Haunted
Plot: You swear your new house is haunted, but Hongjoong doesn't believe you. So you make him sleep over to prove a point
Pairing: Kim Hongjoong x Gn!Reader (established relationship)
Request: “I’m telling you, I’m haunted.”
Requested By: @yourfatherlucifer
Warnings: General creepy ghost stuff. Suggestive Content (kissing) but only for a moment.
Words: ~2.1k
You were humming to yourself as you unpacked various dishes and cooking utensils. It was the first time you were alone in your new place after moving all of your stuff over the last few days.
The bed finally arrived, so you would be staying your first night as well. The house was eerily quiet, and you had an odd feeling in your gut whenever you were alone. But you convinced yourself it was just because it was a new place. You weren't used to it yet, it didn't quite feel like yours yet.
You had been lucky when finding the place at all. Your last landlord didn't allow you to renew your lease due to them selling the building, so you panicked trying to find somewhere to live.
This place came up on your search, and you were surprised no one had snatched it up yet. The rent was reasonable, and the house itself was roomy and nicely built. It was a bit old, but had been remodeled. The landlord had a few houses for rent, but this one was by far the best price.
You thought it was a bit odd, but the landlord seemed pleasant enough, so you didn't question it much, you just felt too relieved too. But as the night would go on, you would start to regret not asking more questions.
Staring down the dimly lit hallway, where you swear you had just heard someone speak, you listened intently. Slowly, you tip toed down the hall, before peering into the rooms. Seeing and hearing nothing, you let out a soft hum of confusion.
Maybe it was just a neighbor, maybe the house isn't soundproofed very well.
It was an excuse that comforted you. Until other things began to happen.
A door that you swore you closed was suddenly open. The light in the living room flickering any time you entered the room. The sound of footsteps when you knew there was no one else in the house.
The most frightening thing to happen though, was when you were putting your stuff away in the bathroom. As you set your toothbrush holder on the counter, your eye caught on something in the mirror. From the corner of your eye, a black figure was standing in the room across the hall behind you.
You gasped as you spun around, only to be left dumbfounded when the room was empty. Without thinking you ran into the room and looked around, half-expecting someone to be there. But when there was no sign of anything or anyone, your heart pounded painfully in your chest.
Walking back into the bathroom, you looked in the mirror, before trying to recreate how you had seen the reflection. Maybe it was just a shadow, or a trick of the light.
No matter how many times you tried, you couldn't seem to see the same thing you had before.
You were officially unsettled, but you tried your best to stay calm. Texting Hongjoong about when he was coming over you hoped he could help you figure out what to do.
What you should have expected however, was not Hongjoong comforting you, but teasing you.
Hongjoong chuckle after you recounted the various things that had been happening.
"You're getting too worked up! It's only because you aren't used to this place yet, and it's still pretty empty so it makes sense that it feels off."
"But I swear I saw someone! And what about the footsteps?"
"It's an old house! Its just the old floorboards."
"The whole place was remodeled, it shouldn't be making those noises."
He grabbed your face as he stared into your eyes. "The house is not haunted, you are just a chicken."
You smacked him on the chest and he laughed before he pulled you into his arms as you leaned back on the couch.
"I'm kidding! But I promise it's not what you think! Its just your overactive imagination."
Even with Hongjoong's confident skepticism, you were still unsettled.
"Can you stay tonight? Until I feel better about this place?"
Hongjoong smiled as he peered down at you. "Hmm? You just want me all to yourself huh? You could have just asked, no need to make up ghost stories."
You pulled away from him as you pouted angrily at him, "I'm not making it up!"
He chuckled before grabbing your face and kissing you. "I'm sorry, I'm just teasing."
You glared at him before you got up, playing your own game.
"It's fine, you don't have to stay."
Hongjoong quickly grabbed your hand and pulled you back to the couch and into his arms.
"Baby!" He whined, "I was just kidding."
You repressed a smile as he started pressing kisses to your face. "I'll stay with you as long as you want me too."
You met his eyes and he pouted. You gave in as a small smile crossed your face. "Promise?"
He nodded, "Yes, I promise."
"Good." You smiled as you hugged him, making him chuckle.
Grabbing your face, he kissed you again, but this time you reciprocated. The kisses were slow and soft, as you held onto each other, getting lost in yourselves.
Just as Hongjoong started pulling at your clothes, a loud bang from down the hall made you both jump in shock.
You and Hongjoong stared at each other for a moment before he rose and slowly walked down the hall.
You watched with bated breath until he came back and smile softly at you. "A box fell over."
"How?" You asked with piqued confusion.
He shrugged nonchalantly, "Was probably not on the table fully."
You knitted your brow and he chuckled as if reading your mind, "It wasn't ghosts!"
"You don't know that." You mumbled and he sighed dramatically before plopping down on the couch again.
He hugged you close to him, "I'm sure it was really nothing okay?"
You met his eyes and he smiled, making you feel a bit better.
He pressed a soft kiss to your lips before smirking. "Now where were we?"
A few hours later as you and Hongjoong were getting ready to go to bed, you had begun to relax. Nothing had happened since the box fell over, and you were starting to take Hongjoong's words as reality.
Until, your eyes caught on a shadow in the hall. You watched it until it slowly disappeared around the corner.
You called out in curiosity. "What are you doing Joon?"
"What?" You heard Hongjoong's voice call out, from the opposite side of the house.
You froze, your heart racing as you realized it had not been him. You swallowed before slowly walking to the door. You peered down the hall where the shadow had come from before running to the kitchen where you had heard Hongjoong's voice.
When you appeared in obvious distress Hongjoong was quick to approach you. When you told him what happened, he told you to stay in the kitchen before he walked back towards the bedroom.
You stood impatiently as you twiddled with your hands, looking around for something heavy in case it was a thief.
Hearing footsteps a few minutes later, you watched as Hongjoong came back with a furrowed brow.
He shook his head. "There's nothing in the house."
You groaned, "Then what was it!"
"Maybe someone passing by outside. Let's make sure all the windows and doors are locked."
You nodded as you did as he said, checking everything thoroughly. Your mind raced as you wondered which would be less frightening. Someone outside the house, or some thing inside.
As you finally lied down in bed, Hongjoong could see your mind racing as you stared at the ceiling.
Facing you, he gently stroked your cheek. "Baby."
"Hongjoong. I'm telling you, I'm haunted."
He almost laughed but repressed it. "You are not haunted."
"Fine. The house is haunted."
He let out a soft laugh this time before he pulled you into his arms. "The house isn't haunted either. You're just scared."
As he cradled you in his arms for a while, you were gently lulled to sleep, though a nervous tension sat in your chest, and even though he wouldn't admit it, Hongjoong was feeling it too.
As Hongjoong's eyes fluttered open, he tried to figure out what had woken him. Glancing at his phone, he noted it was nearly two in the morning.
Turning over, he noticed you were no longer in the bed and something in his stomach twisted.
Sitting up, he heard a soft creak in the hall. His eyes moved to the bottom of the door, where he saw the subtle movement of a shadow underneath. He frowned as he climbed out of bed and towards the door.
As he pulled the door open, he saw your figure move around the corner of the hall and into the living room.
"Baby?" He called out softly, not wanting to scare you.
When you didn't reply he followed after you, worried something had happened. Did you hear something again? Could you not sleep?
As he rounded the corner, he felt his heart jolt as the house was empty. Looking into the kitchen, you were nowhere in sight. He walked to the front door, seeing it was still locked.
Feeling uneasy, he was about to call out for you when your voice came from the hall, "Hongjoong?"
His eyes darted towards the bedroom, and he rushed to the hall, spotting you peering from the bedroom with a confused look.
"What are you doing?" You asked softly.
He stared at you for a moment as he tried to figure out what happened.
"How did you do that?" He asked dumbfounded as he walked back to you.
"Do what?"
As he explained what happened, your expression slowly became more scared, only making him freak out more.
You shook your head. "I was in the bathroom, I didn't come out here."
He swallowed, as his chest grew tight and his heart pounded. Had you been right? Was there really something in this house?
"I told you!" You said with a forceful whisper.
He shook his head, "No, there's gotta be an explanation."
As Hongjoong walked around the house turning on the lights and checking everything you watched him in silence.
When he found nothing he sighed and you shook your head. "What were you hoping to find exactly?"
He sighed as he rubbed his face, "I don't know."
The moment of silence between you was suddenly filled with the sound of the door at the end of the hall creaking open. You and Hongjoong stared at it with silent shock.
Slowly, you reached out and grabbed his wrist in fear as you both held your breath.
In the dark room, you could just make out what appeared to be a person standing in the darkness.
"Hongjoong?"
The voice that called out from the room was your own, or at least an echo of it. Ice ran through your veins as you felt your breath hitch.
"Y/n?"
It was Hongjoong's voice this time, calling out your name, as the figure took a step closer to the door, a creaking floorboard announcing its movement.
Suddenly, Hongjoong grabbed your hand and pulled you towards the front door. No words were spoken as he grabbed his keys and pulled you out of the house. You ran to the car with no other thought than escape.
You didn't know who or what that was lingering in the darkness and there was no way you were going to find out.
It wasn't until you and Hongjoong were heading down the street that you seemed to find your words.
"What the fuck was that!" You said with an exasperated fear.
Hongjoong shook his head as his hands shook with adrenaline and fear.
Reaching over he took your hand. "I don't know, but you are not going back to that house, not alone, and not until it's daytime. We need to find out what the fuck is going on."
You sighed as you leaned your head back, letting the adrenaline and fear course through you.
"My landlord has some explaining to do. There is no way in hell they didn't know something was wrong with that house."
Hongjoong nodded his head as his mind raced. "You're staying with me until we figure this out okay?"
You nodded your head as you squeezed his hand, grateful that he had been with you tonight.
After a few tense moments passed, you peeked over at him.
"Is it too soon to say 'I told you so'?"
xx End xx
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Ateez Taglist: @soso59love-blog, @thunderous-wolf
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13 Days of Halloween: 2023
A/n: Everything is Gender Neutral unless stated otherwise.
Warnings listed in each individual fic.
Not all titles included since I am still working on most of these
Status: Complete
October 19th:
↳ 'Autumn Date'; Lee Chan/Dino x Reader (fluff/cute)
You and Chan have a cute day of Autumn activities.
October 20th:
↳ 'Stranded Together'; Choi San x Reader (spooky/comfort/fluff)
You and San get stranded at the only available motel you can find during a storm. Good news, there's one room left. Bad news, this motel is totally haunted.
October 21st:
↳ 'Trick or Treat'; Bang Chan x Reader (cute/angst/fluff)
You ask Chris to help you decorate for a Halloween party and get much more than you bargained for.
October 22nd:
↳ 'I'll Keep You Safe'; Jeong Yunho x Reader (spooky/cute/fluff)
When staying in a cabin with the boys, you get scared after some scary stories are told. But no worries! Yunho is here to comfort you (and tease you).
October 23rd:
↳ 'An Opportunity For More; Lee Ji Hoon/Woozi x Reader (fun/fluff)
Lost in a maze-like haunted house, you and Jihoon get left behind.
October 24th:
↳ 'Scaredy Cat'; Seo Changbin x Reader (fun/crack/fluff)
Wandering through a Halloween horror event, Changbin is more than willing to comfort you, even though he is just as scared.
↳ Ateez Monster Scenarios
Finding out the members of Ateez are supernatural creatures
October 25th:
↳ 'You Look Good'; Kim Mingyu x Reader (fun/fluff)
Mingyu finally finds the courage to tell you how he feels at a Halloween party, but he's afraid he might be too late.
October 26th:
↳ 'Haunted'; Kim Hongjoong x Reader (creepy/light fluff)
You swear your new house is haunted, but Hongjoong doesn't believe you. So you make him sleep over to prove a point
↳ 'Corn Maze'; Han Jisung x Reader (spooky/crack)
You and Han get lost in a corn maze after losing a bet. Should be fine right? But wait...did that scarecrow just move?
October 27th:
↳ 'Jumpscare'; Kim Seungmin x Reader (crack/fun)
It turns out scaring Seungmin is a lot harder than you thought.
October 28th:
↳ 'Hotel For Ghosts'; Choi Jongho x Reader (spooky/light crack & fluff)
When the hotel booked for the band ends up cancelling yours and Jongho's rooms, you have to make due at a nearby hotel. Too bad it's haunted as fuck.
October 29th:
↳ 'An Unexpected Meeting'; Vernon x Reader (fun/light fluff)
Who knew getting lost in a haunted house would introduce you to a cute stranger whose just as scared as you are.
↳ 'Hold Still'; Jung Wooyoung x Reader (cute/fluff)
Wooyoung asks you to do his makeup for a costume party, but it's only an excuse to get close to you.
October 30th:
↳ 'And His Name was Death: Part One'; Death!Seonghwa x Reader
What happens when you accidentally summon death himself, and he decides he doesn't want to leave?
Part One of a ? Part series
October 31st:
↳ 'No More Waiting'; Xu Minghao x Reader (fluff/fun)
While attending a Halloween party, Minghao seems to be on a mission, and it revolves around you.
xx
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