Val nodded and muttered a small 'thank you,' a small smile quirking at her lips. She glanced up at him and laced their hands together, pressing a kiss to his fingertips. "It still amazed me that a wolf and a vampire are dating." She mused with a light laugh, trying to get her mind off the potential threat she could be to Seo or Ryuu.
"Who knew I was into the dark brooding hot topic model." She teased, bumping their noses together. She glanced out at the forest, watching as rabbits hopped in front. "Bravado of them considering the smell of wolves is everywhere." She noted, her eyes narrowing slightly before focusing back on Min. "When do you think we'll be able to start working on the house? If you want to work on it this year that is, I know it's going to be pretty hectic with end of the year stuff, God knows the pack will be busy with new litters this summer too." She rambled, smiling excitedly despite everything that was going to happen soon.
Min chuckled at her “hot topic” comment, realizing that was exactly what he is. Piercings and all.
“Ill take that as a compliment” he says, leaning into her.
“Its fine though, i was starting to think chicks weren’t my thing” he joked
Min sat up for a second to think, wrapping his arm around her as he did. “Well” he looked to her “i dont know about werewolves lifespans but ive got forever” he shrugged, trying to not actually think about that fact too much. He did a lot at first. All he wanted was to die, and now he technically cant without hurting someone else. Physically of course. Min has a problem with not thinking about how it would emotionally effect someone if he were to die. Or honestly about any of his actions.
Thats mostly where all of his rudeness comes from. Which he plans to keep
“If you do want to do it in the summer, we’ll figure out something” he says, running his hand through her hair
She shrugged "I don't think we live that long but we definately live beyond normal humans." She cringed internally. Up until very recently she thought of herself as normal. Or at least as normal normal can get when you're the pack leaders sister.
"that'd be great, especially in the warmer weather. Might have to bring a few of the pups along some days since I'll probably be on watch some days for them. Besides it'll give them a chanceo i colored the territory and meet you."
Val nudged into his hand and closed her eyes in content. "That'll be fun actually, I can't wait to start." She murmured
"Hopefully Chire will be more lenient since we're graduating and stuff." She hoped, resting against Min. She shifted and pressed her head into his hand, letting out a small bark in appreciation
Min let out a raspy breath, no thanks to his smoking he was sure.
“You think Chire would let me meet the pups?” He asked her “i mean, its one thing for me to be with you and to know Chire. Or well…any of the adults. But I wouldnt be surprised if your pack was a bit protective over them…if.that makes sense” he shrugged
“Other than those concerns, I’d be fine with doing so” Min looked back to her, seeing as she shifted.
He ran his hand over her fur, kissing her head.
Val shrugged in her wolf form, not really careing what Chire thought. If Min and Val were mates, he'd have get used to being around the other wolves, including the mother's, the pups, and the over protective father's. And they'd have get used to him. She took a deep breath through her nose and tucked her paws underneath her form, turning her into a wolf loaf. She rested her head in Min's laugh, a low rumble coming from her as Min stroked her fur. And if they didn't like her choice in mate, then she'd try her best to both live with her pack and make a life with Min. She nudged her head up into Min's hand, licking his rist. For the first time, she noticed he tasted sweet, not like silver or like the blood of a dead animal but like snow. She smiled to herself, fitting, seeing that his kiss tasted like mint, would everything about the vampire be so sweet and crisp?
Usually Min would force himself to stop smiling then and there. The words "you cant be happy" echoing through his mind the second he would feel those butterflies in his stomache.
And a small part of him still did…well actually a decently big part.
But he ignored it, going into a daydreaming state. A life…with her.
Would it be possible?
"will i mess it up?" he thought to himself as he stroked her soft fur, laughing a bit when she licked his wrist. Not used to that feeling quite yet.
"should i end it before i hurt her? Making her hate me woukd be the best route so she doesnt get hurt if i die or dissapear. Cass could take me in…but….i dont want to go… i want to keep her in my life…but woukd that really be the best for her?"
He shook himself out of his thoughts as the lighthearted daydreaming swiftly became some form of a paralysis plagued nightmare.
Min-Hyuk took a breath, looking down to her, wondering what was going on in her head.
"Whatchya thinkin about?" He asked in a low whisper
Val ceased her licking and gazed up at her beloved vampire for a moment. She tilted her head curiously before scooting away from him so as to to not accidently fall off the roof. She sat up and shook out her fur, shifting in the same movement. Val sighed softly and scooted back over to Min's side, lightly setting her hwad on his shoulder.
"mostly about you and me. Do you really think this can work? I don't want to force you into anything that you don't want to do. I can tell you're not entirely comfortable around the pack, and I feel like I've been kinda forcing you into akward situations." She said guiltily, hugging her knees close to her chest.
"I wonder how Zizi's mare felt being around a bunch of wolves." She mused softly, lifting her head slightly to feel the cool breeze against her face.
Min-Hyuks eyes flicked to her when she said the first sentence. He was expecting her to say something sweet, not basically read his mind.
Though it was something important that they did need to talk about.
Though unlike all of the other "important problems" , his smoking for example, they needed to talk about, he wasnt going to pretent like it wasnt there and blow it off.
Min wanted this to work. So badly. But he was also really uncertain about the whole thing.
He turned his body to face his and took her hands "hey" he says softly "you're not forcing me into anything alright? I want to do this. I want to be with you. So what if some situations are awkward, im an awkward person in general" he says with a shrug and a small laugh.
"I dont know whats going to happen or how we're gonna make it. But the one thing i am certain about are my feelings for you. Those wont change or go away. Im gonna try my darndest to make this work okay?" He says, trying his best to look her in the eyes. Eyecontact by itself was hard for Min. So this was a big step for him. And even though he hadnt realized it yet, he hoped she appreciated it.
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(~♡character development♡~)
(always love some good character development.)
Val gently took his hand and traced his fingers with her own, still looking out onto the forest before them. She felt more relieved when he reassured her that this was what he had wanted, a light blush rose to her cheeks as he spoke.
Val finally looked up at Min, a small sigh leaving her as he tried to reassure her. she searched his mirror like eyes, finding her own golden ones reflected in his.
In that moment, she realized her worries were futile. Min-Hyuk wasn't going anywhere. No matter how much she scared herself over losing him or if her pack would approve of him, the vampire in front her wasn't going to leave her. She slowly reached up with her free hand and ran it through his hair, tucking a few of the loose pieces behind his ear. She breathed a small laugh "I just can't believe you're real still." She murmured softly
Min-Hyuk watched as her eyes wandered the forests view, the fog overrunning it. His own eyes went towards the trees, not able to make out much due to the fog. The sound of a branch crackling or leaves rustling could be heard every now and again. Nornally this would be the ideal time to hunt, but he tried not to think about how hungry he was still, the lust burning him from the inside better than his cigarettes.
Min looked at Val when she turned to him, gazing into those painfully golden eyes. Distracting from anything around him from the first time they met.
He leaned into her warm touch, his hand bringing hers to his cheek and kissing the palm of it oh so gently.
Letting out a small chuckle, he replied "i am aware of the affect i have on women" he joked
Val shook her head with a small smile when min kissed her hand. "Do you?" She asked, laughing lightly and running both her hands through his hair. "Maybe mortals yes, but wolves have a bit different." She pressed a kiss to his nose and took a deep breath, glancing out at the forest once again. "It's getting late. Want to stay here for the night?" She asked softly. "We can find extra blankets and an air mattress." She offered. She was a bit nervous about letting Min stay though she knew he would do anything. No, it was more her worry about having both her mate and brother in the same house at night. She bit her lip lightly and glanced over at her room, already sensing her brother's tension.
Min closed his eyes as her fingers ran through his hair, leaning forward and wanting to lay down, making him a bit sleepy.
Though he was always sleepy, not able to sleep more than 2 hours a day, his dark circles were getting a bit out of hand. Though he didnt care too much about his looks, having givin up on that a while ago.
Min took a breath when shr changed the subject, shaking himself out of the tempting thoughts of sleep. Anything else would be better.
He nodded, kissing her neck and resting his head on her shoulder, thinking about it, his hands going around her waist as he did.
"Yeah tha wouldn't be a problem. Id just have to let my sister know i wont be home tonight" he says
Val shivered slightly at the kiss to her neck. "Don't bite." She murmured softly, leaning into Min's hold. She was almost certain he could hear her rapid heartbeat. The fact that a male, let alone, her mate was staying in her room for the night was enough to make her dizzy with nervousness. She stayed in his embrace for a few more seconds, trying her best to calm her nerves and think straight, though it was exceedingly difficult when Min was so close to her. But she'd rather have it no other way. She breathed in deeply and pressed a kiss to the side of his head "okay. While you do that, I'll find some extra clothes. You can shower while I talk with Chire and get the air mattress and blankets." She said softly, slowly pulling out of his embrace and gently tugging him back into her room
Min chuckled lightly at her comment “i would never. Your blood would most likely poison me anyhow” he replied, only half joking. Knowing most werewolf lore had said to have silver in their blood. Though he had never stayed around a werewolf long enough to find out the harder way. Let alone ask them about it.
He kept his eyes close while Val let him stay where he was for the few moments that it lasted. His head feeling light but heavy at the same time and his eyelids wouldn’t stay open for much longer.
But then again, once he slept nor would they stay closed for long.
Min-Hyuk let out a cold breath, leaning into her kiss before he was pulled away, missing it already.
Min didnt want to inconvenience her with having to get an air mattress, tempted to suggest him simply sleeping in her bed but he didn’t dare.
He knew the dangers waiting outside of the protection of Vals door. Her brother.
And plus, he would never want Val to feel used or objectified in any way, shape, or form. Nor did he want to be an assumed pervert, as those weren’t his intentions.
So Min stayed quiet, only nodded and slipping into the room with her as if he were mesmerized. Though he was just tired and in love.
“You’ll have to show me where the shower is though.” He says , his voice soft and sleepy.
Val nodded "I'll see if Chire has any extra soap and towels too." She said as she moved a few things aside to make room for the air mattress. "Make yourself comfortable," she offered, waving to her room. "While I talk to Chire and grab the air mattress." She sighed softly and glanced at the hallway. "Oh right! The bathroom!" Val gently took Min's hand and guided him down the hall to a door on the left. "Here they are. And that's chire's room." She said, nodding to the door across the hall. "You're free to shower now if you want. I'll set the extra clothes Outside." she said, heading to a small closet by the bathroom and finding a new bar of soap and a fresh towel. "I hope you do too mind smelling like vanilla for a bit."
(Hey sorry my summer lowkey got busy;-;)
Min looks around the room as she moves some of her belongings aside for him. He steps to the side to get out of her way in case he was in it, still looking around, nodding every now and again to her replies. That was until she grabbed his hand, pulling every once of his attention towards her as he followed her across the hall and towards the bathroom.
"Oh-" he thought about it for a second "I don't think I'd mind" he shrugs, not caring too much about what he smelled like.
He let his hand drop from hers and to the side when she went to the closet to grab the necessary things.
"Thanks-by the way" he says a bit quieter, looking up from the ground to her "I mean for letting me in. I know the situations not…the most comfortable"he says rather awkwardly, looking away.
(My Boi can't hold eye contact for the life of him 💀)
(it's all good! Hope you're doing well! Glad to see you're back <3)
Val gave a slight shrug and leaned against the wall across front the bathroom. "You're welcome." She breathed a laugh and crossed her arms over her chest. "If you mean because of Chire then don't worry about him. He'd be this way with any male I'd brought home, wolf or vampire. He's just being over protective." She reassured, giving him a small smile. "Go shower, I'll be in my room by the time you get out." She shoved off the wall and have him a light kiss on the cheek before heading to the stairs to meet her brother in the living room.
"You can stop being a territorial pain in my butt, alpha." Val called into the darkened living room, striding to the kitchen to grab some water and snacks. "I'm not. I'm being a territorial brother." Chore retorted with a small growl. Val glared at her sibling through the darkness, clearing seeing his sihoutte in the dining lighting. "If you're worried about us sleeping in the same room, it's fine. I grabbed the air mattress." She said, plopping down in a nearby couch.
"Val I'm trying, I really am. But I'm pretty sure he hates me."
He said, settling beside her on the arm of the chair. She looked up at him and sighed "well, you did just parent him, telling him to trust you and being all alpha like right off the bat." She said gently, resting her head against his side. "I think he knows what you mean but he's not all that used to opening up so freely to others yet. Especially to the Alpha's who almost tore his head off a few weeks ago." She heard him audibly sigh and gently pinched his leg, causing him to whine and swat at her hair. "My little sister's so mean." she let out a laugh and looked up at him with a "Just be patient and give him space. He'll warm up to you eventually." She reassured, rubbing Chire's back and standing to give him a kiss on the head. "I love you, big brother. Always and forever ."
"I love you more little sister. Always and forever." He replied softly, "and hey, no messing around. You can sleep with each other but if I hear anything-"
"Chi! That's not gonna happen!" Val yelled racing upstairs with her food and drinks before she could be further embarrassed by her brother.
Min leans into her lips as they press against his cheek before she left. He didnt say anything in return, only nodding.
”i doubt he would be like this if it were some wolf from your pack” he thought to himself as she went down the stairs, closing the door when she went out of his line of sight.
Min-Hyuk looks to the floor, then to his hands, looking at his black painted fingernails.
”does he think I’m emo?” he mumbles underneath his breath, fully unaware that he fit the description to a T.
He lets out a small, cold breath, turning to the shower and trying to figure out how to work it, only familiar with his own. Giving up for the time being, he looks down to his clothes, still in his “fancier than usual” outfit. His hand went to the buttons of his shirt, pulling the buttons through the holes of his shirt and slipping it off his torso and his arms, letting it fall to the floor.
He looks down to his chest before looking in the mirror, squinting into it as he realized he still had a little makeup on his face and- “is that glitter?? I told Seo Hyeon not to-how did i not see this before?” He grumbled before turning on the water and trying to wash it off, though it was only highlighter. He was just being dramatic.
After a second of scrubbing his cold face, he eventually got in the shower, still grumpy over the whole glitter on his face.
”did Val notice? Ugh I’m sure she did…how embarrassing” he thought to himself as he let the hot water fall on his icy skin like needles.
He put his arms around himself and let his hair wet down and drop in front of his face, clenching his jaw. Thinking about the events of the last few weeks, his mind going back to Nathan for the first time in a while. As he had tried his best to avoid thinking about it, occupying himself with other things to deal with.
”hes dead…right?”
His vision blurred and the hot water stung his eyes, not able to tell whether or not it actually happened. The feeling of Nathans warm heart in his bloody hand and the smoke and tears burning his eyes felt more real than anything hes ever been through.
But was it real?
He swallowed, unaware that his schizophrenia was getting in the way of his thoughts, clouding the vision of the vampire.
He chokes back a sob as his sharp nails dug into his sides, blood rising to the surface of his skin before breaking through, trailing down his skin only to be washed away with the hot water.
Cold, salty tears fell out of his eyes and ran down his splotchy cheeks as he cries, struggling to figure out what was reality and hallucination.
(This boy is definitely off his meds)
(oh but, bby nuuu)
(Also recently just started watching anime in sub and now realized that I've been saying Min…as in his last name and not his first…whoops…I'll now he calling him Hyuk because that's gonna bother me if I don't
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Val ran up the stairs like a giddy little pup, red a black hair bouncing behind her until she took a sharp left into the hallway. She popped a candy into her mouth and hummed softly as she walked to towards her room, passing the bathroom on her way. He still must be showering. She missed, hearing the water running from outside. Taking in a relaxing breath, Val nudged opened her bedroom door, stopping halfway as she caught the sharp coppery Tang of…blood. She thanked god she and Chire had eaten recently else the both of them would be going feral by now. She put the food in her room and backtracked towards the bathroom, lightly knocking on the door. "Hyuk, are you okay? I smell blood." She called, her worry growing as the scent got stronger. "Love, let me in, please. You're scaring me."
(Oh his names Korean not Japanese, so “Min-Hyuk” is all his first name. His last name in Youn. I do have a Japanese character in this (its his friend Ryuu and to everyone else he goes by Furukawa (his last name) but you can still call him Min but his full first name is Min-Hyuk. He doesnt go by Youn either so you can just stick with Min or Min-Hyuk lol. If you dont know what to call any of my characters you can just call them what i call them lol. Also, anime in sub is superior. Im glad you watch it in sub lol)
His body shakes as he dissociates, his nails digging deeper into his side without him realizing. Or well he didnt believe the pain was really there. His chest gets tight and his breath stops for a few seconds before he gasped back into reality.
Min-Hyuk looks up, the hot water getting into his eyes as he did. “Ah” he winces, tilting his head down and pressing his hand to his eye before turning the water off and standing there for a second, spacing out.
His vision tripled for a split second and he leans against the wall with a soft thud before he realized what was going on.
The scent of his own silver-less blood reaching his own nose, burning his throat.
His eyes flicking up towards the door “sht” he says under his breath, reaching over for a towel, he wraps it around his waist, getting a little blood on it but not noticing.
He opens the door just a crack before seeing it was Val, stepping back and opening it all the way.
His eyes bloodshot and a slight orangish color at the smell of his own blood, repulsive to himself.
Mins pale sides now had black veins running towards the five small yet deep cuts on either side of him.
“Sorry i-“ he looks down to the floor, squeezing his eyes shut and putting his fingers to the bridge of his nose
*”this is real…right? It is right?” he tries to convince himself in his thoughts, though not doing a good job.
(alright that actually helps! Thank you so much and sorry for the confusion. (ᵔᴥᵔ) I'm still new to anime but I've really been enjoying the new fruits basket in sub!)
Val paced around the hallway a bit as she waited for Min to come out. She breath in through her nose and out through her mouth so that the iron tang in Min's blood didn't suffocate her, even if it was a small amount that she could detect. Her memories flooded with those of her mother. When the pack had finally let Val see her, all she could smell was the iron and silver of wolf and vampire blood, minglingly together with her dying scent. Since then, any scent of blood that wasn't coming from an animal was nauseating to her.
She snapped her attention back towards Min when he appeared in the doorway, stopping in her attacks and stiffening immediately as she took in Min's appearance. She could see the dark veins leading their way to the crecent puncture wounds on his side, spidering. She slowly walked to him and gently cupped his cheek, with her other hand she pulled Min's arm away from his face. "Yes. This is real." She replied, trying her best to keep the slight shake in her voice away for Min's sake. "You're safe." He glanced down at his torsoe, brows creasing in concern at the blood. She gently nudged past him and grabbed some bandages for the wounds. "What happened?" She asked softly, gently tugging him to her room.
(Oh my goodness fruits basket is so great! I'm glad you're enjoying it! I plan on watching the newly made one, as I've only watched the old one lol. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself! ♡)
Min stares into her eyes for a moment, finding them kind and comforting. He doesn't reply, not really knowing what she was talking about. Though he leans into her warm touch, still shaking, closing his eyes.
He leans back when she grabs the bandages, following her to her room.
"I-" his furrow I slightly frustration at himself.
why can't I remember what-
He stops his own thoughts, trying to focus and find out what she was asking. Surely it wasn't for his tears right?
Min-Hyuk pulls his hand up to his eye to wipe away what might have been water or a tear. Though seeing the blood on his fingers and hands.
He chokes on his own breath as he looks up to her
what did happen??? Who's blood is this? It doesnt-
He looks down to his sides, his hand running over the cuts, his eyes widening.
"Did I do this?" He asks softly, still sort of out of it.
(Hes gonna feel so bad when he realizes that he just had a breakdown in her shower and now she's taking care of him omg)
(aw no!)
Val nodded slightly as she kicked aside the deflated air mattress, not wanting to deal with setting that up while Min was in such a state. She nudged aside blankets and stuffed animals to make room for Min to sit down. She nodded for him to sit while she scurried back to the bathroom to grab a both a dry towel and damp warm towel, also giving herself a chance to gather her senses for a moment. Did something set him off? She couldn't sense anything off about the home, other than the lingering hostility between to two males. Maybe something outside? Chire would have snesed it before then if something had been wrong. She took a deep steading breath. There was no use being worried. It wouldn't help her nor would it help Min. She grabbed the towel and went back to her room, shutting the door behind her with a soft click before slowly walking to Min. She took the towel and lightly dried his hair and face. "Can you remember anything?" She asked softly. "Was it something you saw, or rembered?" She then took the damp towel and took his hands, trying her best to wipe the dried blood off.
Min sits on the bed, his one hand clasping the edge of the towel to keep it around his waist.
He waits for her to get back, looking down at the floor, shivering still.
what happened? What was a thinking about?
He grip on the towel tightens as he tries to hold onto something that felt real enough to ground him.
The dark veins around his eyes and wounds lightened and disappeared slowly as the cold blood clotted rather fast.
He looks back up to her when she comes back into the room, tensing up for a moment at her touch though only surprised by the warmth.
Letting her dry his hair, it fluffed up and became a bit spikey when she removes it from his head.
He shakes his head "I was just-i didn't realize I did that…" his eyes turn up to her "You shouldn't have to deal with this" he whispers
Val smiled softly at seeing Min's now spiky hair and ran her hand through his locks once she had finished cleaning his hands if his blood. She tilted her head slightly and took a look at his wounds, glad to see that they were clotting. She looked up at him as she cleaned around the wound a bit with the damp towel. She settled beside him on the bed and passed him a shirt once she was satisfied with the wounds. "Hey, it's alright. I wouldn't want you to deal with whatever this alone. I love and care about you Min. I want to know when you're happy or sad or anything in between. I might not understand everything you're going through but I don't want you to go through that alone." She gently laced their hands together and rested her head against his shoulder. "Tell me, please. I want to help."
