Jimin stepped closer to the figure, admiring his every feature. Trailing his fingers from the tip of his forehead down to his lips. "Am I dreaming right now.. Is it really you.. Or are you just some kind of doppelgänger?"

The figure leaned against Jimin's tender touch and replied "Yes. It's really me"

His next move was unforeseen. Jimin slapped him hard in the face, leaving finger marks on it. "How could you! All these while I believed you were dead and now here you are?! What kind of sick joke is this, Jung Hoseok.."

Speechless, the elder lad had his head hung low. "I suggest you leave now before I'm the one who will make sure you are really dead"

"But please.. At least let me explain"

"No! You had no idea how hard it was for me to accept the fact you were gone. Weeks later, news came in that you were dead. Do you know how much pain I went through the past year? No you don't. So please, just leave"

"No. Convince me to then"

The redhead was agitated by now, approaching closer to Hoseok with his poker face expression "He said leave. Which part of that don't you understand?"

Taehyung intervened the conversation by inviting all of them in to prevent this argument from getting worse. He figured it would be much better to talk inside since everyone wants to know what happened as well. Tae's parents decided not to pry with the conversation, instead they proceeded to the kitchen to prepare dinner for the entire group.

Sungoh and his girlfriend decided to assist his parents since he knows it'll be super awkward if he listened to their conversation. He wasn't close with them to begin with. Something feisty is definitely going to happen.

Now the five boys sat around in a circle near the fireplace.

"Well this sure seemed familiar"

"Yeah. Just like a year ago when we played truth or dare. Only now we are missing Jin and Namjoon"

The youngest ones amongst the five tried to change the mood by reminiscing about the good memories of the past which obviously didn't do its magic. The atmosphere remained intense.

"Do you really think we would miss out on this?" A voice call out from the doorstep. Well guess some things never change. The couple has a habit of barging into people's house unattended.

"Hyung!" Jungkook bounced up in joy, sprinting towards his stepbrother to give a cuddly bear hug. "Hey little punk" Jin ruffled his younger brother's hair "So glad to finally see you again"

"Same here! And oh, hello to you too Namjoon hyung! Come let's join us!" He pulled his stepbrother by the wrist to sit around the circle.

Yes indeed, this scene is a reflection of the past. Sugar, spice and everything nice is reunited once more.

"Woah cool, Jack in the box" Namjoon, who was sitting beside Hoseok, snatched the toy away from him and started turning the handle. "Hyung no!" Jungkook shouted but he was a few seconds late for that.

"Huh why? It's just a toy"

Jungkook swiftly snatched the box away from Namjoon and once again, threw it in the fireplace to let it disintegrate. Hoping that it will disappear for good this time round. "Geez, what's wrong with you man"

Seokjin placed a comforting hand on Namjoon's shoulder to cool him down. Telling him that Jungkook probably has his own reasons for burning it. The eldest then ask the group "So are we here to play truth or dare? Just like the good ol' days"

"Sure I don't mind!" Taehyung chimed in. "Sorry to interrupt, Tae but have you seen mum?" Sungoh asked as he walked in the living room.

"I thought she's at the kitchen with you guys"

"Yes she was but she told me she wanted to talk to you so I figured she would be here since you are here"

"Okay that's weird. She's not-"

Taehyung got cut off mid sentence by Jungkook who was asking him to shush.

"Do you guys hear that?"

They listen attentively to a melodious tuneful piano sound yet it sent an eerie, disturbing feeling which started to envelope the living room. It sounded familiar, a song which every kid would know.

"I-it's coming from the music room but-"

"Who is playing it?" Jungkook finished off Taehyung's sentence who already started to tremble a little knowing what's to come.

"I-i think I should leave" being the faint hearted one, Hoseok decided that this was the best opportunity for him to escape but Jimin grabbed him tight by the wrist and pulled him back down to his seating position "Don't you dare go anywhere. Not until we are done here"

As they listened deeper, a daunting voice of a lady started to sing a lullaby, the melody still sweet yet spooky, sent shivers down their spine as they got closer to the music room.

Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird
If that mockingbird don't sing,
Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring

Jungkook was leading with all his hyungs trailing behind. He sure is one brave hearted warrior despite being the youngest. They tiptoed to the music room to prevent any creaking sounds but unfortunately, someone just had to spoil the scene.

"Namjoon!" Seokjin nudged him, speaking in an inaudible tone "Walk softly for goodness sake"

"Whose there? Taehyung honey is that you? Come in, mama needs to speak with you" she spoke in a rather peculiar tone as the singing resumes.

If that diamond ring turns brass,
Mama's gonna buy you a looking glass.
If that looking glass gets broke,
Mama's gonna buy you a billy goat

Oh, so it's just Tae's mother. They were relieved but what is she randomly doing in the music room playing and singing in such a spine-chilling tone? It's unlikely of her.

They exchanged glances with each other before proceeding to the next step. The eerie intensity which floats around the air isn't getting any better. They decided to play along with the flow and see what happens next.

"Y-yeah mum, it's me"

Before he had the guts to enter the room, he whispered to his lover Jungkook you better come with me. The younger retorted but why? She wants to speak with you. Taehyung retaliated by answering my mum is your mum too, now please come.

They ended their mini bickering session as the younger groaned in hesitation but he knows that protecting each other is one of his main priority. They intertwined their fingers, clasping it firmly. Steadily they stepped into the room, listening to the same haunting melody.

If that billy goat don't pull,
Mama's gonna buy you a cart and a bull.
If that cart and bull tip over,
Mama's gonna buy you a dog named Rover

She's almost towards the end of the song, slowing down her pace singing in a whispery voice that echoes in your head, driving you mad and sends a chill down to the very marrow of your spine.

If that dog named Rover don't bark,
Mama's gonna buy you a horse and a cart.
If that horse and cart fall down...

She stopped singing as she sensed that the young ones are only a few inches away from her. Taehyung placed a hand on his mum's shoulder who had her head hung low but immediately let go feeling how icy cold her skin is.

You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town

She ended the song as she gradually start turning to face the little ones. Her head still hung low with her long brownish wavy hair drooping at its side, her messy bangs covering both her eyes. All you could clearly see is a weird crooked smile plastered on her face.

"M-mum.. Are you okay?"

The little ones can't help but feel terrified. She stayed motionless, only a screeching maniacal laughter echoed throughout the room.

"I'm okay, son. Come closer"

Taehyung was hesitant but did so anyway. He didn't want to disobey his mum. "Y-yes, mum?" She abruptly got up and grappled Tae by the throat.

Give us back the cure. Give us back the cure.

Was the repeated words that escaped her mouth, tightening the chokehold letting Tae suffocate for air.

"Mum! Let him go! What are you doing!" Jungkook tried to release the grip but he was too weak to do so since he's only a mere human now. The rest quickly got in. Sungoh casting a knock-out spell on his mum.

Tae caught hold of his beloved mother before she stumbles down to the floor. "Why did you do that?"

"That's not mum, Tae. Can't you see how abnormal she is acting? And that monstrous voice. She must have been in a trance earlier"

Taehyung simply mouthed an O. The ruckus they caused attracted the attention from Tae's dad who was busy cooking in the kitchen.

"What happened here?" He took hold of his wife, placing her down gently on the sofa.

"Sungoh said she was in a trance earlier so he casted a spell to knock her off for awhile"

Taehyung's dad understood exactly what it means. This isn't the first time she's possessed by some other witchy spirit. Usually the ones who do has a message to sent across.

"Tae, are you okay babe?" Jungkook examined the red marks on his neck. The grip was so tight, it almost killed him.

"I'm fine, love. But I don't get it" Jungkook looked at him, puzzled. "What don't you get?"

"What does she mean by give us back the cure? We have already consumed it. There's no way to 'return' it back, right?"

"There is" Sungoh interrupted.

"And what is that?"

"Your blood is the cure"

"Erm I don't think I get it"

"Babe, I do" Jungkook placed his hand on Tae's shoulder "What your brother meant by that is.. Since we drank the cure, it's circulating around our system which means.." He looks at Taehyung questionably, hoping that he is able to complete the sentence.

"Which means.. Any supernatural can turn human by drinking our blood?"

"Bullseye!" Jungkook wrapped his arms around Tae's neck, kissing him on the cheek "I knew you were smart enough to understand that"

"Hey what's that supposed to mean" he pouted "I'm not that dumb, you know"

Some of the others couldn't help but face palmed themselves hearing that remark. "You know what kookie?"

"Ne?"

"I guess now I kinda regret being human" he chuckled, trying to convince his partner that he was just kidding. "Hey, look at me" Jungkook lifted his chin "I know it's hard but we will get through this like we did the last time, arasseo?"

Taehyung sighed while nodding his head in agreement.

"Okay kiddos. I think we spent enough time in this room. Whose ready for dinner?"

The whole room chimed; we are! And left the room. Tae's mum has already awoken from her short slumber Sungoh casted her in. "Hey T, you want to join us for dinner?"

"B, w-what happened?" She asked, the innocent glitter in her eyes are back. "You were too exhausted from our trip and blacked out just now, that's all" he lied, just to make her worry less.

"Oh.. I did? I'm sorry"

"Come let's join the kids for dinner. You need your energy back, T" he lovingly piggyback her to the dining area where all the rest are. They were already indulging on all the various delicious food which was neatly served out by Sungoh's girlfriend.

"Oh! Sorry dad we couldn't wait cause we are soooo hungry!" Taehyung said in between hasty spoonfuls of his corn soup. Yes they were that hungry, alright.

"Anyway, glad you're okay now, mum" Taehyung flashed his signature squarish grin at his beloved mother while reaching out to take a chicken wing.

"So Tae and Jungkook... When are the two of you planning to tie the knot?"

Jungkook almost spit out the water he was drinking, "I'm sorry, what?"

"I guess it's a little too soon for that?" His face was starting to turn a crimson red "I mean I'm still schooling, appa so erm.. Well you get what I mean"

He chuckled "Yes I do, little one. I was just messing around to see how you would react"

That made Jungkook blush deeper. Taehyung swing an arm around his neck "Don't worry, appa. That day will soon come. For now, we are very happy with each other" he kissed Jungkook on the cheek, leaving a chilli sauce mark on it. "Hey! Gross, Tae" he remarked but retaliated anyway by leaving a mustard mark on his cheeks. "Okay now we are even"

The maknae continued eating, and laughing seeing how dumb Taehyung look like with that yellow mark on his face. After dinner, the two little ones decided to gaze at the stars. To finally have their time alone, laying down side by side, Jungkook resting on Taehyung's chest.

"Tae. I've something to say but don't be mad okay?"

"Okay. What is it?"

"During dinner, I noticed Jimin was glaring at me all the time like he wants something"

"Okay and?"

"That's all"

"Sheesh, silly. I won't get mad over that"

"Alrighty but let me tell you. Something fishy is definitely up with him"

The two snuggled closer to each other's embrace, cherishing this tender moment they have with each other because you'll never know when fate decides to mess with them again. Jimin has been eyeing on the couple from afar, especially the maknae.

"What's wrong, babe?" asks the readhead, snaking his arms around while resting his chin on Jimin's shoulder. "Oh, it's nothing. Where's Hoseok by the way? I need to speak with him"

"Let me-" he got cut off from Jimin.

"In private. Please"

As reluctant as the redhead was, he allowed Jimin to speak with Hoseok alone. "He's outside"

"Thanks babe. I'll be back in awhile" Jimin peck Yoongi's lips and left to the porch.

"Hoseok. We need to talk" he spoke, sternly.

"Yeah sure. Let me-"

"Shush. That's not what I want to talk about"

"Then what is it?"

"Remember I used to tell you I wish to become human?"

"Hmm yeah. What about it? Wait. You're not thinking about-" Hoseok gasped.

"Yes, Hoseok. That's exactly what I'm thinking. And you are going to help me out whether you like it or not" a mischievous smile spread across his face as he once again eye on the young couple from afar.

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A/N: Hey guys! Hope the story has been alright so far cause if it's not, I might not continue.

Anyway a shoutout to one of my constant readers awkwardhylian who is a writer herself, do check out her book, Fairy Tails (a bangan boys ff) I won't elaborate much here to not spoil anything but you guys have to check it out cause it's great!

Stay golden❤️