Alrighty so Artie is finally dropping in with another update! I swear the Holiday did not eat me...even if it did give me a headache from heck. But that's all said and done! Now on to happier things. XDD
This chapter was a lot of fun...I actually had the idea for it at the beginning of last week. And had actually planned to do it for Chapter 3...but I think it flows better into Chapter 5, then it would have the other way around. So hopefully it works. I wanted to do something a little different and I thought this would be fun. XDD
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Disclaimer: Nope...still don't own anything from Mystic Messenger, all the copyrights still belong to Cheritz! I do however own Ari, and would appreciate you asking before you use her! Thankies so much!
Chapter 4: Almost Time
Bright morning sunshine filtered gently in through the small window of the hospital room. Coupled with the bright florescent lighting it seemed to cause the stark white walls to glow.
The lone figure in the room seemed to stand out from the clinical atmosphere of the room as he stood peering into the mirror that hung over a tiny sink.
He was smartly dressed in a denim blue dress shirt, dark brown dress slacks, and black suspenders. His look was finished off with a bright yellow bow tie.
If it weren't for the stark white bandages that were wound around his head and covered his left eye no one would have realized he was actually the patient of the room.
Yoosung let out a frustrated humph as his shoulders sagged as he tilted his head back and forth to get a better look at his hair that was currently in a manner of disarray.
He'd finally managed to wrangle it into some sense of order, it at least somewhat resembled his normal hair do if a bit messier then he would have liked.
He pouted a little bit as he debated briefly on putting in his trademark hair clips to help the situation, but he quickly dismissed the idea.
This was manlier looking he decided, not mentioning his bangs helped to somewhat take away some of the impact of the bandages that currently hid his damaged left eye.
That thought caused him to shiver a little involuntarily as he remembered why he was currently in this hospital room.
The dull, continuous, throbbing in the left side of his skull also served as a reminder, he tried to push down the memories of the previous night.
He didn't regret his decision to go, or to sacrifice himself to protect Ari. But the pain he'd felt wasn't something he wanted to experience again for a while.
Focusing back on his reflection he couldn't help but let out another dejected sigh as he noticed how truly worse for the wear he currently looked.
The hospital stay hadn't helped matters at all either, being awoken at all hours of the night just to be poked and prodded to check his vitals had really taken a toll on him as well.
His face was pale, and he could already make out the dark circle that was forming under his eye. The dull throbbing in the left side of his head didn't help either.
But he was determined to go to the party, even if it meant skipping the full dose of his pain medication and pushing himself beyond his limits.
He wanted to go and to finally see Ari's smiling face, hear her voice , hold her, and as he'd promised her in one of his phone calls...kiss her. And finally tell her in person how much she meant to him, how much he loved her.
His face flushed a little at that thought, as a smile slowly tugged on his lips. Yes no matter what he was going to the party. If V had to wheel him in on a gurney he was going one way or another.
Feeling a new resolution of excitement and confidence flow through him at those thoughts he nodded his head as he lent forward to do one more adjustment of his hair and bow tie.
He was brought out his thoughts by a gentle wrapping sound.
Blinking a bit he turned his head towards the door to see V leaning against the door frame, his cane held in one hand from where he'd been using it to knock.
"I may not be able to see very well anymore, but I'm sure you look fine." He said chuckling a little bit as he made his way into the room.
Clearly picking up on his nerves.
"Besides, if the chatter out at the nurses station is anything to go...I think you've got a fan club started." V stated casually as he raised an eyebrow from behind his dark glasses.
Yoosung balked a little bit at that statement, now that he thought about it there had been several different nurses coming and going from his room this morning.
More then there had been last night, but he'd just played it off as a new shift starting.
He felt his cheeks blush a little bit at V's words before he shook his head.
"All that really matters to me at the moment is if Ari thinks so." He said quietly a soft smile playing on his lips as he looked away shyly.
"I'm sure she will, she'll be so excited to see you and know you're alright I'm sure she won't be worried about your outfit or hair." He said chuckling a little.
Yoosung let out a small sigh as his hand gently ran across the bandages over his eye.
"I hope your right, V..." He said quietly clearly worried about her reaction to his injury.
"Knowing what you've said about her, and what little I've spoken with her. I'm sure I am...love is a powerful thing. Knowing you're safe and there will be more then enough for her." V said his voice sound a little wistful as he spoke.
Yoosung felt his eye soften a little as he looked at V a sense of sadness washing over him as he considered everything that was happening.
"Come on...we should go. I'm sure Luciel won't keep you being here a secret for long...and once he tells the others I'm sure the party will be the last of their concerns." V stated motioning with his head.
Yoosung quickly nodded his head as he grabbed his bag off the bed. He could feel his excitement building as he made to follow V out of the hospital.
Yoosung found himself setting next to V as they left the hospital, the dark car they were in weaving in and out of the quickly picking up traffic as they made their way towards the hotel.
He felt his thoughts turning in his brain, nerves and anxiety over finally getting to meet Ari.
Excitement over getting to finally have another party, and at the moment the oddness of the fact that he and V were in the same car and getting along at that.
He had to admit after everything that thought was slightly humorous. He felt a small smile tug at his lips at that.
But that train of thought also lead him back to something that had been on his mind the night before, something that had been bothering him since he and Seven's visit to the Hacker's hide out.
As if sensing his train of thought V turned his head slightly to him, and even though Yoosung couldn't clearly see his eyes he knew they would be full of concern.
"You have a question, Yoosung?" V asked casually his voice soft as he tilted his head slightly.
Yoosung nodded his head as he looked at V.
"Y-Yeah...last night while Seven and I were at the Hacker's hide out. When we met the Hacker...Seven was acting really weird." Yoosung said quietly his brow furrowing as he bit his lip as he debated on how to continue.
"I've never seen Seven like that before...he looked so confused, and lost. It was almost as if he knew the Hacker..." Yoosung explained concern lacing his voice as he spoke.
"Is it possible that the Hacker was someone he knew? Or had met before?" He asked tilting his head slightly as he looked back to V.
V heaved a heavy sigh as he seemed to consider how to answer Yoosung his hands folding over the top of his cane as he did.
"I...only briefly got to speak to Luciel last night. With everything that had happened, and then trying to reschedule you're surgery for tomorrow I was only able to talk with him for a short while..and I wasn't able to get all the information." V answered quietly his voice taking on an odd tone that Yoosung couldn't quite place.
"What happened last night with the Hacker and Luciel...is complicated. I'm not even completely sure myself what transpired or what took place between them. Until after I discuss it fully with him and get all the information..." V said his voice trailing off his voice sounding troubled.
"Until then, I believe it's best to leave the situation alone. I know that's probably not the answer you where looking for..." He said his voice sounding regretful as he turned his head to look back at Yoosung.
"I know I keep saying it...but please just trust me. I know it's hard all things considered, and I am sorry that it's all I can say at the moment on the matter." V stated quietly.
Yoosung took a deep breath through his nose at V's answer, it was the same as always when he asked for information.
He slowly released the breath and sighed a little as he blinked before turning to look at V.
"I'm not going to pretend that I fully agree with you're answer, I know you have you're reasons for answering that way. And while I may not fully understand everything that happened...I'm at least going to attempt to trust you." Yoosung answered quietly after considering his words carefully.
V blinked behind his dark glasses, clearly not expecting such a mature answer from the younger man. A soft smile tugged at his lips at his words.
"Thank you, Yoosung. That means a lot coming from you..." He said his voice softening a little bit as he looked at him.
"I said attempt..." Yoosung said quickly eyeing V out of the corner of his eye.
V chuckled a little as he nodded his head a little the soft smile never leaving his face.
"It's at least a start...and that's all I can ask for." V said quietly as he closed his eyes in contentment.
The rest of the ride was spent in silence, Yoosung going back to his thoughts and excitement on what was about to take place.
All to soon they arrived in front of the hotel where the party was being held.
A tall man in a black suit met them as they got out of the car in front of the lobby.
Yoosung blinked in surprise as he eyed the man, he looked like one of Jumin's body guards as he quietly approached V and spoke with him in hushed whispers.
V quietly nodded his head as he finished speaking with the man, he turned towards Yoosung and motioned with his hand.
"This way, the party hasn't started just yet." He said as Yoosung came up along side him to help him up the stairs and into the hotel.
The tall man whisked them through the lobby and into a service elevator that appeared to be used for staff.
Yoosung could feel the butterflies in his stomach as they reached the floor that the party hall was located on.
"I'm glad you know what you're doing, V..." Yoosung said quietly amazed that he was able to pull of this off.
"Well I've been friends with Jumin long enough, I may have stolen a few of his tricks over the years." V stated chuckling a little as they continued through what appeared to be a staff hallway that was away from all of the party guests.
For a brief second he wondered what else V had planned and where he was taking him. All to soon they arrived at a doorway that lead to what Yoosung guessed was the back of a stage.
Heavy red currents hung along the sides while a podium stood in the middle of the wooden stage.
He stopped when both V and the tall man stopped, he could hear the obvious chatter of the guests entering the hall from behind the curtain.
He swallowed hard, his nerves starting to swirl around as his excitement grew. He found himself absently fidgeting with his hands as he glanced around the stage.
He had to resist the urge to peek around the curtain in an attempt to find the other RFA members in the crowd and to steel a glance at Ari.
He was brought out of his thoughts by the tall man suddenly putting his hand to his ear and mumbling something into the ear piece he hadn't even noticed he'd been wearing.
He noticed the man lean over and whisper something to V, who looked concerned for a moment casting a glance over in Yoosung's direction before nodding his head.
"Yes, thank you..." He said quietly before his attention was drawn back to Yoosung.
"It seems that Luciel has let the cat out of the bag about you being in the hospital. He and the others are about to leave to go visit you..." He said quietly.
Yoosung felt a bit of panic grow in his stomach at that.
"What?! They can't leave!" He said his eye widening, as V laughed a little at his reaction.
"Calm down...I have something planned. Just hang tight for a few more minutes." He said giving him a smile and wink from behind his dark glasses.
Yoosung only sighed as he forced himself to calm down as V turned towards the tall man and gave him a small nod.
He blinked when the light suddenly dimmed around him.
"Oh...and you should probably think of a few words to say while I'm gone." V said casually as he flashed Yoosung another smile before he began to make his way out on to the stage.
Yoosung felt his eye widen as he watched V go.
"What?! V..." He called but it was to late V had already made it out of earshot.
He felt his mind go blank for a few seconds as he tried to comprehend V's words. He wanted him to make a speech off the top of his head?
He felt his nerves flickering once again in his stomach, he closed his eye and took a deep breath to push them down.
He suddenly heard Ari's voice creep into the back of his mind, her warmth, her strength, her love. He felt the same confidence he'd felt the night before when he'd been willing to take on the hacker in order to protect her wash over him.
He nodded his head a little as he opened his eyes his nerves completely gone as he knew exactly what he was going to say. The only thing he felt now was the excitement of finally getting to see her in person.
And that's it for Chapter 4! I really hope you guys enjoy this...I had a lot of fun typing this. Hopefully I got everyone in character. I just really wanted to do a free style chapter that was a little different then the actual game play. That and I love Yoosung and V's interaction once they actually start getting along. XDD
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