The Scent of Your Blood

Chapter 54 [M]

"We have the pool to ourselves because I rented it for the whole day," Seonghwa said as they entered the indoor pool area.

"Why did you do that?" Hongjoong asked as he walked over to one of the chairs to place his bag down and then looked over at the demon.

"Because I know you're not comfortable showing your body to people," Seonghwa said and followed his boyfriend.

Hongjoong smiled. "Thanks, you didn't have to do that," he leaned up to peck Seonghwa on the lips. He pulled his shorts off before walking over to the edge of the pool and Seonghwa raised his eyebrows, his eyes raking over Hongjoong's body. He walked over to him and wrapped his arms around his waist.

"Hello there beautiful," he purred into his ear and Hongjoong smiled, his face going a soft pink.

"St-o-o-o-p," he dragged out the "o" and lightly elbowed the demon in the stomach. He pulled away from his hold and dipped his toe into the water, then his whole foot. Seonghwa crouched down.

"It's nice," he smiled.

"Yeah," Seonghwa agreed when he put his hand in. He suddenly had an idea and grinned evilly. "Hey, baby."

"Hm?" Hongjoong gasped when he was picked up. "Seonghwa, no, no, no!" He gripped onto his shoulders. The demon walked around to the deep end and Hongjoong squealed when he was tossed in, almost pulling his boyfriend in with him. Seonghwa regained his balance and laughed. "You're so mean!" Hongjoong shouted when he surfaced and pouted.

"Awe, sorry baby," the demon laughed more. He splashed water at the demon and Seonghwa did it back.

"Come on! Get in," he swam back, kicking his feet and moving his hands. The demon pulled his shirt over his head and Hongjoong bit his lip, liking the sight. When Seonghwa got in, the other disappeared under the water and the demon looked around, a smile pulling at his lips.

"Where are you?" He called out and turned around.

"Close your eyes," Hongjoong said from behind him and he did.

He could hear splashing and suddenly, water hit him in the back of the head. Hongjoong laughed and Seonghwa whipped his head around to playfully glare at the younger. He splashed Seonghwa again and laughed louder. He wiped the water away as he opened his eyes.

"You cheeky little shit," he chuckled and swam over to the human who squealed as he began swimming away.

The demon successfully grabbed him and splashed him back. Hongjoong coughed when the water went in his mouth and down his throat.

"Hey! I splashed you, I didn't try drowning you!" He was being dramatic and Seonghwa laughed as he grabbed his waist, pulling him against his chest.

He kissed him on the forehead and Hongjoong's hands went to his shoulders. They stared deeply into each other's eyes. The shorter smiled and played with the hairs on the back of Seonghwa's neck.

"I love you," he whispered.

"I love you too, beautiful," Seonghwa whispered back and leaned in to kiss him.

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When Hongjoong and Seonghwa got back to their room, it was around 5 pm. The shorter male let out a sigh and tossed his phone onto the bed then laid down with his arms spread out, eyes closing. Seonghwa smiled as he shut the door then made his way over to him and put a knee between his legs on the bed. He put his hands flat beside Hongjoong's head and stared at his peaceful face.

"Are you hungry?" He asked quietly and the male under him opened his eyes, staring into his blue ones.

"No," he answered simply. They had eaten a little over an hour ago. "Are you?" He asked and Seonghwa chuckled. He hummed as he looked the other up and down, biting his lip.