Haven || h.js + l.mh

VII

[AN] 

Hello! How are you all?

I've been on a break from all writing for the last few weeks so I'm sorry for A: not announcing it here, and B: the long wait between updates - but! I'm feeling inspired to write this chapter and things came together I think pretty well so yea...fall break is soon so I should be more active then :)

This a slightly more angsty chapter and I have Changbin, Seungmin, and IN for you today!(in human form this time lol) 

Feat. Chan's Kitchen 

Enjoy the chapter!! 

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Chan noticed them first as he looked up from setting a still-steaming plate of chocolate chip pancakes in front of Felix. The cat hybrid's eyes were glistening with excitement and he quickly nuzzled Chan's side as a thank you before diving straight in, contented hums falling past his lips as he chewed.

Chan smiled as the duo trickled in; Minho was leading, followed by a rather sleepy looking Jisung. The squirrel hybrid was gripping Minho's wrist with both his own, and half of his body was concealed behind that of the elder as he shuffled along. Felix's cat plushy was wrapped neatly in his bushy tail and one of Jisung ears was burrowed into his hair while the other remained alert, as if he couldn't decide if he should be curious or nervous.

Chan's own tail began to wag softly as he watched the two, the likes of utmost fondness gracing his features. He dusted his hands off on the light pink apron wrapped snuggly around his waist before bounding over to the pair. Already, the wolf hybrid could smell the contrast between Jisung's nervous, yet still citrusy scent and Minho's slightly overwhelming alpha pheromones as he tried to soothe the smaller.

The blond poked one of Jisung's cheeks, causing the boy to startle slightly and stare at Chan with wide, droopy eyes. Chan grinned, adding his own pheromones to the mix. "Good morning, pup! I hope you're hungry, I made pancakes!" The male said cheerfully, gesturing to Felix who was happily devouring the last of Hyunjin's pancakes too. The husky hybrid looked up at the sound of Chan's voice and waved happily, his tail thumping against his back.

Jisung waved lightly back, a small blush decorating his cheeks. Minho chuckled as he slung an arm over Jisung, drawing the younger in close and letting him press his face into the collar of his shirt, shy. After a moment, Jisung peeked back out at Chan with a small, wistful smile. "Nobody's ever made me breakfast before." He whispered, his voice colored with astonishment.

The wolf hybrid faltered as his heart constricted painfully. Jisung, who was such a sweet little thing even after what was obviously years of torment, deserved far better. The thought that the young squirrel had had to suffer so much made Chan sad but it also made him more determined to show Jisung undiluted love and affection. He could see the same thing reflected in Hyunjin and Felix's eyes as they watched from their spots at the table, and Minho's were shimmering with double the determination.

Chan pet Jisung's head, tickling the small red ears a little. "Well Jisung, I can promise you I'll make you breakfast everyday from here on out if you want me to. It would be my pleasure" The blond preened proudly when Jisung nodded bashfully and had to refrain himself from grabbing onto the younger and never letting go.

He was too cute.

"Sungie!" Hyunjin cheered.

The brunette popped up by the squirrel's side, a wide-near mischievous-smirk stretching his plush lips. He shoved Minho away, ignoring the elder's affronted protest as he gathered the younger into his arms, gaze directed towards the bedrooms. "Come with me! There's some people you need to meet! And Minho hyung~" He singsonged.