"Tell me the truth"

Renjun started glaring at the two who were seated in the bed, their eyes moving elsewhere. The smaller male wasn't having it. He wanted to know the truth and he would do anything to know it.

"What truth?" After a long minute of silence, Haechan dared to ask as the human raised his eyebrows at the question in disbelief.

"Don't try to make a fool of me Lee Haechan!" Renjun yelled he fist clenching as Jeno heaved a sigh before patting the space between them.

"Stressing out too much isn't good for health, Renjun-ah. Come, have a seat and we can discuss this peacefully?" His words sounded more like a question as the male squinted his eyes contemplating whether or not he should. Shaking his head he dragged a chair from the corner before sitting on it.

"Now that all of us are settled, tell me the truth," Renjun said flashing one of his beautiful smiles as Haechan rolled his eyes before raising his hands defensively.

"Excuse me! What 'truth' are you talking about?" Emphasizing the word truth the younger scoffed lowly.

"You do know what I'm talking about"

"We don't know what you're talking about"

"Well well I'll give a small insight to that then" Renjun dragged his chair even more close to the siblings.

"You are lying to us, making a fool out of us. You four, including Taeyong and sungchan, has a connection to the things that are happening. I knew something was up just with the way you two were talking about Taeyong and sungchan. So tell me what's your part in this whole situation?"

Haechan, as always, was impressed by the smaller male. Though he may look small Renjun was quite an observer and he had to give him that. Plus he was very attentive which, of course, led him to hear their conversation.

Or maybe they were loud enough for him to hear.

Either way, the older somewhat got a rough idea of what's happening but what will happen if he's to show their real selves to the other. Will he be able to handle it?

"What, do you think, is our role?" Haechan asked tilting his head with a dangerous smile, Jeno's eyes widening at the expression. Nudging his brother in an attempt for him to leave whatever sick idea he has Jeno turned to Renjun.

"Renjun, please leave us alone. Why don't we have this conversation later?" Jeno suggested as Renjun blinked his eyes.

"Later?"

"Mm," Jeno smiled widely only for it to drop the very next second.

"No" smiling cheekily Renjun faced Haechan who seemed to be staring at him intently.

"What do you want to know Jun?"

Though he wanted to cut the other off to stop using nicknames Renjun kept shush as he wore a serious expression.

"I want to know the truth"

"Nice" howling to himself he moved forward dragging the chair Renjun was in earning a yelp. Seeing this Jeno panicked beside him raising his voice.

"Donghyuck what are you-"

Donghyuck?

"Shh. If the little one wants to know the truth he gets to know what that is. Now if you could please excuse us Jeno," he said turning towards the older, "please leave the room"

"Hyuck-"

"Don't worry. I won't hurt him. I'm just going to clear his doubts. That's all" Sighing Jeno nodded before walking towards the door, stopping midway.

"Hyuck, I know you very well so don't do any sort of tricks on Renjun"

Renjun saw the younger male's frame leave the room as he gulped visibly before turning back to Haechan. Sure enough, he was brave enough to barge into their room while they were talking but seeing the way Haechan was looking at him he knew he shouldn't have done it in the first place.

"Let's talk? Now that he has left it's just you and me" smirking he leaned back, his arms supporting his frame as his head was tilted towards the side. If this was any other moment, an alternative universe where Haechan doesn't irritate Renjun then yes he might have fallen in love with the sight.

"What do you think we are? Be honest" he said as Renjun nibbled his lips, looking at the ground, his eyes shaking a bit. He wasn't liking the atmosphere one bit.

"Bad guys?"

"What kind of bad guys?" 

"Uh...just bad guys?" 

Haechan hummed before wandering his eyes elsewhere. He stood up walking towards one of the draws which apparently had a lot of storytime books. He assumed that it belonged to Renjun. taking one he turned to the human.

"Do you believe in monsters Renjun?" he asked, his voice dead serious as a gasp left Renjun's mouth. He remembered those words from his dream, coming from that old woman.

"That's such a random question" trying to hide his nervousness Renjun mumbled as Haechan quirked his head sideways.

"You still didn't answer me tho," he said as Renjun sighed, rubbing his forehead.

"I don't?" even though it came off more like a question Haechan was satisfied to get some sort of reply from the other. He started walking towards the older and once he was face to face he leaned in smirking.

"What if I tell you that they're real? Would you believe me?" 

Renjun gulped looking away from Haechan. The position they were in was really awkward.

"I-I won't believe you until you give me p-proof" 

"Wow! It's really ironic coming from you since a few minutes back you were holding us accountable without you coming up with proof. But oh well injun," Haechan leaned down to whisper, "I do have proof so how about we get into that?"

If you ask Haechan why he was doing this he wouldn't be able to come up with a proper explanation. Something about the other made him feel that he would be the perfect person to know their secret. After all, they need someone to know their secrets and help them out though they managed to survive this long. Who wouldn't be a better candidate than Renjun himself?

Jaemin, according to Haechan, was a big mouth and sure enough, he kind of picked an argument with Mark regarding this topic. He wouldn't keep this to himself. Coming to Mark that guy was quite a handful. Plus they weren't that close so Haechan nor Jeno would dare to do that. 

Lucas was the next option and no matter how tall he is, he was naive enough to have brought them both to his house. Jisung and Chenle were out of the picture as they themselves would expose this to the rest of the gang which brought him to Renjun.

He, according to Haechan, was the perfect person to know this. Renjun had been doubtful of them since the start and he was quite smart to know what they were up to. He had his guards up around them all the time and as annoying it could get, Haechan can't disagree with the fact that he enjoyed the moments when he pestered Renjun.

Renjun was smart. Too smart for his own good to the point that he would outright challenge someone like Haechan. Though it was foolish from his side, the monster knew that the human would be wise enough to keep his distance from them thereafter. And during their short interactions, he was able to know that Renjun indeed was trustworthy.

"W-what do you mean?" Renjun's heart was racing fast. He didn't like the path the conversation was hearing. He hated himself for barging in when in fact he could have shut himself and walked to his room.

"I could show you the proof" Haechan smiled backing away as Renjun could sense smoke filling the room. His first instinct was to run out but the strong grip on his waist pulled him down.

"You're not going anywhere until I'm done with you" Haechan growled before patting renjun's head. Something about the scent the younger male was oozing out made Renjun dizzy. He could feel haechan moving away and soon his complete attire changed. He turned into something that was indescribable as Renjun screamed, shutting his eyes tight, a strong pain shooting through his head.

"S-stop. Stop this"

"Do you believe me now little one?" the voice didn't sound anything like haechan. It was raspy, not the usual honey-like voice Renjun was used to hearing. 

"P-please s-stop"

The smell, the appearance, the voice... everything was too much for Renjun. He was feeling nauseous and he was sure that he would pass out anytime soon. That similar feeling he felt whenever that certain old woman appeared in his dreams.

"Renjun!" It was jeno, Renjun could recognize it. He must have entered the room after hearing his scream. 

But he was unable to move.

He could feel himself blacking out at that very moment.

TBC

Honestly, wtf is this chapter? I'm not satisfied with it tbh. These days I don't really have the inspiration to write either.

Also due to voltage fluctuation, our television has to be repaired and yikes my home is like a graveyard now. The only source of noise from our house was Television. Also geez! Some people are trying to spread covid to others on purpose like some of my other neighbors are tested positive and guess what they're doing now? Visiting each and every shop here to spread that fqing virus!

Plus I'm kind of disappointed by the action of Hendery. Not trying to stir a drama in this comment section but since I'm quite open about my feelings whenever I update, I feel like writing this. Honestly, idols, companies, staff, and fans should be educated on ca and other related stuff. Like you all are on a public platform and not just a specific group but the whole world watches you. In my opinion, he should have at least said something regarding it but knowing sm that's not happening.

But seriously tho, if SM is planning to debut NCT Africa might as well teach their entire company to respect that culture first. Like I love your idols but SM you need to consider the feelings of us international fans as well. thank you.

And I don't have any hate towards hendery. I still love him and like I stated I'm disappointed. that's all. 

also just imagine haechan calling you little one. omg! I thrive for top haechan. if you have read any kind of those fics (would be even better if's markhyuck) please send me the link

nvm I need some good sleep cause yikes. I would probably regret writing this tomorrow.

goodnight ig? I'm so tired even though I didn't do anything today. heck if I had this enthusiasm to complete my books