Splash.
The bathtub mirrored the ambiance of the hotel room.
Airi, imrsing herself in the cold water, subrged her head under the surface, lost in thought.
The chill penetrated deeply into every corner of her body.
She hoped it would cool the heat filling her head, but it only made the warmth more pronounced.
How how did I end up saying such a thing in front of Hyo-sung?
Indeed, no matter how much she tried to ignore reality, ti kept moving forward.
Even if she had spoken without awareness, had she fled imdiately after saying those words, she could have pretended it never happened.
Yet, by following him into this hotel, wasnt it as if she herself wished for it?
Did I really do sothing like that?
The events she had seen through her prophecies were becoming reality.
Just imagining it, she felt a shiver run through her body that was subrged under the water.
As if preparing for what was to co, as if the instincts of her femininity were awakening.
Wake up, Airi! No matter how bewildered, you cant lose yourself!
Trying to deny such thoughts, Airi got out of the bathtub to compose herself.
Feeling a sense of rebellion against her feelings, she actively left the bathroom, changed into light indoor clothes in the changing room, and ca out to the living room.
At that mont, he, who had been out, returned.
Airi, I brought so drinks
Ah, Hyo-sung.
Airi, drying her hair with a towel, called his na.
She tried to hide her previous confusion by steadying her voice, but for so reason, she felt his gaze stiffen when he faced her.
Why are you like that?
Oh, no I bought so drinks. Would you like to join ?
Ah, yes. Alcohol
It wasnt uncommon to bring alcohol when spending ti together.
However, Airi couldnt help but feel a considerable amount of wariness towards the bottle of alcohol he brought.
After all, according to the predetermined future without variables, an incident would occur after they would drink alcohol together.
Well, perhaps juice would be a better choice.
Indeed, under any circumstances, she shouldnt allow herself to lose her rationality to intoxication.
Ah, yes. You want juice?
Yes, Im not great with alcohol If you hand the bottle, Ill switch it out for juice.
In that outfit?
Yes?
Hyo-sung asked, sounding alard.
At his words, Airi looked down at herself, puzzled.
It was rely a comfortable sleeveless outfit for indoors; what could possibly be wrong with it?
Oh, no, Ill go get it myself. I will.
Hyo-sung hastily left the area as if even glancing at her made him uncomfortable.
Afterward, Airi, left by herself, stared blankly at the spot he had looked at, then, abandoning her train of thought, slumped onto the bed.
Given that the vampires power still lingered, he was also in a state where he could not make normal judgnts, so she was making an educated guess.
Certainly, hes not in his right mind, but he hasnt completely lost his reason either.
Although the vampires intentions were unclear, it couldnt be said that his reason was entirely gone, given the weak strength of that power.
At most, he was sowhat intoxicated, either by alcohol or drugs. Actions stemming from this state might be extre and violent, but they likely originate from his own mories or instincts.
In other words, there was so provocation, but his request for such a relationship with her suggests that so of his genuine feelings were involved.
Hyo-sung thinks of
The mont the sensation of a hand placed on her chest could be vividly felt through the thin fabric.
Really, from the first ti he saw , he looked at in that way
The mont when the heat, once quelled by cold water, began to intensify again with a pounding heartbeat.
Feeling her hearts loud beats becoming clearer, Airi bowed her reddened face, sinking into her thoughts.
Haaaa, aaah.
The quiet breaths from both of their mouths mingled, intensifying the heat in the room.
As this warmth enveloped the effects of alcohol, making ones mind hazy, he eventually spoke with resolve in his voice.
Ill take responsibility.
It was a baseless statent.
A self-deprecating admission of his own weakness, rely a reckless utterance caught up in imdiate desire.
Whatever responsibility you bear, Airi, whatever mission you have, I will share it with you.
But he wouldnt shy away from it, even if it was unbearable.
He knew what he was saying and was prepared to bear all the responsibilities that ca with it.
Mr. Hyo-sung
So dont leave.
Because he had always let go.
Because he had always sent away those who gave him their hearts for being too much to handle.
Now, I dont want to let go of soone who is by my side.
Each ti, the feeling of helplessness turned into a sting, leading to a desperate longing for opportunity.
No matter how short the ti they t, regardless of what destiny lies ahead.
Ill think about it after seizing this opportunity that may never co again.
Oh, great ancestors.
But how could this be seen as a sin?
To criticize him for foolishly not reaching out while feeling desire, waiting for her answer, seed unjust when she herself felt her heart pounding in this mont, arguably in a more disgraceful manner.
Though I bear a mission, it seems I am, after all, just a human being.
Indeed, she did not refuse.
The past that had already passed could not be changed, and the present was sothing that unfolded with such a past as its root.
They were too aware of their feelings for each other to simply give up due to the distance their mission demanded.
Airi?
Dont say anything, please.
He, prepared to live in such a world, would always crave human connection.
And she, unable to forget such a man, foresees a future where she must carry out a mission too burdenso to handle alone.
Im not so shaless as to say not to do anything after coming this far
Realizing this, she gradually loosened the grip that was wrapped around herself.
At the end of it, she exposed herself vulnerably and whispered,
So, dont say anything right now
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