"I-it's o-ok" San calls out and Seonghwa winces on the other side. He wonders if he should try explaining himself further but just kept his mouth shut because he remembered he had 2 nosey siblings that will probably tease him forever once they started eavesdropping.

He made his way back to his room, the image of San's pale slender body probably burned in his brain now. He falls face forward on his bed, bouncing a little on the mattress as a result. Then he turns his head to the side, eyeing the door quietly.

Once he hears the sound of the bathroom door opening and closing down the hall he sits up and listens closely until San's door opens and closes. Then he stands up and takes a deep breath then opens his door.

Knock knock.

He taps softly on San's door and a moment later it opens to reveal a damp looking drow-vampire. His dark fluffy hair half dry and usual pale skin even paler. His hazel colored eyes watched Seonghwa carefully. "Mujin hey, I just wanted to apologize about the bathroom. It wasn't locked so I didn't think anyone was in there"

San smiles softly. "It's all good. I uh- I probably should've locked the door. That's my bad" He laughs at his own silliness.

"I didn't see much if that makes it better" Seonghwa immediately cringes right after the words left his mouth.

"O-oh. Well that's good" San wanted to crawl in a hole so badly.

"Sorry that came a little.." Seonghwa pinches the bridge of his nose.

"Yeah" San grimaces with him, an amused smile now stretching on his lips.

Silence.

"Noticed you're wearing the same clothes. I can lend you some fresh ones and wash the ones you're wearing" The taller male offers and San looks down at himself, contemplating.

He shakes his head "That's ok, thanks" San shifts his gaze away from his new found weakness. Seonghwa's eyes. They were so soft and serene and made him feel things he shouldn't be feeling.

"Sure. Thought I'd ask"

Right then the front door opens and Seonghwa knew his parents were home. He looks back at San. "I'll go let them know you'll be staying and I'll call you when it's dinner time" He's already backing away and towards the stairs. San just nods.

He shuts the door and rests his forehead on the cool wood. "We only just met. Shit I don't even really know him so then why.." Why was his heart beating out of his chest..?

San could hear some muffled voices. No full sentences just random words. He could hear Seonghwa's voice followed by an older man and woman. Soon he could hear Yeji's voice then Hyunjin's. He heard his name come up a couple times or rather his alias name. That's when he decides to focus and use his vampire hearing. He felt bad about eavesdropping but if they were talking about him he knew he had to know what they were saying.

"Why does he have to stay anyways?" Hyuinjin asks, San could hear a bit of a annoyance in his voice. "Didn't he say he's just visiting?"

"I said it's for just one night loser" Seonghwa snaps back.

"Ok ok settle down" A new voice speaks up. An older female.

He hears lots of plates and cutlery clashing and could pick up a smell of some cooking he knew he wouldn't be able to eat much of. It's not that he couldn't eat food but it just tasted awful. All his favorite foods from when he was a drow now tasted like a nasty mess and he could hardly get down 2 spoons full without gagging.

He wasn't sure how he was going to get through dinner, but he knew he had to.

He heard a soft tap on his door and knew it had to be Seonghwa. The taller smirks and points to the stairs with his thumb. "Dinner's ready."

San follows him, and they make their way down and towards the dining room where everyone was already seated. "Mom, Dad, this is Mujin." San bows respectfully, and they greet him, but his mom seemed the most enthusiastic.

"Mujin, my mom and my dad, the luna wolf and.. alpha of our district's pack." Seonghwa says and San felt his eyes widen. He didn't think to mention that his dad is an alpha? San doesn't say anything and just bows again, deeper this time.

"It's a pleasure to meet you both"

"Oh no need for that formal introduction" She flicks her wrist at her son. "You can call me Victoria" She says with a bright smile showing off a straight white row of teeth.

"And you'll address me with a 'Mr' or 'Sir'" Her husband adds causing Hyunjin and Yeji to giggle with amusement.

"Dad" Seonghwa whines and sits down ushering San to sit at the last remaining spot beside him.

"I'm just kidding. Call me Junsu" San nods and gives a nervous half smile as he settles in his seat.

"Alright let's dig in" Victoria calls, already helping herself to the bowl of octopus legs. Everyone follows suit using their chopsticks to pick a food and place in their bowl.

San felt hesitant. But he starts small, opting for some rice and veggies. His stomach churned in anticipation and not the good kind. He places a little in his mouth and immediately swallows not giving himself time to chew or register the taste.

He goes for a second bite and this time the taste hit a little faster but he forces it down, digging his nails into his palm under the table. He quickly reaches for some water.

Seonghwa glances at him, a look of worry on his face. "You ok?" He whispers. San nods, forcing a smile. Aside from the fact that I'd rather drain someone right then and there than eat another bite of this, I'm great.

"So Mujin, where are you from?" Junsu asks as he takes a bite of a piece of garlic bread. San mentally rejoices, he could do with any reason at this point so he wouldn't have to keep eating.

"Lloth"

"A drow. What's got you traveling up here? Seonghwa tells us you're just sightseeing?"

San nods. "Yeah that and I'm looking for somewhere in particular. Rowdows Covert"

They all look at him with confused eyes. From his peripheral vision he feels Seonghwa practically boring holes into the side of his head.

"Rowdows Covert? What on earth do you need from there?" Victoria questions, perfectly shaped brows creasing with concern.

"I just-" He looks around the table at all the concerned faces. "Wanted to look around. See what I could find"

"Rowdows is no place for a tourist dear boy. Whatever you need I'm sure you'll be able to find in any one of the 7 other provinces" Junsu advises then takes a sip of his water. Seonghwa stays quiet, already planning on grilling San for information after dinner.

"I heard they sneak those disgusting blood suckers into Rowdows and kidnap travellers then have blood parties every night" Hyunjin perks. San bit the inside of his cheek at his description.

"You're so gross. Not while we're eating" Yeji elbows her older brother hard and Hyunjin whines dramatically.

"Mujin eat up, you've hardly had a bite" Victoria points to the selection of food she had prepared.

San curses under his breath. "T-to be honest I'm not very hungry. I'm sorry" He bows, apologetic.

"That's quite alright. You can pack some for the road" She smiles warmly and San felt his nerves slowly settle.

Dinner came to an end and according to Seonghwa it was Yeji's turn to do the dishes that day since they worked in rotations between the 3 siblings. San was just about to excuse himself back to the room he was staying in when Seonghwa whispers in his ear. "Wanna go for a walk?"

San nods, not particularly looking forward to going to his room only to lay for several hours and stare at the ceiling until morning since he couldn't sleep.

"We're heading out" Seonghwa says at the door while he slid his shoes on. San does the same.

Hyunjin who was already half way up the stairs, rushes back down at Seonghwa's announcement. "Could you grab me some beef jerky on your way back?"

"And grab some of that scented hair bar soap. My usual" Yeji adds as she cleans up the dining table while giving Hyunjin the stink eye who was still on the stairs.

"Seonghwa could you get some salt as well. We're totally out" Victoria chirps in.

Seonghwa sighs. "What about you dad? What do you need?" He asks sarcastically.

"Hmm maybe.. a bottle of soju?"

"That wasn't a serious question damn it.." He whines playfully and pulls San along. They were now outside, the cool night air frigid and nipped at their skin.

"Your family is so charming" San couldn't help but laugh.

"Yeah right. They're all so annoying" Seonghwa joins in the laughter leading them down the street and towards the closest market. "What about you? What's your family like?"

Family. San found himself actually thinking about that for the first time in a long time. "Don't really have one?" He says with a shrug and Seonghwa looks at him with slightly squinted eyes.

"What do you mean don't have one? Your dad? Mom? Any siblings, cousins, uncles or aunts, grandparents? No one?"

San shakes his head. "I never knew my dad. My mom ran away from her home village before I was born so I never got the chance to meet my grandparents. She was an only child so no cousins or aunts and she died when I was young. No siblings either.."

"Oh" The werewolf was too stunned to speak. "What about close friends? You should have some in Lloth"

San bites bottom lip. "There's no one" He dips his head forward, looking at his feet as they walked. "Kinda sad isn't it?" He releases a breathy laugh.

"Not gonna lie, it kinda is. But.. now you have a friend, right?" He bumps their shoulders together playfully and San looks up at him. He smiles back at the taller male before looking forward again.

"Right"

A serene silence settles as they enjoyed each other's company in the brisk walk. "So Rowdows Covert huh? Didn't think to mention that?"

"You didn't think to mention your parents are an alpha and luna wolf?" San retorts, a brow raised. Seonghwa sputters. "Don't make this about me"

San only smirks. "That's what I thought. So what are you like next in line to be alpha or something?"

Seonghwa sighs loudly but doesn't say anything. San looks at him in mild surprise. "Oh wow, you're really next in line?"

"Unfortunately" Seonghwa runs his hand through his hair, an uncomfortable look on his face.

"Why do you say that?"

"It's just not my thing. Too much responsibility and I don't think I'll ever be ready for that position. Maybe if I'm lucky someone will challenge me for the title and I can just hand it to them"

San looks at him skeptically. "Don't they have to kill you to become alpha?"

"Technically, yeah" Seonghwa says with a pout.

"Sounds like a lot" San says quietly. "But I'm sure being alpha isn't all that bad. I feel like it would suit you"

"You're just saying that"

"No seriously. I almost shat myself in the forest when you were growling at me. You were so intimidating" This causes Seonghwa to burst into laughter, the sounds too contagious not to join in on.

"Wait are you serious?" Seonghwa asks between laughs and San nods, a wide smile on his face.

"I'm telling you the truth. You really give off an alpha presence already. You'll be fine" He compliments and Seonghwa felt a blush grow on his cheeks but he doesn't say anything.

"You shouldn't go to Rowdows Covert" Seonghwa starts. "It's too dangerous. People nicknamed it death alley for a reason. Tourists and travellers often disappear in there and like Hyunjin said at the table, it's suspected vampires live there"

I'm a vampire as well. I'll be fine. He wanted to say but San settles with a simple shrug. "I know how to defend myself"

"Against vampires?"

San nods. "Yeah. Against vampires"

Seonghwa looks at him like he's crazy then just shakes his head and releases a short laugh. "You're quite the character Mujin"

They arrive at the market place and Seonghwa successfully grabs all his family wanted as well as some cotton candy for he and San to share. San had never actually tried cotton candy before but he knew it would probably taste like shit. Just like everything else he consumed besides blood.

"C'mon just try some" Seonghwa pushes as he takes a piece and stuffs it in his mouth. "It's really good" The blue treat already staining his tongue a little.

San gives in and take a tiny piece. He takes a shallow breath then puts it in his mouth. It melts immediately in his mouth and tasted like battery acid. He immediately spits it out on the concrete paved walkway. "Oh god" He groans, his gag reflex very much activated.

"You're so dramatic" Seonghwa laughs at him. "I don't know who reacts like this when they eat cotton candy" He stands beside him as he waited for San to finish spiting out all lingering tastes of the "sweet" treat.

"I told you I didn't want any" San says with an uncomfortable groan as they kept walking. He could still taste it, and it's awful.

"Oh you'll be fine" Seonghwa pats his back, his laugh clinging to the night air.

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