Chapter 24: I Am a Human as Well

...A week passed and they stayed in the palace to wait for the storm to calm. Elvis had a headache reading the newspaper.So much headache.Their party's name spreads far and wide, especially about Fay who got labelled as some last member of the dragon race and the only space magic user in current times.Who are they even talking about?? Dragon race?? Elvis knows Fay is, if he had to describe, he's closer to an undead and his body can be anything, probably, since his soul in that egg like thing.Well, it can't be helped now.Amber went to apologise to everyone for not being able to keep the news from spreading. She had tried her best but it still spreads."It's alright. The people's mouths are too big after all".'Mmm... I don't know. I don't think it would be any different right?'. Fay replied.'You don't understand. Since Amber is THE Queen of Atlanta, it doesn't matter much if she got blessed by a god or have power or what not due to her status. But Fay, you are a normal person with no status. You are under the Empire. They could force you to battle in wars, force you to defend against Mithril or Adamantite level beast or even use you as a weapon if the emperor demands you so. The Empire is at peace for now. And there's no conflict between the different continents of different races. But what if the future comes? In a few years, tens of years, in hundreds of years. They would know you are bound to them and will use you. Unless you are strong enough to threaten the entire Empire of course'.Fay thinks about it.'Emm... I don't think the emperor is that bad of a person to force me to do things, right?'Elvis sighed.'Let's just hope so'."Oh and the 2nd prince knows me so it should be fine!". Fay remembered the 2nd prince.'I guess...'.'And I am afraid you would have a bounty on your head. Because you are suspected to be an extinct race. Some crazy researchers might illegally try to get your body using the black channel'."It's okay! I am strong you see". Fay raised his small bicep.Everyone raised their eyebrows because there was no muscle to be seen. But they know he's strong.Wain smiled and chuckled thinking Fay is cute acting like this. Trevor too chuckled. So cute.Amber is busy as the new queen of Atlanta. She had a lot of work to do. At first, she had wanted to just purge the nobles who had conspired against her. But suddenly they come wagging at her feet with gifts and compliments.And she can't just remove them all at the same time. The territories would be in chaos. She sighed. She had learned and prepared to be a Queen from childhood so a lot of things are expected but it's not as easy as in theory.The party member hasn't seen her shadow for a week already.On 8th day, they went out to take a walk but they got greeted by so many people calling them heroes of Atlanta for fighting alongside their Queen to defeat the Devil.And some girls screamed seeing Fay, the so-called dragon race - although no one can see what part of him looks like a dragon - it's really because he's too pretty. Some guys also take a look at Fay with lustful thoughts before shaking their own heart.Trevor and Wain use their body Fay from others visions. Lisa sighed. Who knew popularity is annoying. They can't even eat seafood in peace.They went to the market this time. The crowd still look at them and whispered but they ignored them.Trevor saw a store selling beautiful accessories made of shells and even scales of beautiful beasts of the sea and excused himself seeing it. He wanted to buy them for Fay. He thought of it as a gift to a friend although his heart is for something else.Fay and Wain went to get some food around the market. They got some mashed fish meat with herbs and sauces wrapped in leaves and sticked onto a skewer. It's really nice.Lisa felt lonely since Amber suddenly became a Queen and she can't talk with her anymore. Fay also noticed this, as Lisa walked at the farthest back. He released his hand from Wain and went to walk with Lisa."Lisa try this. It's good!". Fay hand over one skewer of the grilled fish thing.Lisa ate it politely."It's nice".Lisa sighed. "I missed Amber. She won't be with us as much now".'Yeah... She would be too busy with her queen stuff...'. Fay also lamented.They went back to their rooms in the palace. The palace is big and has multiple rooms for guests."Oh, right the maid said we can use the palace bath. And there's also a massage service", Elvis reminded everyone.Everyone agreed to go to the bath to relax. There are 2 royal baths separated with a wall for a for different genders. It's usually reserved for the royalties and honoured guests but they are given access as they are the Queen friends.It's like a big pool filled with hot water and herbs with an elegant and clean look in the surroundings. Steams filled the room.The guys went into the hot baths of the male section. Unfortunately, Lisa had to go in alone. There's also a massage service provided by an expert so it's all good as she went to get a massage after a good long soak.Fay dipped his feet into the water, feeling the warm temperature. It's so warm and cozy. He swings his leg in the water, feeling the water run through his feet.Trevor went in and jumped into the hot bath like a cannon ball splashing hot water around."OUCHH it's hott!!". He screamed in pain at the sudden heat and flayed around.Fay chuckled at this funny guy. He looked at him jumping in and out of the hot water.Eh?"T-Trevor why are you naked...!", Fay can't help but look at the side. In normal circumstances, even he can't act normal seeing handsome built naked guys... and the big thing swinging up and down.Everyone else had loincloths on them."Man cover it up!".Wain too took off his loin seeing him naked. It's only guys around here anyways."W-Wain! Wear it back!". Fay had to close his eyes.Wain went to hug Fay from the front hiding Fay's vision from that barbaric Trevor."Why... You've seen it a lot already, no?". He grinned with a dirty smile."H-Hey... Trevor and Elvis are looking...". Fay can't help but can only look at the side. But suddenly he felt something pressing against his stomach. He looked under him.!"W-Wain...", Fay whispered.Wain gulped. He shouldn't have touched Fay like this. And seeing Fay half naked already up close already stirs his desire.Fay had to pull Wain to sit down in the water trying to hide it from everyone. Elvis shook his head at these animals and went to get a massage. He doesn't want to see anything unwarranted.Trevor comes close to them.Fay had to close his eyes once again because he is walking and the thing hanged right below the water is visible right in front of his eyes."Heyy. Don't show your thing to him!". Wain got angry a bit.Trevor stopped for a moment. He's really just having fun to tease them both. But he realised maybe he had crossed the line."He's, my boyfriend. Can't you respect us? And respect him?". Now he's truly agitated.Trevor kept quiet, and his heart felt hurt when respect got mentioned. Fay even felt like his wordings would hurt him. Fay had forgiven Trevor to a point he completely forgets about it.Trevor turned around and just sat down to soak properly meters away from them. Fay felt a bit sad seeing Trevor so far away from them."Wain. I don't mind him alright? He can stay nearby. We are all men here. And... I like yours most~".Fay went to poke it.'H-hey-'.Wain felt stimulated feeling Fay touching it. He really wants to do it with Fay right now. But Trevor is here. He glared at Trevor.'Fine... I will let Trevor come over'.Fay smiled hearing wain agreed."Hey... Trevor. Just come over here. But umm... wear something first...". Fay is not sure where to put his eyes at.Trevor wants to cry for Fay's kindness. He hurriedly climbed out of the bath and wore his towel back.Fay had to move his eyes sideways, afraid of seeing things. Although he did steal a glance or two. *Cough*.Trevor does want to show it to Fay honestly because he's proud of his size and maybe just hope Fay would like his body. Trevor dipped in and walked over to them."Why are you sitting opposite of Fay?". Trevor sees it's a bit weird that they are sitting opposite of each other. The bath is large why are they so close.Wain felt embarrassed. He can't tell him he had a man problem. He regrets taking off his loin. He can only turn his head."Don't come too close. We are a couple over here". Wain shooed Trevor away.'Hey no fair! It's a public bath not your room! And you are still naked! Go wear something!".Trevor forced himself to sit next to fay. He actually caught a glimpse of it."W-What-".Wain had to hide it with his hand and turned his body."Man it's a public bath. So dirty!", Trevor grinned a bit teasing him."S-Shut up. You are the one who jumps naked first. I can't help it...". Wain flicked his ears and turned his body sideways.Trevor laughed. Fay too, had to laugh a bit.Fay did have his feelings brewing when these guys are half naked, and Wain is just outright naked in front of him. And, ever since he had forgiven Trevor completely, and when Trevor starts to show his affection, it's like Trevor becomes a man in his eyes and even he has his own desire stirred. He had to remind himself he has Wain and he shouldn't let his heart falter too much.And why Wain is still naked? Doesn't he feel embarrassed Trevor sees him in that condition?Seeing Wain like this, and Trevor like that... his heart wants to explode. Even Fay had his own drive accelerated.Trevor stole a glance at Fay. Although it's covered by water, he sees a part of his body. The smooth and flat chest Fay had, decorated with soft jewels. He looked down at his cute tummy. He wished Fay too took off his loin. He wants to see everything.Fay looked at Trevor for a second noticing his glance.He had to move his eyes away. Maybe he should have gone with Lisa instead. At least he never feels interested in a woman's body and Lisa probably doesn't care.Fay blushed and covered his own face.Wain felt a bit hurt seeing Fay glancing at Trevor. It's as if, Fay did like him. Wain went to grab Fay and hug him closer in the water.Why are these 2 men naked around him like this? Don't they think about his own feelings?"Fay... Do you like his body...?". Wain whispered to his ears and asked the question directly. He wants to hear an answer."Sorry...". Fay muttered to Wain while closing his face. He really doesn't know how to lie to Wain.Wain is not sure what to reply. It's not like he doesn't understand the circumstances. Maybe having Fay with them is a bad idea. They shouldn't really treat him like a straight man in the first place.Wain looks at Fay, who is still closing his face and stay quiet. Doesn't he feel uncomfortable, seeing Trevor lusting over him? Fay is quiet, and he just keeps looking sideways avoiding both of them.'You don't mind seeing him?'. Wain asked directly."I want both of you to cover up. You guys are making it hard for me as well...". Fay blurted it out while closing his face. Even he can't help himself anymore.Wain gulped. To think Fay is... like them..."You... Liked seeing him?'. Wain felt disappointed and hurt hearing Fay's honesty.'I am still a human you know... But I only love you". Fay went to hug Wain and kissed him. It stimulates him to another level.Trevor bites his lips as he watches from a distance. Wain felt better hearing the answer, somewhat."Wain... please cover them... It's embarrassing". Fay had to say it to Wain. It's unbearable to see and Trevor is there as well. Maybe he wouldn't mind if it's just them.Wain had to agree and wore the cloth back before dipping in again.They finally take a proper relaxing deep in the warm herbal-infused water, relaxing their muscles and body.Elvis had the best massage he ever had and comes back to soak in the bath.He noticed those three guys soaking silently in the bath, all having their loincloths on although he remembered Trevor jumped in naked before. He thought they would be doing something indecent when he left. Maybe he is too negative and they are civilised people after all.Most of them, except Elvis, went out with pent up desires. Being together close to naked in a closed space around Fay is too difficult. Fay too had desires and felt pent up. Letting Fay come along is a bad idea indeed.After they wore their clothes, Fay went to cling to Wain arm, then tiptoed to whisper to him.'I want you...'.Fay is not even sure where to put his eyes. He barely says things directly like this. Wain got flushed red, since it's rare for Fay to ask him like this. It's usually a non-verbal communication between them or spontaneous things. For Fay to tell him he wants it, he couldn't be happier. Everyone went to their room to rest for a while as the couple had their private time.The couple laid down on bed, relaxing. Thinking about how Fay had stolen glances at Trevor, he had to ask out of jealousy, or insecurity."Fay, do you like Trevor?".Wain does feel hurt, if he has to be honest. But... he had a thought in his mind. Maybe it's for the better.'Umm...'. Fay knows it's wrong to feel that way to him, even if its reasonable.'I just... Got carried away back then. It's difficult when you both are... seducing me. I have feelings too you know...'."So, Trevor did make you feel, something?".Fay looks at the side for a while. But he wants to be honest to Wain. He went to kiss him.'Sorry Wain. I have feelings too you know? But I really just want you'.Fay did feel bad. He knows it's just natural for him to feel, something, when someone he thinks as a friend that he knows liked him and is handsome and attractive went to seduce him using his naked body. Even his heart can falter in that situation.Wain thought for a moment. It still felt bad that Fay admits Trevor did move his heart when he played around then. But he understands it, if he had to place himself in Fay's position."But I really only love you. Only you... I want to stay with you forever. I am happy to be with you. I don't want anyone else". He had always been with him; from the moment he transferred here Wain is the first face he saw. And he wants to be with him forever. It's a choice to stay with Wain and he wants him, and just him.Wain blushed a little hearing it. But he feels bad for his own sin that Fay is not aware of. He's afraid, he had to leave him one day. He thought about Trevor for a moment. Trevor wasn't a bad person per say. And even he had mostly forgiven him and at times he forgot about it entirely and treated him as his friend like before. If, he leaves Fay to him... maybe... he could treat him better. He felt guilty to Fay, to a point that he felt like he don't deserve to stay with him. But he can't let go either....