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"Was getting your tongue pierced really necessary?"
Jinu glared over at the figure sitting across his spot in the dressing room. Zeroing in on the silver ball peaking out every so often behind a blue lollipop.
Black painted finger nails came into view to pinch the end of the white stick before pulling the candy away.
Phoenix-shaped brown eyes twinkled mischievously as they analyzed the other man's disgruntled expression,"Thought you said I could get creative with my look, hyung?" instead of popping the confection back in, the other's tongue lazily licked the sugary residue from his lips. Making a point to use the tip of the silver ball to outline his cupid's bow.
On the other side of the room reapplying their mascara, Romance chuckled "that you did, darling" leaning back to recoat the brush, they tilted their head. Giving their lover an appreciative once over through the reflection before leaning forward to inspect their lashes, "Though, I would have added some purple to the tips of that hair of yours" they commented.
Humming, Baby tilted his head back in thought, a strand of his now black and longer bangs escaping the confines of his half-up ponytail, "Can't see why I can't give it a try soon. I've got more than enough time." Baby smirked, The blue spherical treat disappearing once again passed his lips.
Jinu grunted, shifting his gaze back to his phone screen. Re-reading the first line of the summarized search with a clenched jaw.
18-months, was in fact, more than enough time.
Not for the first time, since they made the announcement that Baby was to go on a hiatus for his military service, did Jinu wish he could go back in time and kick his own ass.
It's been a year since Namsen, and a year since he and his partners were officially freed from Gwi-ma's control.
They'd managed to come to a truce with the hunters. Willing to co-exist with them if they assisted in protecting the human realm. Relaying whatever information they could on handling the different types of demons that still lingered even after the Demon King's demise.
It was a fair exchange in Jinu's opinion, especially if it meant keeping his pack protected and safe.
It also helped that after the dust properly settled, both groups were able to bond without their opposing duties getting in the way. Creating a platonic relationship between the two packs that continued to benefit their professional careers as well.
It couldn't be helped that fans still shipped them regardless of how vocal they were about only being good friends. But at least it helped the Saja boys further integrate themselves into the idol world.
With the help of the angel that was Huntrix's manager of course!
Bobby, bless him, had taken the new information on who they really were with stride. Offering to take them on and help schedule more gigs and market their brand better.
When he and Jinu had sat down to properly sort out the details of their new lives. The man had happily skimmed over the falsified documents which contained each of the members' information, until he got to Baby's...
"You documented Ji-hoon as a seventeen year old!?"
Jinu blinked between the document still in Bobby's hand and his shocked expression, "I thought there was an appeal for idols to be quite young" he shrugged "Especially for the maknae. He's technically 18 now though."
"..."
It was then that Bobby brought the required military service into question.
Somehow through the vast amount of connection the manager had, Bobby was able to falsify his own documents that stated that 4 of the Saja Boy members had already done their service.
Unfortunately, he couldn't do the same for Baby.
"I'm sorry Jinu but the public is aware of him turning 18. They know it's not possible for Ji-hoon to have already done his service without them knowing. But don't worry! I think I have an idea that should work..."
Jinu was pulled from his thoughts as the tip of Baby's leather boots came into view. Resting on the exposed vanity stool fabric between his legs. Jinu followed the path up ripped black jeans and a distressed pullover hoodie to meet Baby's unreadable expression.
Maneuvering the stick to the corner of his lips, Baby raised a black brow, "You know I'm not actually going to follow Bobby every time he has a business meeting in America right?"
Jinu frowned, returning his attention to his phone "I know that, Ji-hoon" he grumbled. Navigating out of the web browser to reopen social media.
Baby tilted his head. Angling his foot to lazily begin tapping against the other's thigh, "So why the long face? In my defense, I did warn you that making me a teenager would back fire-"
"I said, I know, Jihoon."
Mystery looked up from his spot next to Romance. Bangs currently held back by a headband to allow his makeup to dry, "Me and Zoey are still trying to find some old pictures of you during your actual service" he chimed in. Resting his chin against his fist as he gave his boyfriend a once over.
Baby snorted "Good luck with that, can't say 25 year-old me was very photogenic" he mumbled.
"I'm sure you looked very handsome in your uniform."
Baby smirked, shifting his gaze to meet mismatched silver and brown "Wouldn't you like to know?" His eyes lowered. Looking over the fresh hickies hidden behind Mystery's collar.
"Yes, I would."
Jinu clicked his tongue, swatting away the boot on his seat "You two can wait until we're back home to maul each other down. I don't want any staff catching you."
Mystery perked up "Did you want to join? The closet we usually use has more than enough space" he assured.
Baby nodded, tilting his head in thought "It does, but you like sitting in Jinu's lap, woo" he turned to meet Romance's eyes in the reflection "Unless, Soo and Seok are feeling generous and will tell us where they run off too? Wherever it is, it's clearly big enough that you guys squeeze in more than just a makeout."
Romance smiled, screwing their mascara close, "Can't say we're feeling generous" they sighed. Looking over to the sprawled out figure on the couch "Are we, darling?"
Abby huffed in amusement, eyes still glued to his phone screen "Nope, can't say we are."
Jinu hand came up to pinch the bridge of his nose, chest rising as he took a deep breath. "Is it possible for a demon to gray? I think I will, having the four of you as mates" he lamented.
Baby shrugged "If so, I look forward to that hyung. You'd look sexy as hell" he affirmed. Standing from his seat.
At the chorus of "Agreed" coming from three directions, Jinu groaned, shifting his hands to massage his temples.
Reaching into his open front pocket, Baby fished out a pair of black wayfarer eyeglasses. Letting gravity maneuver the temples open before sliding them onto his face
Abby looked up from his phone, "And loose the candy, Babe. We don't need any more conspiracy theories popping up." he reminded. Watching as Baby gave his appearance a quick check in the mirror.
Mystery smirked knowingly, returning his attention to the manhwa in his lap. "Rumi said the recent one claimed that Chang-min might be a relative of Jinu's" at the synchronized reactions of "Fun" and "What!?" coming from said pair, Mystery only responded by turning to the next page of his comic.
Punctuating his response with a muffled crunch. Baby pulled back the now finished lollipop. Tossing the damp stick into the nearby bin.
Striding over to the door, Baby rested his hands in his front pocket "Well, I should get back to Bobby, he actually has me running errands" grinning he turned around to face the room. Lowering into a bow.
"I look forward to working closely with all of you" rising back up, He grinned back at the three amused expressions before settling on Jinu's constipated one "If you all need anything you know where to find me."
Snickering at the tired groan he got in response, Baby continued out the room, waving over his shoulder as the door clicked shut.
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