(wait, so are we just gonna say he cleaned himself up? Because blood is all over him and he has a multitude of stab wounds…XD)
He was a bit shocked when she touched him, wiping the tear off of his cheek then grabbing his hand. But he didn't let go of hers though, loving the warmth. He was going to say more, maybe a sorry or a thank you. Maybe a "you didn't have to do this" or something stupid and cheesy like that.
But they just walked in silence, his cold breath lifting into the night sky.
His eyes widened a bit when she nudged him towards his mother's room and he only stepped towards her. Pulling her into a tight hug, which was extremely out of character for him since he never liked hugs. But as Val most likely already knew.. He showed his affection with more his actions since he was so bad with words.
He held her there tight for a few seconds before loosening his arms around her so she could get out before his own dropped to his side.
"thanks" he mumbled, looking away though still holding her hand. It was obvious he didn't want to let go.
(Oh shoot…..I mean they're at a hospital so…..yeah?)
Val stiffened at the hug, unsure how continue. She wrapped her arms around his and squeezed back gently, resting her head on his chest, hoping she didn't hurt him or any of his injuries too badly. "I didn't do anything Min, but you're welcome." She pulled back when Min dropped his arms from the hug but kept her hand in his "do you want me to go in with you?" She asked softly, looking into the room again smiling at the woman.
I can stay out here if you want to talk to her alone. And no, I won't ease drop."
He offered a small smile, grateful to her for caring. "it's fine. I can take care of myself" he let out a soft chuckle before taking in a deep breath "but um, you can stay if you'd like. I probably won't be long. I still need to stitch myself up when I get home. I'm living off of thick bandages" he half joked. It was definitely going to be hard stitching himself up by himself and he would actually have liked some help but he wasn't about to tell her that.
She nodded and gave his hand a light squeeze "I'll be out there if you need anything." she said, pointing to the waiting room chairs down the hall. She laughed softly at his joke and shook her head "Thought you said you had everything under control, I wouldn't call this," she motioned to his injured body "as controlled." she rolled her eyes and fully pulled away, starting to walk back to the waiting room.
She smiled politely at the front nurse ladies and curled up on one of the seats, exhausted both emotionally and physically. He lungs still hurt from the smoke but they felt better than they had before." to keep herself awake, she pulled a book from her backpack and started to read a bit
He hesitated to let her slip away from him, but he reminded himself not to be dramatic. It wasn't like she was leaving forever.
He turned to the door and opened it to see the woman in the hospital bed. Frail and weak yet still so young. His heart just sunk even more than it had already, now a stone pit in his stomach as he forced himself to step up to her bed and clear his throat.
"Um, Mrs. Youn?" he says softly, trying to blink away the tears. No, no way he was crying. It was the ash. Right?
She opened her eyes and turned to the boy, a soft smile on her lips. "oh Min-Hyuk. I told you, you can call me by my name." she says taking his hand in hers. He didn't want to hold his mother's hand with the same ones he used to kill someone she loved so much.
"sorry.. Eun-ae" he says quietly. "Um, I just came to see if you were alright" he shrugged, struggling to blink away the burning tears. (even though he got the ash out of his eyes already) swallowing the lump in his throat, he took a shaky breath
"oh dear, you don't have to come and check on me. Though you are so kind to do so. How did you say we knew eachother again?" she asked, as she did every time he visited.
He clenched his teeth but mustered up the courage to force up a smile. "I'm your daughters friend. I've known her every since…well ever since I could remember" he says truthfully.
After they talked a little one of her nurses came in, telling him it was too late and she wasn't to have any visitors this week at this hour.
So saying goodbye and kissing her forehead, he left.
Closing the door behind him, he had forgotten about Val at the end of the hallway and how she could most likely clearly see him if she weren't asleep.
Sliding down the wall, he choked back a small sob, not daring to cry in public. Instead he rested his head against the wall, bit his lip and looked up to the ceiling as his eyes were heavily coated in tears.
Val glanced up when she saw movement over the top of the book coming from Mrs Youn's room and uncurled herself from the seat. She put her book away and slung the pack over her shoulder.
"Hey! how'd it-" she stopped short when she saw Min slide down to the floor and look up at the ceiling. She dropped her bag and ran to him, dodging nurses and doctor that passed her in the hallway. Reaching his side, she knelt beside him and cupped his cheek gently." I won't tell anyone if you cry," she whispered, brushing aside a few tears that escaped. "you're allowed to feel sad Min. You're allowed to hate the word and be angry. No one's going to judge you if you do." she said, shifting so that she was settled beside him. "Just as long as you remember to be grateful for the things it did give you, even if you think it's not that much."
He was just about to suck it up and leave when he was almost startled out of his wits when she cupped his cheeks and spoke to him.
His eyebrows stitched together in confusion yet sadness when she did. Once she shifted to his side he turned to her and leaned his head down on her shoulder, letting the silent tears fall onto her shirt, sniffling every now and then. Small chokes of cracked voice and a whimper as he did. He appreciated this a lot more than she probably knew. He was always told by his dad back in Korea before he died to never cry. He wasn't allowed to. Thats not what men did. You can't be strong and protect your family if you're weak.
Val wrapped her arms around his shoulders and ran her hands through his hair to try and comfort him.
She glanced around quickly and gently pulled away “if anyone asks, I’m a service..dog…” she cringed at the word but knew she needed a good cover “rare black husky and my name is Onyx. If they ask about Val tell them she went home.” She said softly, shifting and curling around Min’s position, her tail curling around her body. She nudged her head against his own head and buried her nose in his hair
He let out a soft laugh, a weak smile going with it when she spoke, not expecting her to shift but he was alright with it. Her fur was soft and her breath was warm. Her presence soothing to the core. He could honestly stay there forever. Visitors were allowed to sleep a night or two in the hospital but he doubted they could in the middle of this long hallway. Well actually, they were near the back end and they were starting to shut the unnecessary lights off for the night, including the one over the two.
He leaned into her once again "thank you." he whispered before shutting his eyes. No, he wasn't going to go to sleep. He still needed to get home, but he could stay like this for a bit longer.
After a bit later, he sat up and looked back down at his bandaged hands, about 3 or 4 hours ago they were covered in another man's blood. And he wasn't phased by it in the least. He only cared about the fact his little sister would be horrified and his mother heartbroken.
What was he going to do now anyway? Feel miserable for himself and admit to what he did?
Well he was damn glad he got rid of that bastard. But he wasn't planning on telling his sister.
He shook himeself of his thoughts and turned to Val, his hand going up to her head and running his fingers gently through her soft fur.
"we should probably go" he whispered with a sniffle.
She made a small rumbling in her chest as a reply, nudging her head against Min's head again and settling herself down, her paws tucked under herself for comfort. She found the darkness of the hallway comforting, even though the smell still bothered her quite a bit especially now that her senses were heightened. She managed through the smell and rested her head against Min, breathing in his lavender/bloody scent instead of the hospital smell. She closed her eyes so they weren't as noticeably bright in the hallway and focussed on keeping herself calm
He smiled softly to himself "okay" he chuckled as he ran his hand over her fur. His wounds hurt like hell and he winced in pain every time he moved. He knew he needed to get home and take care of all of his wounds before he bleeds through the bandages. Yeah they were thick, but not thick enough for the blood to clot in time. He knew Chire wouldn't be happy about Val not coming home either. But he let out a sigh, trying to ignore his worried as he leaned on Val, humming quietly to himself. Something he did quite a bit actually.
Val’s ears perked up at the sound of his humming and tilted her head slightly in intrigue. She nudged herself away and stood up with a yawn. She stretched and trotted in a small circle before walking down the hall to find her bag she had dropped. She got a few weird stares from the nurses and doctors but they probably though she was a big dog. She knew what they were thinking, what was a huge dog doing in the hospital alone? Was she lost? Who’s was she and where was her owner. She wanted to growl at a few who just gawked at her but she kept her mouth shut, following the rules that were set. Pretend to be a dog. If that doesn’t work and people know you’re a wolf, stay calm and don’t interact with anyone unless they try to interact first. She picked up her back by one of the straps by her mouth and walked back over to Min. She shifted and pulled out her phone, texting both Chire and Zizi to let them know she was safe and would come home soon. She glanced up at Min and then at his injuries. “Are you going to home or stay here and get them looked at?”
He stood, a bit surprised to see her just walking down the hall like that, but he didn't say anything. He only stood there and watched until she came back.
"I can handle them myself. I'm not about to come in here with stab wounds. I'll get interrogated. I'm not gonna do that. It'll just be a lot more painful is all." he shrugged, wincing in pain once again from the cut on his shoulder.
"we should get going then" he stretched a little, trying his best not to wince more. Failing at that
She nodded and stood with him, slinging the at over her shoulder. She was going to offer that he go with her to the woods so one of their pack members who had studied in basic medical procedure could help him with his injuries but she also knew Min probably wouldn’t want help from another wolf yet again so she didn’t mention it. Instead she silently took his hand, either for his own or her own comfort she didn’t know. Or care much. She nodded in thanks to the nurses that stayed for the night shift and stepped out into the cool night, watching as a fire truck drive by, tired firman could be seen in the window
Not minding her hand in his one bit while he walked, he held it gently, with care but it was obvious he didn't want to let go by his grip. Soft, not tight but firm.
As they walked down the hall, pass the nurses and out of the door, he watched the firetruck drive by. From that, he guessed the fire was out.
As they walked in the direction of his house, he decided to cut the silence.
"so…. What a day.. Huh" he let out a soft chuckle. He was too awkward for his own good. He was expecting her to slap him and yell at him. His shoulder still hurt from when Chire dug his claws into them, but nothing he couldn't handle. His blood clotted faster than a normal humans, as his blood was cold of course. But it still ran and it still hurt like hell.
She laughed softly and nodded "yeah, great start, not so great ending. Next time I might just steal your bike just for one last hurrah if I knew what came after." She took a deep breath, the coolness of night filling her tired lungs.
"I'm assuming Chire told you a thing or two when he came over? he seemed agitated when he came back to the group." she glanced up at him with an arched eyebrow. She looked at the wound on his shoulder, her suspicions confirmed as she saw slight puncture wounds in a slight arc.
He looked up to the darkened sky, watching his already cold breath float up into the blanket of stars.
It was nearing summer break and he wasnt looking forward to it as much as he thought he would. The class was going to go on a field trip and he wasnt looking forward to that too much either. Of course he wouldnt go. He was a vampire. He was going to turn as red as a boiled lobster out in the merciless heat. Through he did love beaches and stargazing at night. But he could do that here. Well, without the beaches.
But that was in a few months and the school dance was coming up in about a week and he was nervous. Though he decided that he would go to the dance. Hopefully the students weren’t stupid last time. As they picked a stupid princess and prince theme. Whatever the hell it was, he didnt like it.
He knew his sister had fun with it though, so he didnt vocally bash it.
(We should think of what the school dance theme is going to be)
He let out a sigh, thinking back on Chire jumping on him. “Yeah, but its fine. He’s just pissy and sensitive. I mentioned killing a wolf. Yeah, touchy subject i guess. Though he doesn’t know my reasoning and hes pissed.” he scoffed, his usual cocky confidence coming back to him. Though he felt really “exposed” holding her hand. Like a soft boi or something. Usually he didnt like that feeling and always put up a mask, showing everyone how mean he was. But right now he liked it.
(I was thinking masquerade?)
She took a controlled breath when Min mentioned what the reason why Chire had attacked him "Touchy is not a word I'd use to describe his mood. though he did have a good reason to attack you. I'd be more careful the mentioning that around him." she advised, giving him a pointed look "I already told you what happened to our mom. Bringing up killing a wolf, especially since you are what you are, doesn't bring up particularly good memories, especially for him." Her eyes flashed with sadness, both for her lost mother and tortured brother but it was quickly gone when she looked away from Min.
(Oh man! I was going to ask about that XDD)
“Okay okay. My bad” he says giving her hand a soft squeeze. “I wont bring it up. I was just…a bit annoyed.” He shrugged, looking back to her. Trying to read her expression for a split second before she turned away. He read it alright, and man did he feel like a douche bag.
“Okay, well i dont know about you, but i would like this walk to be enjoyable.” He says as he continued to walk, he let go of her hand and slung his arm over her shoulder and pulled her into him a bit. Acting as if nothing had happened. “So….the dance. Did you hear about the theme they picked” he asked with a smile, trying to be optimistic about anything and everything. He had heard from his little sister, you should end the topic lightly so they leave with a good feeling about you. So he was trying his best to turn the topic to more of a light theme.
(This boi’s trying so hard to show his affection but has no idea how to. Lil pound cake ^~^)
(AWWW!!! this poor kid!)
"It's alright, Chire can,,overreact…sometimes. i'm glad he didn't hurt you too bad." Her breath hitched when he slung his arm and her and pulled her close but she managed not to show it too much. Instead she leaned slightly into him as they walked, switching her backpack to the other shoulder and taking his hand that was on her shoulder. She glanced back over to him, glad to be straying away from the sad topic. tilting her head curiously as she looked up at him she shook her head "no, I haven't. I didn't even know they were choosing a theme, I always thought that was reserved for prom and that the rest of the dances were more dark club theme, all the lights shut off so no one could see anyone making out in th corner." she rolled her eyes and shook her head with a laugh "you know it's fancy when they throw in glow sticks and laser lights."
He swore his heart beat faster than it did when he was alive when she leaned into him and laughed.
"God, shes adorable" he thought to himself, thankful he didn't say it out loud. He had to bite his tongue though.
"not with this school" he says taking a deep breath "something like a fancy ass masquerade" he shrugged, loving her being this close to him. He felt so protective over her, he tried his best not to show it though. He didn't want to seem weird and scare her off.
"I think I might go. Im still debating though" he says with a mischievous smile. Oh yeah, he was going to go if she was. He was hoping to ask her to be his "date". But then again this boy was afraid of rejection too much. So he didn't know what to do at the moment.
“Masquerade huh? Sounds like fun.” She mused with a smile of her own as she glanced up at him.
They walked on for a bit in blissful silence, the sky clear above them with a waning moon illuminating their path. She occasionally stole glances over at Min, watching at the moonlight reflected off his eyes and skin, almost giving a slight glowing effect. She squeezed his hand gently, her thumb skimming over his skin in small circles. “At least it’ll give me a reason to wear something fancy again.” She laughed, hinting that’d she’d probably go to the dance
He held in a smile that soon broke out moments after and he had to look away, but he gave her hand a squeeze. "well I guess I'll go." he says with a dramatic sigh.
He debated on how to ask her to go with him, but he decided he would think about it tonight. Maybe make a list? He'll ask her tomorrow. This was a sweet moment, he didn't want to Ruin it with rejection punching him in the gut and beating him to the ground.
She let out a laugh “you almost sound as if you’re excited to go,” She teased with a bright smile. “I’m assuming I’ll have to wait until the night of the dance to know what you’ll be going as?” She shook her head and smiled softly.
“by the way, a girl was asking for you. A tall blonde girl, grey blue eyes. usually surrounded by two other girls. She told me to mention her around you but she never said a name.” She’s shrugged “anyways, she seems interested you.” She glanced up at him in case there was any recognition “can’t see why~” She teased with a smirk
“You’ll have to find out when it comes around” he says happily. He would wink at her if they weren’t in the position they were in. But he wouldn’t change it. No, he wouldn't dare.
“Emily I’m guessing. I thought catching her hair on fire last year would teach her a lesson. Guess not” he says with a sigh. He didn't get her teasing tone and took it quite seriously, so he agreed with her.
“I know right!? Its weird as hell. I don't see why any of these girls flirt with me. Or guys for that matter. Maybe they're just desperate” he shrugged.
She’s arched an eyebrow “you set her hair on fire? And it came back a year later that full and blonde? Wow, do t know which one I’m more impressed with…or horrified.”
She frowned slightly when he took her joke as serious “they find you interesting, and if they knew what you were they’d they honk you’d come right out of a romance book.” She looked up at the sky and sighed softly”you never see what other find beautiful about you.” She said softly
“It was a a little bit. People blew it out quickly. I knew they would. Thats why i did it. I wasnt actually going to burn the chick to death in front of everyone” he laughed a bit, yawning right afterwards though.
He listened to her for a bit until she was done, taking what she said into slight consideration.
“Yeah right. Would you think i came straight out of one of those cliche romance novels?” (The use of the title would be perfect right about now lol) He asks, slowing his pace down a small bit as he relaxed more around her. His arm still around her shoulder, holding her hand and the other in his pocket. It was getting later, but not to a worrisome time. Though that meant it was getting a bit colder. (Hoodie scene???)
(Ahhh yesss!!!)
“Maybe in the beginning.” She admitted, looking at the ground in slight embarrassment. “Not fully Edward Bella scene but it did feel annoyingly similar.” A sharp shiver went down her back as the wind started picking up as the night went by. She thought of shifting into her wolf form to keep warm, especially now that there weren’t so many people out on the streets but she didn’t want to love the feeling of Min’s arm around her or his closeness so she opted to stay human for now, pressing closer to his form.
She silently cursed herself for secreting loving the feeling of Min next to her, secretly cursing him for filling her mind with blissful fantasy. But that’s all it would stay, a fantasy. Nothing more than words that could possibly be written in a book one day for a girl to fawn over
He only chuckled with a soft smile when she said that, not really knowing what to say to her. He felt a bit of heat rise up to his cheeks and he was sure his face had turned pink, but he didn't dare mention that.
When she shivered and pressed closer to his body, he stopped.
Letting his hand slip from hers and letting his arm fall from her shoulder, he took off his jacket. Lifting it up with his t shirt along with it showing his stomach and the tiniest rabbit trail before he pulled it down.
"here, if anything I'll make you colder. So take this" he says handing it to her. Since he was wearing a t shirt his arms revealed a countless number of scars. Cigarette burns and cuts galore. He never mentioned them, but not did he try to hide them as he figure she had already seen them when they were down at the lake.
