Jimin
I couldn't help but let my thoughts wander as I looked at Teya. Taehyung, Minjae, and I talked about the trial for a bit before, parting ways. I left to go to my room with Teya following behind me, but she has been quiet ever since what happened.
She actually wanted to be alone. The other handmaidens would get suspicious of her if she stayed away for too long is what she told me, but I insisted on having her with me.
I want to talk with her about this, I wanna help ease her mind.
''Teya'' I spoke softly walking my way towards her.
''Mmm?'' she only hummed turning her way to me while shooting me a small smile. Anyone could tell that she was holding back her emotions right now. I figured that everyone was having a hard time surrounding the situation, but it seems...Teya is struggling the most.
''Are you okay?'' Why did I ask something so stupid? Of course, she isn't.
It was a force of habit to ask, so I did it. I expected her to perhaps shrug her shoulders and say yes. Or fake a smile, but instead, she tilted her head upward. Her eyes were fixed on the ceiling as I noticed her batting her lashes a couple of times.
''I'm not'' she sighed a hint of trembling in her voice.
''Why her? Why Y/N? Just because Aria is jealous of her and Taehyung? Because of Jealousy.........She killed an innocent guard'' She began speaking. I carefully listened to everything she said, cause that's what she needs right now.
A part of me felt lost seeing her like this, not knowing how to comfort her and another part was happy that she was opening up to me and not hiding how she really felt.
''He had a family.....maybe even a lover......and she let him die without a second thought. Only to blame it on someone else and get that person killed too. All for what? To get Taehyung? She was gonna marry him in the first place?!'' Her eyes were this time looking at me and she started shouting in frustration. It was a sudden switch that got even me startled, cause the fact is...I have never seen her like this.
''They call my kind cruel? Yes maybe some of us are, but humans should take a good look at themselves first. Cause they can be just as bad and cruel as we are. In the end, we are no different from one another.'' Teya let out a huge sigh relaxing her shoulders before looking at the ground.
You're right about that.....
''I'm sorry.....for ranting like that'' she whispered softly making me smile.
There is nothing to apologize for silly.
''Hit me'' I spoke making her head shoot up in confusion.
I might regret this.
''You're obviously stuffed with anger. The best way to let it all out is to hit something. Let's have a sparring match. Let's see how strong Teya the Infernal actually is'' I grinned making her arch her brows. I was hoping that this would be a way for her to lift her mood as well.
I remember how whenever I am mad, or frustrated about things I also go to train. It helps ease my mind and anger, perhaps it will do the same for her.
''Here? In your room?'' She asked me about the match. I nodded my head before taking a fighting position. She hesitantly did too but quickly straightened her back again returning to her former posture.
''I can't. I'm gonna hurt you'' hearing her actually say this with concern was able to make me scoff.
''You won't I'm tougher than I look. Don't hold back okay?'' I informed before once more taking in a firm stance. When Teya did so as well I noticed how a smile was tugging at her lips.
She told me she doesn't like using her strength on people. So I wonder....when was the last time she actually fought someone?
''Let's sta-'' before I could finish a groan escaped from my mouth feeling a full-force kick against my ribcage, making my back collide with the wall. Everything went black for a couple of seconds before my vision returned. I was looking at my own feet being seated against the wall. Breathing became hard feeling my rib area hurt.
''Jimin! I'm sorry I didn't mean to use all my strength!'' I heard Teya panic. I could only focus on her voice for a moment as the room was spinning.
Good gods....
It was only minutes later that I noticed her already seated beside me holding onto my shoulders.
I couldn't help but laugh thinking about what just happened.
''I haven't fought for so long.....I don't know how to hold back my strength...Are you okay?'' She asked worriedly. I nodded my head knowing that as painful as it was to breathe it would probably be worse to speak. Like a drunk, I supported myself against the wall trying to get up.
''We should check your ribs.'' Her arms gently held me steady as she guided me to her bed, while her words were coated in guilt.
''Ah, it's your fault. Why would you let me do something so stupid'' she complained while slowly getting rid of my upper clothing. The only thing I could do was laugh at her cuteness while grunting from time to time because of the pain.
''Stop laughing.....it's not funny you're hurt'' she scolded placing the piece of clothing neatly next to me on the bed.
''It's not that bad'' I smiled looking at her. Her eyes didn't look at me at all but were focused on my stomach.
''It's blue...'' She muttered softly while kneeling down. Her hands slowly reached towards the area where she kicked me. My body tensed up feeling her soft hands touch my skin.
''It will heal. Just glad I didn't break anything'' I smiled back at her. At that moment she looked up at me wanting to say something, but instead, we both fell silent.
I can hear my heart beating...
''Y/N will be safe. We will do anything to make sure of that.'' I noticed the nervous tone once I began to fill the silence, but luckily it seemed she didn't notice. Her eyes started to glisten and this time the smile that she showed me was sincere.
''I hope Minjae will be okay'' she replied. Like under a spell my hand moved on its own meeting her face. My thumb traced down her cheek making it feel like a spark hitting my fingertips.
''Me too'' I replied. Once again silence fell into the room only this time I got lost in her eyes.
Teya.....doesn't look cruel at all. Not like a monster at all. Whatever people think of Infernals they are wrong.....Cause just like Teya said. If you look at our actions, in the end, we are all like one another.
''I should go'' she whispered slowly standing up. She was gone for a long time I'm sure people were getting suspicious of her. Especially because she and Y/N have a good bond which is known to everyone, But I didn't want to let go of her just yet. I lowered my head before carefully grabbing her wrist and making her face me.
''Jimin?'' Hearing her say my name was enough to make my emotions stir. I lightly tugged on her arm pulling her onto my lap. The small collide with my chest made me groan from my still injured ribs. Once I noticed that she wasn't protesting I released her, only to intertwine our fingers together.
''Did he hold your hands like this?'' Once again I felt a dumb grin appear on my face realizing what I just asked. My feelings were getting the best of me.
''What?'' Once again she was confused by not only my actions but my words as well. I let my eyes admire her features and gradually she did the same too.
''His hands weren't as soft as yours.....they weren't this gentle'' she answered making me smile like an idiot.
Once again this feeling...
''Will you do one thing for me?'' She didn't reply nor questioned me with her eyes. It meant she would do anything I would ask of her at this moment.
''Close your eyes'' My request came in a whisper and noticing how she didn't hesitate to close them, made my heart beat uncontrollably. Butterflies were flying down my throat, my stomach even my fingertips. As I leaned forward I could feel her breath against my lips.
Her hand that was holding mine tightened while her eyes quickly squinted tighter for a moment.
My eyes stayed locked on her lips as I leaned in more, this time our noses brushing against one another. As the second passed I found myself tilting my head and the moment I closed my eyes, it felt like my heart was ready to jump out of my chest.
Her lips are so soft.
Our lips were lightly pressed up against one another as her fingers started to loosen, but once I leaned in more, taking them whole, she gripped onto me tightly.
She is driving me crazy...