Stain of Red: Crimson Fate

Chapter 21: Who's in The Wrong And Who's in The Right?

xXx Asher Morrison xXx

Just yesterday, he promised that he won't let the same thing happen again...

...but things are getting weirdly different.

In Han Dae's eyes, I can see it. How he is spotting his bruises in different parts of his body day by day. The first one is a punch in the face, it already caused a commotion when we entered Rabbi Sen Cheon's class because of the patch on his face. Well, there are certain rules in this place and one of those is:

Fighting is prohibited inside the premises.

Well, let's go back to that particular point so we can understand each other more, shall we?

Inside the discussion room, Sen Cheon caught the tall one in a red garment's cheek immediately, even thought it isn't swollen anymore, the patch still gives it away.

"Young Lord Han." He called, "Would you like to explain what happened to your face?" he asked kindly. Han Zeno blinked and stood as he was called. Slightly lowering his head, he answered politely, "I am well aware of the rules in this place, I accept any punishment."

Of all the responses he could give him, he chose not to lie. Pssh... had it been me I would say I wanna try punching my extremely symmetrical face for a change of environment. Gladly Han Zeno's face is still pleasing to look at.

I feel myself standing up and lowering my head. I can now guess what Han Dae is thinking, "Please, Rabbi Sen, I would like to be punished as well."

Oh darn.

"Please, I don't want to." I uttered. It's always like this when it comes to Han Dae. Like really, aren't you tired already? You body is as fragile as a glass! For Pete's sake I'm already reaching my limit!

"Do not worry Han Dae," Sen Cheon said with a smile, "I will only talk to Young Lord Han." Facing Han Zeno, he said, "Meet me after your last period. I hope this kind of thing will not occur again."

Han Zeno lowered his head once again, "Many thanks, Rabbi Sen."

"You may take your seat." He ordered and we did. After that, the class resumed once again. My eyes caught Han Zeno who smiles kindly at me, not necessarily me though, before looking forward once again.

I felt Han Dae's feelings inside. He felt relieved and happy at the same time since no punishment will be made. However, after Han Zeno's talk with Rabbi Sen Cheon, Han Dae noticed another bruise.

It was when he is serving him food while Han Zeno was once again busy writing some Baybayin characters on a scroll. Han Zeno lifted his sleeve slightly, revealing his wrist and some portion of his fair colored arm.

His right wrist have hints of bluish black. Even I was caught surprised. But Han Dae thought, 'Hashi-ni promised me already. Maybe he caught it yesterday too...' so he forced himself to pay it no mind.

Still, it bothers me. I don't know but it keeps bugging me a lot. If he caught it yesterday, why would he hide it and not treat it? It doesn't make any sense when you think about it, Han Dae.

Ah, the blind devotion!

Han Zeno smiled at him, "Mnn... it smells good."

Han Dae smiles proudly, "I'm used to cooking this one." He said and removed the cover of the food, "Tada! Rice porridge!"

Han Zeno's eyes twinkled in awe. Well, Han Dae and I, since I am technically in his body, used to eat that food a lot in Fushi. It is incredibly delicious, don't get me wrong, but I've had enough of it, honestly.