The Devil Within (yujae)

19

After the talk with Ten, they headed a few blocks away to a park near Yuta's building. The weather was nice and they both thought it would be a good idea to just sit and enjoy the weather and each others company.

"You know Jaehyun, something I just realized...before you came along I would always have this voice in my head. I mean, I know it was me talking to myself, but I never knew that it must have stemmed from my nightmares until now. I would shit talk myself, the weather, other people around me...you name it. I couldn't tell you the last time I enjoyed the weather and thought it was nice."

Jaehyun led them to a bench that was nestled somewhat behind a collection of rose bushes. They were still in view of other people but it gave them a little privacy.

When they sat down Yuta looked at Jaehyun and was surprised to see his eyes were black. "You said you didn't mind...are you still okay with it?" He wanted to make sure Yuta wasn't just saying it to be nice. Yuta reached over and cupped Jaehyuns cheek smiling, "I love them. I wish you could keep them like this all the time." He leaned over and kissed the youngers cheek making him blush.

"Oh don't get all bashful on me now!" Yuta laughed and Jaehyun just smiled back at him. He loved the sound of Yuta's laugh. It was intoxicating and infectious. "I love your smile and your laugh. You being happy makes me so happy. I know it's sappy but it's true."

Yuta scooted closer to Jaehyun and rested his head on the others shoulder. They just sat there for a few minutes enjoying the smell of the flowers and chirping birds.

"Jae...I wanted to talk to you about your brother and stuff from...before. Is it okay if I ask you some questions?" Jaehyun stiffened but nodded his head. He knew this was going to happen eventually but that didn't mean he was looking forward to it.

"You said what your brother did to me left a mark. Can you explain that?" Yuta turned to face Jaehyun on the bench and waited patiently. He could practically see the gears spinning in Jae's head.

"The things my brother did to you...physically...when you are with a demon and do things like that...the longer it goes on the more it leaves a mark on your soul. It won't hurt you or do anything to you necessarily but it does make your soul a little darker each time. I have a feeling he probably physically marked you too but I'm not sure. He liked to...claim ownership of things and people. He had a habit of biting and claiming people. I think the combination of the two is why our...connection is so strong."

Yuta thought about all this. He looked at the beautiful rose bushes that were behind their bench. Some of the petals were falling off or messed up but the flowers were still amazing to look at. "Is there a way to undo any of that? Or change it or something?"

Jaehyun shook his head, "Not that I know of. Honestly, the only thing I know that can be done...and you aren't going to like this but, you can willingly allow a demon to claim you and the can kind of...override the system if you will."

"So like, if I let you claim me...it would make his go away?"

"Yes, exactly."

"Hmmm, okay. Are you ready to head back? I could use a nap. Anytime we talk about this stuff it gives me a headache and wears me out." Jaehyun stood up and took Yuta's hand and they began to walk back to his apartment.

comments & constructive criticism are always welcome 

//T