The next morning things were a little awkward between the demons. Mingi had informed the rest about San, Wooyoung and Hongjoongs behaviour, and they weren't so happy about it.
Seonghwa could see the tension that was among the demons. And he didn't like it. He could see the glaring some gave the three, they weren't talking. And that bothered the human.
He knew he had to do something. The fact that the three demons left him alone that night, didn't bother him. At all. He was happy that they let him be, but it seemed like the others had other opinions.
And so, he decided to make them apologise to each other. That was the best he could think of. Maybe he could talk to Hongjoong first and then maybe talk to the others.
And that's what he did. He made his way to Hongjoongs room, hoping that he would be inside.
He knocked softly at the door and a small come in could be heard. He gently open the door and peeked inside, seeing the demon on his bed.
He walked inside and closed the door behind him. Only when he was meters away from Hongjoong, the demons lifted his gaze.
And he was shocked to see Seonghwa standing there, looking at him like a lost puppy.
"What do you need little one?" He asked gently. He was furious with himself, what Mingi had said to him was true.
He didn't have the heart to look him in the eyes because of guilt. If anything, he avoided him this morning. It was because of his own behaviour that he didn't let himself get close to Seonghwa, and because the rest were looking at him coldly.
"Can we talk?" The human asked quietly, standing awkward at the side of the bed.
Hongjoong nodded quickly and helped Seonghwa sit on his bed. The human didn't do anything unless the other told him too. If Hongjoong hadn't told him to sit, Seonghwa was probably going to stay in his spot.
"So, what happened?"
"Why are you and the others like that? Why are you avoiding each other? Why are you avoiding me?" Seonghwa said, looking at his lap.
Hongjoong was taken aback by this sudden talk. He didn't expect Seonghwa to say something like this.
"I'm really sorry Seonghwa. We just, feel awful for what we did to you"
"But you didn't do anything. I'm not even mad at you"
"You're not?" Hongjoong said dumbfounded.
"Why would I be? I wanted to be on my own. If I wanted I would have come to the house myself. You don't have to check up on me like I'm some child" He continued, his voice at the same volume. He didn't shout or sounded irritated.
"Seonghwa it's not only that"
"I don't care. I forgive you. All three of you. So can you please make up with the others? I can't stand this behaviour between you" The human said, one step closer to tear up.
Hongjoong saw the sad expression, the almost glassy eyes of the pup, and calmly made his way towards him. His arms were wrapped around the boy's body, bringing him closer to his chest.
Seonghwa snuggled closer to the demon, enjoying the warmth and safety.
"If we talk this out, will you be happy?"
"Of course I'll be. I don't like it when people are mad at each other. I thought that today you were mad at me" Seonghwa said, a single tear falling from his eyes.
"I didn't know I hurted you like that pup. I'm so sorry"
"It's alright. Just don't do it again" Seonghwa said, hugging the demon tighter.
Hongjoong chuckled seeing the human like this. He enjoyed it himself.
He brought his face and hands away and cupped the boy's face. He gazed at every little feature on Seonghwas face, his big doey eyes, his small cute nose, his cheeks that seemed to flush because of their close proximity, his pink, plush lips.
Oh, how Hongjoong wanted to kiss those lips. He really wanted to. He wanted to taste the little human, to have a piece of his innocence and pureness.
And that was what he was going to do.
He bend his head, inching closer and closer to Seonghwa. The human, who was already red from the intense gaze of the demon, was becoming even more flustered.
But he didn't pulled away from Hongjoong. He knew what the demon wanted to do. And didn't stop him. If anything, he wanted to kiss Hongjoong too.
So, to make things easier, he started moving his head closer to him.
Their lips were inches apart, but the door bursted suddenly.
The two boys, startled, quickly moved away from each other.
San was standing at the door, eyeing them with a blank expression. Hongjoong gave him the angriest face he could master.
"You know, people knock on the door before entering" He said though gritted teeth.
"Yeah, I guess I should have knocked. But anyway, are you guys coming down? We want to talk" And with that he closed the door, walking away.
Hongjoong lifted himself from the bed, letting out a big sigh. He offered his hand to Seonghwa, which he quickly took and stood up.
Hongjoong gave him a kiss on the forehead, and exited the room.
They both made their way downstairs and into the living room, where all of the rest were waiting for them.
They were sitting like they were two different teams. Like, San and Wooyoung were alone in one couch while the rest occupied the ones opposite of them.
When the two entered, Mingi gave a glance at their joined hands and glared at Hongjoong. He noticed though that Seonghwa was looking at him, and immediately softened his gaze.
Hongjoong sat down next to the other two, and Seonghwa, without a second though sat on his lap.
The rest of them was dumbfounded seeing that, but didn't question it.
Seonghwa watched every person in the room, but made sure to stay more on Mingi and the others. Ok, he understood that they were mad at the rest, but this wasn't the way to solve it.
"Apologise" The human said looking at Mingi and crossing his arms.
Yunho widened his eyes hearing that. What was the human saying? Was he serious?
"Pup, what are you saying?"
"I'm saying that you should say sorry. I get it that you're angry with each other, but you don't have to"
"Seonghwa, what? They literally..."
"Jongho it wasn't their fault. OK? I don't need a supervisor to tell me what to do" He finished and pouted.
Don't get him wrong, he loved the attention and care he was getting from the others. But at times it would get suffocating. Not being used to this kind of treatment, made Seonghwa nervous.
"So, please apologise to each other. I don't like it when others are mad" He said, his voice cracking.
He wasn't gonna cry. At least he tried to. He didn't want to be a crybaby, but his feeling were sensitive. Like, he would cry for the smallest of things.
The others seeing and hearing Seonghwa like this, could only frown. They hated when the human was like that.
Hongjoong wrapped his arms around the boy, caressing softly his sides.
Mingi was the first to apologise, followed by the others. San and the rest apologised too, for being neglectful.
And Seonghwas mood changed like a lighting. He was smiling and giggling, seeing the demons make up. He was happy that things were turning back to normal. And he hoped that they would stay like this.
