lucas wiped the cream on the corner of his daughter's lips using the table napkin available but was focused on his son who sat there with his cup of ice cream down on the table, left untouched.

❝is there anything bothering you jeffrey?❞ lucas smiled at his daughter before picking up the untouched ice cream cup and passed it to his son who stopped dozing off and accepted the cup.

but not eating the ice cream.

❝hey, bud?❞

the boy looked up and saw the worried look of his father. he didn't even try to hide the sadness he is feeling but nonetheless, at least he finally started digging his ice cream.

not knowing what to do and how to decipher what ever problem his son is facing, he turned to his daughter and gave her a questioning look. ❝what happened to your brother?❞

the little girl stopped eating her ice cream for a split second before shrugging and eating back once more. ❝do you not like the ice cream?❞ her voice made jeffrey look at her and was somehow guilty for shouting at her a while ago.

❝it's fine.❞ jeffrey simply answered.

lucas frowned. ❝of course the ice cream is fine, it's you who is not.❞

that made jeffrey stop eating and placed the cup back down on the table. the action made lucas and his sister put all their attention on him. jeffrey sulked on his seat as he crossed his arms on his chest, looked neither at the two but down on the ground.

❝dad?❞ jeffrey called out, making lucas hum and finished his cup of ice cream first before entertaining his little boy. ❝can we not go back there?❞

that made lucas tilt his head to the side, not quite understanding what his son meant. ❝where?❞

❝to uncle suh.❞

lucas furrowed his brows. ❝don't you want to visit uncle suh?❞

❝it's not that.❞ jeffrey turned to his side and saw his sister looking sad upon hearing what he just said. she might have misunderstood about him not liking johnny.

❝then what is it?❞

in fact, it's because of another reason.

❝i suddenly don't like vampires, dad.❞

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❝... twenty eight, twenty nine, thirty!❞ the little boy on johnny's lap clapped his small hands in glee after finishing counting the sheeps on the story book that johnny is reading for him.

johnny had a proud smile on as he ruffled the boy's hair. ❝that's right little vamp, thirty.❞

johnny closed the story book and placed it right beside him on the sofa, carrying the vampire up and making him stand on his lap. twenty still had the cute smile on his face, feeling so proud that he counted that far, and johnny just can't help but melt at the kid's cuteness.

if possible, he probably had already placed twenty inside his pocket.

❝thirty.❞ the proud smile on johnny's face turned to a sly smirk as he went close to twenty's face, making the little vampire go clueless as to what he is doing. ❝your little sibling soon, in the future.❞

twenty blinked, not catching up on what johnny meant.

meanwhile, a hand quickly went to hit behind johnny's head and a loud painful groan came out of johnny's mouth. with a glare, johnny looked up to see who hit him but soon changed mood when he saw ten having his brows raised and arms on his hips, looking down at him as if he said something wrong the the child.

❝as i was saying,❞ johnny chuckled nervously, putting his attention back at the boy who now crawled right next to him and picked up the story book. ❝thirty sheeps.❞

❝how dare you say that to my child?❞ ten said, his brows furrowed.

sure, his child.

❝technically, i said nothing wrong.❞ johnny shrugged as he looked away. he sure was avoiding ten and his glittering, gorgeous, red eyes that's glaring right through his soul.

❝what do you mean, you said nothing wrong?❞ ten scoffed. ❝you told him that he'll be having a younger sibling.❞

the human rolled his eyes and pointed a finger at the little vampire that's flipping from page to another page of the story book, ❝he didn't even understand a single thing that i have just said.❞

all their eyes were now on twenty as the boy was happily reading the story book on his own.

johnny gave ten a cute smile, ❝see—❞

❝twenty will have a baby sibling..❞ the little vampire mumbled, cutting johnny off.

ten snapped his head on johnny's direction and gave him a look. johnny gulped at what twenty said and took him guts to look straight at ten who's clearly not amused. getting an idea, johnny snapped his fingers. ❝easy.❞

ten now crossed his arms, waiting for johnny to say his idea that ten knew he'd be disappointed to hear. ❝what?❞

❝we can always give him a sibling.❞

as if it's that easy. ❝how on earth are you going to do that?❞

ten stared at johnny and saw the human raising his brows up and down in a teasing way, already guessing what he meant after finding out what on earth is going on inside his head.

the vampire can't help but actually do a facepalm, ❝kindly stop—❞

❝papa?❞ twenty was up at it again by cutting someone off. ten gave johnny one deadly glare before turning to his son with a warm smile on his face.

❝what is it baby?❞

twenty stood up on the sofa, making johnny reach out his hand and held the kid by his shirt to prevent him from falling down. bringing the story book with him, twenty happily showed a page to ten that made the vampire quickly change his smile to a frown. ❝papa, can we go outside?❞

johnny cooed at how twenty looks so excited but soon had an unsure look on when he saw ten looking serious all of a sudden.

❝i want to climb a tree like what this boy is doing.❞ the boy said, sounding so innocent. ❝also, i want see a real sheep papa—❞

❝how about we put you to bed, hm?❞ the vampire regained himself the next moment and took twenty to his arms.

❝no,❞ but johnny just had to join the conversation between the two. ❝what's wrong in bringing him out?❞

twenty's face lit up seeing that johnny is on his side. ❝uncle giant can go with me!❞ knowing that his papa is quite busy.

ten stared at his son before facing johnny, giving him a look that johnny couldn't understand. the human raised a brow while standing up from the sofa, ❝what? there's no harm in going out, right? just hide yourself from the humans so they won't freak out.❞

❝johnny i want you to stop talking right now.❞ ten didn't want the human to convince twenty more.

❝i don't get it. you get to go out and enjoy nature outside, jaehyun along with taeyong gets to do so yet—❞

and in just a swift move, johnny stumbled back when a strong breezy air hit him and in just a blink of an eye the two vampires disappeared from his sight. he groaned in annoyance at how he was an ant compared to the two. he had no match to any of their abilities and he finds it quite unfair to be honest.

ten just can't leave without finishing the argument, he could at least give him a reason why twenty can't leave the house. now, johnny is left confused.

what is there something to be scared of?

johnny sighed as he flopped down the sofa with his eyes closed. ❝poor kid, he just wants to see thirty sheeps.❞

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jaehyun held his lover tight giving him a comforting smile. taeyong snuggled closer to jaehyun's well built body and closed his eyes as he let the vampire carry as they were going to their destination.

yuta that's following from behind faked a gag. looking away, he noticed that they were getting closer to where jaehyun is taking them too.

❝why are we visiting them again?❞ yuta said in curiosity, slowing his speed as they had reached to the front yard.

jaehyun placed taeyong down gently and hadn't let go of his hand as he just wants his lover to stay close to him. ❝i'm getting this uneasy feeling.❞

the japanese mocked a gasp, ❝are you pregnant?❞

jaehyun hissed at his friend, motioning his other free hand and threatened to punch yuta. yuta raised a brow and had his eyes focused on jaehyun's clenched fists. the next thing they know, jaehyun's fist was already on fire. taeyong, although he was worried at him, laughed at jaehyun screaming out of panic. the sprinkler at the front yard was activated and had killed the fire on jaehyun's hand. the vampire glared at the laughing japanese and had thought to get back at him.

taeyong left the two, not wanting to join the mess, and quickly arrived at the front door.

behind him were vampires acting like kids. jaehyun had gathered all the water that came from the sprinkler and motioned his finger to yuta's direction. not seeing it coming, yuta was late in running away and actually got drenched with water.

the japanese scoffed, his fingers producing fire as he smirked at jaehyun who is also enjoying this. ❝you're on.❞

jaehyun stretched his arms and also cracked his fingers as if it has been a while since he last used his ability. ❝you're asking for it.❞ he then eyed the tree that's at a far distance and elevated it with no sweat.

before the two could take a step forward, they suddenly couldn't move their bodies. no matter how hard they try move at least a hand of theirs, nothing seems to work. the fire on yuta's fingers poofed on air and the tree that jaehyun lifted fell back down and lightly had the ground shaking.

a clap was then heard that made the two confused as to who it was.

❝really guys?❞ the vampire that came out of the house placed a hand on taeyong's shoulder. ❝you can stop controlling them now.❞

taeyong's eyes softened and chuckled when he saw his lover looking at him with squinted eyes. he held out a peace sign, knowing he'd be easily forgiven by him. ❝sorry.❞

the japanese didn't forget to land a soft punch on jaehyun's biceps for drenching him with water before diverting his eyes at the familiar looking vampire standing right next to taeyong. ❝hey mark lee.❞

the vampire, namely mark lee, sighed at the two. ❝did you two come just to destroy my front yard.❞

walking towards them, jaehyun shrugged as he invited himself inside the house. ❝just so you know, yuta started it.❞

the japanese had his jaw dropped at what jaehyun said, being the last one to get inside the house. ❝you were about to punch me!❞

"uncle ootah!"

and just to calm the vampire's temper, a little boy came down the stairs and ran towards the japanese's direction. yuta kneeled a knee down and had his arms wide open to greet the little vampire a tight embrace. ❝how is the little bad shit doing?❞

the kid giggled and jumped with excitement. ❝i'm still the baddest shit, uncle ootah!❞

❝do i have to always remind you guys not to curse when chan is around?❞ a tanned looking vampire came out from the kitchen with an apron on his hand said while giving yuta a look.

yuta chuckled nervously as he placed chan down. ❝nice to see you again, donghyuck.❞

pair of arms wrapped around the tanned vampire's small waist and donghyuck was being composed by a light peck on his neck by his husband. ❝calm down, love.❞

donghyuck heaved out a sigh before giving their visitors a look, ❝what made you guys come here?❞

❝jaehyun is pregnant.❞

❝something is really bothering me.❞

the two looked at each other, with yuta having an annoying grin and jaehyun with that deadly glare. mark was forced to remove his arms on his husband's waist and approach the two who were ready to continue their fight inside the house. he stood in between the two and placed his hands on their shoulder, pushing them lightly to the side.

but the two flew to the wall the next second. the house shook like an earthquake passed by, some books fell down the bookshelf, and a vase fell down but taeyong quickly caught it before it touched the ground.

chan watched his father in awe and clapped his hands happily, amazed at how mark dealt the two troublesome vampires.

yuta and jaehyun groaned really loudly in pain at the impact, completely forgetting that mark had some unbeatable strength. they were reminded not to mess with mark ever again.

taeyong placed the vase back down on the self and went beside donghyuck had a small smile on his face. he did want to help jaehyun but he just thought that maybe he and yuta deserved it for not behaving well.

just when one of the two was about to diss each other, a phone ringing inside taeyong's pocket had caught their attention. while pulling his phone out, donghyuck watched his every movement and had his eyes widened once he saw a picture of who was calling taeyong.

❝jaehyun, it's your phone.❞ taeyong said. ❝johnny is calling.❞

all of a sudden, images and a scenario flashed inside donghyuck's head that made him dizzy for a moment. worried, mark rushed to his husband and held him in his arms.

❝hey, what's wrong?❞ mark noticed donghyuck staring at no where. he then ran a hand through the tanned male's hair and cupped his face, ❝love?❞

❝i'm fine.❞ donghyuck breathed out, his chest pumping unevenly.

❝are you sure?❞

❝yeah.❞ donghyuck nodded and gave mark a small smile, not wanting to worry him more.

nothing was wrong. it just bothered him as to why he is seeing the same future again but this time seeing someone undeniably familiar.

❝yuta?❞ donghyuck called out, finding the japanese still sitting down on the floor with his back on the wall.

❝hm?❞ yuta managed to say despite of his back still hurting from mark throwing him off to the wall really hard.

❝we need to talk.❞

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