Min looks still to the floor, his heart aching at her words.
is she telling the truth? he thought, wanting to believe it but finding it hard to do so.
His eyes went to her hands "I-" he pauses, thinking of.what to say and debating on whether or not to tell her something to.make her feel.better, the truth or how he felt was the truth.
His truth was that he didn't want-or need help. But that wouldn't make her feel better about it.
And that was really the only thing Min-Hyuk cared about. As she wasn't even supposed to know he was going through anything.
He didn't mean for.her to know and if he could rewind it he would have simply ignored his own thoughts and showered.
He cursed himself for even having these issues.
Min snapped himself out of his thoughts and into reality.
He buries his face into the crook of on her neck and wraps his arms around her waist, closing his eyes. "Nathan" he says quietly, squeezing his eyes shut, not wanting to think about it again
Val glanced up at Min as he shifted to face her, breath hitching slightly as he drew close, his face pressed against her neck and his arm closing around her form. She lightly rested her hand against his chest, searching for the slow yet steady heartbeat she had learned to find a constant comfort in. He rested her head back against her shoulder and breathed in his scent, earthy fresh now bathed in vanilla from the soap. She slowlteaned down to lay on the bed, bringing Min with her so that they were more comfortable, unaware of the weird position they were in. But that was the last of her worries when Min had gone into this mind set, even less so when he spoke. "Nathan?" She repeated softly, brows creasing in confusion, a familiar flicker of rage at the mention of the male who made Min and his family's lives a living hell. "Min, he's dead. You saw to that yourself. If you're worried about the police involvement, we all testified to it being an animal attack." She reassured, lightly caressing his cheek. She knew if course that just because the Nathan was physically gone, the shadows of his actions and presence would longer with the family for much longer. "He can't come back, dear. He's gone. You and your mom and Seo are safe." She murmured, knowing that would do little to quell Min's thought. Nathan might as well have been physically alive for all she knew with the memories Min was probably still haunted by.
Min lays down with her, ignoring the towel draped over him though it didn't fall.
He takes in a shaky breath thinking about the moment. The red hot flames matching the rage he felt in the moment and the humility he felt when Val saw him and the state he was in at the time.
He squeezes his eyes shut "I know" he says silently "I remember it too well but….it doesn't….it-doesnt feel real" he says, his voice breaking.
He didn't want to talk about it but he knew he needed to talk to her. He thought this was too small.of a problem to not.communicate with her.
It wasn't worth ruining the relationship they've built up.
She tilted her head slightly, "kinda like it happened in a dream?" She asked, trying her best to understand him. She lightly nudged his head, heart breaking seeing him struggle so much with this. "He's really gone. He's not coming back." She lightly ran her hand through his hair and took a deep breath. How would that help when Min's reality was in his head? "Tell me more about your family." She said, offering a tentative smile. It wasn't that she wanted to brush aside his worries and problems but she also didn't want him to dwell in the negative. They'd talk more about it when Min was more stable and clear minded…and dressed. It would also give her a chance to try and find someone who knew more about what Min was going through.
Min nods, turning his head to rest his cheek in between her collar bone and her chest.
did it feel like a dream? If so it wasn't a nice one.
He felt as if it was a nightmare he was able to wake up to but every time he went back to sleep it'd resume and it was worse and worse every time, not able to escape it because it was actually reality.
Min-Hyuk knew he was dead and his sister and mother were now safe. But the damage had already been dealt. His mom didn't even remember him and his sister….
He didn't want to think about what he's done to her and the trauma Nathan had caused her.
He furrows his dark brows in slight confusion at her last comment "my family?" He asks, making sure he heard right.
"mhm, tell me about them. How have they been? What's new?" She shrugged and pressed a kiss to his head, tugging a blanket over the both for warmth. "Maybe it'll take your mind off of Nathan for now. If not your family then maybe something else." She bunched her lips to the side in thought. "Anything really, I like finding more about you." He glanced down at min and gently brushed a finger along hisbbriw, her attempt to erase his worry. "I wish I knew how to help you more, this is probably making it worse, sorry." She murmured softly, resting her head against one of the many pillows on her bed
Min kept his arm around her waist as he thought about it, appreciating the thought. Though sadly she knew as much as he did when it came to new things.
"My sister doesn't know I killed him…" He says with a sigh, "sorry you were trying to get my mind off of him" he says cursing himself under his breath.
He sat up to look up at her "You're alright. You're doing your best. I don't even deserve it" he says softly, looking back down to the bed.
I'm being too difficult
Val nodded slightly "yeah, I was but you're right, that's not something I knew." She gave a slight laugh and sighed. "I kinda get why you haven't told her yet. You want to keep her as far away from that as possible, no matter how much it hurts you. I'd do the same for Chire if I knew it'd keep him safe and free from harm." She shifted slightly and looked up at him as he sat up. She sat up with him and gently slid her hand along his cheek, tilting his head up. "Min, do you honestly think I care whether you deserve help or not? It's not something that you deserve or don't deserve. Whenever you need help, I hope you can come to me for it, and if not, the that you at least gontobsonone you trust for help. Never do I ever want you to feel as if you aren't worthy of help or advice or anything." She said, slight desperation in her voice.
Min held his eyes to hers, biting the inside of his bottom lip as he listens to her. He leans his face into her touch, not wanting to leave. She made him feel safe. Not as paranoid or fearful. Not as cold and anxious. Only the warmth of her love and the safety in her arms. Though he felt it was his job to protect her, he knew she would do a better job of it.
He takes a deep breath and nods, looking down to her lips, then back up to those gorgeous eyes. "Thank you" he says, his hand going to hers on his cheek as he presses a soft kiss to her palm.
What else should he say to that other than to thank her. He had so much to be thankful for to her and he wasn't going to ignore that face. He knew she didn't deserve this. But he was afraid to say anything, not wanting to.hurt her in any of his selfishness. As he knew he already hurt her enough.
Though he couldn't help.but wondering why she stayed and insisted on helping him.
(I'm sorry if I didn't give you a lot.to work with in this post. I can totally change it or add to it if you're having troubles. Just let me know and I'd be more than happy to edit it ♡)
(you don't have to change it, it's all good!)
Val released absigh of relief, relaxing visibly into his hand. A light blush rose to her cheeks at the kiss. She could still see that something was troubling Min on a deeper level, more than what he was letting on but she wasn't sure just how much she'd be able to help with any of this. What would be better is if they could find someone that Min trusted or at least felt comfortable enough to talk to. But that could all wait until morning. "Go get dressed before Chire comes in here and finds you in my bed with nothing but a towel covering you." He leaned in close and pressed a kiss to his cheek before gently nudging him. She stood as well and folded the air mattress back up, not really wanting to fill it now since it was so late. She threw off the stuffed animals and pillows littering the bed and settled to one side, leaving enough space for Min to sleep.
Min sits up and looks up at her with sleepy eyes as she stood.
Normally he would make more of an inappropriate joke or say something stupid like "You're brother just wishes he could get some of me too"
But he was too emotionally limp to joke at the time.
Min-Hyuk stands, one hand on the towel "alright. I'm pretty sure I left the clothes in the bathroom" he says, stepping out of the room and into the hall, keeping an eye out for Chire. Though they've done nothing, he felt like her brother wouldn't like him coming out of her bedroom in just a towel around his waist. And he was sure Chire had smelled the blood too. Surprised he didn't rush up here at the scent
Finally when Val was satisfied with the bed situation, she bounced out and headed back downstairs once more to check on her brother. She glanced around the now pitch black first floor, sniffing slightly to make sure it was just Chire's scent in the area. She eventually found her brother sprawled out on the couch in his wolf form, sound asleep. She smedbsoftly and pressed ankiss to his muzzled, earning her a half-hearted lick on the cheek. She found a throw blanket and tossed it over him before going back upstairs and curling up in her bed, the heavy covers wrapped around her shoulders as she read for a bit while she waited for Min to dress
Min closes the door behind him in the bathroom, dropping the towel and slipping on the pants and shirt Val had set out for him. The shirt being a bit big on him but he didn't care.
He leans on the sink for a second, his eyes avoiding the mirror.
He didn't let his thoughts wander again for too long before stepping out of the bathroom and into her room, softly closing the door behind him.
"Hey" he says quietly, his voice scratchy as usual.
Val glanced up from her book and smiled softly, patting the spot beside her. "Hey." She laughed softly, seeing him in her oversized clothes she usually used as PJ's. "Never knew I'd find you in attractive in anything but black. Glad I was wrong." She set her book aside and stretched her arms out in an offered embrace, the fluffy blanket around her falling over her head and arms, burying her in it's warmth and comfort. "Are ya gonna sleep tonight?"
He offers a small chuckle, his face would have heated up to a soft blush if it could.
Min lays down with her, wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Sleep? Ya know…I hope not" he says, though stopping and realizing how suggestive that sounded. Though he didn't really know how to explain himself much.
Val arched an eyebrow in question and settled beside him, hand resting against his chest. "So you're gonna watch me sleep all night?" She let out a laugh and shook her head "I'm starting to see some similarities, my vampire." She teased, pressing a kiss to his nose. She toyed with his hair, lightly wrapping a strand around her finger. "Do you need anything in case you get bored or something?" She asked softly, lightly stroking the bridge of Min's nose
Min scoffs "I'm not a Cullen" he rolls his eyes "im fine. I'll sleep." He states with a heavy sigh "and if I do get bored I'm not gonna watch you sleep. That's freaky" he laughs, running his hand through her hair and tucking a piece behind her ear.
He didn't particularly like sleeping since he could only get a few hours in a week and all dreams he had was unsettlingly realistic nightmared of any and all sorts, forcing himself away.
He was sure she didn't know that so he wasn't going to let her in on that. Seeing it as yet another thing to burden her with.
"Are you going to be able to.sleep?" He asks, looking softly into her gaze.
Val was glad she could make him smile and laugh, even if it only lasted a few moments. She leaned into the gentle touches, raising her hand to leave with his. She nodded slightly and pressed a kiss to his hand. "Yeah. I don't think wolves do well after such a long time without sleep. At least not mood wise. I Remember once when I was younger, chi was probably 14 and we stayed at Zizi's house when mama and papa were out." She murmured softly, words coming out slow as she felt sleep tug at her body. "We were playing or something, probably a little too loud and suddenly zizi was chasing is around the house, growling and snapping at us to let her sleep in peace and play outside. We thought it was the funniest thing in the world but also knew never to wake her up again." She laughed softly, eyes fluttering shut before she shook her self awake.
Min lays comfortably in her bed, watching her as she spoke and every now and again drifting to sleep and snapping herself out of it. Which Min found quit amusing. Along with her stories.
He loved her voice as much as he did her warm embrace and her soft kisses against his skin, able to lay here with her for years upon themselves.
As her story went on, he tried to imagine a small Chire. Though Min-Hyuk didn't have the best imagination and lacked a good bit of creativity. Which led to an unsettling image of a pup with Chires adult human face plastered on the head.
Which sent an unnerving shiver down his spine, wanting the thought to be gone at once.
He smiles "Vampires aren't too good with that either. Mood wise…." He pauses, thinking "oh maybe that's why I'm such a prick" he mumbles, genuinely curious as to if that was why. Then thinking of Cassius, seemingly having a perfect tempted and such a kind personality.
Min eventually settles on the fact that he was like that since he was little.
Min-Hyuks thumb runs along her cheek and down to her bottom lip before kissing her cupids bow "get some sleep my love." He says in a soft whisper
(💀💀bro I legit wrote a way longer response up and then IT DELETED ITSELF INSTEAD OF POSTING so….I was sad and needed to share my pain :,)
(I hate when that happens! I share your pain all too well (TT))
She huffed a breath through her nose, "you're not a prick. At least not all the time." He mumbled with a small grin. She closed her eyes as he touched her face, leaning heaving into soft kiss. "You're sure you'll be alright?" She asked, pressing her face into the crook of his neck and wrapping her arms around his waist, hands resting on his back. "I love you." She said softly, slowly evening out her breath until she had fallen into a deep sleep
"Im always alright." He whispers, his fingers running gently though her hair as she fell asleep. He gives a soft, content smile before closing his own eyes, though making sure he didn't fall asleep.
Though with how the past few weeks had been, he couldn't help but drift to sleep even if it were for a few hours.
(Do we wanna skip?)
(sure)
Val had never really considered herself as a restless sleeper nor could she really say she struggled with getting to sleep but she had always noticed how light of sleeper she was. She knew there was nothing to be afraid of in her Brother's territory but ever since they had lost their mother, Val had always found herself always focused on everysound, even in sleep, never wanting to be caught so vulnerable. The only time she found herself in a deep sleep was when she slept among her family and pack members.
So it was surprising for her when she awoke near mid morning quite well rested, something she couldn't have said for herself often. She breathed in a deep sigh and snuggled up closer to the vampire beside her, never wanting to leave the bed. She slowly took in Min's appearance, having never actually seen him sleep before. She smiled softly, not daring to even breath too much for fear of waking him up.
When Min-Hyuk had been human for the first 17 years of his life, he was diagnosed with insomnia among countless other things. So even before this he had never gotten enough sleep. And even when he would, it was never good, waking up every five minutes and having to do something.
After falling asleep with Val, it only lasted for a few minutes before he woke up once again. Though to his surprise he didn't have a single mental breakdown throughout the night. Though shedding an occasional tear.
Min had managed to fall asleep around 5am, nightmares flooding his mind as he slept.
He felt the slightest bit of movement and he forced himself to jolt awake(with great struggle)
Once able to move his body, he takes a soft yet sudden breath in, not realizing Val was awake
(He's definitely one of those people that wake up like a frikin mom. Ya know how they just JOLT awake XD)
(oh jeez I do know what you mean, I always get so terrified waking someone up. XD)
Val glanced up at min, slowly sitting up slightly so that she could let him move around better. "Hey, morning sleepy head." She murmured softly, pulling away fully to shift into a wolf before settling back down beside him and resting her head against his chest. She huffed softly and pressed her snoot against his chin, giving it a little lick. Her tail wagging back and forth lazily as she watched him with golden eyes. She'd occasionally flick her gaze to the window or door, hearing the slightest of movements from the forest or from her brother awakening downstairs
Min lets out the breath he had accidentally held in for a bit too long, letting his chest fall quite a bit before he steadied his breathing.
He looks down at Val, his lips cracking open in the slightest to say something before she shifted into a wolf and licked his chin, taken by surprise.
Though it wasn't in a bad way.
He blinks slowly, turning on his side and wrapping an arm around her, his fingers lightly running over her soft coat and pressing a kiss to her head.
He keeps his eyes closed for a few moments, not wanting to get up but not wanting to fall back asleep.
"How'd you sleep?" He eventually asks, his voice lower than usual and unsettlingly scratchy in a way that might honestly make you concerned for his health. Of which he had been informed of by his sister and best friend multiple times that it was a bit creepy. So was plenty aware of it, causing him to not talk a lot when he had just woken up.
