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Written in Hak's POV

I'm sleepy

If I were to die, how much would you cry? I really want to see that.

My own words rang in my ears as I watched her tears run down from her eyes down on her cheeks and onto the bloodied fabric of my robe.

"I'm sorry." I whispered

"NO!"

She was a mess. Her eyes were swollen, her cheeks and nose were red and her hair… well, you know.

I was about to comment about the way she looked but thought twice. I should be careful. The next words I say could be my last.

Instead, I lift up my hand and roved a dried leaf that was stuck clinging to her red curls near her ear. Pain surged through my body with that little movent but I didn't regret it.

It was quiet. The only sound I can hear is the rustling of the leaves as wind pass by and her sobs. Other than that, it was dead quiet Ha. No. It's a bit too early to joke about this.

The pain started to subside and was being replaced by numbness.

Oh, what the hell. I might as well.

"You're a mess."

She looked up at me. Tears still flowing freely.

"Screw you, YOU'RE a mess"

I chuckled. She sounded like me. It was wrong, I know. But I can't help but feel a little bit proud.

She was right though. I was a mess. I can feel heads of arrows still dug deep in my back. I'm bleeding out from a gash on a side and another on my right leg. I have a few broken bones here and there. I can taste blood in my mouth. And I think half of my face is already covered in blood from a head wound. And damn, I'm really sleepy.

"Princesses don't swear" I smirked at her.

"Do you think that's what I care about right now?!" She was clenching her fist at the hem of my robe. Her eyes looking straight at mine.

My smirk wiped off and was replaced by a guilty frown.

So, then, what do you care about right now, princess? I want to know. Are you worried about me?

Obviously, she is. And I wanted to revel in that. I wanted to take delight in her sorrow for me.

I'm just plain horrible, aren't I?

I cast my eyes down.

"If I were to die, how much would you cry? I really want to see that."

This is embarrassing. I really am dying. You're a crying mess. Now what? This isn't- -

My thoughts were interrupted as I realized she was hugging me. When did she hug me?

I'm having lapses now. Tch.

I couldn't feel my arms now but I took all my raining strength in effort to wrap my arms around her in return.

But my arms wouldn't budge.

Stupid arms. Move. Damn it. Hold her.

This is frustrating. I can't even hug her back.

God, if ever you're real, please. I know we're not that good friends but- -this is the last time. Let me hold her. Please…

Tears started falling from my own eyes and she was crying uncontrollably now.

"Yun - - Yun and the others are on their way. They'll - -find us… I know they'll find us in time… just in time…" She managed to say in between sobs.

No they won't, princess. 'just in time' already passed a few minutes ago.

This is it. These are my last moments. Meh. I guess this is not too bad. The Great Thunder Beast has fallen and dying in the princess's arms. Couldn't be better. I'm fine with this. I can be happy with this.

She pulled away her head from my chest and looked at me, eyes searching, begging.

"Please... Don't die, Hak"

I knew she'd say that. But there's nothing I can do. I should at least apologize.

I'm sorry.

No voice came out. What the fuck.

I'm sorry.

I tried again but still, nothing.

This is pathetic. I can't even tell her I'm sorry. I knew I should have reserved my words earlier.

All I can do is look at her. Study her facial features one last time. Admire her… love her until my last moment.

My vision's getting darker every second.

By the way she looked, I think she's seeing the 'lights go out' in my eyes.

"I love you…" she whispered in defeat. She leans in closer to my face…

And I don't know what happened next. I think she kissed me.

Wait. I take it back. I'm not happy with this. I don't want to...

God? Can I not die yet? Please?

AN: HAH! An angsty cliffy from me! Hahaha

I'm sorry everyone. Writing angst has been my frustration forever. I wish I could do better. T-T

But this fic has been on my mind, waiting to be lus, how can I get better if I don't practice and see what people think, right? :D

I MIGHT write a second chapter, describing Yona's POV. And/or another chapter for when Hak survives… because I really don't handle character deaths well myself T-T.

So tell me what you think and how you think I could be better.

Reviews will be very much appreciated.

See you around! :D