░ Chapter 24 ░

◄◄The Play House ►►

Author Note: Anyone been to Harry Potter world at Universal Studios? I went once it was really cool, I only bring it up because talking about this old Demon Realm town had me thinking about it xD♥ Let's do a little more exploring shall we? Please enjoy this Double Update m(_ _)m Do you want to play?
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The restaurant Mark had decided to take everyone to was very small and quaint. It was a petite wooden cottage decorated in wild flowers and had black tables and paintings. As Rea reached for the door she paused as a long thick vine wrapped around the golden handle and pushed it open.

They looked up at the large brownish red bulb of the carnivorous plant with razor sharp teeth that smiled at them and it bowed with it's leaf.

"Please....allow me....." 

The girls curtsied politely and upon entering their eyes widened curiously. The walls were covered in a series of vines and there were multiple other Carnivorous bulbs. Food was being transported via vines from the kitchen and it looks as though the flowers were the waiters.

The vines pulled out their chairs and handed them menus with the restaurant name "The Park" neatly printed in golden script on the front. Faun chuckled.

"What an appropriate name"
"You have no idea"

Mark smirked teasingly. He pulled Chrys' menu from her hands making her frown and he quickly pulled her head to his and held up his menu like a wall to hide from everyone else.

"Master what are you......"

Before she could question his actions Mark smiled and kissed her lips. Feeling her softness against his he sighed in content and pecked her a few more times before facing back to the menu leaving her breathless.

"I've been holding that in for too long"

He admitted bashfully and she blinked at him then peered at the menu with a red face. Behind the safety of the menu Chrys leaned her head against his shoulder and he leaned his own head against hers making her smile.

"Excuse me"

Not breaking their comfortable position Mark slowly lowered the menu, gulped then brought the wall back up with a snicker.

"Mark Tuan, you will greet me properly or so help me I will tell your mother"

The girls snickered behind their menus and closed them as Mark groaned and lowered his own. Chrys nodded her head politely to the woman who seemed to be the owner.

Her sleek dark hair was pulled back into a bun and she was wearing a blue dress with a brownish gold apron and though her voice sounded threatening she smiled at the table with the corner of her eyes wrinkling.

Mark stood from his chair and hugged the woman affectionately and pecked her cheek. She held him at arms length and smiled warmly.

"Everyone this is Mama Park."
"Mama Park?"
"Jinyoung's mother"
"Eh!?"

The girls looked at each other curiously then peered back at the lady who had the exact same smile as Master Jinyoung. Her eyes flashed the same shade of gold as her son and the vines proceeded to pour everyone a glass of water.

"Hello all, you must be Mark's Dolls"

Everyone nodded in greeting and as her eyes landed on Chrysalis her smile only grew.

"And you must be Mark's Deity, I've heard so much about"
"How how how did you he hear about that?"
"From my Jinyoungie silly he tells me everything!"

Mark stuttered and choked on air making the girls giggle and Chrys immediately stood from her seat and patted her Master's back.

"Jinyoung seems to be a Mama's boy"

Talia whispered into Mari's ear making the Princess blush and they gasped as a carnivorous bulb lowered itself between them and whispered.

"All seven are Mama's boys. Jackson and Jinyoung are the worst ones."
"Woah"

They were genuinely astonished the Demon who wanted in all females' pants was a Mama's boy. Shocking.

"She's not my Deity yet....."

Mark grumbled through gritted teeth as he shifted his weight from foot to foot. Mama Jinyoung trudged forward, waving her finger and questioning Chrysalis making the raven haired girl back away cautiously.

"Really? What is it Dear? Do you not find him attractive? Is he not charming enough to fall in love with? Is there something wrong with your head Dear? Did Mark make a mistake?"

Mama Jinyoung froze as she felt something poking against her apron. Peering down she smiled and shook her head. A spike. A spike from Mark's mace like tail that had come in between her and Chrysalis to protect his Deity.

She looked over at Mark who's head was low with his eyes glowing and she backed away from Chrys. He sighed in relief with his tail retreating back to him.

"My apologies son"
"No my apologies, you know how to rile me up just like Jinyoung hahaha"
"While you're here will you be introducing her to your parents?"
"No"
"CAN WE!?"

The Demons peered over at the table where the girls stood from their chairs excitedly causing Lillith, John and Mona to looked up with raised eyebrows.

"We want to meet Master's family!"

Being from the streets the girls don't remember the feeling of a real family aside from their own so they were curious as to what kind of family raised such a kind, caring, handsome Demon like their Master.

Mama Jinyoung smiled.

"You haven't introduced your Dolls to your family?"
"They're mine and mine alone and none of my family's business"

Mark rubbed the back of his neck and sighed. That was a lie. His family would have no problem with his Dolls but once they entered the senior Tuan manor then his mother's hospitality would make them not want to leave and the idea made him chuckle.

Karin raised her hand curiously and Mama Jinyoung smiled and pointed to her.

"So you have no problem with Master's Deity being a human?"
"None at all. As long as he's happy and careful that's all I care about just like the rest of the boys."

Mari raised her hand hesitantly and Mama Jinyoung's eyes twinkled and she pointed to her. It was like picking produce at the market.

"So you wouldn't mind if Master Jinyoung had a human Deity either?"
"Of course not Dear, as long as they were as pretty as you"

Mari lowered her head to hide her blush and she felt a twinge of hope rekindle in her heart.

"Can we stop talking about this and just eat like we came here to do please?"
"Awww Master's cranky because Chrys is hungry"
"You're all hungry!"
"SURE MASTER SURE~"

He blurted out quickly to defend himself and everyone laughed. Having ordered their food the table engaged in conversation.

"Master you said Demon Realm women don't have powers but how come Mama Jinyoung can control the flowers and her eyes flashed?"

"Always hungry for information huh Karin? Mama Jinyoung does not control these flowers. They are beings all their own and she tended to them for years so they've grown to trust in her. Together they opened up this restaurant. And her eyes may glow but she does not have powers. Carrying Jinyoung in her belly had them connected so she's able to flash her eyes like he and his father."

"So if Master Jinyoung wasn't a boy then her eyes wouldn't glow and he'd have no powers?"
"Correct"
"Demon Realm women get the short end of the stick here huh"
"Hahaha you can say that or think of it as the males are more powerful to protect their Deities and children."

Chrysalis frowned and Mark tugged on her chin to face him.

"What is it Pretty?"
"I want to protect you too"

She said sincerely and his heart swelled. He peered down as a vine tapped his leg and it grew a white flower and he smirked and looked up towards the kitchen where Mama Jinyoung ducked away playfully. He didn't need her help to seduce his Deity but thank you.

He plucked the flower and placed it in Chrys' hair and he played with her black strands in his fingers.

"You do more for me then you'll ever understand so don't worry about that."

Chrys yelped and Mark's eyes blazed as he looked over at Talia who was chewing on her straw non-chalantly.

"Don't kick her please"
"My bad Master I forgot you were sensitive hahaha But Chrys how can you say all these things and not be completely in love with him yet? Don't you feel the butterflies like Mari talks about?"

Chrys placed her hand on her stomach and shrugged. She did feel them from time to time, her heart would race because of him and she was always happy around him but she didn't know exactly how she was suppose to feel. Love is confusing.

"Mama Jinyoung says time for talking is over and now is time for eating"

The carnivorous bulb bowed politely as it's vine sat everyone's plates in front of them. Eyeing their plates Mark quickly switched his with Chrys and everyone watched curiously.

"I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP MAMA I CAN MAKE HER FALL IN LOVE WITH ME ON MY OWN THANK YOU VERY MUCH!"

He called out annoyed and Mama Jinyoung frowned and crossed her arms. She was a romantic just like her son.

"Fine be that way"

Mark split the steak in half and as he sliced through a little red ball in the center a puff of red spoke erupted from it and the people at the table waved the smoke away.

"Is that a tomato?"
"Yes it is. Marinated in an assortment of herbs and spices that closely resembles an infatuation potion."

He turned to Chrys with a determined look.

"You will fall in love with me because you want to, not because you have to or someone or something made you"


As they traveled to the boutique shop Mark slowed his pace so he could walk next to Mari and he nudged her lightly with his elbow. She peered up curiously and smiled at her blushing Master.

"Yes?"

He mumbled incoherently under his breath without looking at her.

"Can you speak up Master? I didn't catch that"
"I need your help"

He admitted shyly and Mari straightened her posture and walked with her head held high and proud.

"Of course you do Master, it was just a matter of time"

She smirked at him and he looked at her and rolled his eyes playfully. She bumped hips with him and he ran his fingers through his hair.

"So Miss Romance expert what do you suggest I do in my predicament?"
"Well firstly you'll have to stop kissing and making love with the rest of us"
"EH?"

The group turned to face Mark who's face was genuinely astonished and Mari waved signaling everything was okay. He knelt down to her hear and whispered completely dumb founded.

"Are you serious?"
"Completely. No one likes a play boy Master. If you wanted to prove to one girl that she can love you, you need to prove that all your love is hers."
"But she was a Doll first, she knows how I am...."
"Maybe that's what's keeping her from loving you because she knows she's not the only one"
"SHE'S THE ONLY ONE FOR ME!"

Mari grabbed him by the shirt and pulled Mark down to shush him.

"Master calm down! She may say she'd be okay with you "loving" us still as you've always had but deep down in every young woman is a fragile girl who wants to be loved wholly and completely without doubt. For now refrain from us and keep all your attention on her."
"Hahaha not like I have a choice"
"Don't speak like that, then it sounds like you're being forced to like her because of this bond instead of actually loving her and if you hurt her I'll never forgive you"
"Yes Ma'm, my sincerest apologies"

She released her grip and he stood up and brushed his clothing back in place.

"Okay so no more affection for you all"
"Well not completely no affection Master, we love you too"
"You know what I mean Princess hahaha. What's next?"
"Well it's Chrysalis, she's oblivious to the obvious"
"And?"
"Try not to be so obvious but most importantly be yourself"

She winked and shoved him towards the front and he yelped as he almost knocked Chrys over. She held him up and the two peered at each other, blinking with their rounded eyes.

"Are you alright Master?"
"I'm fine, it...ummm...it just seems I can't stop falling for you?"

Behind him Mari groaned and slapped her hand to her face and shook her head.

"I mean ummm nice weather isn't it?"
"Oh God!"

Mari groaned into both of her hands now and Chrys looked around curiously then blinked up at him.

"It's so foggy and dark Master but if you like that then yes it is nice weather"

She said sincerely and he couldn't help but smile along with her, her smile was so damn infectious. Losing his chance as she walked away he quickly poked her shoulder and brought his hands to his back and leaned back and forth cutely.

"Yes Master?"
".....I'd really like to hold your hand right now...please...."

He said softly and he itched behind his ear as the blood traveled up to his face.

"But people will see."
"I don't care, that's what I want you to leave here understanding Pretty. I don't care about what the others think, if they frown upon it or not, all I care about is you and I'd really REALLY like to hold your hand or you will force me to hold my breath again until I turn purple like before. Is that what you want?"

"Nice save Master"

Mari whispered triumphantly but Mark kept his eyes on Chrys who stared at his hand hesitantly. After a moment his face lit up as she grabbed it and he intertwined their fingers and squeezed.

"If you don't care then I don't care either Master"
"Mark"
"Hmmm?"
"From now on just call me Mark okay?"

He swung their hands at their sides and Chrys nodded shyly.

"Okay....Mark"

His body exploded from warmth and his eyes flickered. Before he could cuddle his cheek to hers in an over kill of affection Mari placed her hand in between them and shook her head.

"Remember Master, not so obvious!"

Regaining his composure he coughed and nodded. Finally arriving at the store he held the door open and bowed as Chrys walked by and she curtsied in return. He peered over as Mari nudged his side signaling she'd hold the door for the rest of them so he could focus on one girl and one girl alone.

He smiled sweetly and kissed the top of her head and she sighed happily.

"Hello, anyone home?"

The shop was small and had a pink and gold scheme. The walls were a pale pink with white decorations and gold ts. The furniture was red and there were racks moving around on their own with regal style of clothing and in the back were the modern style of clothing.

Faun hollered and the girls jumped as a gown peeled itself up from the crystal counter. Accessories floated along with it and the fabric filled out as though someone were actually wearing it.

"Are there invisible Demons here?"

Rea asked curiously and Mona shook her head.

"This is an enchanted clothing shop, personally one of my favorites. The clothing create themselves and they have a mind of their own until they're purchased."

The blue and purple Victorian style gown bowed and everyone in turn bowed. The satin gloves grabbed a paper and pen and wrote a little note.

"Welcome to Magniboutique! How may I assist you?"

It didn't take long till the ladies were walking around the shop with a trail of clothing following after them curiously. Pants, blouses, dresses, shoes all trailed after the girls that picked them out and Mark couldn't help but chuckle because they were completely okay with this.

He peered upwards as the satin gloves wrote him a message asking if he wanted to request anything for the girls and looking over at Chrys who was crouching and waving at the clothing following her he smiled and whispered to the floating earring.


Chrys came out confused by her Master's choice of accessory. It was a huge HUGE tan sunhat with a ribbon. It was so massive as it sat upon her head she wobbled to keep her balance.

"Mas....Mark are you sure about this?"
"HAH! Pretty where are you?!"

Mark pushed off the cushioned waiting seat as Chrys came out of the changing room and he playfully lifted the rim of the floppy hat and as he found her face he kissed her nose.

"It's a bit large don't you think?"
"None sense!"

He beamed and stood next to her lifting the hat off her head and holding it up over them with one arm.

"It can be an umbrella~"

The enchanted hat stiffened itself to pretend to be an umbrella and the two laughed. Mark dropped to his knees and placed the hat on his back.

"Or it can be my turtle shell~ Yah!"

He yelped as the hat hugged his back to hold on and Chrys couldn't help but laugh at how silly her Master looked. He looked up at her and shook his head in disapproval and she too shook her head.

The next article of clothing he chose she had a hard time getting her head through so she opened the door and flailed her arms playfully.

"Chrysalis you've seemed to have lost your head!"
"Hahaha very funny"

He chuckled and pulled the sweater down. With a bit more force her head finally popped up and he took the opportunity to kiss her nose again and she giggled shyly.

"I don't like it"
"Me either"
"But you chose it hahaha"
"Well I'm sorry! I make mistakes! I'm only Demon!"

He joked cornily and he cackled as Chrys swatted his arm and disappeared back into the changing room. He hasn't been this playful since the alleyway! Grabbing the last clothing he picked she blushed intensely as she examined it. A wedding dress.

Time and time again she would catch weddings being prepared at the church while she went for food. She would wait outside to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom and she always thought they looked so beautiful.

Done up to perfection and a dress that dazzled she thought she'd never wear something like that. Her eyes twinkled as she held the garment to her body in the mirror. It was a satin cream material with a cut out near the waist and the top was beaded in crystals. The skirt was that of a cinderella ball gown of the same material and the crystals trailed all the way to the bottom.

The dress held itself open as she shyly stepped into it and it enveloped her. Feeling the zipper closing she spoke up softly.

"Ummm....is it alright if I ask him to zip it up please?"

She smiled as she felt the little metal dangling from the zipper wiggle as if to nod and it ped.

"Hey Mark can you help me please I can't reach the zipper"
"Of course. May I enter?"
"Yes you may"

Mark slowly opened the door and catching his reflection Chrysalis blushed uncontrollably from his reaction. He had caught sight of her and completely froze. His mouth dropped in disbelief and his eyes were wide and twinkling.

His cheeks began to burn just as bright as her and he slowly closed the door behind them and stood behind her. Her skin tingled as his fingers brushed against the bare skin of her back and he pulled up the zipper slowly without breaking their eye contact in the mirror.

Once it was zipped completely he couldn't help but plant a kiss on her shoulder then her neck and lastly her ear and her knees weakened as he whispered.

"You look so beautiful, God, I'm speechless"

He grabbed her hand and twirled her around to make the bottom flow out and she smiled as he pulled her to his chest and began to dance with her. She leaned her head against his chest to listen to his beating heart and the two said nothing as they continued to turn round and round.

The silence was broken however as Chrys giggled and she buried her face into his shoulder making him smile bashfully.

"Do I amuse you Pretty?"
"No, it's just, I imagined your Demon self wearing a cute little bow tie"

His eyes flickered as his inner Demon lowered it's head and tilted it's head upward revealing what little neck it had. If she really wanted to then it would allow it, as long as it made her happy.

"Why did you want me to wear this Mas...Mark?"
"I was just curious...."

He plucked the flower out of her hair and held it in his hand and she gasped as it erupted in sparkles and turned into a bouquet. She grabbed it and held it to her chest and Mark was sure she would be able to hear his heart hammering in his chest.

"You are perfection. The perfect bride."
"Am I perfect for you?"
"To be honest you're too perfect hahaha"

He s his arms around her waist and placed his forehead against hers.

"Why did you want me to zip the dress up Pretty?"

Caught. Chrysalis blushed as her heart raced uncontrollably.

"Is it because you like me Pretty?"
".....yes...."
"You like me quite a lot I believe?"
"Very much Mas....Mark"
"And you maybe kinda sorta love me? Maybe?"

She giggled and shrugged her shoulders and she melted as Mark's lips found hers for a sweet soft kiss.

"I kinda sorta love you Chrysalis. Very much. Please be mine."
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Author Note: You know Mark if she won't be yours I have a lot of readers who wouldn't mind being yours♥ TALIA HOW IS POSSIBLE TO FORGET CLINGY MARK IS SENSITIVE HAHA and yes Mark incase you didn't know playboys are a major turn off xD What kind of wedding dress have you guys imagined yourselves in? What would your advice to Mark be about Chrys? Are you all having a good weekend? Hahaha let's see how Mark thanks Mari for her help next week on Playhouse m(_ _)m Do you still want to play?

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#1
Chapter 39: Hix... /tears in my eyes/ i feel Mark like when you have someone you love for too long suddenly taken it would make you feel sad :( I LOVE YOU MOORRKKK ♡
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#2
Chapter 38: Ahsgshdkxlfllf the ending notes lmao you created demon Mark true ???
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#3
Chapter 36: Damn jb.................. How could he?? Wont he be even stronger with a Deity besides him??? Heol.
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#4
Chapter 35: I wonder what made Loreli hates jb/? Well i just need to continue reading then ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ heol that disgusting scene heu poor Miyoung but im glad she's happy with Mark :" youngjae im- ???
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#5
Chapter 32: I knew it. Rea Jackson. NGAHAHAHAHA. But cant Victoria listen to the female voices/? Like didnt 'mark' said 'queen' /? Is a marionette stupid? But mona wasnt stupid... Does mona really died... :(
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#6
Chapter 27: Sunmi the snakeu...
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#7
Chapter 26: Ah so Mari didnt end up with Nyoungie.... Its okay Mari, THERE'S OTHER DEMON FOR YOU /wut
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#8
Chapter 25: THIS CHAPTER IS SO CUTE OMGIM SQUEALING
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#9
Chapter 22: Mari will be with Jinyoung, Karin will be with Yugi, Chrys happily ever after with Morkyy
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#10
Chapter 20: This is my favorite part too, now! Heu Chrys taming Beasty Mork :"(