Closing those beautiful eyes he leaned into her touch, a content smile pulling at his lips, blonde hair falling back into his youthful face. Opening his eyes to stare back down at her she found only love in his eyes. "Teilllo." He said again, wrapping his strong arms around her thin frame yet again, burying his face in her neck letting a few sobs escape him. "I thought you died." He whispered, deep voice cracking as he held her tight. "I searched for you, but I never found you." He cried out, seeking comfort from her as she did the same to him.
"Oh my little monkey." She said, wrapping her thin tan arms around him, her left hand gently ran through his bright hair. He seemed to shrink in her arms, his face hiding in the crook of her neck while his whole body was wracked with broken sobs, causing her own heart to break. Realizing that maybe her heart wasn't the only one that got broken by his actions.
"Please don't leave." He whispered his voice was desperate and fragile as he continued to cry. Reminding her of the weak child he had been all those centuries ago.
Letting out a breathy laugh she just continued to hold him stroking his hair. She couldn't bring herself to lie, "Monkey." She cooed softly, "You know I love you but this old lady needs to sit down." She joked feeling him chuckle against her shoulder. "Come." Leading him by the hand to the decrepit carcass. Walking up the cracked and broken steps, her eyes filling with tears as she looked at what was left of the place she called home. Weeds had grown through the cement, the navy and gold ornate rug in her entryway no longer there, the thick burgundy velvet curtains moldy, thick with grime, charred, and smoked coated; broken glass covered the floor along with the grand chandelier demolished across the floor, the once elegant stained glass windows scattered in unidentifiable shapes on the floors. Looking up she saw the blue sky, gaping holes and imperfect ceiling staring back at her. Sobs threatening to force themselves out the more she looked around the destruction. Surprised when there were no wooden beams, nor archways the further they walked, emptiness surrounded them, weeds, dirt, and glass littered the ground reminding her of the once magnificent castle. Feeling as though her heart were weighing her down she sank to her knees, pulling Taehyung with her. However she refused to the let her tears fall, grabbing the young man to give him into a fierce and protective hug.
"TaeTae!" a new voice called, forcing the two apart. Looking at her with his deceptively innocent blue eyes, as if asking if she were okay. Gesturing with her head, a small smile on her face.
"I'll leave first." He said softly. Smiling at her with that same rectangular smile from centuries before. Getting up so he could run back to the campus calling in a beautiful singsong voice "Jiminie" as he went. Bringing a real smile to her face.
"Ah, that monkey." She whispered to herself, the smile quickly falling. Staying where she was letting the coldness seep into her bones, allowing the darkness in her heart to escape into the open air around her.
Clouds formed in the sky overhead, thunder and lightning crackling. The air dropping to 30 Celcius, the spring day gone as a storm overtook it. Rain began to fall, gelid winds picking up. Her black hair whipping over her face, her eyes turning a dangerous black consuming the whites and leaving her with nothing but darkness. Her shattered heart freezing over with nothing, leaving her feeling empty once again. Movement caught her eye, flicking her eyes toward the silhouette.
She could make out the broad shoulders, thin waist, and lean figure. His dark hair blending in with the shadows around him, his pale skin standing out in the dilapidated building. He wore a black long sleeved shirt, skin tight pants, and boots; the dark colors helping him blend in with the shadows around him. Silently walking towards her, his footsteps muffled by the overgrown weeds, his hands shoved into his pockets. He walked slowly, but confidently. When he was 3 meters away, she sent a bolt of lightning, causing his casual stride stop. "What business do you have?" She asked, her tone coming out void, her eyes still the all consuming flat black; not reflecting any light.
"I should ask you that, you are in my families home after all." He responded. She was taken aback by how young he sounded. His voice, although deep, held a childish tone. His deep eyes an alluring dark that seemed to suck her in.
Letting out a laugh vacant of any warmth or joy, "Child you have no right to claim this land as your own." she responded. There was an edge to her tone that sent a shiver through the young man, causing her to smirk.
Taking a step closer so he stood in the light of a broken window she could finally make out his facial features. He was indeed young, his innocence and youth displayed in his unwrinkled face, eyes still holding the light that had long since left her, slender limbs hidden beneath the ragged clothing he wore. She couldn't deny he was handsome, his raven hair falling over his forehead, full lips a bright cherry red parted to show off his front teeth, thick lashes bringing attention to his brown doe eyes. He had a strong jawline, long unblemished neck, he had several moles scattered over his handsome young face. Tilting his head to the left, allowing his fringe to fall over his eyes, hiding both his eyebrows making him look younger, one silver earring dangling while the other rested against his skin.
"My name is Jeon Jeongguk." he said with a slight bow, refusing to take his eyes off the intruder. "Who are you?" He asked eyes narrowing while his hair flashed a violent red. Thunder crashing loudly around them with a blinding light flashing behind him, making him appear menacing.
"Jeongguk?" She questioned, the black of her eyes receding being replaced with a warm brown. Her tense shoulders falling lax, her body sinking into itself. Her mind began working quick, she'd heard that name twice before, it was the reason she'd come back. "Who is your grandfather child?" She asked, her voice coming out soft her hands coming out to show she meant no harm.
"I'm not a child, you're no older than I." He said, a pout forming on his lips. She felt her heart melt, that face reminding her of Taehyung. "My grandfather's name is Chalseu. He was the caretaker of this land, he left me in charge when he died." He said confidently, puffing out his chest and trying to appear menacing by making himself bigger.