Deviant: No Longer Human

The night sky over Sylvergard erupted in a magic of colors, as firecrackers burst into radiant blooms of red, green, and gold.

Despite the recent tragedy with the destruction of Fra Island, the city refused to be subdued, its inhabitants embracing the new year with an extravagant display of lights and sounds.

As the sky shimmered with vibrant hues, the streets of Sylvergard filled with people, their faces a blend of joy and a faint receding melancholy.

It was as if they were casting their hopes and regrets into the sky, using the brilliant fireworks as a conduit to leave behind the past and stride towards a brighter future.

On a secluded hill overlooking the city, under the ancient boughs of an oak tree, a couple stood close, their arms wrapped around each other, sharing a quiet moment away from the chaos.

The flickering lights painted their faces in a canvas of colors, their eyes locked in a tender gaze that spoke of new beginnings and shared dreams.

Meanwhile, in a cozy home at the city\'s edge, a family gathered around the dinner table, sharing a festive meal.

Laughter and chatter filled the room as plates were passed and stories exchanged.

Children\'s giggles mingled with the distant pops of fireworks, weaving a tale of familial warmth that contrasted with the cool night outside.

Amidst it all, the heavens peeked through the window of one of the buildings.

The room was bathed only in the soft light filtering in from the lamp and the moon.

Above the bed, a woman lay with her back to the mattress, her breaths coming in ragged gasps.

A man hovered above her, their bodies hidden beneath the tangled sheets.

Seraphina\'s hair clung to her neck and face, the aftermath of their activities leaving her exhausted.

She used the back of her arm to shield her eyes, peering through the gaps to see her nipples flushed a faint red hue.

Wang Xiao lay above her, his lips still sucking gently, causing her to quiver with a mix of pleasure and exhaustion.

"Wait...mmm~"

"Stop—"

"I won\'t... be able to wake up tomorrow."she murmured, her voice a lazy protest against his actions.

A flick of his finger on her nipple made her gasp in surprise, the sensation sending shivers down her spine.

"!"

She stared at him, her expression a mix of shock and annoyance, only for him to burst into laughter.

"Haha..."

His laughter echoed in the room, aggravating Seraphina even more.

She shot him a sharp look and asked, "What?"

"Haha... It\'s nothing." Unable to contain his mirth, Wang Xiao sprang out of bed, completely naked, to grab the water bottle and chugged it down.

"..."

A wave of emotions washed over Seraphina\'s face - frustration, embarrassment, and a hint of attraction.

She couldn\'t maintain eye contact with him for long, and with a subtle blush, she awkwardly averted her gaze.

".... Are you planning to spend the entire night here?" she asked, her voice tinged with hesitation as she looked down at her legs, feeling them move uncomfortably under the sheets and tugged together.

"?"

With a single brow arched in suspicion, Wang Xiao turned sharply towards her.

"Is there some kind of problem?" he inquired, his tone tinged with suspicion.

A shadow crossed Serpahina\'s face before she shook her head slowly. "Josephine already knows," she admitted somberly.

"Oh? You\'re a bit late to catch on," Wang Xiao chuckled, unable to suppress a faint sense of amusement as he observed her sitting on the bed, her hands folded in a manner that emphasized her already prominent chest.

"You already knew...?" Serpahina gasped, her surprise evident in her widened eyes as she raised her gaze to meet his intense stare.

Was she truly the only one left in the dark?

Right before her eyes, Wang Xiao lunged forward, grabbing her legs and tugging her down slightly.

"Ah!?"

Then, startling her—he positioned himself above her and buried his head between her breasts, firmly pressing them together with his hands.

"You can\'t keep big secrets hidden for long, can you?" His voice was muffled as he spoke.

Serpahina was beyond annoyed now. "Stop acting like children," she muttered.

"Haha..." Wang Xiao\'s laughter grated on Serpahina\'s nerves that day.

She had always wondered why this guy never smiled, but today, it was particularly irritating.

She glanced toward him, only to see him using her little, soft rabbits as makeshift pillows, playfully tormenting them as they squeaked in protest.

\'Why is he so comfortable?\' she thought, wondering why he seemed more at ease with her body than she was with herself.

But today, Wang Xiao was in full thug mode.

He blurted out without even meeting her gaze, "Oh, get those thoughts out of your head, Sera. You\'re way past that age now... Haha.."

"!"

"What!?" Seraphina snapped, as if someone had just stepped on her tail.

She hadn\'t even been thinking about that!

She clenched her teeth in anger, forcing herself to hold back until suddenly, it struck her. Her eyes widened in sudden realization.

"Are you happy because you\'re going to be a father?"

"!"

Her words came out innocently, but they hit Wang Xiao like a ton of bricks.

Despite the innocent moment of him rubbing his face against her breasts, her question seemed to freeze him in his tracks.

"What kind of nonsense is that? Why would I be happy about that?" he muttered, his confusion clear on his face.

"..."

But then he noticed Seraphina\'s disbelieving gaze and his expression darkened.

"..."

"..."

After a grueling staring battle, he finally mustered up the right words, his voice hesitant, "... Were you happy when you had Josephine?"

"..."

Serpahina, caught off guard by the unexpected question, nodded lightly.

Her reply was tinged with a hint of sadness as she spoke, "I was happy, and you should be too... But these kids, they grow up so fast and before you know it, they\'re arguing with you..." Her smile was bittersweet, her eyes filled with longing.

Wang Xiao remained silent for a moment, his expression contemplative.

Then, a contempous grin spread across his face, "Why would they argue with me? Don\'t compare your flawed parenting to mine..."

"You—!" Serpahina\'s voice rose in anger, tired of his insults and belittling remarks.

She moved to stand up and walk away, but before she could take a single step, he grabbed her and forcefully pushed her back down.

A muffled gasp escaped her lips as his lips met hers, a foreign tongue had taken residence in her mouth, the sound of protests slipping through the gap between their lips.