Chapter 2 :

Humans sees the truth

 

Baekhyun and Chanyeol sat across Jongin and Kyungsoo in the kitchen. The two humans pursed their lips not knowing what to react when Chanyeol and Baekhyun didn’t just tell them the truth, but they also showed them. Jongin didn’t freak out like what Chanyeol thought but Kyungsoo was a different case. He was always the serious one. The person who believed in science and the one always searching for reasons. Kyungsoo seemed dazed.

Chanyeol couldn’t blame him. It also took Baekhyun thirty minutes to convince Chanyeol that he wasn’t human and another fifteen minutes to process everything that’s happening around him. If Baekhyun didn’t show him his sharp fangs, then maybe, Chanyeol wouldn’t believe in any of this.

He knows supernatural creature exists but he sure wasn’t expecting himself to be one of them. Heck, he was also surprised to know that Baekhyun is a vampire because he didn’t look like one. Yes, he was pale and his eyes changes colors but more than that, nothing indicates that he’s a blood boy.

 

“So Chanyeol, you’re telling me that your boyfriend – oh, I’m sorry – Baekhyun is a vampire and you’re a warlock and that you froze time a while ago because you don’t know how to face us with your new look?” Kyungsoo talked with no emotions shown on his cute face and Chanyeol nodding vigorously. He was nervous because Kyungsoo was only like this when he’s serious and Chanyeol’s ing sure that Kyungsoo is serious right now.

 

“Oh. Then you are ing insane!” Chanyeol wasn’t really surprised when Kyungsoo shouted and slammed his palms on the table, “I don’t know how you did what you did a while ago. I don’t know how you transported from one place to another Baekhyun and I don’t know where you bought your fake fangs, but all I can say is that you guys are crazy.” Kyungsoo snatched his bag, ready to leave when Baekhyun called him.

 

“Do Kyungsoo. We are not lying and I can assure you that I am really a vampire and I’m not alone in this city. There are many other lurking around and they’re not really nice. So I don’t suggest for you to go out, especially now that you carry my wonderful scent since you’re a defenseless human.”

 

“Huh, why do they care if I carry your scent? Are you some kind of king or whatever? Tch.”

 

“Actually, I’m their prince. My father’s the clan leader and they’re looking for me since I ran away.”

 

“WHAT THE BAEKHYUN?!” Baekhyun wasn’t really surprised when Chanyeol almost fell on his seat. He was expecting this reaction from him anyways.

 

*****

 

“Why didn’t you tell me? I mean, I thought you trust me enough.” Chanyeol buried his face to his pillow and curled in his bed. He and Baekhyun decided to sleep in his room while Jongin and Kyungsoo were the ones occupying the guest room. It took another for Kyungsoo to believe everything happening around him but after that, he submitted himself and let Baekhyun handle everything. Chanyeol couldn’t help but worry about them now that they’re completely aware of the situation. Maybe they’re even uncomfortable with each other. Oh no, it’s making me feel so guilty.

 

“I didn’t think you should know. You’re too powerful and the others won’t try to lay a finger on you. I also thought it was pretty obvious that I’m not returning home with my actions. And stop worrying about Jongin and Kyungsoo. To tell you something, they actually like each other so they’re not that uncomfortable.”

 

“I am not powerful. I didn’t know I was a warlock until today. But I do know that Kyungsoo and Jongin like each other. They’re friends after all.” Chanyeol puffed air and he pouted. He was looking directly at the ceiling hoping that Baekhyun wouldn’t be able to read his mind if he doesn’t look at him.

 

“Stupid. I mean they like like each other.”

 

“Whaaaaat?!” Chanyeol bolted up and looked straight into Baekhyun’s eyes. He didn’t know any of what Baekhyun was saying. He’s been friends with them for years and he didn’t notice anything.

 

“Oh shut up. Don’t tell me you didn’t notice? The way Jongin glances at Kyungsoo a while ago definitely says it all. Kyungsoo’s tone towards Jongin was also a total giveaway. It was only a verification that I read their minds.” Baekhyun rolled his eyes and scoffed. Chanyeol looked smart but looks can really be deceiving anyway. Even though Chanyeol’s a warlock, he still doesn’t know how to use his powers so he really couldn’t know unless he sees it himself.

 

“But… But… Why didn’t I know?”

 

“I don’t know. Maybe because you’re too dense.”

 

“I am not!” Chanyeol saw Baekhyun roll his eyes and no one dares to do that to him before.

 

“Yes you are. You don’t even know you’re dense because you’re too dense to notice. Duh.”

 

“You’re a meanie, Baek.”

 

“Why do you keep on calling me with that nickname? I feel like I’m some kind of puppy.”

 

“You look like a puppy.” A cute little puppy.

 

“I am not little! I may be cute but I am not little. How dare you say that?” Chanyeol laughed but Baekhyun decided to become meaner and he kicked Chanyeol out of his own bed. Baekhyun was sure he heard Chanyeol scream like a girl when he fell and Baekhyun chuckled at the sight of Chanyeol struggling to stand up.

 

“Ugh. Baekhyun you’re a jerk.” Chanyeol was now standing up and he was towering over Baekhyun but the latter didn’t care. He was just about to retort something sarcastic when he felt his chest tighten. He suddenly couldn’t breathe and Chanyeol can see the change in Baekhyun’s action.

 

“What’s wrong, Baek? Are you hurt? I’m the one who got pushed and you’re the one having the hard time breathing?” Chanyeol knelt down to face Baekhyun who was sitting on the edge of his bed while clutching his chest tightly. He was breathing heavily and Chanyeol was starting to panic. Okay, maybe jokes don’t go well with the situation.

 

I’ll call the ambulance. Chanyeol was about to run to his living room to call the ambulance when Baekhyun held his arm and shook his head frantically.

 

“You can’t, Chanyeol. I’m a vampire. I’m physically dead. They’ll freak out once they figure out my heart’s not beating anymore.” Baekhyun was having a hard time to pronounce the words he wanted to say and his vision was starting to change. , it’s becoming more and more dangerous.

 

“B-but what am supposed to do? You’re hurting somewhere and I can’t do anything to ease the pain.” Panic was starting to consume Chanyeol. He might not know Baekhyun long enough but he cares for him. Baekhyun might be annoying but he’s been a good friend to him in that short amount of time.

 

“You want to help? Then look for anything for me to eat.” It’s becoming red. All Baekhyun could see now was red.

 

“Uh okay. What do you want? Pizza, cake, chocolate? What?”

 

“Ugh. Chanyeol, I only eat those when I’m—ugh I can’t breathe properly.” Baekhyun clutched his shirt tightly. This is starting to get difficult for him. His throat was slowly becoming dry and his head hurts. He closed his eyes, not wanting to freak Chanyeol out once he sees the change.

 

“But you said you’re a vampire! You’re not supposed to breathe anymore. You’re dead.”

 

“But hell, I do need to breathe! Get me blood!” Baekhyun screamed. He’s ing thirsty and he doesn’t know how longer he could handle the hunger. He couldn’t go crazy and start biting every person he sees. He doesn’t want to hurt anyone here.

 

“What?” Did I hear him right? Chanyeol was dumbfounded. He wasn’t expecting that from Baekhyun. Even though he knows the other was a vampire, he wasn’t really thinking about what would happen once he started getting hungry, but now, it’s too late to think about it.

 

“Blood, Chanyeol. The red sticky liquid coming out of a human’s body.” If Baekhyun could, he would definitely be rolling his eyes. He wanted to argue with Chanyeol but he doesn’t have the will to.

 

“Where would I look for that?”

 

“I don’t know! But if I don’t drink some sooner, I’m going to turn to ashes.” Another pain stabbed through Baekhyun’s chest. This was getting more painful that it’s supposed to.

 

“Oh .” Chanyeol stood up nervously and he started scanning his room. , as if there’s blood in here. He ran outside and headed to his kitchen. He opened the fridge, hoping there would be a tomato juice but he’s just so ing lucky to find none. Chanyeol groaned and knocked on the guest room’s door.

 

“Kyungsoo! Jongin! Open the door! There’s a ing emergency and I need your help!” Chanyeol banged on the door, not caring if it gets destroyed. All that’s running in his head at the moment was none other than Baekhyun.

The moment the door opened, he saw Kyungsoo and Jongin both looking half-awake but all he said to them was, “Help me look for blood! Baekhyun’s ing thirsty!” That was enough to make the other two fully awake.  Jongin took his coat from the rack and was about to run out when Chanyeol held him and stopped him.

 

“Where the do you think you’re going?! Didn’t Baekhyun say both you and Kyungsoo aren’t allowed to go out unless you’re with us?”

 

“Let me go, hyung! I’ll go to the hospital to get some blood for him! I know some things about vampire legends and I know things don’t go very great if one doesn’t get to fulfill his hunger.” Chanyeol stared at the younger boy for a few seconds before Kyungsoo held his arm. “I’m going with him. Don’t worry, we’ll be safe. Just for the meantime, take care of Baekhyun.”  Chanyeol knows he couldn’t do anything anymore. Once Kyungsoo talks, he’s ing serious and this time, Chanyeol knows that if he wants Baekhyun to be safe, he needs to let them go. So he nodded and opened his door for his friends.

 

*****

 

Sehun woke up feeling a pain in his chest. This was the first time this kind of pain hit him and he knows it wasn’t because of himself. He wasn’t hungry. It was because of Baekhyun. Sehun stood up and hurriedly ran out of his room only to be stopped halfway when Luhan called his name.

 

“Yah Sehun-ah. Where are you going at this hour? I thought you’re already asleep?” I should have just teleported my way there from the beginning, Sehun thought as he eyed Luhan who was looking at him intently. He wants me to answer. Luhan raised one of his eyebrows, hoping he would look serious this time.

 

“I’m going to see someone.” The answer was short but when Luhan saw something different in Sehun’s eyes, he knows he needs to let go. He sighed and bit his lower lip before nodding.

 

“Just promise me you’ll be home before—Oh.” He couldn’t help but feel a little sad when he noticed Sehun left before he even finished his sentence. He should be used to this. The younger had been doing that to him since he first met Luhan but still, it leaves a tingling feeling on the elder’s chest whenever he does that.

 

“Just take care of yourself, Sehun-ah. I’ll be waiting here.” Luhan smiled at no one in particular before sitting on his couch and hugging his knees. I’ll wait for you, Sehun.

 

*****

 

“Baek, how are you feeling? Does it still hurt?” Chanyeol doesn’t know what to do. Jongin and Kyungsoo aren’t back yet and Baekhyun’s pain was getting worse.

 

“D-don’t come near me.” Baekhyun stood up and he was completely unstable. He was having a hard time walking but then he reached the bathroom door, he opened it and before Chanyeol could react, Baekhyun went inside and locked himself. It made Chanyeol more worried than he already is. He couldn’t see Baekhyun and he couldn’t do anything for him now that the other locked himself.

Chanyeol softly knocked on the door, hoping that Baekhyun would talk to him.

 

“Baek, locking yourself won’t do you any good.”

 

“I know. But it will keep you safe.” Chanyeol was sure he heard Baekhyun’s pain through his voice and it bothered him. He doesn’t like hearing Baekhyun like this. He wanted to hear Baekhyun teasing him and making fun of him instead of hearing him in pain.

 

“Who are you even trying to protect me from? Baek, I can handle myself very well. Come out please and let me take care of you.”

 

“I’m trying to protect you from me! You don’t know when I’ll go crazy so I need to stay away from you until Jongin and Kyungsoo returns.”

 

“I don’t care! Just… just come out now, Baekhyun. If you want then…”

 

“Oh no, Chanyeol. I don’t like what you’re thinking! That’s not even an option.”

 

“But it’s the only way! I don’t want you to die and if I really am a warlock, then… then I’ll live.”

 

“So you’re putting your own life on the line just to test if you really are a warlock? Are you ing—ah!” The moment Chanyeol heard Baekhyun’s scream, he slammed his fist on the door this time. He called and called Baekhyun’s name but when he received no response, his mind started creating different thoughts. Baekhyun can’t die. Not now. Chanyeol needs him. He’s the only one that can help him know the answers to his questions. He’s become a good friend and Chanyeol wouldn’t want to lose him.

Closing his eyes, Chanyeol wished that the door would open. He thought of it hard enough until he finally hears a click. It worked.

 

“BAEKHYUN!” When Chanyeol saw Baekhyun sprawled on the bathroom floor, paler than usual and unconscious, his mind stopped functioning for a moment. He didn’t know what to do next. He wasn’t sure on what he should do.

 

 

“He needs it now or he’ll die.” Chanyeol turned and saw an emotionless boy behind him. He was just standing there, arms crossed while looking at both him and Baekhyun. His eyes seemed cold but the way he looks at Baekhyun tells different.

 

“W-what should I do?” Chanyeol was too desperate and he doesn’t care if there’s a stranger in his house. If he could help Baekhyun, then it’s alright.

 

“Let him bite you. It’s now or never.”

 

*****

 

I smell blood. ing blood.

I need blood.

. My chest hurts. I need it now.

 

Baekhyun’s eyes flew open. The moment he woke up, the first thing he saw was Chanyeol’s throat. Chanyeol’s ing throat. He couldn’t stop himself when his fangs appeared. He opened his mouth, ready to bite him but then, he pulled away.

 

“No no no. I can’t. Go outside, Yeol. Leave me alone!” Baekhyun pushed Chanyeol away and he stayed on one corner of the bathroom. He hugged his knees and he tried, he tried really hard to ignore the pain he was feeling.

 

“It’s okay. Just do it, Baekhyun. I’m doing this for you.” Chanyeol’s voice was so relaxing and soft and that made something in him snap. Is he really serious with this?

 

“Baekhyun hyung, you don’t have a choice.” Baekhyun’s eyes widened when he saw someone very familiar standing outside the bathroom. He was staring at him straight in the eye and that’s when he remembered.

 

“You’re feeling my pain too, right Sehun?” When the younger nodded, Baekhyun just don’t know what to do anymore. He doesn’t want to hurt Chanyeol but if he wait any longer, there’s a very high possibility that he’ll die and Sehun was also suffering because of him. What am I supposed to do?

 

“Baek, do it.” Chanyeol held the back of his neck and pulled him closer. Baekhyun gasped when Chanyeol placed his mouth on the crook of his neck. The latter titled his head, exposing his neck even more and Baekhyun’s mouth almost watered at the sight.

 

“It’s going to hurt you.”

 

“I don’t care. Just do it before I get cowardly again.” Baekhyun nodded and smiled at Chanyeol. He mouthed a ‘Thank you’ before opening his mouth and his sharp fangs sank right into the other’s neck.

Chanyeol’s grip on him tightened but Baekhyun doesn’t really care. I’m sorry, Yeol, he thought as his fangs sank deeper. Chanyeol whimpered but he didn’t push Baekhyun away. From the corner of his eyes, Baekhyun saw the door of the house open and Kyungsoo and Jongin was running only to stop when they saw the scene happening right in front of them.

 

“Baek, you don’t need to hold back. Just do it…” Baekhyun didn’t know how much he drank but he’s sure a normal human wouldn’t be able to survive that amount of blood loss. You’re not a human, Yeol. I’m ing sure.

 

“Baekhyun hyung, stop.” When Sehun clicked his fingers, Baekhyun pulled away from Chanyeol, withdrew his fangs and the two small wounds on the younger’s neck. In less than a minute, the wounds were closing and Baekhyun grinned. Chanyeol sighed in relief and he finally relaxed. He couldn’t explain the feeling but it wasn’t really that bad.

 

“Thank you, Yeol.” He whispered in his ears and Chanyeol held his hand as an answer. You’re welcome. Baekhyun smiled at him this time.

 

 

“What the was that?” Jongin was standing beside Kyungsoo. His mouth was wide open and he was carrying a bag which Baekhyun and Sehun could smell as blood. Baekhyun bit his lip and looked down. Chanyeol couldn’t speak, he doesn’t have the energy yet. Sehun only stood there, not caring about anything but Baekhyun.

 

“Okay. That was simply... uhm, disturbing. But I guess, I now really really believe everything you’re saying before.” Kyungsoo gulped and his eyes widened at the scene in front of him. Seeing Chanyeol on the floor looking so pale with Baekhyun’s arms around him with blood on his lips scares him. He shook his head after a moment and he tugged on Jongin’s sleeve, “We’ll be leaving the bags on the fridge, uhm, see you tomorrow I guess.”

 

“He’s definitely scared.” Sehun commented once Kyungsoo and Jongin was out of sight. Baekhyun only chuckled and Chanyeol smiled at him. Kyungsoo looks so adorable when he’s frightened, I hope Jongin calms him down.

 

“I should bring Chanyeol back to his room now.” Baekhyun said, holding Chanyeol’s arm and helping him stand up. Chanyeol’s a little bit groggy like he just drank alcohol so he couldn’t get there without help.

 

“I’ll be going now, then. Luhan’s waiting for me.” Baekhyun heard the different tone once again when Sehun mentioned Luhan. “Then I’ll be seeing you again someday.”

 

“It’s going to be soon since they’re looking for us now.”

 

“Yeah. They won’t let me out of the picture for another week. I know they’re around here somewhere, waiting for me to be defenseless. So you should be careful, too.”

 

“I’ll be.” Was the last thing Sehun said before disappearing into the thin air.

 

Baekhyun sighed and pulled Chanyeol up. As they walk back to their room, Chanyeol couldn’t help but look at Baekhyun. This guy’s really really a vampire and he’s a ing prince. But who’s the guy a while ago?

 

“His name’s Sehun. He’s my cousin but I treat him like a brother.” Chanyeol mentally cursed himself for forgetting that Baekhyun could read his mind. Baekhyun laughed as he settled Chanyeol on his bed.

 

I’m not a kid. Stop making me look like one.

 

“Oh Chanyeol, but you are one. Compared to my age, you’re a toddler.”

 

Baekhyun heard nothing but curses from Chanyeol that night. He was so close to slapping Chanyeol when everything stopped and when he turned his head to face the younger, he was already asleep. He looked so peaceful and that was the first time Baekhyun had seen him so calm and he really wanted to take a picture of him for memory’s sake.

 

 

“You are so adorable, Park Chanyeol.”

 

But he knows once Chanyeol wakes up and notices the changes around him, it will be a long explanation once again. So Baekhyun closed his eyes until sleep came into him.