Blood Is Thicker Than Water//JiHan (Sequel to Supernatural)

Chapter 9

Jisoo POV

Mom and Dad came to visit late in the morning, they looked a lot older than I remembered. But of course, that's just the effects of time. I wonder how I'd look when I'm their age. How old are they again? 40s? 50s? Somewhere around there, I never really thought about that very much after runni-

"Joshua! It's been such a long time!" Dad said, and I was instantly overwhelmed with a shaky feeling of dumbfoundedness. He jabbed his hand out to me, and I stare for a second before getting the message that I should shake it. Mom hugged me instead, I hope my body heat is warm enough. 

"You've lost so much weight! Are you eating enough? You're not being starved are you?" I shook my head, knowing full well I was pretty capable of literally eating an entire person. I guess it's just a heightened metabolism of a new, ravenous demon. "No, haha, I'm just young and have a fast metabolism! I guess I'm just losing some baby fat." I joked as she pinched my cheek. Dad tsked a bit, "Men should have proper muscle, you look like a girl." I ignored his comment. Today was supposed to be a good day. 

I could tell Jeonghan was starting to get on edge because of this but I trust that he'll be able to keep himself calm for everyone's sake. Fortunately, I'm the only one who knows the extent of his wrath. And I'm still not really sure if that's him at his full power. From what I know, demons can be extremely powerful and aren't always limited to 100% of their power. Frightening. 

Mom pats my hair, and I can't help but realise that I miss this feeling. "Mom..." I whispered, and she quickly responds. "Hm?" I shake my head, "Oh, no, nothing, I just missed you." she smiled again. 

Their attention soon turns to Jeonghan. "So you are..?" My dad asks, and I'm dreading the result if Jeonghan tells the truth. "Yoon Jeonghan. Jisoo's boyfriend." Dad sharply sucks air through his teeth in obvious disdain. He obviously disapproves. "My standards for you really couldn't be lower, Jisoo..." 

My eyes lower to the ground, the familiar feeling of shame setting in from years ago, reminding me of why I was so reluctant to meet them." Jeonghan clasps his hands together. "Well, let's stop standing in the doorway, I made some tea and rice cakes for us to enjoy in the living room." 

When did he-

I swear this man will never fail to surprise me with his gimmicks.

I led them to the living room, which was just as neat and tidy as we'd left it and all those hours of cleaning weren't just a delusion. They sit down and Jeonghan politely pours some hot tea, I can only hope that he's impressing my parents. 

My eyes start feeling twitchy so I excuse myself to the bathroom, I need to look as human as possible. 

Jeonghan POV

Jisoo quickly dashes off after a quick "Sorry, just have to use the restroom.", leaving me alone with the two elderly. After he leaves the room, Jisoo's parents' demeanors drop drastically. I mentally prepare myself for the usual derogatories directed to homosexuals in this country. 

I look them both in the face. Then, something hits me. 

I can't help but feel like something is a bit... wrong. 

I think about Jisoo. Then his parents. Silently, I think more, trying not to be too suspicious with my silence. 

"Jisoo's been a while, I'll go check up on him. I'll be right back." 

Their gazes follow me, which I ignore. Humans sure are troublesome, huh. 

I can hear the sink running from a few steps away, I knock before opening the door to see him washing his face. "Soo-ya, are you alright?" 

"My eyes..." He whispers, clearly stressed. I look at him, I remember having this issue too. His eyes keep flickering red and brown as he tried to control his eyes. "It's okay. Just calm down. I'm here. They're old, they probably won't even notice anyway." 

He nods, and the flickering slows in intensity. I kiss him, and he calms down enough for his eyes to finally settle down. "It's okay, just hold my hand if you want, we shouldn't care about what they think about us. It's only for today, then we don't have to think about anything else." He nods. The more I look at his face, the more I feel like my thoughts are confirmed, I'll wait until later to tell him so he won't panic. 

I turn the tap off, hold him by the waist and kiss him again, pressing his body against the sink. I hear a scream and our attentions both snap to the doorway to see his parents right there. I didn't even hear them coming. His mom shakes her head disapprovingly. 

"I never thought you'd be such a slut that you'd be willing to mess around like this in a time like this!" She complained, "I just can't deal with knowing my sweet little boy is really such a disgusting-" I glare, snapping. "What the fuck? He's your son! He was just nervous because it's been so long!" 

"Jeonghan, wait no-" 

"No, Jisoo, they don't deserve to be here. They don't deserve to call themselves your parents if they can't even respect you as their son." His dad slaps him, I know it doesn't hurt, but I know it was with the intent to harm him and that it hurt him emotionally. A familiar firey rage starts bubbling inside me but I hold myself back. 

I grab Jisoo, holding him close to me so his dad hits me instead, I don't flinch, just slowly turn to face him, we're about the same height but something tells me he thinks he's a bigger man than me. That's going to have to change. 

I'm glad I got to practise on Jisoo, but I start releasing my dominant pheromones, now that I know how to intentionally do it, I know very well to use it as much as I need to. I can already see him starting to back down, his mom was starting to look nervous too. 

"That's your fucking son, and he's my boyfriend whom I fully intend on marrying on day, you better treat him with respect. You can't get away with this. Not with me around, and trust me, I'm not leaving anytime soon." 

He doesn't even glare as I release more of the pheromones, holding Jisoo close to me. 

"I want an apology." 

"I-I'm sorry." 

"Now, you're going to make the rest of your stay here pleasant, I'll forgive you for now, but you should know that you're only here because your son was considerate enough to invite you for your sakes. Unless you never wanted to see him?" He shook his head, "I-I'll change." and I was going to keep speaking until I hear a small whimper coming from my chest. Jisoo was looking up at me with his shiny doe eyes, worry plastered all over his face. But his eyes were red. 

"You two stay here, I need to talk to Jisoo for a while." 

I led him to the bedroom, locking the door as I heard them sitting down in the living room. 

He was absolutely shaking, the moment I loosened my grip he almost collapsed. Then I realised that I was holding him that whole time, when I released my pheromones to pressure his parents, Jisoo was in my arms, he was the one who was affected the most. How the fuck did I not notice that? I sigh. I don't really know whether I should tell him or not. 

I don't like hiding things but I don't know how he'll react if I told him. I just know things won't be good.  Just gotta focus on some more important things first, which is taking care of Jisoo's current affected state. 

Fuck, I keep breaking my promise, why do I always end up hurting him?