-The Mansion-
-Y/n Pov-
I just got to the mansion and i'm reading some books about dragons. I come during the day but sleep at home but ima try to sleep here again.
Maybe i just gotta get to know him.
Y-"dragons are known to be righteous and caring by nature..." what kind of crook wrote this book.
I look hearing steps and see Rui coming in then coming to sit down on the couch chair beside me.
It was silent until he spoke first bring me out of my thoughts
R-i doubt those books will be of any help to u
Y-huh? Oh, these? Well, they're books on mythology. But ur right. I don't even know who wrote this, but even a kid can tel you it's absolute crap. And u obviously there's nothing on dragons illnesses here.
I chuckled
Y-pls the oldest of records are in Chinese so i don't understand it. Ofc, u are the foremost authority on the subject. Though I doubt you'll tell me anything.
I laughed it off. I tell him basically i bought these expensive books even tho they're worthless
Y-i'm grasping at straws here...pathetic huh?
R-...There's nothing to tell...
Y-Hm? What?
R-i can't tell u...because i don't know anything.
Y-u don't know anything about urself?
R-unfortunately no
He then started mumbling but i could hear
R-the dragon ur family holds in such high esteem is, in reality, a flawed being...
He said in his monotone voice. It was silent yet again and i seen his face through his hair. His eyes are bloodshot.
Was he crying alone again?
-Dragons's Mate-
-Yn Pov-
Now that i think about it. Its like that all the time-
He starts to double over and cough up hysterically
I get up checking on him quickly
Y-Rui? Are u ok? What's wrong? Are u dizzy? Let me see. U have a fever again. I told you not to push yourself...
I said checking his temperature with my hands while he coughed
Y-lets go to ur bedroom. Ill help you. Can you get u-
I tried to help him up but he pushed me away and i backed up
R-stop with the act! Don't act like u care
He said still coughing
R-ik this is all a game to u. U better me up with lies and kindness but *coughs* u are only here because u want something from me. How long till u give up? A month? Two months? Haa...you must find it amusing to see me wasting away in this house...You...You...!
He huffed calming down covering his face
I stood there as he kept taking deep breaths
I went and sat in front of him on the table
Y-Are u calm now?
I admitted to him that yes he was right. I did come for my own self-interest and my family.
Y-I can't blame u for not warming up to me. But after spending more time together...pls don't be mad just listen to the end, ok? The thing is, the more u push me away...looking like a guard dog without a owner...the more i feel sorry for u and worry for u
He looked up and see me looking at him with nothing but sincerity.
He sat up all the way looking down at me and i sighed.
Y-that's all there is to it. I'm not pretending. I genuinely wish u would get better. Nothing wrong with that, right?
R- why do u even care? You keep...
Y-Why do u think? I can't deny it i am interested in u...meanwhile ur just itching to fight.
I get up and use my powers to help him up and hold him up
Y-cmon, dragon or not u need rest. Be careful.
-The Next Day-
I was all dressed for work ready to go
I was about to check ok Rui but after i told him how i felt it was just to awkward so I left anyways without saying anything to him
-At Work-
As i was in the meeting about the mew design of our company I couldn't help but think about rui
He should be in the library right about now. That seems to be his only hobby
Would a guy pushing 400 like reading books from the 21st century?
Or would it be too much. No, something else...what would he like?
?-that concludes the presentation director.
He said bring me out of my thoughts and i just agreed telling them i see no problem.
I said i would handle the marketing and told them i had a lot of confidence for them.
?-thank u director!
Y-Let's wrap things up then. Good work, everyone.
***
We was walking down the hallway and Christian asked if i wanted to go to another photoshoot by another artist and i agreed
I told him to call them and tell them i would watch quietly from the sidelines until i hear my name
I turn and see my stepbrother Jacob in his suit. He's back?
J-Y/n. Are u busy? Do u have a minute?
Y-Jake...
***
We was in my office and i sat on my couch while he went to stare out my window
Y-when did u even arrive? U didn't even bother to call. I thought u wouldn't be back for another few months.
J-I left as soon as i finished my dealings in America seeing as the family's in a tight spot. I heard they dragged u in it.
Y-i don't know what ur talking about
I smirk playing dumb and he laughed
J-its absurd isn't it? Having to pander to a dragon. I doubt u made much progress. Am i right?
Y-ouch...
J-Y/n...All this spirit talk and reincarnation... some days i look at our family and all i see is a cult. Even when I've seen for myself what these spirits can do for us. Don't u think? Its ok to back out and save ur energy. Ill talk to your dad for you. There's no need for u to humor that...dragon, snake, or whatever it is. It's hardly worth ur energy. Focus on ur work.
I sighed shaking my head. I leaned back throwing my head back
Y-u cam here just to tell me that? You haven't changed at all. How old do u think i am.
J-...
Y-but ur right. I only took this on to impress dad. And don't even get me started on the dragon's anger issues. But...i don't know yet.
I said looking at him and he turned to me
J-i had a feeling you would be stubborn. I said my part. Just don't put it off longer than u have to. There are other solutions.
He said walking over to me and i looked at him my head still resting on the couch
Y-that's really all u came for? Are u ever going to get tired meddling in my affairs?
J-is there more u wanted me to do to u?
He said hovered over me looking down. And no i will never get tired of it
He bent down to my neck and kissed it gripping at it as well
Y-Nngh~
J-I gotta go, call me when u wanna play soon~
He moved and left and i sighed shaking my head wiping my neck
Y-animal
***
I was in my car and Christian asked if i was ready to go to the photoshoot. I told him i changed my mind and we will go another time
I was tired. Human or dragon- i just can't seem to catch a break.
"Back out and save ur time and energy"
Rung in my head before Chris asked if i wanted to go back to the mansion
Y-Sur-...No. Turn the car around and take me back to my place. Ill be going into the office until further notice, so have the car ready in the morning.
Chris-so u won't be going back to the mansion, Miss?
Y-for now...i have to sort out my thoughts and think about what it is i really want.
Chris-as u wish Miss