Chapter 20– Busy Demon + Missing The Demon = Jaejoong's Upset

-3^rd Person Pov-

-Shop-

‘Your going out again?’ Jaejoong asked, seeing Byul ready to leave with Max

Byul smiled and nod ‘duty calls’ she joked

 ‘don’t you think you should rest?’ Jaejoong asked

Their Break had began, meaning no classes for 2 months, but 2 weeks in the break Byul had been leaving the shop with Max to do her ‘duties’, they both would leave early and came back late at night. Jaejoong had asked before for the reasons, which was to do small jobs and requests. .

But…

‘their small jobs anyway…’ Jaejoong said hoping to convince her to stay

Truth to be told Jaejoong was missing his time with the demon, the break started and he was expecting for her to be whining for him to take her to places or do random things together…but that wasn’t the case, she was rather busy...too crazy busy that she had been over working herself and that also caused worry for Jaejoong

Byul smiled turning around and hugged Jaejoong ‘thanks for your concerns Joongie’ she said happy that he cared ‘but I have to get these jobs done’

Truth behind Byul’s busy days was the fact that she had been going with Max to do deeds in order to earn some feathers, which hasn’t been going too well for her. in the last 2 weeks from many deeds she had only earn less then 10 feathers, not that she could complain, it was better then none.

And as much as she’d rather spend her break clinging or just simply watch Jaejoong do his chores, she had to pick her priorities…and that was to regain back to her former status to protect and be of use to Jihyo and to Jaejoong.

‘when will the jobs be done?’ Jaejoong asked returning Byul’s hug

‘I’m not too sure…’ Byul uttered truthfully ‘but I’ll do my best to finish them soon.’

Jaejoong didn’t feel convinced but he knew he had to let her go and finish her jobs.

‘okay…be safe.’ He said slowly letting go of Byul

Byul smiled brightly at him ‘remember! If your going anywhere outside of the shop call Yunho to go with you.’ She remained

Jaejoong crossed his arms looking like an annoyed child ‘why bother? I’m practically spirit free for the whole month.’ He stated

It was discovered that by the number of kisses given in a day would extend the period of time of repelling spirits…thanks to the Pepero game Jaejoong and Byul had played on Valentines day had given Jaejoong a 7 weeks of freedom from evil spirits

7 weeks due to 7 kisses…

of course no one in the shop and Yunho had stop teasing the two since finding out.

Byul chuckled ‘I know, but to be extra safe.’ She said ‘I want you to have Yunho by your side’

‘if your so worried why don’t you do it instead of him?’ Jaejoong remarked and muttered to himself ‘I rather spend time with you with him any day.’

Hearing Jaejoong’s muttering Byul smiled, a happy and warm smile ‘we’ll try to be back early.’ She said ‘Bye~’

Jaejoong let out a sigh and waved Byul and Max off ‘Bye…’ he uttered disappointed

The twins and Jihyo who were watching form the living room couldn’t help but to smile at Jaejoong’s gloominess.

Jihyo smiled ‘Are you missing her presence?’ she asked knowing the answer

Jaejoong returned back into the living room, plopping himself on to the crouch that was opposite to Jihyo and the twins.

‘I guess you can put it like that.’ Jaejoong said ‘How long does she normally do these jobs for?’

The twins and Jihyo all thought, making out the math of how long it would take for Byul to earn all the feathers she needed.

‘at the rate she’s doing…14-24 months?’ the Twins and Jihyo answered

Jaejoong eyes widened ‘W-WHAT?!’ he cried surprised ‘what kind of jobs is she doing?! Helping someone dominate the world?!’

 ‘You can’t earn from every single deeds, only the ones that is precious’ Jihyo stated

 ‘And it’s hard to find a precious deed.’ Junsu said

‘Especially if you don’t KNOW how precious the deed is worth to the person.’ Micky added

Jaejoong stared at the three across from him confused and not understanding what they had said

‘Earn?’ Jaejoong thought ‘is Byul trying to earn something?’

‘If your feeling so lonely why don’t you call Yunho and hang with him.’ Jihyo suggested

Jaejoong frowned and rolled his eyes ‘I’d rather rot in my room then go ANYWHERE with that guy.’ He stated

‘Oi let’s go.’ A voice said making Jaejoong fell of the couch in surprised

‘WHY THE HECK ARE YOU HERE?!’ Jaejoong exclaimed surprised

There stood beside the couch was Yunho

‘AND WHEN DID YOU GET IN?!’ Jaejoong snapped still surprised

‘Byul called, so I’m here.’ Yunho simply answered ‘she said to keep you alive.’

Jaejoong eyes twitched ‘how considerate of her…’ he grumbled

Yunho raised a brow ‘sulking that she’s not around you for 2 week?’ he mocked

Jaejoong fought back the urge to punch at Yunho knocking unconscious

‘Shut it you.’ Jaejoong hissed ‘and forget it! I’m not going anywhere with you!’

Yunho nodded ‘I see…’ he stated with a poker face before grabbing Jaejoong by the back of his shirt collar and dragged him easily towards the door ‘Don’t care, Byul orders are absolute.’

‘BYE~’ the twins shouted waving

‘Be back before dinner!!!’ Jihyo exclaimed with a grin

‘YAH! WAIT! HEY LET GO!!! YAAAAAH!’ Jaejoong shouted angrily whilst being dragged against his will by Yunho

-Yunho Pov-

Jaejoong didn’t stop complaining or grumbling since I dragged him out of the shop, I was somewhat pleased with my high tolerance.

‘Where exactly are we going?’ Jaejoong asked

‘to see Byul’ I stated monotone

Without looking at him I knew that his face must of lid up

‘seriously?’ He asked

‘no.’ I answered causing Jaejoong growl and curse

I smirked ‘you miss her.’ I stated

‘what gave you that idea you bastard?’ Jaejoong hissed obviously angry that I had joked before

‘your bipolar behavior, of course.’ I answered

‘YAH! YOU DRAG ME OUT JUST TO PISS ME OFF DIDN’T YOU?!’ Jaejoong snapped angrily

‘why has she been so busy?’ I asked ignoring his snapping

Byul had told me she was busy but never specifically explained, of course I didn’t question her…but I couldn’t help to feel she was hiding something for more like avoiding telling the whole truth from everyone…everyone meaning me, Dambi and Jaejoong.

Jaejoong huffed ‘she’s been having a lot of jobs lately, clients .’ he answered ‘and it’s all over the place…max often goes with her.’

‘I see.’ I said thinking hard.

‘Jihyo and the twins said something this morning that was strange.’ Jaejoong continued ‘well not strange but more like something that I couldn’t put my head around.’

‘what was it?’ I asked

‘While explaining to me about Byul’s work, they mention ‘earning’ and ‘deeds’’ Jaejoong explained ‘and a long the lines of ‘You can’t earn from every single deeds, only the ones that is precious’… I just don’t get it.’

Earning? Deeds? You can’t earn from every single deed? Only precious ones?

Indeed there must be something Byul wasn’t telling us. Because this didn’t sound like everyday work that happens in the shop, it was something different.

‘she’s not telling us something.’ I spoke my thoughts.

Jaejoong looked at me questioning ‘what do you mean?’ he asked

‘wouldn’t Byul normally explain specifically what her ‘jobs’ would be?’ I questioned ‘she always tells you everything if not then me, but she didn’t’

Jaejoong thought for a while ‘it could be that there’s too many jobs to explain, she did say she had a lot to do.’ He reasoned thoughtfully,

That was possibility true, perhaps I was overthinking thing too much…

 ‘WAIT! what did you mean by ‘she always tells you everything if not then me’?’ Jaejoong snapped frowning at me ‘Are there secrets between the two of you that I don’t know?!!!!’

I couldn’t help but to smirk teasingly at him ‘there are many things that Byul prefers to share with me then you. That is all.’ I answered

Jaejoong shot glares at me ‘YAH! SPILL IT!’ he shouted

I raised a brow at him ‘is the green monster biting you so hard that your showing your jealousy?’ I teased with a smirk

He growled ‘AISHI!!! YOUR SO ANNOYING!!!’ he roared messing up his hair and pointed an accusing finger at me ‘YOU LIKE HER DON’T YOU?!’

‘What if I do.’ I challenged

‘Well too bad! She’s MY PLAYMATE!’ Jaejoong declared proudly, smirking at me

Of course earning strange looks and gasp from people on the streets

i looked at him amused and clapped ‘never knew you would admit it and would say that word for yourself.’ I stated ‘so you’ve made your claim.’

Jaejoong’s face turned red due to embarrassment from his outburst.

‘Byul would be very happy when I tell her this.’ I said to myself loudly for Jaejoong to hear

‘YOU! DON’T SAY A THING TO HER!’ Jaejoong shouted angrily ‘AND DON’T YOU TALK AT ALL TO ME!’

-That Night-

-Jihyo Pov-

I sat in the living room with the twins while as Jaejoong was in the kitchen making dinner.

‘Jihyo…how are you gonna tell him?’ Junsu asked whispering

Micky nodded ‘he seems really happy and excited.’ He added

I glance in the kitchen at Jaejoong, who was smiling and happily cooking. It was obvious that he was excited and happy to see Byul when she gets back…

‘Food’s almost done.’ Jaejoong announced ‘Micky Junsu set up the table.’

‘Neh!’ the twin said and did as told.

‘she’s gonna be happy when she see her favorite dish tonight.’ I heard Jaejoong whispered to himself

it was going to be hard, but it has to be done.

‘Jaejoong.’ I called his name

‘hmm?’ he responded

‘Byul and Max won’t make be having dinner with us.’ I said

the twins stop midway setting up the table, slowly turning to see Jaejoong’s expression.

Jaejoong froze his body stiffed. His expression showed surprised before disappointment

‘Max called this evening…they are currently at Busan’ I explained at the same time observing Jaejoong’s expressions ‘there’s a bad storm…’

‘i…I see.’ Jaejoong uttered voice low ‘did they say when they would be back?’

‘they said they wouldn’t be sure when, but they’ll do their best to make it back.’ I answered

Jaejoong nodded turning off the stove ‘okay…’ was all he said and became quiet

Dinner was in silence, the twins tried to be talkative and lighten up the atmosphere, but none helped with Jaejoong’s gloominess, even after dinner and clearing the tables and cleaning the dishes Jaejoong was quiet. The twins had gone to bed, while I was on the veranda watching Jaejoong cleaning up.

‘You’ve been quiet, something on your mind you would like to share?’ I asked

Jaejoong looked at ne before looking back the dishes ‘are they okay?’ he asked

‘Max didn’t mention any injuries or harm.’ I answered

Jaejoong nod ‘that’s good.’ He said putting the last dish away.

‘go and rest early tonight.’ I said ‘you had a long day today’

Jaejoong dried his hands ‘nah. Not sleepy yet.’ He said

But I knew what his intention were

‘Byul wouldn’t be happy knowing you’d stay up late.’ I said ‘she’ll be worried.’

‘well I’m worried about her, so it’s only fair.’ Jaejoong said more to himself then me.

Jaejoong lay on the couch

I smiled ‘Your bond with her is really strong.’ I commented ‘are you perhaps falling for her?’

I could see the surprised expression on Jaejoong as he shot up from his laying position and fallen flat on the ground, I must of caught him by surprised by my question.

‘i-i…w-w-why…i…’ Jaejoong stuttered slyly his face flashed pink, getting up from the floor ‘i…I don’t know.’

I chuckled and stood up ‘don’t stay up too long.’ I said heading to my room ‘good night.’

Jaejoong nodded ‘good night.’ He said

-Jaejoong Pov-

Jihyo went into her room, I sighed and sat back on the couch. I was determined to stay up till Byul gets home. Who knows, she might be hungry when she gets back, and I could heat things up for her…and Max too of course.

‘…’ I uttered to myself holding my head lying on my hands

Jihyo must be right…was I really falling for her?

That demon?

It’s no lie I’ve been missing her lately…she’s been busy, it was to the point that I would be extremely happy just to see her and would say stupid things to just to get a few minutes with her before she leaves.

Her hugs that she’d give me often randomly

Her kisses that she’d always surprise me with

I missed them and desire them.

Would that be considered as falling for someone?

These thoughts were running around in my head, as I fought back a tired yawn and trying to keep my eyes from shutting.

I wanted to see her. I want to see her and at least spend some time with her…even if they’re just for a couple of minutes.

My line of sight lessened, I could feel my heavy lids closing.

…

…

…

…

Joongie.

Joongie wake up.

Joongie you can’t sleep here.

I felt my body being shaken gently and a sweet voice was calling me.

Opening my eyes, my sight was burred and then blinded by light. I groaned rubbing my eyes.

‘Joongie why are you sleeping here?’ the voice asked

‘Byul?’ I called ‘your home.’

 When my sight was better I realized I had fallen asleep and now it was morning again. Byul was sitting on the floor beside the couch I had fallen asleep on.

‘When did you get back?’ I asked

‘Just now.’ She answered

I nodded looking composed but inside I was concerned and surprised that she had just returned.

‘Joongie why were you sleeping out here?’ Byul repeated ‘you could have caught a cold.’

I smiled feeling happy that she was worried for me

‘I wanted to wait for you come home…but I guess I failed didn’t i?’ I joked laughing slightly ‘are you hungry? I’ll make something for you’

Byul smiled a sad and sorrowful smile…’sorry Joongie but we’re heading out again soon.’ She said

My smile dropped as well as my heart

I stared into her eyes ‘will you make it back for dinner?’ I asked, thanking the lords that I didn’t stuttered or showed that I was disappointed

Byul looked away for a second before back at me ‘No. Sorry’ she uttered

I bit on my bottom lip, biting back the urge to show that I was unhappy. Byul stood up, which made me sat up just as quickly

‘Let me come with you’ I said looking at her hopefully and pleadingly ‘I’ll help you out.’

Byul smiled as her right hand my cheek, which I leaned into her touch ‘you can’t. I can’t let you come with me.’ She said

‘Why?’ I questioned my voice was almost in a whisper and whimper.

‘Because it doesn’t involve you. i can’t get you involved into something that your not suppose to be in.’ she answered

‘Everything about you involves me.’ I stated looking into her eyes as my hand held on to her hand that was on my cheek. ‘I won’t cause trouble and I won’t be in your way.’

So please let me be with you.

Her hand on my cheek slipped out of my hold ‘I’m sorry Jaejoong you can’t come.’ She said, her voice and expression showing that her mind won’t be changed

I frowned showing her that I was getting slightly angry ‘is it because I’m useless?’ I stated rather then questioning

‘Jaejoong that’s not—‘ ‘THEN WHAT?!’ I snapped angrily standing up facing her

I could see that Byul was startled by my sudden anger, as well as the others who I sense were gathering into the room, standing far away watching us.

‘Your hiding something aren’t you?’ I questioned sternly ‘your hiding something from me.’

‘No. it’s something I’m not ready to tell you.’ Byul stated

i stared hard at her, feeling frustrated  ‘so you’ve been lying to me then? Whatever you and Max had been doing for the last 2 weeks aren’t Jobs were they?!’ I asked  angrily

‘I wouldn’t lie to you, Jaejoong.’ Byul said looking as calm as ever ‘Max and I are doing Jobs.’

‘What for? Jihyo and the twins had mentioned something about ‘earning’…’I stated ‘what exactly are you trying to EARN?’

‘That’s what I’m not ready to tell you about.’ Byul uttered looking down and took hold of my hands ‘Jaejoong please understand…’

‘I don’t. I don’t understand you at all.’ I muttered sternly

‘Then trust me.’ Byul whispered ‘please trust me.’

I gritted my teeth, wanting to snap and let out how frustrated and unhappy I felt… that she kept leaving, worrying and now hiding things from me…but I have to hold them back, because I knew I would end up saying things I would regret.

‘Byul let’s go.’ Max voice broke the tension.

Byul let go of my hand ‘Bye guys’ she said to Jihyo and the twins, before looking at me ‘Look after yourself, alright.’

‘Yeah…be safe’ was all I could uttered

Byul left with Max. i was still standing in my place, my hands were clutched into a fist.

‘Jaejoong?’ Micky called me

‘Jaejoong are you alright?’ Junsu asked

‘I’m taking a breather.’ I stated heading to the gate ‘I’ll be back before dinner.’

-3^rd Person Pov-

Jaejoong left the shop

‘Jaejoong is angry.’ Junsu uttered

Micky nod ‘Jaejoong is unhappy’ he added

‘He just needs some time alone right now’ Jihyo said ‘however that would be a problem if he encounters anything harming…’

‘Should we call Yunho?’ Micky suggested

Junsu nodded ‘let’s call Yunho.’ He said

Jihyo nod.

-Jaejoong-

 Jaejoong was fuming and grumbling curses while walking down the street, people on the streets could only give him funny looks as if he was crazy but he dismissed it, he didn’t care

‘What isn’t she telling me?!’ Jaejoong spoke to himself ‘is it THAT serious that she can’t tell me?’

It bugged him big time

He had admitted to himself that he missed Byul, he felt lonely without her. That was on the very 2^nd day that she became busy, For 2 weeks to have already passed…it upsets and tortured him.

‘i wanted to help her…I wanted to come with her…why can’t i?’ he thought sadly

Not to mention and add more to the list, he did envy and felt jealous that Max had been with Byul for the 2 weeks. That was probably one of the reasons that annoyed and cause him to felt frustrated.

Are you perhaps falling for her?

What Jihyo had said to him yesterday replayed in his head, Jaejoong thought to himself, questioning whether if…in fact he was falling for Byul…because he had never felt like this when it was Dambi…or ever in his entire life.

Jaejoong snap out of his deep thoughts, hearing loud screaming in distressed, voice of a female. He looked around looking for the source, only to notice that he was on an empty street.

‘HELP!!!!’ the voice cried again

Jaejoong head snap towards to an ally where the scream was located and ran there quick. Approaching closer he saw a girl looking around his age cornered at the end of the dead end ally, by 4 men looking like thugs or gangers.

‘LEAVE HER ALONE!’ Jaejoong shouted getting the attention of the 4 men

The men only laughed smirked at Jaejoong

‘Pretty boy get lost.’ One of the men mocked

‘Or is this pretty girl here, your girlfriend?’ another man added and laughed

Jaejoong glared at them ‘leave her alone or I’ll call the police.’ He warned

The men glared at Jaejoong not happy to be threatened. One of the men approached Jaejoong; Jaejoong didn’t let his guard down his eyes stayed on the man’s movement. The man stood in front of Jaejoong and grabbed his shirt.

‘Look here pretty boy don’t you dare threaten us, or we’ll cut that tongue of yours out.’ The man hissed

Jaejoong smirked feeling no fear, because he known for his whole entire life that there were more things scarier then humans. Jaejoong’s smirk irked the man as he punched Jaejoong hard in the jaw.

‘What are you so smug about?! HUH?!’ the man spat angrily

Jaejoong darkly chuckled standing back up threw his own punch at the man, the other men seeing the fight run to help their member.

‘This is the type of trouble you get into alone…how troublesome.’ A voice stated mono toned behind Jaejoong

‘Yunho? How…’ Jaejoong looked at Yunho surprised

‘Jihyo call me.’ Yunho simply answered as he easily knocked one of the 4 man out who came charging at them ‘Byul won’t be happy when she finds out.’

Jaejoong grunted blocking punches ‘it’s her fault for being busy.’ He uttered

‘Still sulking I see’ Yunho stated kicking the man attacking Jaejoong away

‘I AM NOT!!!’ Jaejoong snapped angrily at Yunho, punching and knocking out another man due to anger.

‘If you not then why are you out alone and now in trouble.’ Yunho remarked, kicking down the 3^rd man and kick him hard in the head knocking him unconscious.

‘I was just taking a walk! And for your information I was helping a girl who called help! I’m not heartless like you!’ Jaejoong retorted and took out the last remaining man.

‘At lease now you took out your stress and anger out on something.’ Yunho stated looking not amused by the 4 unconscious bodies on the ground.

‘And I could of taken care of them without YOUR help!’ Jaejoong stated panting

Yunho rolled his eyes ‘sure.’ He sarcastically stated

Jaejoong glared at Yunho snapping and cursed at him, while Yunho just stared with a poker face and completely blocked out Jaejoong’s nonsense. Behind Jaejoong, the girl who was save could only stare dumbfounded at the two…but the same time annoyed that they seem to have forgotten that she was there.

‘YOU BASTARD---- ‘ Jaejoong stopped shouting when suddenly arms were wrapped around his waist

the girl back hugged him ‘Thank you so much!!!’ the girl cried

Yunho raised a brow at the girl, there was something about her that made him feel uneasy…on the other hand Jaejoong felt uncomfortable

‘u-um…it’s alright.’ Jaejoong said and tried to get out of the girl’s hold without wanting to offend her…

But her arms tightened trapping him in her hold.

Jaejoong shot a look to Yunho, for the first time asking for help for such a situation

‘Please release my friend and you should go home.’ Yunho said in mono tone ‘your family will be worried.’

The girl let go of Jaejoong, which he stood beside Yunho and observe the girl. She indeed looked around his age, her height reached to his shoulders, she had neck length brunet hair…but what caught Jaejoong’s attention the most were her eyes, they seem to be sharp almost piercing through his soul. But he had to admit she was beautiful, very beautiful.

‘Thank you so much for saving me!’ She repeated looking up at Jaejoong

‘Well…he did help…’ Jaejoong said pointing at Yunho with his head before smiling ‘but it’s good that you’re safe’

The girl looked down ‘but you got hurt for me too. I should repay you.’ She said

Jaejoong shook his head quickly ‘Ani Ani it’s completely fine, it’s not like I could just pass by without helping.’ He said

‘You’re a really good person.’ The Girl said smiling at him ‘I would really be happy if I could repay you somehow, even if it’s just a treat somewhere’

‘Sorry but we have to go.’ Yunho stated turning around to leave

‘H-HEY! Don’t be rude!’ Jaejoong scolded following Yunho but looked back at the girl and smiled ‘sorry about him, but really it’s all right. Please be careful on your way home.’

The girl watch the two leave, her eyes narrowed as she smirked satisfied.

‘I’ve found your pet…Song Ki Byul.’ The girl said pleased with herself.

-Yunho Pov-

-That night-

I followed Jaejoong around the whole day, having to keep an eye on him so he doesn’t get into any more trouble. From time to time I would tell him to head home, but he would avoid it and said he wanted to check something out or it was too early. It was clear he wanted to avoid going back to the shop…and I knew it was because of Byul…Byul absence had made Jaejoong feeling down and unlike his usual self.

‘don’t you have to make dinner for the others?’ I questioned

Jaejoong stopped walking ‘ah…that’s right..’ he uttered to himself and sigh deeply a sad one ‘I guess we have to head to the shop then.’

I nod

- Wish Shop-

‘YOUR BACK!!!’ The twins and Jihyo exclaimed happily at Jaejoong and grinned seeing me behind him entering the gate ‘WELCOME YUNHO!’

I nod and wave at them ‘sorry to intrude.’ I said

‘Non-sense! Your welcome here anytime’ Jihyo said smiling

‘I get dinner started’ Jaejoong said heading into the kitchen.

‘My…I see his still upset.’ Jihyo said

I nod ‘his been avoiding coming back’ I stated

‘I didn’t expect she’s absence would make this big of a change to him’ Jihyo stated before smiling ‘he’ll be happy tonight.’

I smiled knowing what Jihyo had meant.

‘Yunho stay for dinner’ Jihyo said

I nod accepting to stay.

Jihyo grin ‘Great!!!’ she beamed ‘Micky Junsu! Set up the table!!’

About half an hour later Jaejoong finished cooking, placing man dishes on to the dinning table.

‘Well dig in everyone.’ Jaejoong said with no energy or happiness showing.

There were looks exchanged at the table between Jihyo, Junsu and Micky, while I watch amused by the three.

‘What’s with the looks?’ Jaejoong questioned with a raised brow ‘you guys are acting strange’

Of course Jaejoong at his back turned at the entrance so he couldn’t understand why the rest were smiling so widely and happily at the two arrivals, who came in quietly. Sneaking behind Jaejoong.

I couldn’t help but to laugh slightly at this situation, Jaejoong gave me a funny look. But his expression changed to a startled and shock when arms wrapped around him pulling him into a back hug.

‘WE’RE HOME!’ Byul beamed

‘Whoa dinner looks good.’ Max exclaimed looking happily at the food on the table ‘I miss your cooking Jaejoong. Seriously no place or anyone can cook better then you.’

However Max words didn’t get through Jaejoong…because he was only surprised that Byul was here. He turned around in Byul’s hug and looked at her surprised.

‘B-But…I thought…’ Jaejoong stuttered surprised.

Byul smiled up at him ‘I felt bad I couldn’t spend time with Joongie, so I thought should at least make it back for dinner that Joongie make.’ She said ‘besides I really missed you.’

Jaejoong smiled, for the longest time he smiled happily and returned Byul’s hug.

‘Welcome Home.’ We all heard him uttered ‘but seriously do I have to make you feel bad everyday so you can come home early?’

‘AWWWWWW’ the twins, max and Jihyo awed at the scene

‘Okay enough Food’s getting cold.’ Max stated

Byul laughed letting go of the hug, which displeased Jaejoong as he shot a quick glare at Max.

I smile and greeted her as she did the same and took a seat beside me; Jaejoong took the other seat beside her.

Dinner was lively as ever.

-Jihyo Pov-

Dinner ended well, Yunho went home, the twins and Max had gone to bed, now just laying around on the veranda were Byul, Jaejoong and I. Jaejoong was obviously tried and sleepy but didn’t want to head to bed yet, knowing he wanted to spend time with Byul as much as he could.

Byul laughed softly playing with Jaejoong’s hair as he sat closely beside her ‘Joongie go to bed, your tired.’ She said

Jaejoong stubbornly denied that fact he was tired ‘I’m not sleepy yet.’ He said like a child

But then his tiredness betrayed him when he let out a yawn.

‘Joongie go get ready for bed, and I’ll join you a little later.’ Byul tried to persuade him.

I smirked looking at Jaejoong who face was now bright red of shyness but at the same time happy. ‘aww Byul are you saying your gonna snuggle with Jaejoong tonight?’ I teased before acting like an over protective father ‘I’m not letting my little angel sleep with someone like him!’

Jaejoong shot me a glare ‘HEY!’ he snapped angrily ‘don’t make me sound like a ert!!!’

‘I never said you were but since you said it…I AM NOT LETTING HER STAY WITH YOU!!!’ I shouted dramatically

‘Keep it down its night time!’ Jaejoong snapped at me before looking at Byul and smiled like a happy child ‘I’ll get ready quickly!’

‘Tsk bipolar.’ I stated pouting

‘I heard that!’ Jaejoong snapped inside the house.

Byul laughed and smiled at me ‘Unni I really miss you’ she said and hugged me

I happily returned the hug ‘and I miss you too.’ I said

But I let go and looked at her seriously ‘you sense it too didn’t you?’ I asked

Byul’s smile dropped, nodding ‘yeah…there’s a strange scent on him, one that’s familiar but I can’t pull my finger on who.’ She said sternly

‘ I know one thing, it’s nor human or a spirit.’ I stated ‘because it’s stronger then that.’

I could see the stress and worry that was growing and showing on Byul’s expression

‘Then I would have to be another demon.’ Byul said bitterly

‘We can only hope now that it’s one with no bad intentions.’ I said

Byul nod weakly ‘yea….’ She uttered

I pat her on the head ‘do not over think it now. Just be with him when you can’ I advised

Byul nod

I smiled ‘now go to bed, before Jaejoong throws another hissy fit like a child.’ I joked

Byul laughed and nod ‘good night Unni.’ She said

‘good night.’ I said to her.