Demon (BoyxBoy) Book 1

Seth’s POV

We spent the morning in the Kingdom, clothes shopping for Nebi. Of course, we all had breakfast together first... Nebi said he wanted chocolate chip pancakes. Jaxon gladly made them for him... even though he didn’t really like pancakes.

We let Nebi pick out his own clothes. At first, he wanted us to help him- which we did. We would pick out some outfits for him to try on... though he didn’t have to get them, of course. We wanted to help him try to find his style. Though he was only six years old and a growing boy... we think it’s best he gets the clothes he wants. He’s never had nice things by the sounds of it.

He finally decided on some darker clothing... which amused me. He told me that he wanted to look just like me... and he liked the way it looked on him. He decided that he wanted to wear a black sweater and black jeans out of the store.

″Hm... Who’s this bundle of joy?″ The lady behind the register asked me, an amused smile lingering on her lips. Nebi was holding my hand as Jaxon paid for his clothing- we bought him quite a lot.

″This is Nebi... Say hello, darling.″ I whispered to him. He looked up at her with a sheepish smile, waving at her with a free hand.

″Hello!″

She let out the longest ‘Aw!’, placing her hands on either side of her face as she gazed down at him. He had the biggest smile on his lips, his deep dimples shining proudly.

Next, we tried to get him into the barber shop. He demanded that he kept his hair long- he didn’t want it cut. After attempting negotiating with him... we finally agreed to not cut his hair- We would simply put it up when it was needed.

We walked through the Kingdom hand and hand. Nebi held my hand along with Jaxon’s- I couldn’t help but notice how happy he looked. Yesterday he looked cold and scared... but today was a new day.

I didn’t know quite what we were going to do with him... though Jaxon and I discussed it last night once we put him to bed.

″He’s such a sweet boy... His mother is really missing out.″ Jaxon mumured as we gazed at him through the doorway. We tucked him in the blankets- he was already fast asleep.

″Do you think his mother will try to find him? I don’t think it’s best he goes back with her...″ I asked him. He instantly shook his head no, his still crossed tightly across his chest.

″Definitely not. Abandoning lycan children isn’t something new... they do it all the time. I’m thankful that she didn’t kill him...″ He muttered. I felt my eyes widen at his words, gazing at him in shock.

″Well... what should we do?″ I asked. A smile suddenly lingered on his lips as he gazed over at Nebi, his eyes flashing a yellow.

″I think it would be best if we kept him, Seth... He’s already attached to us, He’s a sweet boy... I think we would be the best caretakers for him.″ He admitted. I won’t deny that I thought about keeping him... but are we fit to be parents? After everything that happened, considering who we are also... are we ready for that kind of thing? We still get night terrors in the middle of the night...

″I... I don’t know about that, Jaxon... He is rather calm yes, but...″ I started.

He placed his hands on my shoulders, forcing me to meet his eyes. He placed a soft kiss onto my forehead, running his hands up and down my arms in an attempt to comfort me.

″I think Nebi would be good for us, Seth... Yes, we are still struggling with the past... but he could help us move forward. He not only needs us... we need him.″ He whispered to me.

I looked over to Nebi. He had a faint smile on his lips as he slept- he didn’t have that smile on his face when we first met him.

″...He already called you dad, Seth. Didn’t you hear him?″

″What?″

My gaze found their way back to Jaxon. He was nodding his head slowly, a faint smile lingering on his lips. I didn’t know how I felt about that... me being a father? It’s a lot to process...

″Let’s just take it slow, okay Angel?″ He said to me. I nodded my head as he extended his arms, pulling me in a tight embrace.

″I think we should head back home now and get ready for Remington’s preformance...″ Jaxon said to us. Nebi tilted his head, gazing up at Jaxon with curiosity.

″Who’s Remington?″ Nebi asked as we walked towards the enterance of the castle. I watched as he brushed the curls out from his eyes- he seemed to keep doing that.

I stopped us in our tracks, reaching in my pocket and pulling out a hair tie. Jaxon explained to Nebi who Remington was as I pulled his curls up into a bun.

″He’s a friend of ours. He’s a famous singer in both of the kingdoms... you’ll love his music.″ Jaxon explained to him.

″Is daddy a famous singer? He sang me to sleep last night!″ Nebi exclaimed, pointing in my direction.

It went silent. I wasn’t angry at him for calling me that... He truly did think of us as his parents already. I mean... we did take him in and give him food, a bedroom... shown him love, given him clothes... We act as if he’s our own.

″No, darling. I’m not a famous singer.″ I said to him, kneeling down and planting a kiss on his cheek. He let out a delighted laugh as he wrapped his arms around my neck, urging me to pick him up and carry him home.

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We made our way into the restaurant, the sound of a guitar being played filled my ears. Everyone was already there- Jayce, his soulmate, Alva, Jin, Dakota, Elena, Magdalene, and Xavier.

Plus... you couldn’t forget about the main event. Remington. He sat on the stage with the guitar in his hands, humming softly to himself.

″Look who decided to show up...″ Jayce said with a smile as he approached us. He intertwined his fingers with Aniyah as he stood up, guiding her over to us with a smile.

″I suppose we were fashionably late today... forgive us,″ Jaxon said with a smirk, pulling Jayce in for a tight hug.

″Who is this little sugar plum?″ Jayce suddenly asked, pulling away from Jaxon’s hug and kneeling down to Nebi’s height. Nebi let out a happy giggle at his words, his hand still wrapped tightly around mine.

″I’m Nebi!″ He exclaimed. Jayce looked up at me with a shocked expression... but still had a faint smile on his lips.

″Yours?″ He asked me. I didn’t really know how to explain it... He mind as well be.

Before I could reply, Remington’s voice rang in my ears.

″Everyone please take your seats... I’m going to start the performance now.″ He said with a smile. He wore a simple purple button down, his jeans were black. He wore dangly earrings and lipgloss on his lips... he made it work.

We all sat down in our seats. Jaxon, Nebi and I sat next to Alva and Jin. On the other side of Alva sat Dakota and Elena- Elena had Aelia in her arms. Elena seemed to look like she was glowing... ever since she had Aelia I haven’t seen her smile leave her face. Dakota too... he gazed at Aelia like she was a thousand jewels.

I wonder if I looked at Nebi like that.

″I’d like to thank you all for coming, my friends... I missed you all. I hope you enjoy the performance today.″ He started.

″Daddy... is that the famous guy?″ Nebi whispered to me. I felt a smile lingering on his lips at his question...

″Yes, darling. He’s going to sing for us.″ I whispered back to him. He nodded his head at my response, putting his small hand in mine.

″The song I’m going to be opening with is dedicated to my love, Demetrius. May he rest easy in heaven, my sweet angel...″ He whispered.

His voice flowed out of his mouth like honey, his fingers strumming against the guitar easily.

You gave me a shoulder when I needed it

You showed the love when I wasn’t feeling it

You helped me fight when I was giving in

You, you made me laugh when I was losing it

’Cause you are, you are

The reason why I’m still hanging on

’Cause you are, you are

The reason why my head is still above water

And if I could, id get you the moon I give it to you

And if I could I’d get you the moon

And give it to you

And if death was coming for you

I’d give my life for you

’Cause you are, you are

The reason why I’m still hanging on

’Cause you are, you are

The reason why my head is still above water

And if I could I’d get you the moon

And give it to you

And if death was coming for you

I’d give my life for you

’Cause you are, you are

Oh you are

Oh you are

You are...

I felt the tears welling up in my eyes. I know I haven’t lost Jaxon, I had the ability to bring him back to me... but without him... I felt so lost. Those few minutes of my life... I had lost the love of my life. I lost my rock, the one thing that was keeping me sane.

I’m lucky. I’m lucky to have Jaxon back. Remington is not as fortunate as I am... along with the thousands of other mythical creatures who fought by my side. Tons have lost their loved ones... tons have lost not only their lovers. They lost their parents... they lost their home.

I looked down at Nebi. He was already looking up at me with tears in his eyes. He rested his head against my arm as I wiped the tears from his eyes, a sniffle leaving his nose.

I pray for those who didn’t make it. I pray for who have lost their lovers... I’m grateful. I always will be...

Though I’m immortal... I swear to love Jaxon every day like it may be the last. I swear I’ll kiss him with the uttermost passion.

And my Nebi... I swear I’ll protect you from the dangers.