Love Again

30. This Constant Feeling

"So, do you love your new home?" 

Elric and Yeon had been talking for a while in the kitchen, as both of Stan's parents made dinner. Yeon neither felt happy nor sad for being here. He loved the area and the neighborhood was quite deserted. He'd meet a few locals from time to time but none seemed to pay much attention to him the moment they found out he was staying with Stan's parents.

This area was nature's heaven, rich in fresh air, mountains, birds and a clear river bank nearby that offered a nice view of the entire region. Every morning, he'd walk barefoot on the grass, enjoying the feel of the morning dew underneath his feet. Not forgetting the sound of birds chripping at dawn, the star filled sky in the night, the silence of nature away from hooting cars and people bustling about and the chilled air that often left him feeling rejuvenated.

Stan's parents had been extremely loving too, often spoiling him with food and little gifts they picked up on their way back home. It was a mystery though how they found out his love for caramel flavored ice cream. It had been a fortnight of staying with them yet this home never run out of that same ice cream but the two hardly had a taste of it. It was only whenever Elric visited that they'd both enjoyed as they were now.

"Earth to Yeon..." Elric tapped the dining table with a spoon to catch Yeon's attention before scooping another spoonful of ice cream.

"I...don't know yet." Yeon responded, not wanting to express his true thoughts. "Dad Robin and Joss have been more than welcoming to me."

"Aww poor Yeon, still not comfortable with just calling us dad? We are a family now so Elric, will you not give up on assuring him how much freestyle we are..."

"Honey, don't bother Yeon with that. Stannie was the one who introduced us to him as such so he is only being respectful. If there is anyone to blame for Yeon's discomfort it would be our Stannie who hasn't spent a night here since his fated arrived." 

Yeon smiled, watching them continue to chatter without turning to look at either him nor Elric. In the two weeks, he was able to deduce where Stan got his good looks from, the way he walked, expressed himself and carried himself with such grace. That must have come from dad Robin since he'd been raised by him most of his childhood after his parents had split up. Dad Robin was also the practicing doctor of the family, often very attentive, anticipating his needs even before he asked for anything.

Dad Joss on the other hand was more than just looks. He was the same height as Stan, meticulous in nature and often followed Dad Robin around. He was more like Niel, except he tended to be extremely needy towards his partner. He was also more hands-on when it came to outdoor activities like mowing the grass, gardening and loved to cook too.

So, where the heck did Stan pick up that temper of his, that domineering possessive personality yet he'd grown up with such admirable parents?

"How many scents can you let out so far?" Elric asked shamelessly. He couldn't hide his curiosity anymore.

Dad Robin was the one who'd jumped in to save him from answering that question. "Elric, have you finally found yourself a likable individual to introduce us to?"

"Yes Elric, how come you're still single when you have a lot of people panting after you?" Yeon couldn't help but provoke the conversation further. With a smile on his face, he added. "Surely you can't be that picky especially since you don't seem to be the type."

Elric was quick to pick up what Yeon and Stan's dads were doing however, according to him, this was such a poor attempt to corner him. They should probably meet his ferocious mother. She was more ruthless and intentional with each of her statements.