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𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

Sometimes at dusk we would see him come out from the hidden interior of his island. His short, vine-like hair flowing in the wind always entranced me, but my brother on the contrary. He despised the Man On the Island. For years we had no idea who he was or what he did in his secluded paradise, until my curiosity had gotten the best of me.
 
𝙮/𝙣 𝙥𝙤𝙫
 
It was 3:45. I stepped onto the window ledge, the long strip of cloth in my hands quivering in the breeze. I could see the small, silhouette of a boat in the distance. The boat that would seal my fate, inevitably. But how could I miss out on an opportunity like this? Hell, he might even be handsome.

With that thought in mind, I jumped from the window ledge, a squeak leaving my chapped lips as I fell. I gripped onto the linen cloth quickly, so I wouldn’t fall to my death. God, if my brother could see me like this, he would never let me set foot outside in fear that I would scrape my knee.

My feet hit the ground in a less-graceful way than I had hoped. I winced slightly, a foreign pain spiking up my leg. But nonetheless, I walked away from my house, the bag on my back a reminder of the choice I made.
 
It was 4:32 at this point, and I had made it to the creek. I could see the boat coming into view, and so was the pit of nerves in my stomach. I had never ran away from home before, even thinking of the prospect would lead to me cursing the idea. But here I am, away from home, about to venture into potentially dangerous territory.

My hands shook, but it was almost like I had no control over my own body, my legs propelling me forwards. Suddenly, I had reached the boat. It was small and looked ancient, mould sprouting from its defamed edges, but it was the only thing I could afford without my brother noticing.

I hesitantly stepped onto the boat, loading my bag on too. I took a deep breath. It was now or never.
 

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I couldn’t tell what time it was, as my watch had stopped working halfway through my journey, but id guess it was well over 6:00 already. It was getting tedious to keep rowing, my arms ached and my head span. Suddenly, I heard my name from behind me. I looked back, soon seeing a tall silhouette shouting to me from the shore, its arms waving me to come back.
 
“Y/N! COME BACK, HURRY!” The mysterious silhouette screamed. I assumed it was my brother, so I ignored his pleas, I’d be back in an hour, so there was no need for such hassle. But oh was I wrong. Soon, my boat suddenly started to sway, though the breeze had stopped time ago.

I panicked, looking back at my brother, seeing him try to swim towards me. I realised the situation, and tried fleeing the boat to go save my brother. That was until I felt a hand grab at my ankle. I screamed my brother’s name, before I fell beneath the waves. All I could hear was muffled chatter as I faded in and out of consciousness, my body being dragged in the cold, loneliness of the creek around me.

𝙟𝙞𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙤𝙫
 
I sighed. This was the third person this week who had tried to infiltrate my island. Now to die at my hands. It was tedious and boring to do, but they would keep coming if I didn’t deal with them. Although, this human seemed younger than the others.

And they were quite… nice too look at. I flipped them over a bit, seeing their (h/c) hair sticking to their forehead. The way their body was sprawled on the island floor.

It… bewitched me, pulling me closer to them.

I was about inches from their lips before they awoke suddenly, sitting up quickly before holding their heads in apparent pain. I shrank back into the shadows. This human… so beautiful and sweet-looking. So pure and untainted. So… perfect. How was a beast as I able to withstand their beauty? I would never know. But the only thing that ran through my mind was one thought.
 
I can’t let them leave. Not for a moment, not even for a second. They can’t go… I wont let them.
 
𝙮/𝙣 𝙥𝙤𝙫
 
I woke up, my head spinning and aching. I groaned in pain as I sat up. Where was I? I looked around at the scenery around me. The sparkling petals of nearby flowers, the moon’s rays reflecting off the surface of the creek, the slow pitter patter of footsteps… wait. Footsteps?! I spun around, eyes blown wide as I faced my captor.
 
…I was right. He was beautiful.
 
He rose from the shadows. His honeycomb skin looked radiant and glowing. His hair looked soft yet wild on top of his head, and in the moonlight, it seemed almost a rosy red colour. He wore a long green cloak, and mahogany trousers with a few holes around it.

And last of all, his face. He had astonishing, brown eyes that seemed to outshine the creek with how it twinkled. On the sides of his cheeks were small patches of  vermillion green scales, which adorned his cheekbones perfectly, and his lips. A soft pink. He looked human, but the scales adorning his cheeks and chest were nothing to ignore. I could feel my cheeks warm up as I furiously blushed.
 
“H-hello?” The man called. I snapped back into reality and tried to regain my composure, shaking my head to try and get rid of the massive blush I had prevalent on my cheeks. I looked up towards the mysterious being, my eyes roaming around his concerned looking face.
 
“Oh no… d-did the water make you sick?! No… I didn’t m-mean for this..” he rambled. I chuckled at his cuteness. This is what dragged people to their deaths? No chance. I smiled as his chocolate brown eyes met my (e/c) ones.
 
“Sorry but. . . who are you, sir?” I spoke, finally regaining my composure. He seemed to shrink into himself, a small blush adorning his features. It made my heart skip a beat.
 
“I’m Jisung. What i-is your name… human?” He timidly asked, his eyes never leaving mine. I smiled, hoping to comfort him a bit.
 
“My name is Y/N. It’s nice to meet you, Jisung.” I said, reaching my hand from beside me for a handshake. Jisung sat in front of me, staring at my hand. He titled his head to the side in confusion, just like a puppy would. I held back the urge to squeeze his cheeks. How cute!
 
“It’s a handshake. It’s in the name, really. You put your hand in mine, and I shake it.” I said, slowly. He seemed to understand what I meant. But instead of reaching his hand out to shake mine, he leaped onto my lap, hugging me tight. I froze in surprise.
 
“S-sorry. I’d rather do this.. i-if it’s okay.” He whispered. At least he’s polite. I hugged him back, his surprisingly warm body cuddling up to mine.
 
This carried on for a bit until suddenly , I realised that my brother is still in the creek. I carefully pushed Jisung off of me, his head tilting again in confusion.

I looked over to the creek, no movement in the calm waters beyond. I started to panic. What if he drowned?! I quickly got up and started running to the shores of the small garden-of-an-island, screaming his name.
 
𝙟𝙞𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙤𝙫
 
They suddenly bolted towards the shore, screaming the name ‘Yoongi’ over and over. I ran behind them, fearing the worst. Were they trying to leave me? For some guy named ‘Yoongi’? Was Yoongi the man calling out their name before? Did they… already have someone else?

How… upsetting.

I kept my pace, putting those thoughts behind me as they reached the shore. They seemed, worried. Panicked even. It somehow hurt to see them in such a horrible state. I hugged them from behind before they could get into the water.
 
“Agh- huh?! Jisung? L-let me go!” They screamed, flailing around in my arms. I turned them around to look at me, worry plastered onto my face.
 
“Who’s Yoongi? Huh?! Why do you want to leave me?” I asked, sadly. We had only met hours ago, but I felt we had this… connection. Like it was fate pulling our souls together, so we could meet like this. They kept thrashing in my arms, tears ruining their beautiful face. I haven’t even realised they were speaking.
 
“Help me! Help me save him, Jisung! He could be hurt in there!” They pleaded, pointing towards the creek in front of them. I frowned deeply. They did want to leave me. And now they wanted me save their… unfortunate lover.
 
“Fuck no.” I sternly said, putting them down. They stopped flailing around, staring at me confused, their (e/c) eyes almost searching mine.
 
“W-what? Why not?!” They shouted, anger and pain filling their features.

I sighed and tried to console them, reaching my hand forwards, but they smacked it away furiously. I winced at my hand, the more apparent pain in my heart. How could they? After I saved them… from another’s hurtful clutches.. and now they repay me with this?! I could feel the anger boiling inside me. But I had to keep calm, this wasn’t like me at all…
 
𝙮/𝙣 𝙥𝙤𝙫
 
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. He seemed so nice… but of course. I shouldn’t have been so naïve. I should’ve seen his intentions..

I angrily turned to the creek, searching for my brother. I felt Jisung’s hands around my waist, his pleading whispers of ‘why’ and ‘how could you’s in the background of my mind. I ripped his hands off of my body, calling Yoongi’s name once again. Suddenly, I was pulled back from the waters edge, falling onto my back painfully.

"Ow... Jisung what the-" I started, only to be silence with the the sound of rampant, heavy breathing in my left ear. I could feel my heart drop to my stomach.

"You... you can't go. I won't even let you, darling. My one and only..." he rasped, his breath fanning against my earlobe, making me shiver in discomfort. I wished he stopped talking, but his rambling continued.

"I've been so lonely... you can't leave. I can p-protect you I swear on it! I can be anything and everything all at once! D-don't you want that..?" He questioned, but I couldn't even hear the words he had said.

I was too busy on figuring out how I'd survive.

I sat up abruptly, turning to him with tears in my eyes. His face contorted into one of worry and sadness.

"Darling? W-why are you cryi-"

"SHUT UP." I screamed, the tears running free down the sides of my cheeks. "HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT? I DONT EVEN KNOW YOU! LET ME SAVE HIM."

I kept screaming, not realising the huge rock Jisung had picked up during my rant. Once I had  stopped shouting my lungs out, I noticed Jisung had stood up.

"Please..." he whispered.

"What? Speak up." I demanded. He raised his head a bit, visible tears running down his soft, supple skin. But only then did I realise..

His elbows bent, a huge rock raised above his head.

"Please forgive me. "
 
 It happened in a flash, a violent scream leaving my lips as a sharp pain shot up my leg. Jisung ran to my side, hugging me tightly, shouting the words 'im sorry' into my ears, crying into my shoulder.

He had smashed my ankle to bits. I could see the shattered pieces of bone sticking out from the sides of my achilles heel. I wanted to throw up.

𝙟𝙞𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙤𝙫

Oh no...

Oh no no no no no no no no...

What had I done? Surely this couldn't of been me... oh god.

I ran to their side, my hands shaking in fear. But it was all for a good cause. They seemed so sweet... I'm sure they'd understand.

I caressed the side of their face in sorrow, crying into their shoulder for forgiveness. I had to do this. It was the only way of keeping them with me.. what else could I have done?

I couldn't hear their pained cries anymore, so I looked up to see they had passed out. I sighed in disappointment.

"They have to understand... it was me or death out there... "

"I'm sure they understand my reasons..."

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ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴀ 'ʟᴀᴛᴇ ᴠᴇʟᴇɴᴛɪɴᴇꜱ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ' ꜰᴏʀ ᴍʏ ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ʙᴏᴏᴋ. ɪ ᴅɪꜱᴄᴏɴᴛɪɴᴜᴇᴅ ɪᴛ, ʙᴜᴛ ɪ ᴅᴇᴄɪᴅᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴛɪʟʟ ᴜꜱᴇ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ᴄᴜᴢ ɪ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴘʀᴏᴜᴅ ᴏꜰ ᴍʏꜱᴇʟꜰ :)

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