Illusions [Ateez x Reader]

Chapter 31

"Our soulmate mark is filled completely," Jongho states in awe.

I look down, completely shy. "I guess I forgave you."

I hear cheers, causing me to look up quickly. The boys are dancing around, acting like complete fools. Exclamations of excitement and happiness fall from their lips.

"Boys!" I yell, affectively getting their attentions.

"Sorry," Seonghwa mumbles, embarrassed.

I smile slightly. "It's okay. I understand why you are so excited."

"Are you excited?" San asks shyly, ducking his head down and making his figure seem small.

I nod a little. "I am. But I'm also kind of in shock."

"In shock?" Mingi repeats, confused.

"Yeah," I hum. "I didn't even know I had forgiven you all completely until now."

"Really?" Wooyoung exclaims, surprised. "You didn't know?"

I shake my head. "No i didn't. But I guess I have."

"Are you okay with that?" Hongjoong questions, cautiously.

I pretend to think on it, making the boys look worried for a moment. "Yeah, I'm okay with it."

"You has us worried!" Yunho exclaims. "That wasn't nice!"

"I'm sorry," I apologize, laughing slightly at Yunho. "I didn't mean to scare you too much."

"So you did mean to scare us?" Yeosang asks, raising his eyebrows slightly.

I play with my fingers, now kind of nervous. "Um yeah, I thought it was obvious."

Mingi rushes forward and grabs me, proceeding to tickle me. I laugh, trying to wiggle out of his hold. He grips me tighter, but I still struggle. Finally, Mingi stops tickling me and I am able to catch my breath. His arms, however, does not unwrap from around me. And I found it strangely comforting.

"Are you ready to head home?" Mingi asks, tightening his grip around my waist slightly.

I nod my head softly, leaning back against him. "Yeah, I'm ready."

Mingi slowly unwraps his arms from around me and the boys and I head out of the door. A quiet air fills the space around us, happy and light. When we reach the dorm, we all head towards the living room, taking seats. I sit in between Seonghwa and Hongjoong , cuddling up against Seonghwa. I'm seriously tired right now, so I get clingy.

"Do you want something to eat?" Seonghwa asks me softly.

I nod my head, cuddling closer to him.

"Well then you are going to have to let me get up," he chuckles.

I whine, but let him get up. Once he heads into the kitchen, I lean on Hongjoong. He smiles and wraps his arms around me, tugging me closer. I close my eyes and nuzzle my face into his neck. I let my breathing slow, listening to the boys talk happily to each other.

"Y/N." I feel someone tap my shoulder carefully.

"Hmmm," I respond, not moving from my place on Hongjoong's shoulder.

"Come on, get up," Seonghwa hums. "I brought food."

I whine, but slowly move out of Hongjoong's grip to grab the food Seonghwa is holding in front of my face. I eat quickly, just wanting to curl up again. The rest of the boys finish eating and I curl up against Seonghwa once more.