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"I love these pieces, Jakey!" Kai looks through the newly released pieces that Jake dropped for his fall collection. Jake hosted a fashion show for the pieces earlier that week in Upstate New York, "The fashion show was absolutely perfect too. My Gorgeous friend made it happen after disappearing for two whole years!"
It wasn't unusual for Jake to go under the radar for a while, he needed to have the motivation to draw and design new pieces, and usually, he needed a sound mind for it. So, he would find a log cabin in Aspen at times or fly off to sunny Costa Rica for ideas and inspiration. This time he'd spent 6 months in Puerto Rico in the sun by the sea and came up with his fall collection.
A look of delight spread across Jake's face at his friend's words. "That means so much to me, Kai. You know I could never do it without you though." And Jake truly meant it. If it weren't for Kai pushing him to drop his new fall collection he would've kept it until the following fall. He'd even helped him find the models that modeled his pieces and one of the hottest DJs in the state of New York.
"You know we missed you so much, Jake! You disappear for 6 whole months without calling and we're left here waiting because we can't get in touch with you either." Taehyun pouts.
Taehyun truly looked sad and Jake didn't want him to feel that way. "I know. I'm sorry, Hyunie. I got so caught up on the new releases for this fall. But, I didn't forget about you guys, you know how much you both mean to me." Jake responds, pulling Taehyun and Kai in a hug.
"Taehyung is having an invite-only event at the Carvens Galleria. He just flew in from Korea and he's been wanting to see you. Want to go?"
Kim Taehyung was a close friend of Jake's that he met when he dived into the fashion world almost 8 years ago. He was one of the top designers in the industry and Jake hadn't seen him in almost, 2 years. That's what happened when you were in high demand for other celebrities and were in need to drop new releases for the seasons because people were asking for it. It was life and their careers.
About an hour later, Jake found himself sitting with Taehyun and Kai at a three-chair nicely decorated table in the middle of a mid-size event hall. Selective people; mainly fashion designers and models were present. Jake conversed with a couple of people that he knew through affiliation with Taehyung. Sipping from the wine that Kim Namjoon poured him, his flirty eyes never leaving Jake's face as he moved around to feel other glasses up. Not until Taehyung had arrived at least.
Taehyung's face lit up as soon as he saw Jake. "Just the person I wanted to see. I've missed you so much, gorgeous." Taehyung grabs Jake and wraps him in a tight hug as he kissed each side of his cheek.
"I missed you more. I've just been so busy and I know that's not an excuse." Jake returns the beaming smile and wraps his arms around Taehyung.
His hands lingered around Jake's waist. Taehyung missed his touch, so warm and inviting. He really missed Jake in general and he wanted to hold onto him for as long as he could before the two would have to split again for who knows how long.
"Okay, but, don't you ever stay away that long again." He pouts and pulls back to make sure he was staring directly at Jake.
Sunghoon only ever came to the events that Taehyung invited him to when he wanted a new catch, but his six and himself decided to play it cool for the night. This time the event was much smaller than he'd expected it to be and filled with those who he was familiar with and vice versa. Sunghoon, Jay, Heeseung, Jungwon, Sunoo, and Riki walk into the event hall heavy black boots clinking against the shiny marble floors of the expensive suite, catching the attention of all occupying the space.
Black leather jackets to match the darkness of their souls. Pitch black hair and tattoos - the uniqueness that no one else in the room had. The only ones that brought no other colors than the basic monochrome wash. Clothes black, hair black, tattoos black, and pale, milky white skin. Aside from Sunghoon who'd had silver hair styled up and clear from his face.
They always caught the attention of everyone, regardless, of what premises they stepped on. One being their unique looks and the other being that everyone was always familiar with who they were. They owned Upstate New York and everyone that stepped foot in the town. Sunghoon's eyes wandered the crowded room before landing on just the individual he was looking for, calling him over.
"Who's the beauty standing beside you?" A wide shit-eating grin showed off the snake bites on the tip of his tongue that he'd swiped across his teeth. His eyes gazed back over at the other three that were standing beside the stranger that Sunghoon had his eyes on. A panicked Kai made their way over to them.
He was gorgeous, the only way that Sunghoon could describe him. It was obvious that he'd never met him before, unlike the others in the room because he would've already tainted him. Every single inch of him. He looked so pure and innocent, as if he were an angel from above, that Sunghoon wanted to demolish and crush between his long claws.
A nervous chuckle fills the tense air around them, as Kai spoke, "Oh, Taehyun? That's Taehyun you know who he is."
Sunghoon was not there for whatever games that Huening Kai was trying to play. He knew because he played them well before - but Sunghoon was not one to be fooled easily and Huening Kai was very well aware of that. In fact, Sunghoon didn't come for a catch tonight and that was certainly clear. He was there because of the debt that Taehyung, Huening Kai, and Taehyun owed him. The event being the very place to acquire that debt.
Only a second later, was Sunghoon's sharp-black nailed hand wrapped around both Kai and Taehyung's neck. Both struggling and begging for air against the harsh grip that limited their air supply.
"Jaeyun," Taehyung calls out the best that he could, "His name is Jaeyun Sim. The founder and CEO of 'Sunshine.' He's very precious to me, I beg you Sunghoon, on my hands and knees please don't hurt him."
And Taehyung indeed, getting on his knees and bowing his head down in front of Sunghoon's heavy black boots, begged the demon to not hurt his good friend.
Taehyung knew because he witnessed it. Men and women that he'd brought to Sunghoon were completely destroyed. Every inch of them. Mind broken and bruised and so far gone that they couldn't be brought back to their normal state even with professional help. Bodies torn and beaten down. He didn't want that for Jake. This was someone he actually cared about with his entire heart.
But, he knew Sunghoon and whatever Sunghoon wanted, he got it. Whatever the silver-haired demon wanted to do, he was going to do it. No one could stop him.
"You know you owe me, right?"
"I-I know we do, S-Sunghoon," Kai pleads, "With everything in me on behalf of Taehyung and I, I'm begging you not to hurt him. He's sweet and innocent, and so friendly and cheerful. Please don't blow that spark from his eyes. We love him very much and it would kill us to know that he's in danger just because of us, so I'm begging you. Please, Sunghoon have mercy on him."
"Cut him," The short black-haired vampire beside him known as Sunoo says, a wide smirk as he spoke, "I'm sure he smells as good as he looks. So, cut him and let Hoon decide."
Taehyung and Kai knew from experience how strong and intoxicating the smell of Jake's blood was, to the point where they couldn't control themselves around him. It was clear what Sunghoon was trying to decide but he'd already seemed to make his mind up beside that. But, this, this would be the final outcome and Taehyung and Kai were already aware of what it was.
Kai shook his head, scared out of his mind. The way that Sunghoon was looking at him made his skin crawl.
Kai looks horrified. "B-but I- I can't do that." He shakes his head and starts to back up away from the six.
"You can't but you will." Sunghoon bores into him.
He watched from a distance, closely, Kai holding a wine glass using his strength, to crush it in his hands and letting the sharp edge digging into Jaeyun's exposed thigh and forming a long wound that profusely started to bleed. Jaeyun stared down wincing at the wound as Kai apologized to him with tears welling in the corner of his eyes.
Taehyun's eyes wandered the room falling on Sunghoon, his eyes widening being that he most likely caught onto the situation and what was happening. They needed to hurry up before the others couldn't control themselves anymore and started crowding around the poor male. Afterall, everyone in the room were vampires that were most likely now holding thier breath to maintain thier control.
The smell flourished throughout the room and started to overwhlem the six that were standing a short distance away. Sunghoon was holding himself from storming over that way and taking Jaeyun with him immediately.
Jaeyun Sim's smell was intoxicating. Like no other.
"Smells amazing," Heeseung groans, trying to restrain himself, "I've never smelled anything as intoxicating."
"Holy fuck!" The black-blonde haired vampire quickly covers his nose. He was surly a hothead.
Jaeyun's scent was mouthwatering and Sunghoon as a leader was becoming more anxious. Being the most powerful serpant his senses were beyond a normal vampire's.
Sunghoon growls baring his fangs. "He's mine." He turned on his heels and walked the opposite way. Not wanting to cause a commotion in front of everyone, he wanted to lure Jaeyun in to him. He didn't want to play it the easy way. He always loved a little challenge because in the end he was going to always come out on top.
"Kai, please it's fine. Please don't worry about anything." Jake smiles and pats Kai on the back.
Kai looked like he was going to have a mental breakdown alongside Taehyung who was pacing back and forth. Taehyun was staring at Jake speechless with a nervous look on his face.
Jake was confused by the sudden change of events. "Are you guys okay?" He asks cluelessly to the dangerous situation. What was happening? What did he miss? They were scaring him because of what he knew nothing bad happened and he was bandaged up.
Even if something bad happened Jaeyun always kept a positive mindset.
"I'm so sorry," Kai apologized for the tenth time that night. Jake clearly unaware of why he was truly apoloygizing but he just wouldn't stop.
An apology was surly useless on the dangerous waters that they were treading in. This body of water was deep and no way out.