy; Roy, this is my.... boyfriend, Kyungsoo." The look on Roy's face was priceless, as he stepped back, eyes slightly wide in shock.

"I- Nothing. I came here because I have something to offer."

"And that is?"

"Look... I heard about your father and, I um.. I wanna help-".

"Wait wait, pause. You heard about my father and didn't tell me?"

"More importantly, how the fuck did you find out when we found out only a few hours ago?" Kyungsoo questioned harshly. The air in the room became thick and cold, sending soft chills down Crimson's spine. However, she would not back down. This she needed to know.

"Well, I um-".

"You're hiding something from me. What the hell are you hiding Roy?"

"Crims... we've been friend since we were practically infants, right."

"Of course." Kyungsoo rolled his eyes, wondering what the guy was getting at. Crimson felt the anger radiating from him and grabbed his hand, interlocking fingers with him.

"Our parents weren't just friends because of years of a strong relationship. They were friends because of what they were." Roy said and looked at Crimson with a raised eyebrow.

"Does that mean...."

"Yes Crimson. I'm exactly what you are." Crimson looked at Kyungsoo, unable to believe what she was told.

"But, all these years, did you know that I was.... why didn't you tell me?"

"Your father made my parents promise him that I would not share the existence of your demonic being with anyone, for it would put you in danger." Crimson looked at Roy, astonished at what he said.

"My father has always been one to make executive decisions for me..." Crimson sighed, rolling her eyes.

"Look Crims, I'm sorry for not telling you before hand but I'm here to fix that now. I can help. I can take you to your father and-".

"She already has someone who can do that for her." Kyungsoo said, stepping up and taking his hand in Crimsons.

"Well, I just figured I'd offer and-" Kyungsoo coughed, glaring at the man. Crimson instantly shut him down, elbowing him in the side.

"Excuse Kyungsoo, Roy. You were saying...?"

"I want to help. I know where the Queen's palace is as well as people on the inside. I can help." Roy spoke proudly. Crimson could tell he was not bullshitting her.

"Look, I know we haven't talk in a while, not to mention that you disappeared off the face of the damn Earth, but once I heard of your father's disappearance, I knew I had to help. He was just a father to me as he was to you. We have to get him back." Roy spoke once again, stepping to Crimson once more, hugging her tightly. She buried her face in his shoulder, letting out a deep sigh.