Awkward

>>Enri

I woke up when the morning sun rays hit my face only to find myself fallen off of someone's bed with only the bed sheet covering my private parts.

What the hell?

I sat up on the floor, grabbing the sheet to tie around me as I scratched my throbbing head. The last thing I remember is drinking with the demon lord like crazy.

I tapped my head a few times but nothing else came to mind other than the terrible headache.

"Oh shit…" I heard the bed sheet rustle and the bed move and I immediately knew someone was still in the room with me. So I stood up to see who I had slept with. I mean, what other explanation could there be for me to be butt naked in a bedroom and the other person is still here too. This kind of thing happens often with me and I really should try and control myself.

I stood up to look at the other person, only to find the worst possible person in front of me.

"Fuck," We both said the same word as we looked at each other in horror, "No!!" There was disgust on both of our faces.

I refuse to believe it.

I will never believe it!

Kaan and I stood in front of each other with the most pale and horrified expression one could have.

I felt like barfing and he almost did.

I looked down at myself in horror!

NOO!!

I will erase it from my memory!! This never happened!!!

I grabbed my pants, wore it, then walked out with my shirt in my hand.

THIS NEVER HAPPENED

And neither of us ever spoke of it.

>>Sorin

I couldn't bring myself to talk to anyone.

There were barely four people I was talking to anyway and now I was on awkward terms with all of them. It's been a few days yet there hasn't been a single conversation exchange between us at all. One I ended up fighting with, the other three I might have slept with.

Oh God!

This is the worst part!

I don't even know if I have or not! Damn it!! This demon side of me is only causing me problems!! It would be a blessing if it was a normal relationship and I was fine everytime I woke up the next morning after the deed but this!

This is only confusing!!

I sat in the throne room as people came to have an audience with the king. It was all going normally when I was finally informed that two demons were asking for entrance into the palace.

"Let them in," I ordered the guard and he nodded, "Take them to meet the demon lord but stay on guard." He bowed and went to follow my order.

I took a deep breath.

Almost there.

As soon as Leonidas gets the noble's approval, we'll sign the peace treaty with the demons and it'll be all good.

The future I dread won't happen.

Although, I'm still having nightmares. Nightmares I can't remember when I wake up but every morning I'm drenched in sweat and my body is often shaking in fear.

Is something wrong with me?

Why can't I remember anything?

I looked at my side where Enri stood looking like a dead fish. It doesn't look like he knows what happened because he hasn't said anything to me but on that note he might just be avoiding it too.

I definitely don't want to talk about it first but maybe I can ask something subtly?

"What happened to you?" I asked and he looked at me, "On the night of the party I blanked out and after that for the past few days you've been looking like someone sucked your soul out." I looked at him keenly, "Did something happen?"

"Sucked…" His expression turned more miserable, "I want to die…" He seemed like he was in despair, "I'm going out for some air…" He then walked out of the room leaving me even more confused than I was before.

Oookay????

What?

>>Kaan

I was taken to the palace guest room by a maid to meet with my demon companions.

Finally, I get to see my own kind.

It's been ages since I saw any of them.

I smiled as I entered the room. My eyes landed on Blight, a Yali and Hewitt, a Garuda. Garuda's are eagle shaped demons with human anatomy.

"Lord!!" They both stood up when they saw me and I smiled at them. They were both using magic to keep their human appearances on.

"It's been a while." I gestured for them to sit down but they didn't. Instead, they came and hugged me.

"Where have you been!!" Hewiit's voice was shaking.

"The whole kingdom is in a frenzy!!" Blight broke the embrace first and stared at me, "Do you have any idea how many of us are out looking for you?!"

"I can guess…" I said softly, "But some unforeseen things kept me out of touch."

"What things?" Hewitt asked as he stepped back.

"Sit first." I gestured to them as I took my seat and even though they were a bit reluctant, they sat down in front of me calmly.

"So?" Blight raised his eyebrows at me.

"Well, I don't really know how to say this but-"

"You don't have to lie to us." Blight cut my words as he sensed something off in my tone. He's always been a bit too sharp, "We heard from the noble you were kept captive here."

"Ah.." I sighed, "That's not true." I replied, "The current king and the people here have got nothing to do with my disappearance." I should be confident with my answers.

"Then where have you been?" Hewitt kept his eagle eyes on me.

"It's a long story." I said.

"We're here." Hewiit replied, "We'll stay by your side now."

"You shouldn't impose yourself on the humans."

"Then why are you staying?" Blight asked.

"I have my reasons." I answered.

"What reasons?" Blight asked, "Does it have anything to do with your disappearance?"

"No, not really but you don't have to worry about where I was-"

"No!" Blight was insistent, "Tell us where you were!" Hewiit nodded his head too. They were both hungry for answers and I knew every demon must be. I've been gone for months.

"I-" I paused, "I was in a coma." Ever since Sorin talked to me, I've been thinking of an excuse and this one fits the description the most.

"A coma?" They were both surprised, "Why?"

"I had a fight with a very strong warrior." I replied, "He was very capable." I don't doubt Enri's abilities but that doesn't mean I'll ever come to like him.

"Was?" Hewitt said, "Did you kill him?"

I nodded, "It was a tough battle." It's time to change the subject, "Right now, I'm here to sign a peace treaty."

"A peace treaty?" Blight wasn't pleased, "Why?" He shook his head, "All of a sudden?"

"The current king wants amicable relations between our kinds." I replied

The Yali and Garuda both scoffed, "Between humans and demons?" Hewiit wasn't pleased either, "Why are you signing something like that? What do we get out of it?"

"Yeah!" Blight agreed.

"All we have lost." I replied and they looked at me in confusion.

"What?" Hewitt asked.

"Our people." I smiled at them softly, "If we get the peace treaty, King Sorin will abolish demon slavery and we can take our kind back with us."

Blight and Hewiit were stunned at my words.

"R-really?" Hewiit was awestruck, "That's good news…"

"Too good." Blight frowned as he pondered upon my words, "Why would he do that, out of nowhere?" He was suspicious. I could tell by the way he was looking at me, "It's suspicious."

"Yes…" Hewitt agreed, "I heard King Sorin is actually pretty rude."

"Don't trust the rumors." I said, "King Sorin is quite the reasonable person."

"Then why would he have a deplorable reputation?"

"The noble faction isn't fond of him." I remained calm, "They all favor the younger prince more." I sighed, "I know you all are anxious." I didn't let any of them speak further, "I know my disappearance was a blow to the kingdom while I only went on a short vacation near the borders but I'm here." I gave them a reassuring look, "And I'll be back and it won't happen ever again." I smiled, "Trust me."

Hewitt and Blight gave each other a glance then looked back at me. I could tell they weren't satisfied but I am their king and they can't challenge me there.

"Fine." Blight seemed like he was planning something, "But we'll stay here with you." He smiled, "As guests."

Hewitt nodded, "And we'll make sure you go back with us!"

I sighed but then smiled, "Very well then." I stood up, "I'll ask the king to arrange for more guestrooms."

They both beamed happily in return.