SPOILERS FOR SECRET 1 AND 2 OF MYSTIC MESSENGER! I don't own anything and I have no beta so all mistakes are mine.
You watch as the couples dance around the floor to the music. The ladies' dresses swaying, twisting, and turning as their partners spin them around. Rika's smile is blinding. It's hard to believe she once gave this all up. But she kept her promise, she stayed on her medication and sought help. And she told Saeran the truth about his brother before he could spiral any further. Not to mention, V looks a lot happier. He's been waiting for this day forever. Probably since they met. His eyes sparkle with mirth as he gazes at his new bride.
You can't help but wonder if your wedding would have felt as magical as this? Does Saeyoung even know how to dance? Heh, probably one of his many skills as a secret agent. If he's had to dress as a maid before, surely he had to go undercover at some place that involved dancing. The mental image causes you to giggle. No, he probably can't dance.
"Excuse me." You glance upwards and notice V gazing down at you. What is it with you and daydreaming of a time long gone..."May I have this dance?"
Your eyes cast around for Rika. She's dancing and conversing with Jumin, seemingly in their own little world. You look down at the hand V offers you, biting your lip before hesitantly taking it. He chuckles.
"Don't worry, she agreed to it."
A smile breaks out on your face as he pulls you from your chair. The table now completely abandoned by everyone. V guides you to the center of the floor. Jaehee and Zen sway to the slow rhythm the band provides. Yoosung stares down at his feet as he tries to guide a lovely young woman in step. Saeran stands off to the side near the buffet table. His brother chats admirably beside him while stuffing his face. Your lips tug upwards at the sight. At least it's something more filling then Honey Buddha chips and PhD. Pepper. V follows your line of sight.
"He's doing well for himself."
"Oh...I...well…"
V chuckles at your stammering. He gently pulls you closer, laying his hand on your waist. His feet start to sway to the beat. The music swirls around the two of you. You follow his movements perfectly. He adjusts his grip, pulling you even closer than before. Your face heats up in response.
"V -"
"Why did you do it?"
The words cause you to falter, but his grip keeps you from falling. Sneaky bastard. He knew that would happen. You glare up at him, but pause. His eyes shine with an unknown emotion as he looks down at you. Have his eyes always been this...expressive? You don't know. Maybe this is the real V? The V that wears his heart on his sleeve and shows such emotions in his eyes that holds you rigid. This V is a stranger, but...did you ever really know V at all?
"What do you mean?"
You don't know why you're playing stupid. He obviously knows. How does he know? Only you and Rika had the power to reset. Right? No one should remember anything so why…
"Please don't play anymore games." When did you both stop dancing? "Why did you do it?"
"That," you swallow pass the lump in your throat. "That wasn't an ending I could live with."
"You gave up everything...for me. Why?"
Oh, you can feel the pressure building behind your eyes. Why? "Why" is the question everyone seems to be asking you lately. Do you even know?
"I couldn't let it end like that."
He grips you tighter. Your fingers bunch in his suit. You should probably get off the dance floor...before the guests start to have the wrong idea. But you're frozen. Paralyzed really. He shouldn't know! Why…
"I'm sorry."
His breath ghosts the shell of your ear. Shivers travel down your spine though whether from him or his words you're unsure.
"Why are you apologizing?"
By the end of today, you'll never want to hear that question again you're sure of it.
"I never meant for things to escalate this far…" You pull away, catching a better glimpse at V. His lashes brimming with tears. "Forgive me MC."
"What am I meant to forgive?"
"I never wanted you to get hurt. That's why I...that's why…"
You marvel at how V can keep his composure when all he wants to do is burst. Instinct forces you to pull him close, like the way you were dancing before. His arms wrap around you. Casually enough to be looked upon as dancing stance, but there's something very intimate about it. You cling to his suit jacket. What is going on? You're missing something. A big something. It's a sensation you haven't felt in over a year. Why did you always feel like you were missing something when it came to V? That he was hiding something so much bigger than anyone could imagine? You had thought the reveal of Rika's survival was that something, but...now you're not so sure.
No...it couldn't be. But it makes sense. Why…?
"V...what did you do?"
He looks at you, pleading with his eyes for you to do something. What? His gaze piercing the very core of your soul. You blink. Something flickers in the back of your mind. You blink again. The image takes more shape. Is that V...and an ocean? Your vision blurs as you try to bring the image to light.
It is V and he's...smiling at you. Laughing really. His hair damp from the ocean. He smells like the sea as he pulls you close, pulling you down into the sand. You cry out as you crash to the ground. V's arms wrap around you, shielding you from the brunt of the force. You playfully hit him on the arm as you snuggle against him. His hand reaches out, pushing a strand of your hair behind your ear. You smile at him before leaning in. Your lips touching and your tongues searching...why…?
You unconsciously push V away. He lets you. The scene in your head fading into the recesses of your mind. Music and voices fill your senses once more as you return to the hall. As you return to the wedding.
"What…?"
"It was all my fault...I couldn't let you get hurt again."
He speaks in riddles and yet you can understand him...why…?
"Again?"
The question leaves your lips, but you don't want to know. His smile flashes in your mind once more. Eyes glistening with happiness as he gazes at you. Sun glasses on his head instead of hiding his eyes. Those expressive eyes that convey an emotion you're becoming too familiar with...Yes, you've seen that expression directed at you before. Long ago...in another time...
"Why did you do it?"
V tenderly gazes at you, picking up the melody once again and swaying to the beat.
"Your life and happiness are worth a thousand lives."
Your lips turn upwards at his response. He always was a love-struck fool. You chuckle against his chest. He pulls you closer...tighter. His familiar scent washes over you, bringing you a comfort you long forgot.
"Then you know why I did it too."
V pauses for a second before continuing the movement. You can feel him smile; the rumble in his chest. And a gentle brush of his lips against your forehead...
N/A: I know it's short, forgive me! A couple people asked me to explore this one-shot/world further as they really enjoyed it so I did. And boy, what I found was beyond fascinating. Who knew V would end up being able to reset time too? Lol xD And I found the V route that we all desperately crave (and apparently forgotten...) Thank you kbeatt4 and FullMoonOntheWater for asking me to explore this world further. I would honestly love to explore this plot even more and expand it to a full length story. Not sure how many people would be interested in it though...The only problem is, this two-shot is essentially the end of the story forming in my mind so this is heavily spoiler-rific for a fic not yet written xD