knocking the door in an aggressive way, jaehyun panicked when it took so long until someone opened the door. he didn't waste a moment to throw himself to the person once the door was opened and tightened his embrace, showing how worried he was.

❝are you okay!?❞ jaehyun pulled away and checked if his lover had bruises anywhere, ❝where does it hurt!?❞

taeyong rolled his eyes at how dramatic jaehyun was acting. he then took hold of his partner's hand and placed a soft his on his lips. ❝what made you think that i'm hurt? i just came here to tutor the little vampire.❞

the short vampire behind jaehyun peeked and saw that taeyong is looking fine, he wasn't hurt. even he was worried when jaehyun kept on mentioning about something happening to taeyong and knowing that taeyong is with johnny made him panic as well.

it's because of his son, that's right. he was worried that something might happen to his son, not because of johnny getting hurt.

❝where's johnny?❞ ten asked, eyes scanning the living room which was surprisingly silent.

at this time, both twenty and johnny would be playing around.

❝putting the baby to sleep.❞ taeyong said, stepping aside so the two can get inside of the house. ❝where did you two gone off to?❞

❝hospital.❞ jaehyun lied. he didn't want for taeyong to know that he had quite a talk with the superior and had met ten there. he then gave his lover a proud smile, ❝saved another patient.❞

❝you always do.❞ giving him a hug, taeyong's eyes diverted to ten who hesitated to go up to the baby's room. ❝ten?❞

❝huh?❞ there were a lot of things going on inside of the vampire's head, he didn't notice that he was just standing by the stairs while staring straight. ❝taeyong, answer me honestly.❞

tilting his head, acting innocent, taeyong allowed ten to read his thoughts. in taeyong's perspective, it isn't hard to think of otherwise than the incident a while ago. he is used to ten reading his thoughts that he had already learned the art of thinking of nothing when he's around him. seeing that ten has finished getting through his thoughts, taeyong showed him a smile hoping to convince him that nothing had really happened.

it's for the sake of their family that's slowly working out.

❝i'll go and check the two of them.❞ ten said, looking away. ❝don't forget to close the door when you leave.❞

watching him, the couple stayed silent until ten finally disappeared from their sights. jaehyun went to grab the older's hand and intertwined their fingers, still worried. even though ten had read taeyong's thoughts and showed that nothing happened at all, jaehyun still believed in his guts.

❝i know you want to know.❞ taeyong started, grabbing his coat and wore it.

jaehyun raised a brow at the older before getting what he meant. ❝what happened? i can't read you like ten so don't lie like how you manage to show nothing to ten.❞

❝why would i even lie to you?❞ taeyong then went to open the front door once again to leave the house with jaehyun following from behind. ❝i'll tell you once we get home.❞

looking down, jaehyun just followed his lover from behind. he felt guilty because if you think about it, he is also at fault why this is all happening. ❝did i fuck things up?❞

comforting his lover with a soft smile, taeyong held his hand and placed it inside one of the pockets of his coat, ❝it's not your fault.❞

❝i feel like it is.❞

waiting outside of the room, ten was hesitant to open the door and check up on the two. he had so much going on that he didn't know where to start. his problems were stacked up and he was afraid that someone in specific might get involved. although he had read taeyong's thoughts, he knew something was up. a vampire's gut feeling about their partners can never be wrong. he was aware that taeyong apparently lied to him but he understood why did so, just for him not to get worried.

too focused on his own thoughts, ten didn't notice how the door creaked open and there appeared the human he was worried for.

❝oh, t-ten!❞ the human gulped, quite loud, and started to have random hand gestures. ❝the b-baby is sleeping a-and i was about t-to also—❞

so much for promising to taeyong that he won't expose himself to ten.

johnny actually thought that taeyong was chill about what happened a while ago but as soon as they arrived at ten's house, he received a nag and was scolded by taeyong. he even almost got hit by taeyong if it weren't for the vampire holding himself back. he knew it was his mistake but hey, you can't blame him. he didn't know there were vampires around the area.

with johnny trying his very best to think of anything random to cover up the scenes from a while ago, ten's eyes were focused on the white cloth wrapped around johnny's hand. there's even a smell of faint blood lingering at the tip of his nostrils. he then guessed that johnny must have injured himself while he was gone.

and thus confirming that taeyong really did lie to him.

❝what happened to you?❞ ten questioned, eyes looking up at the tall human who was still not himself.

❝ah, i slipped!❞ he then realized that it was the hand that ten was referring to, ❝i mean—❞

ten crossed his arms and raised a brow, taking time to hear the human's alibi even though it was pretty much obvious that he'll be lying is way out.

❝i tried making dinner for the child but cut myself with a spoon by accident.❞ johnny nodded, but then slapped his forehead with his free hand after finding out his mistake. ❝a knife, i mean!❞

he really is bad at it, ten wondered how taeyong trusted johnny to keep it a secret. he wasn't in the mood to read the human's thoughts, knowing that something was up already enough for him. he also didn't want to handle anything for the day, he was tired.

❝is twenty alright?❞

at least at this, johnny didn't have to lie. ❝yeah, he is fine.❞

❝that's good to hear.❞ ten yawned, going to another direction away from johnny. ❝i'm going to bed.❞

hearing footsteps behind him, the vampire heaved a sigh before turning around and giving the human a glare. the human defended himself by putting both his hands in front of him.

❝no, you're not allowed to sleep beside me.❞ the vampire said before leaving the pouting human there.

❝why is he in a bad mood all of a sudden?❞ he said, eyes following the short vampire.

❝and don't even bother sleepwalking to my bed at midnight!❞ ten shouted before slamming the door.

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waking up from his deep sleep, johnny stretched his arms and groaned loudly. he then slowly opened his eyes, adjusting to the light. his silence was disturbed when he heard some snoring coming from someone beside him. in a swift move, johnny turned his head to the side and held the urge to coo at the baby sleeping soundly beside him.

❝seems like someone sleepwalked his way to my bed.❞ he chuckled before silently getting up from the bed.

tucking the baby under his covers, johnny went out of the guest room he was assigned to sleep ever since he was basically kicked out of taeyong and jaehyun's house. he didn't complain though, being under one roof with a beautiful vampire and cute little one is enough for him.

walking out of the room, johnny sniffed at a delicious smell coming from the kitchen. his feet made its way to the kitchen, passing by the living room which was cleaner than yesterday, and was greeting by a nice figure which had his back facing at him.

the apron hugged his body and johnny had never been aspiring to become an apron in his life just to hug that beautiful vampire.

❝you are so loud.❞ the vampire spoke, snapping johnny out from his thoughts.

the human furrowed his brows. ❝i didn't speak though.❞

turning around after grabbing some plates and utensils, ten pointed his heads. ❝your thoughts.❞

❝oh,❞ johnny then smirked, ❝then you know that i want to be that apron so bad?❞

if it were just like the other days, ten would already be a mess right now after hearing that. johnny flirting with him is just too much for him to handle.

that's why it shocked johnny when the vampire ignored him and went to set the table up for their breakfast. did something happen?

❝is twenty still sleeping?❞ ten questioned as he went back to cooking for their breakfast.

the human made his way to the dining table and sat on to one of the chair after nodding his head. ❝do you want me to wake him up?❞

the vampire shook his head as a no, ❝let's wait for him to wake up. i'm still not done cooking yet anyways.❞

it then became silent for the both of them. it was odd for johnny because by now, ten would already be nagging because of some useless stuff he had done. the vampire didn't even glance at him even for a second. he then showed determination in his look as he sat there and thought of a way to catch his attention.

sweat running down his face, ten tilted his head to the side. he gave johnny space to give more kisses and also find his spot. his small hands made it way behind the human's head and played with hair as he closed his eyes tight, feeling the pleasure electrifying his whole body.

❝ah!❞ ten hissed when he touched a hot spot from the pot. he then turned around and gave the human a glare, blaming him and his thoughts. ❝isn't it too early to even think of that!?❞

shrugging, ❝it's the only way to get your attention.❞ the human said.

ten groaned as he went to wash his hand. ❝why would you want to get my attention anyways?❞

because for ten, he didn't want his attention to be with johnny. he had hung out with him enough, he didn't want to get too attached.

especially when he had already made his decision.

❝is there something wrong?❞ johnny was worried and also scared that ten had found out about him bringing the child outside yesterday. even though nothing happened to twenty, he still broke the rules and brought the kid outside even though he wasn't allowed to do so.

there's a lot going on, johnny doesn't even know what ten has been going through.

even if it meant letting go of him, ten will do it just to keep him out of his problems.

❝ten?❞

❝i don't remember allowing you to call me by my nickname.❞ the vampire said, putting the first dish down the table, eyeing johnny for a short second before going back to cooking.

he snorted, johnny then drooled by the dish that ten made. ❝then mr. porn, what's going on?❞

❝i was just thinking.❞ breathing in and out, ten controlled his emotions before it gets the best of him. he wanted to sound natural and not like he's going to be regretting what he is about to say.

❝what is it?❞

washing his hands, ten dried them off before placing his hands down beside the sink. ❝don't you miss taeyong and jaehyun?❞

he let out a chuckle, ❝of course i do, they basically raised me.❞

❝then, do you want to go home?❞

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