"And the second is… I want to be your one and only bride. I will not accept a mistress or whatsoever," Han said boldly. He stared at Lee Yongsun, who was stunned by his requirement.
The devil was a creature without love. He had sex or got into a relationship because he needed something out of that relationship, either for his consumption or to produce few offspring. And after he had what he needed? He would leave, of course. What was the use of being entangled with a human without any use?
So, when Kim Haneul said that he was not allowed to take any mistress or whatsoever, it was obviously a heavy request. Because Lee Yongsun had never been committed to one person only, and that one person was a human!
How could he bow down to a human, his primary source of food! It was like a tiger who married a fawn. It was not meant to be!
Lee Yongsun was unsure of how to answer Han's second request.
Han seemed to realize that Lee Yongsun was hesitating. He scoffed and said, "I also want that second requirement to be written in our marriage contract. You said it yourself, right? The devil's contract cannot be broken by only one party. Once I signed it, you are also bound by it, and you cannot cheat with someone else."
The overbearing Lee Yongsun found himself tongue-tied for the first time. Kim Haneul really got him good this time. Because he didn't expect Haneul to use his biggest weapon against himself.
After knowing there was no answer from Lee Yongsun, Kim Haneul chuckled and got up from the bed. He picked up his shirt on the ground and wore it. He zipped his jacket and opened the door, "Mr. Lee Yongsun, you think that everything is under your control. You also demand people to obey you and all your mad desires as the devil. But how about you? Do you have no restraint? Do you know that marriage is about commitment and self-restraint to your forbidden desire?"
"But I guess you are the devil himself. You know nothing about commitment. Do you understand why I stay with Jay? Because he is a good man who know commitment, unlike you." Han scoffed mirthlessly. "Don't ever propose something so ridiculous without thinking about the repercussion. You disgust me."
"Wait—"
SLAM!
The door was slammed shut before Lee Yongsun could say his reasoning. He wanted to say that he could consider it, though he was still unsure himself.
As the ruler of hell, he was used to be drowning in desire. It was his daily consumption anyway. But now a human demanded him to be loyal and committed…
Lee Yongsun didn't know if he should abandon everything for Kim Haneul. It would make him the first and probably the only ruler of hell that didn't take any mistresses. But he also didn't want Kim Haneul to slip off his palm.
Lee Yongsun took his cigarette again to smoke, he was trying to clear his mind, full of possibility that was very strange for him. "Damn this, I want him to be my bride for consumption, but he also demands me something ridiculous…"
'Me, Lee Yongsun, the devil himself, going to marry him and him alone? What a madness…'
***
Han walked back to the dorm. He checked his phone, and it showed 1 a.m.
It was too late for him to use his usual night shift as coffee shop barista to cover up, so he just prayed the boys were sleeping already.
'So it's been so late, huh… I think everyone must be drunk and sleeping after celebrating Jay's successful debut. It should be safe for me.'
Han felt really guilty to Jay especially. Because he was still technically Jay's boyfriend nonetheless. But he cheated on him with Lee Yongsun, even went as far as thinking about accepting Lee Yongsun's proposal, as long as his group was successful.
'I really should break up with Jay when the time comes. He is better off with someone else….'
Han walked to the dorm and was surprised when he saw a man standing in front of the dorm. Under the dim light, he stood intimidatingly. When he saw Han from afar, his gaze darkened, but he didn't move an inch.
Han gulped and approached the man, "J—Jay, why are you here? It's late at night. You should be inside, at least."
"Where have you been, Hyung?" Jay asked.
"I… I have to meet a friend somewhere. I'm sorry I can't wait for you in the backstage. But you did amazing, Jay. I believe you will be a great soloist in the future!" Han opened his arm and hugged Jay. But Jay didn't respond as usual.
Usually, Jay would hug Han Hyung first and shower him with kisses.
"Hyung, do you care for me?" Jay asked.
"Of course! Jay, why are you asking that? You always have a special place in my heart! You are a great dancer, talented rapper, and you have a great stage presence."
"That's just me on the stage. But what am I for you?"
"What do you mean?" Han asked.
Jay took one step closer and locked Han's hips with his arms, "What am I to you? I'm your boyfriend, right?"
Han paused. He looked at Jay's face that was showing a painful expression. It looked like Jay was really hurt right now, and of course, Han understood why Jay showed that kind of expression.
He just didn't want to say it because he knew this was an important time for Jay. He had a few more debut performances, and he needed to stay healthy, both physically and mentally.
Maybe both of them already knew they wouldn't last long, but Jay still clenched on him desperately. Just like Han, who had no courage to break up with Jay sooner.
Because deep down, he cared a lot for the man who accompanied him for years through thick and thin. Im Jaehwa had been his boyfriend and best buddy for years since Han first became a trainee.
They had many sweet moments together, and now their beautiful life was put in jeopardy because of the devil.
"KIM HANEUL, ANSWER ME!"
"YOU ARE MY BOYFRIEND!" Han exclaimed as clear as he could. "You are my handsome and considerate boyfriend, Im Jaehwa. You are the man who always prioritizes me over yourself. And you are also the man who joined this idol group because you want to help me to fulfil my dream as an idol!"
"Im Jaehwa, you have done so much for me, I know!" Han said desperately. He knew that they were in love with each other, and Han knew he didn't love Lee Yongsun, at least not for now. Who would love a heartless man like that anyway?
But their condition right now was not the right time to talk about this because both of them were under Lee Yongsun's control.
"Then why are you doing this to me…" Jay bit his lips. He tried to hold the tears welling in his eyes. "Why do you cheat on me? I did everything for you, Hyung…"
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