ERIE’S POV

The music was as loud as thunder; it made things rattle. Neon lights flashed everywhere like police sirens, but much more colorful. The atmosphere was one of elation; the air was occasionally punctuated by whoops and hollers. A speech boomed over the crowd a strident timbre of the voice.

“HELLO EVERYONE AND WELCOME TO MY DAUGHTER’S WELCOME PARTYYYYYY” 

Now you may think this is Chen but only if you were here you would know that not only did Chen had the ability to scream over a roaring crowd without a mic, Kim Minseok did too.

With the cheers come fists in the air and eyes flinging wide towards me. Everyone was electrified, awake, soaring to new heights of emotion and before you ask yes everyone threw a welcome party which is also known as an acceptance party.

At these parties the newest member of any family is shown to friends and family. There is also a tradition where the family members accept their members formally and I have no bloody idea what is means.

It’s been two months since me and Aana started our careers. In a span of one month our own mini album will be released. The months have been crazy as hell settling down, photo shoots, practice and of course singing has drove me crazy but it’s fun.

Maybe it is fun because NCT and EXO are promoting our little duo like crazy. Interviews, advertisements, instagram, v-live, sns you name it they got it covered.

Maybe it’s fun because I can always see them whenever I want not yet in public because our faces are yet to be revealed but I can, in near future see them outside the boundaries of our company or the invisible circle of our secret little society.

Maybe it’s fun because a certain Lee Taeyong always accompanies us to our shoots and records. It is nice having Taeyong around we have become so comfortable around each other. I know him like the back of my hand I can tell who Taeyong is by only touching a hand, with a blind fold on. 

“Ri, go on.” I snapped at the nudge I felt and suddenly I remembered that I am in a party which may I mention is for me.

“They want you on stage for the ceremony.” Taeyong whispered to me. I looked at the stage and there stood 12 unrealistically handsome men all in normal party clothes, yet none of them look bad. They all looked good as anything-you-cannot-compare-to-another.  A blush crept on my cheeks and how do I know? Well maybe because my face was burning. The attention that was on me was like no other and twelve drop dead gorgeous men waiting for me was not helping at all. And at this point I don’t give two shits if they are family or not.

I feel a sudden push and in seconds I register that Taeyong is now leading me towards the stage. I make a mental note of thanking him later and took Chen’s awaiting hand and steped up on the stage.

“Everyone this is Erie, as you all probably know by now.” Laughs were heard but they died down quickly. “I and my family are not the type to give long ass speeches no one likes them so we’ll make it quick.”

He looked at me straight in the eye. His eyes reflecting the fatherly love he gives me every breathing moment. Suddenly I was embraced in a hug.

“Welcome home Erie. You are accepted as our own.”

A sudden feeling washed over my whole existence. There was no time, no wind, and no rain. My mind was at peace. How could it be that I hadn't felt this was before? Pure. Unselfish. Undemanding. Free. Is this what they were saying? That I will know what the acceptance ceremony meant once it started. Is this it? This was the love I had waited for, prayed for my whole life. I inwardly thanked God and hugged all the tighter. A love like this was to be cherished for life. Finally, I was home.

I was pulled out of the warm embrace, much to my dismay but soon was enveloped again but it was from the sweetest bun this time.

“You are my daughter and no one will change it. Welcome home Erie.”

Xiumin said and the same feeling rushed in me. And he pulled away but in a matter of seconds I was warm again.

“You may be known as their daughter but I am still the grand one the one that matters more. Welcome home Erie.” And it kept repeating the warm feeling and me being pulled out of a hug and in a hug.

SEHUN’S POV

“No matter where I am in the world you can always count on me. Welcome home Erie.” Kris said.

“Let’s always be cooking partners. Welcome home Erie” - Kyungsoo.

“I know we started at the wrong but let’s make a new beginning. Welcome home Erie” - Baekhyun.

“I love you best friend. Welcome home Erie.” - Chanyeol (no I am NOT jealous)

“Let’s rock it together. Welcome home Erie” - Luhan

“I forgot what to say but hey I am always here for you. Welcome home Erie.” - Lay.

“I will always give you some of my chicken. Welcome home Erie.” - Jongin.

“Let’s always go shopping together. Welcome home Erie.” - Tao.

I was suddenly nervous. What was I supposed to say? Of course I have to say welcome home but what else was there? I wanted it to be different then everyone. Why am I so tensed again? Oh yeah I forgot what I rehearsed for a million time yesterday.

I am suddenly pushed, towards Erie, by no other then Byun Baekhyun. Stumbling, I reach near her and I don’t know what the hell happened but suddenly my limbs had a brain of their own. I pulled her in a hug.

“We are one and I will always be there no matter what happens to us where ever we are five feet apart or countries I will always be an invisible wall, a backbone to you.” I kissed her forehead for a second or two. “Welcome home Erie”

The cheers erupted like an auditory volcano, with me pulling away was the indication of the ceremony to end and a beginning to a whole new party. Suddenly everyone was everywhere and Erie was nowhere.

Swimming through the river of Wolves, Vampires, Witches, Warlocks, Vela, Fairies, Lares, Nymphs, Dokkaebi, Hybrids and so much more, I finally find the one I was looking for surrounded by others.

ERIE’S POV

“You are so cute.”

“So how is everything till now?”

“Did you settle comfortably?”

“You are a rookie these days right?”

Questions and so many comments are being passed yet my brain is replaying everything that happened minutes ago. When he kissed my forehead I felt like exploding into million shreds. It's almost the same feeling I had when he kissed me while, he thought, I was sleeping. 

One of the reasons I never said or never talked about the topic is that I did not feel weird even now it felt… nice.

To be honest it was difficult to ignore the fact the first time but i guess I just can't this time. Last time i tried my best to stop everything I felt why? Because one I had just met him and two he hated me. But now is different right? I can like him right? Why can I not? We are on good terms and it’s been a good amount of time since I have know him.

You know what? Maybe everything is fun because I have Sehun next to me every waking moment. He wakes me up and has practically made himself my shadow and leaves only when he has work and to that as well I try my best to be there with him. One day when he wasn’t with us because of his own shoot the day wouldn’t end. He, to me, is like coffee to a business man who cannot start work without it.

‘That day I had come to the terms that I officially cannot start my work without him. And today I am officially on the term that the stomachache isn’t actually stomachache it’s the butterflies one gets when they see someone they like.’

“A penny for your thoughts?” I look at Taeyong holding two glasses of punch one hand stretched towards me. I accept it and smile a little.

“Nothing really just here and there.” He raised his right eyebrow questioningly but didn’t press on the topic. Soon we got into a conversation with some of the NCT members I recently met with as Sehun likes to describe him 'Jisung the Koala bear' .

“Yaaah Sehunieeeeeeee” it was a high pitch voice. I instantly regretted turning towards the voice. A woman with soft purple hair jumped towards Sehun, who might I add caught her perfectly. It was a rather long hug then my liking. I stared at them as he lifted her down and started talking to her as if the world disappeared.

“Stop throwing daggers towards the vampire.” I looked at Tae

“I am not staring at them.”

“Don’t you dare try to fool me I know you pretty well and I, off all people, know how you feel towards EXO’s maknae.”

“Get you facts straight Tae I am EXO’s maknae”

“Oh yea ex-maknae. Happy?”

“I thought werewolves and vampires don’t get along?” I tried changing the topic.

“That is what humans think there is no fight between any supernatural species. Sehun and Irene are a walking example of it.” He smirked and I huffed.

"You know what if you ain't gonna leave imma leave"

I walked towards the little bar in the far corner when I heard someone calling my name. Turning around I find Sehun and Irene walking towards me.

“E this is Irene. Irene this is…”

“The girl you talk about day and night? Yes I know.” She said and gave me a smile.

“Hi.  I am Irene Sehun’s best friend.” Her smile was beautiful.

“Hi I’m Erie and you probably know that.”

“Trust me I do.” She smirked at Sehun for what exactly I don’t know but something was fishy between them and I cannot help but feel jealous with the bond and vibes that radiate between them.

“So when is your debut?”

“One month”

“That’s nice if you need any kind of help do call me.” She said and then was called by J-hope? I’m not sure I am still memorizing names. All I know is that BTS and Red Velvet are a big ass family of vampires.

“So you talk about me all the time eh? Mind telling me why?”

“Why wouldn’t I talk about a pretty girl who is basically attached to my hip these days?” 

“You are so weird.” Butterflies were again alive in my stomach and I knew a blush was on its way.

“Yeah yeah whatever come on let’s get something to eat I’m famished.”

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Aayo wassup? Im sorry for updating longer then i usually do. Its just that college gives huge pain and shit load of work. Hehe.

Ill try updating soon again but no promises ⊙▽⊙