Enigma of Darkness ✨

Unexpected antics and silent conversations

When Araki comes downstairs, he finds Lucian watching TV and nibbling on a biscuit. One packet is already empty, and another is half done. Smiling lightly, he walks towards Lucian and ruffles his hair.

"Hungry? I'll prepare something for us." He says. Lucian doesn't glance at him but also doesn't decline, keeping his eyes glued to the anime on the screen as if it's something very informative requiring his full attention.

Araki finds it adorable and pinches his cheek. Lucian turns his body to the other side. Araki moves to the side to look at him, causing Lucian to turn away again. Araki feels amused, he cups Lucian's face making him face him with force.

Lucian glares at him, like a little chipmunk caught while eating nuts, his cheek is still stuffed with the biscuit.  He stuffs the biscuit that is in his hand in Araki's mouth and looks away. Araki chews the biscuit and pecks Lucian's head before heading to the kitchen.

Lucian glances back at him, his eyes lingering on the hickey on Araki's neck, a satisfied smile crossing his lips. He leans back on the sofa and continues watching the loud anime with action scenes.

As soon as the aroma of the food fills the air, Lucian feels his hunger intensify. He walks towards the kitchen and sits on the stool near the counter. When Araki turns, he finds his little pet waiting expectantly for his food. Araki shakes his head, amused, and plates the breakfast for Lucian to have first.

Lucian stares at his plate, his face revealing his hunger, but he doesn't move as he did before. Araki teases him, "Should I feed the young master?"

What Araki didn't expect was for Lucian to open his mouth when he picked up the fork. Completely surprised, Araki covers his mouth with his palm and chuckles silently, unable to handle the antics of his cute mate. He quickly feeds Lucian, but Lucian refuses the second bite and turns the fork towards Araki instead.

Araki smiles and takes a bite. Lucian stares at Araki's smile for a few seconds before turning his gaze to other things in the room.

Araki brings another bite to him, and Lucian takes it like a disciplined child.

"Were you always like this?" Araki asks, looking at Lucian's bulging cheeks as he chews slowly.

Lucian remains quiet for a moment before speaking up, "You should compensate for the time you ignored me."

Araki blinks, looking at his mate blankly. Lucian offers no context or explanation for his statement, leaving Araki at a loss. He tries to make sense of how Lucian's mind works, but no solution comes to him.

Araki's phone rings, making him glance at the caller ID. Seeing it's Mr. Han, Araki knows it must be urgent. "I have to take this call," he says, walking to his study.

Lucian remains seated for a while, a pout slowly forming on his face. He thinks Araki only cares when he's in pain, and the frown deepens as he considers how demanding he's becoming and how he is craving Araki's attention. He gets up to clear his head and heads to Araki's dressing room.

Opening the huge glass cupboard, Lucian inspects the neatly lined dress shirts, coats, and trousers. He scoffs at the boring, dull colors. He then checks the wristwatches, which are mostly of the same style, and the shoes, which all look alike. Lucian thinks of his collection of sports shoes, sandals, loafers, sneakers, and boots, and imagines how colorful this room will be when his things are next to Araki's.