Mark leaned against the counter watching the dishes wash themselves by using his powers. He smiled to himself, happy that he use his powers without worrying about the others catching him do it. He could all the tasks himself but what’s the point of powers if you don’t use them for yourself every once in a while. The remaining six boys were either pacing in the living room or watching the dishes wash and dry themselves.

“Yah where is he?” Jinyoung asked impatiently while tapping his foot. After breakfast the boys all took showers not wanting to miss explanations about Mark and what would happen to Jaebum if he were to finish the bonding.

“Sehun probably gonna wait till sunset for Hyun-woo; even though he’s been with me since birth, he’s only 324 years old so he doesn’t know everything” Mark explained

The six boys eyes widened, “324 years old?!” Jackson asked “Are you serious right now?”

Mark nodded his head, “Yeah he’s really 324 years old”

“Oh he doesn’t look a day over 23” Jinyoung deadpanned and Mark laughed.

“How old are you?” BamBam asked looking Mark over, “Are you really 20 years old?”

“Yes I was actually born 20 years ago” Mark laughed and Jaebum breathed a sigh of relief. Although he loved Mark with all his heart, he wasn’t sure if he would be okay with Mark being a thousand years old (Okay maybe he might be okay but it would still be too much to process). 

“Couldn’t we just close all the curtains so Hyun-woo can come in?” Youngjae asked

“Probably but during the day, Hyun-woo is asleep and I have no idea where he rests” Mark answered

“Isn’t his coffin somewhere on campus?” Jackson joked and Youngjae and Yugyeom laughed.

Mark rolled his eyes, “Contrary to popular belief, vampires do not sleep in coffins unless it’s an eternal sleep”

“Damn, I was gonna buy you a coffin for your birthday” Jackson sighed and Mark could only shaked his head in disbelief.

“So um because of last night, are we not allowed to go outside?” BamBam asked wondering 

“We can during the daytime but at night is when the vampires would be attacking so it would be best to not go at all. But that wouldn’t be fun so just let me know so I tell my guards to be around in case they try anything” Mark replied

“At least we aren’t being imprisoned on campus” Yugyeom shrugged till he realized what he said, “Sorry hyung” he apologized to Mark and waved his hand, dismissing the comment. 

“Couldn’t you just explain everything to us?” Jinyoung asked to Mark.

“Kinda but I don’t know everything not like Hyun-woo. I wanna make sure everything you hear is right so it would be better if Hyun-woo was here” Mark explained, Jinyoung sighed understanding Mark’s point.

The boys decided to just play some games while waiting and as time went by Jinyoung was getting more and more anxious. Jackson and Mark could tell that Jinyoung was about to explode so Jackson decided to pull Jinyoung away and brought him to his room.

“Okay you have got to chill out man” Jackson sighed

Jinyoung took a deep breath, “I couldn’t help it, I mean before I was okay with everything but now it’s becoming too much. I mean Jaebum-hyung being an immortal? We’ll all grow old and die while he stays young forever with Mark-hyung, it’s just crazy”

“I know” Jackson said sitting down on his bed

“I’m sorry I don’t know why I going crazy like this” Jinyoung sighed sitting down on the bed while running his hands through his hair.

“Maybe because it’s starting to hit you how weird all of this is. We have a roommate that’s a vampire prince, in a country filled with supernatural beings we all thought were myths and our friend is his mate who will become immortal. I’m surprised we haven’t gone insane yet” Jackson scoffed

“I didn’t think it would go like this” Jinyoung sighed

“Of course not, you were thinking about the fact that those two love each other but are too shy to say it out loud. You care about Jaebum-hyung and you’ve grown attached to Markie so you’re being a good friend thinking that if they were mates that would incredibly romantic.” Jackson reasoned

Jinyoung smiled, “That’s exactly what I was thinking, I just didn’t think there would be terms and conditions to that happening.”

“I’m sure Jaebum-hyung didn’t expect that either but looking at him, you can tell he’s head over heels in love with Markie. This is his choice and if he choose to continue and stay with Markie then we should support him. Besides its not like he’s gonna leave us, we’ll always be friends. Maybe it will be annoying that we’re old and gray while he’s still young and has all his teeth” Jackson joked making Jinyoung snort, “But as long as he’s happy and in love with Mark, there’s nothing wrong with them being together forever”

Jinyoung chuckled softly, “Shouldn’t you be pouty and bitter that Jaebum-hyung is Mark-hyung mate instead of you?”

Jackson shrugged, “Nah it’s like you said last night, I’m better at being Markie best friend” Jinyoung smiled and nodded, “Speaking of which, were you doing all that just to tease me or was it actually true?”

Jinyoung turned and looked at him, “What do you think?”

“I don’t know what to think” Jackson sighed, “I mean it’s kinda unexpected. You never before showed any interest in me before and last night was the first time you actually did something like that to me.” He said

“Not true” Jinyoung said quietly “But I don’t expect you to remember anyways”

“What are you talking about?” Jackson asked

“Do you remember that party Namjoon threw about a year ago before the spring semester started” Jinyoung began

Jackson took a moment to remember before nodding, “Yeah but not so much, we all drank so much that a lot of that night is a blur”

“You guys did but I only had one cup so I remembered everything, I saw Youngjae grinding on some guys, saw the maknae’s making out with each other in the corner, Jaebum passed out in the tub and then you” Jinyoung pointed “You pulled me in some bedroom and told me you liked me.” Jackson eyes widened

“You practically were screaming it at the top of your lungs and then you kissed me hard, gave me a few hickies before passing out on top of me. At first I thought it was just you being drunk but then Namjoon confirmed it when he came in drunk and said it’s about time that you confessed to me and how he was tired of hearing you complain about that you like me but you didn’t know how to confess.” Jinyoung explained

Jackson internally cursed at Namjoon but then realized he could really blame him if he’s drunk, “Jin came in and took him but his words stuck with me and at that moment I was happy because I felt the same way but I didn’t know how to say it either. So I thought we would discuss it the moment you woke up, but in the morning you were gone and the next time I saw you, you were making out with some other guy.” Jinyoung frowned

Jackson gasped, he didn’t think he actually confessed to Jinyoung he thought it was some dream and when he saw Jinyoung in his bed, his heart ache at seeing the person he loved sleeping next to him. He left to settle his heart and the only way he could do that was with another person.

“I then realized I was wrong and stupid enough to fall in love with someone like you so I hide all my feelings, hoping they would disappeared one day and pretended like nothing was wrong. I thought I had finally stopped loving you but I was wrong again. When I saw you act like a love-sick puppy with Mark-hyung I felt those old feelings again and I also felt jealous so I pushed Mark-hyung away from you and to Jaebum-hyung.” Jinyoung looked down at his hands.

“Jinyoung I didn’t think you actually had feelings for me” Jackson said softly

“How could I? You were jumping from person to person; I didn’t want to be like them.” Jinyoung shrugged

“You wouldn’t be like them Jinyoung because I always had feelings for you for as long as I can remember because I didn’t think you like me. So I thought I could replace my feelings for you with someone else but it would never work, no matter what I’m always thinking about you, dreaming about you.” Jackson said trying to explain

Jinyoung frowned, “You were trying to replace me?”

Jackson scoffed; leave it to Jinyoung to hear the worst part of the sentence, “Did you not hear what I said? I’m in love with you and no matter who I’m with, I’m always thinking about you”

Jinyoung looked down at his hands again, “So what about Mark-hyung?”

“Well you can’t deny that he’s attractive and cute and at the time he was mysterious so I thought that maybe he would be the one I could start having feelings for.” Jackson explained

“Did it work?” Jinyoung wondered

Jackson shaked his head, “No, I mean, I thought I was feeling something but last night I thought about it and I think it was just me being competitive with Jaebum-hyung. Plus you know I love attention and Markie always seemed to give it all to Jaebum-hyung so I did all I could to get it. But I don’t think there was actually anything there.” Jackson explained and for a moment it was quiet between the two, “Did you mean to do that last night?” He asked

Jinyoung bit his bottom lip, unsure of how to explain his behavior, “Well um not really, to be honest I really don’t know what I was thinking” Jinyoung blushed and Jackson smiled because he couldn’t remember the last time he saw Jinyoung blush and he thought it was adorable.

“So where do we go from here?” Jackson asked

“Do you really like me?” Jinyoung asked 

Jackson nodded and took Jinyoung hand, “I don’t think I’ve ever liked anyone more”

Jinyoung smiled, “I should be mad at you and scold you for being an idiot, but I’m also to blame for not saying anything.”

“Jinyoung, I promise, I would never treat you the same way I treated my exes; I care so much about you. I’m sorry I didn’t show it before and I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings” Jackson apologized. Jinyoung looked into his eyes and he could tell Jackson was being sincere about his apology, “So Park Jinyoung will you got out with me and be my boyfriend?”

Jinyoung eyes widened before he smiled, “Yes I will but if you hurt me, I’ll have Mark-hyung kill you” he threatened

Jackson laughed and placed a soft kiss on his cheek, “Sounds fair.”

Jinyoung blushed and stood up to leave, “Come on the guys are probably wondering about us” Jackson smirked and followed after Jinyoung; he just couldn’t believe it after a year of pining after Jinyoung, they’re finally together. He made an internal promise that he’ll forever show Jinyoung how much he cares for him and that he’ll treat him different from his exes.

The two entered back into the living room and sat on the floor with the other and Jinyoung saw Mark’s grinning face and wondered why he was smiling like that, “Hey what took you guys so long?” Youngjae asked

Jinyoung and Jackson looked at each other as if speaking to each other telepathically, “Jinyoungie and I are now together” Jackson announced happily 

Youngjae, BamBam and Yugyeom jaws dropped, “Wow I didn’t think you guys would ever confess to each other” Jaebum scoffed

Mark smiled, “Oh thank god you guys said it, I wasn’t sure if I could keep it a secret!”

Six pairs of eyes stared back at Mark, “You knew we were going to confess to each other?” Jackson asked shocked

“Well no, it’s just that you guys were taking so long so I used my hearing. I’m sorry I know shouldn’t have invaded your privacy and I swear I rarely do it but I was just making sure you were okay” Mark explained putting his hands up.

“Ah right your infamous super hearing” BamBam smirked “The original reason why we were so suspicious of you”

“Yeah” Mark smiled rubbing his head awkwardly

“What happened that day anyways? Aren’t you able to control your hearing?” Yugyeom asked

“Kinda but when my emotions get the best of me, my powers go out of control” Mark shrugged 

“So now we have two couples in the apartment” Youngjae sighed, “Way to make us single people feel good about ourselves” he deadpanned

“Well actually three couples” BamBam said shyly while Yugyeom hugged him and Youngjae groaned loudly.

“It’s about time” Jackson scoffed

“I’ve been waiting since Namjoon party for you two to get together” Jaebum sighed

“How could you possible know what happened if you were passed out in the tub?” Yugyeom asked

“Yah you guys were making out way before I got in the tub” Jaebum glared and Yugyeom hid his face in his hands while BamBam smiled and kissed his cheek.

“Wow, when did this happen?” Mark wondered

“Last night-” Yugyeom began

“Wait let we guess, the trauma of what happened made you guys realize that life is short and BamBam could’ve died and you two would’ve never have known you love each other” Jinyoung guessed

“Hey I wanted them to tell the story” Mark pouted leaning into Jaebum shoulder.

Jaebum smiled at his mate childishness and decided to let it go, “Yah Park Jinyoung why did you interrupt them, now you made my mate pouty”

Jinyoung rolled his eyes while Jackson placed his hands on Jinyoung shoulder, “Wow so we really got three couples in one apartment?” BamBam laughed

Youngjae groaned, “If I hear any at night, I swear I gonna kill you guys.”

“I bet Jackson-hyung and Jinyoung-hyung will be the first” BamBam laughed making Jackson blush while Jinyoung glared at him.

“Oh please you can practically cut the between Jaebum-hyung and Mark-hyung” Yugyeom said rolling his eyes while Mark blushed.

“Yah it wouldn’t have happened, if we weren’t interrupted” Jaebum joked but Mark blushed even more and hid his face in his hands.

“Forgive me for trying to save you from premature fatherhood” Hyun-woo scoffed as he entered into the living room scaring everyone except Mark.

“Is it sunset already?” BamBam asked looked outside seeing the orange sun falling behind the city buildings, “Holy crap have we seriously been on this floor for hours?”

Jackson looked outside as well and saw that the sun was still out and wondered how he was able to move around when there was still light out, “How were you able to avoid the sun?” He wondered

“Sunscreen and an umbrella” Hyun-woo said with a straight face making Jackson and Jaebum wonder if he made a joke or he actually wore sunscreen and walked around with an umbrella. 

“Okay Hyun-woo, there’s a lot we need to discuss” Mark began

“Yes my Prince, and please forgive me Lord Jaebum for not explaining everything to you” Hyun-woo apologize

Mark groaned, “Don’t give him titles, he already has enough to process” Sehun said, speaking what was on Mark’s mind, as he entered into the living room along with Chen.

Jackson and BamBam jumped, “Jesus could you guys make some noise when come into a room?” Jackson sighed

Sehun and Chen smirked while Hyun-woo rolled his eyes, “As I was saying, last night once the first process of the bonding began I should’ve explained the rest of the process as well as what will happen from now on.”

Jaebum nodded, “That would’ve been great” he deadpanned

Hyun-woo nodded, “So where should we begin?” He asked

“Well being that we just learned that supernaturals exist like last night; the beginning would be nice” Jinyoung deadpanned.