Dusk till Dawn|황혼에서 새벽까지

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As I exited Mira's car in front of my house, she squeezed my hand and offered some reassuring words. "Don't worry too much about it, I know you can tend to overthink things, so just try to relax and get some sleep tonight," she said before pulling away.

A sense of relief washed over me as my front gate closed behind me. My grandparents and mother had long since gotten used to the fact that I often spent time out with Mira, so now they were sound asleep. I took a deep breath and walked toward my bedroom.

Gently closing the door behind me, I couldn't help but feel somewhat more at ease now that I was finally in the privacy of my own house.

Taking a deep breath, I climbed the stairs to my room, ready to unwind after a long and busy day. As I passed by the bathroom, the thought of taking a warm shower made me feel instantly calmer. Taking off all my clothes, I slid into the tub and let the water wash over me, feeling each individual droplet flow across my skin. The warmth was just what I needed after a long and tiring day. It made all my worries fade away, and I felt like I could finally breathe again.

But even as I stood there in the peace of my bathroom, my mind couldn't help but wander back to Heeseung. His presence was constantly looming in the background, even in moments of solitude. It felt like I couldn't understand him, no matter how hard I tried. Sometimes he made me feel like I was the most important person in the world, while other times it felt like I was nothing more than a burden. The dichotomy of his personality was what made me feel so overwhelmed with emotion, and I couldn't even understand my own feelings.

It was hard to wrap my head around Heeseung's behavior. He seemed to enjoy spending time with Lia, while at the same time getting frustrated whenever Wonbin got too close to me. I couldn't understand why he would act that way or what his motivations were. And the fact that he had lied about drinking my blood made me feel disappointed and confused. I wasn't sure if I could trust him or not, and that feeling of uncertainty was starting to weigh on me.

Walking out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my body, I was in my own world, thinking about everything that had happened that day. It wasn't until I stepped out of the bathroom that I noticed Heeseung sitting on my bed. I almost screamed in surprise, but managed to keep myself together. I grabbed my towel firmly around my body, making sure it was secure and wouldn't slip. He was wearing a baggy t-shirt and gray sweatpants, with wet hair indicating that he had just taken a shower.

"Willing to tell me the reason that made you think of barging into my room at midnight?" I said, glaring at him and clutching my towel tightly. "Everyone was asleep, and if I got caught with you here, I wouldn't be too pleased."

My skin flushed with embarrassment as Heeseung's eyes wandered over my body. I was just too comfy under this towel, and it was all I could do to keep it up. I couldn't help but notice the scar on my neck. I hoped Heeseung didn't notice it, but he did, and I could see it in his eyes. He smirked at me and said, "your bed is so comfortable. I think I got used to it." I looked up at him, a little annoyed, and said, "At least try to focus on my face instead of piercing me with your gazes you idiot." He smiled, a little playful. Then he spoke, "You already gave me a nickname." with a wide smile, teasing me.

Annoyed, I walked over to my closet and started rummaging through it. I was done with Heeseung's antics. Without turning around, I replied, "You deserve it." Turning my back to him, I continued to sort through my pajamas, selecting a comfortable and modest set. But Heeseung had other plans. As I tried to push him away, he grabbed one of my most intimate undergarments, a dental bra, and held it up teasingly. I was furious. Without missing a beat, I swatted his hand away and snapped, "Get out of this closet and stay away from my underwear!" I was sick of this game. I had to put my foot down and set some boundaries with him before things got even more out of hand.