Black Cat //Ateez

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"Byeol I don't know what to do"

"Meow"

"That's not true"

"Meow"

"BYEOL!"

Seonghwa was pacing back and forth inside the house, talking to his cat. Typical morning.

They were currently having a conversation about Hongjoong and well, Seonghwa didn't like what Byeol was telling him.

"It's just that.. Ugh, I don't know. I can't stop thinking about that kiss, Byeol. I got so carried away"

Seonghwa went and sat on the couch, his elbows on his knees while he buried his face to his palms. Why was this happening to him? He had never felt this way about someone, let alone a human.

And he didn't know why he was doing that. Like, he wanted to visit Hongjoong as much as possible, he wanted to see the human. He couldn't help but starting liking the human, but he didn't know what kind of liking this was.

What he liked about him, was his gentle nature. Expect that one time with the kiss that he snapped. But other than that, he was so kind and generous towards others, the way he treated his brothers was amazing.

Seonghwa understood that Hongjoong was alone, along with his brothers. He had gone and seen them, and not once or twice.

He let out a long sigh, and lifted his head to look straight at his cat.

"I don't know what to do Byeol. What is happening to me?"

"Meow"

"No Byeol. I can't be.. falling in love"

"Meow" The cat said, as if it was questioning Seonghwa. It tilted its head to the side, moving his tail.

"Because I'm a witch Byeol. Where have you heard a witch falling in love?"

The cat stayed silent.

Seonghwa nodded at it, and stood up from his seat. The cat followed him, jumping right on his shoulder, rubbing its head to Seonghwas.

He walked down the stairs, and went and sat at his desk. He was so confused and frustrated, he had no idea what was going on or what he was supposed to do.

It's not like he could just randomly appear to Hongjoongs house, wanting to talk to him. Or even apologising to him.

But he just.. He felt like he didn't want to lose the human. He knew that their deal was about to finish, a week passed indeed quickly.

But after that, what was he going to do? He didn't want to stop seeing Hongjoong.

He sighed. I guess he would have to wait. Maybe he could start approaching Hongjoong. But in person this time.

Seonghwa hoped that at least this would get him somewhere.

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"Hongjoong I'm bored" A small voice was heard, making Hongjoong stop what he was doing.

"What do you want to do sweetheart?" He asked San gently, turning to face him.

The smaller came and sat right on his lap, placing his head on Hongjoongs chest.

"I dont know. Jongho is sleeping and Byeol hasn't come today"

Hongjoong sighed gently hearing that. The cat hadn't been seen this morning, since the night before. Hongjoong knew that he had maybe two days, today and tomorrow, until the deal was over.

But for some strange reason, he didn't want this to end. He was so used to the cat coming and helping them, he almost wanted to see Seonghwa again.

The one thing that he wasn't able to get out of his mind, was the kiss he had shared with the witch. Truth is that, he overreacted that day. He was so surprised by this action, that the first instinct was to lash out.

But as time passed by, and was able to think this through, he didn't exactly hated what happened. He kinda liked the kiss, if he was being honest with himself. If anything, he wanted this to happen again.

He didn't know why he was thinking like that, or what caused these  thoughts to get to his mind, but he wanted to be close to the witch.

"Joongie, hey Joongie" A voice said, bringing him off of his thoughts.

"Yeah San, what happened?"

"I was talking to you but you didn't listen"

"Oh I'm sorry sweetheart" Hongjoong said, smiling at the younger.
"What were you saying?"

"Can we go to the river? It's been so long since we went there" San said, moving his hands around.

"San, the water is not warm. You'll catch a cold"

"Ahh, please Joongie" The younger said, whining.

"What about your brother huh? Where will Jongho stay?"

"He can come with us"

"You know that he can't San"

"What are you talking about?" Both their heads turned around, seeing Jongho on the corridor.

He was supporting his body on the wall, while rubbing his eyes. He had just woken up.

He grabbed a nearby chair, and sat down, not wanting for his body to start hurting again.

San lifted his small body from Hongjoongs lap, and went to sat on Jongho, carefully, so as to not hurt the older.

"I wanted to go for a walk to the river, but Joongie said no"

"Amd why is that?"

"Because he has to stay here to watch you"

Jongho bend his head to look at San's pouty face, and then Hongjoong. The older had a frown on his face, not knowing what he should do.

Jongho though, didn't want to be the reason that his brother wasn't able to enjoy the day. He may be hurting, but he wasn't gonna deprive San from having fun.

"I guess I could tag along" He finally said, earning the attention of both boys.

"What?" They asked together, not believing the words that were coming out of his mouth.

"Since this little guy over here wants to go out, and I'm better, there is no reason to stay inside. Let's all go" He said smiling, hoping to get the same reaction.

San was a little skeptical at first, not wanting for his brother to tire himself because of him and his wants.

"No Jongho, it's OK. We can stay here, I was just.."

"No San, its not OK. I get that you want to go out. And that's completely normal. I wouldn't want to get that away from you, you like being outside"

Hongjoong watched the exchange, a small smile on his face. Both of them were trying to please the other, even if they were sacrificing something.

"Sanie, we will go to the river and that's final. Besides, Hongjoong is gonna be there too. If something happens, which won't, he will be there" Jongho said, smiling widely at the younger.

San seeing that there wasn't much he could do, smiled too, and hugged the boy like his life was depended on it.

"Thank you Jongho. Thank you so much"