I was shivering when I finally arrived back at the castle.  The snow had been falling in torrents and I shook my head, frowning in exasperation as the icy crystals flew from my hair.  I didn’t stop to change my wet clothes or warm my frozen body, I headed straight for the laundry room, knowing Yesung’s sheets needed to be defrosted and dried as soon as possible.

I rushed to dry the linens, not asking for help as my master was particularly picky about his bed linens.  It was dark when I finally managed to complete my task.  My head ached and my limbs felt like lead, but I dragged myself back to his bed chamber.

I cursed internally when I saw Yesung sitting at his desk, facing the door expectantly.  I immediately bowed despite my body’s protests.   My master simply shook his head, smiling kindly.

“I was a bit worried, I’m just glad to see that you’re okay”

For a moment, I was sincerely touched by his words, immensely grateful that my master was so kind to me.  He patted my head affectionately and I smiled shyly before hurrying to dress his bed.  He watched me intently, and it was unnerving to feel the pressure of his gaze.

When I was done, he stepped behind the changing screen and I followed him.  I undressed him, and presented him with his bedclothes.  When he was fully prepared, I stood and waited for my next order.  I stared at my feet, still feeling uncomfortable as he studied me.

“Ryeowook” he said softly, causing my head to snap up in surprise.

I had never heard him call me by my full name.  It was always “Wookie” with him, and I was a bit befuddled with the sudden change.  When I looked up, I paled when I found his face inches from mine.  My breath halted, and I stood, paralyzed.

I saw him lean closer, almost as if everything was happening in slow motion.  Moments before his lips reached mine, I hastily turned my face, his lips making contact with my cheek.  He pulled away, looking a bit sheepish.

“Sorry” he said quietly, smiling slightly.

I nodded awkwardly, and hurried away to pull the covers down on his bed.  He followed and slipped into his bed wordlessly.  I bowed again, and quietly left the room, but not before I heard him say,

“Thank you for the sheets, they’re perfect as always”

I suppose I should have taken some comfort in knowing I had done my job well, but I was too muddled to care.  The shock of him trying to kiss me was still fresh in my mind.  My innocence had been stolen long ago, and I had preserved little more than small dregs of my dignity.

However, despite how tarnished I was, the purity of my lips had been maintained.  My lips had been spared even if my body had been breached.  Even if Yesung was my master, I couldn’t give him the last uncorrupted part of me.

It wasn’t like I was saving my first kiss for my true love, I was much too realistic for that.  I held on to it more out of stubbornness than anything else.  It, along with my pride, was the last remnant of my stolen childhood.  As silly as it was, the notion of still possessing something innocent comforted me.  It stopped me from feeling completely contaminated.

I mindlessly swiped my cheek where my master had placed his kiss.  Although it had been gentle, it had been unwelcome and I had had far too many uninvited advances for my liking. 

I sighed heavily, and trudged back to my bed chamber that was situated among the other servants’ rooms.  My headache had intensified, and my body ached.  Shivers wracked my body, and all I could focus on was the possibility of sleep.

I fell onto my cot, not bothering to change as I was almost instantly welcomed by the safety of my dreams.

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Whahaha!  I'm such a troll!!!

Sorry Mekosinsanity!!!  It's like a mini update AND there's not Kyuwook!!

XD

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But I promise next chappie will have plenty of Kyuwookie goodness!

I really am mean...

Music: "A-Oh!" (b/c it's awesome!!!)