Black Cat //Ateez

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"Kiss me"

Hongjoong widened his eyes, while hearing the words leave Seonghwas mouth.

The position he was currently in, just a few centimetres away from the witch, didn't exactly help him form a straight answer.

He could feel his heart beating against his chest, his breaths heavy. What was he supposed to do now?

"W what?" He stuttered, looking at Seonghwa. The witch only smirked seeing Hongjoongs flustered self.

"I said, kiss me" He said slowly and more clear this time, as if he was mocking Hongjoong.

"W why?"

"You said that I would want something after this. Well, I want you to kiss me"

Hongjoong was trapped, he had no idea what to do. He couldn't move for that matter, there wasn't somewhere he could go.

The intense gaze of the witch was making him uncomfortable and nervous. What was he supposed to do?

Should he say no to the witch? He didn't know what the consequences would be after this. Or should he just swallow his pride and let Seonghwa do what he wanted.

He was so lost in his thoughts, that he didn't notice that Seonghwa had moved closer.

When Hongjoong felt something warm against his face, he broke from his daze. One wrong move, and he would be kissing the witch.

"Cmon Hongjoong. Why are you hesitating?" The witch, moving slowly closer.

Hongjoong didn't know what to do at this point. He closed his eyes and waited, stiff. He hoped that this would be over soon.

He waited only a few more seconds, before something warm and firm was pressed against his lips. It was soft, almost pillowy like.

The human sucked in a breath, and stood still as a rock. He didn't move, didn't do any sudden moves. He didn't know what he was supposed to do in this situation either way. He didn't believe that he would find himself in this position, kissing someone. And that someone would be a witch.

Seonghwa on the other hand, enjoyed it. Hongjoongs lips were a little bit rough against his, contrasting with his.

Seeing that the boy didn't react, made him stop for a second. The humans eyes were firmly shut, the same with his lips.

"Please go away" Hongjoong managed to whisper after some time, feeling weird. He didn't know if he liked it, or not.

He felt so angry with himself, having let his guard down. He should have been more strong and push Seonghwa away. He shouldn't have fallen in the witch's trap.

When Seonghwa heard that, quickly got away from the human, and realised what he had done.

Hongjoong moved fast, lifting himself from the couch, putting as much distance as possible between him and Seonghwa.

He clasped a hand over his lips, trying to understand what had happened. Did he really just kissed Seonghwa?

"Hongjoong.."

"No Seonghwa. Don't take another step" The human said.
"We are leaving"

And with that he went towards a room, he opened the door to see San playing with the cat.

"San, we are leaving"

"But, Hongjoong, what about.."

"San I said now!" He raised his voice, making San flinch a little.

He moved towards Jongho's room, seeing him still sleeping. He carefully picked him in his arms, making his way out.

He saw San hugging Seonghwa, making his blood boil.

"San" He said warningly, making the boy get away, not wanting to be yelled at again.

"Thank you for what you did Seonghwa. I really do. But we have to leave" Hongjoong said, keeping eye contact with the witch.

Seonghwa just nodded, looking at him.

"Just don't forget our deal"

"I won't"

Seonghwa widened his eyes a little and went to grab something. He came back, holding a small sack.

"This is for Jongho. It will help him"

Since Hongjoong couldn't grab it, San extended his hands, the witch giving it to him.

"Thank you mister Seonghwa" San said, smiling softly at him, to which Seonghwa replied.

Hongjoong didn't pay much attention and went outside the door, after he opened it with difficulty.

He saw their horse eating gras nearby, and after whistling it came towards them.

Hongjoong placed carefully Jongho, and then he got up. He easily picked San up, and put him in front of him.

He turned one last time to look at Seonghwa, who was watching them. He turned his head away from him, and hitting the horse's side, he was off.

San turned one last time, and waved at Seonghwa, wanting to see him again.

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Hongjoong wanted to be as far from Seonghwa as possible. His mind was a mess and he didn't like that.

His house was visible so he didn't waste time and moved his two siblings inside.

He slowly and carefully brought Jongho to his room, setting him on the bed, covering him with the blankets.

He went to check up on San, seeing him sitting on his bed, his dog in his hands. A sad expression was plastered on his face and Hongjoong felt guilty. This was the second time he had yelled at the younger in such a short period of time.

He gently knocked on the door.

"San? Can I come in?" The younger nodded slightly.

The older walked and sat besides San on his bed. Noone spoke for some time. San didn't have anything to say and Hongjoong waited.

"I'm sorry for yelling at you San. I really am"

"It's OK. I understand" San said, findling with his dog's ears.
"But we shouldn't have left. Jongho wasn't good"

"I know sweetheart. I just.. I wanted to protect you"

"From who? Seonghwa?" San asked, turning for the first time to look at Hongjoong.

Hongjoong hesitated for a moment. That was partly the reason he wanted to take them out if there. But the biggest fault was his. He overreacted, maybe, and wanted to leave that house.

" I actually like him. He is good"

"Really?"

"Yeah. He is. I wanna visit him some day. You don't have to be afraid of him"

Hongjoong stood there, trying to understand what his brother was saying. He couldn't believe that San took a liking on Seonghwa. But he didn't question it. And then, he said to not be afraid. Why was he saying that?

Hongjoong didn't talk after that, simply because he had no idea what to say. He scouted a little closer to San, and wrapped an arm around him.

The younger didn't hesitate to lean into his brother's touch, snuggling against his side.