Yein was no longer bed ridden and instead enjoyed the blossoms of the cherry trees where Jungkook had told her they had spent his childhood in. Sujeong accompanied her as they all agreed that someone should watch over Yein just in case something was to happen again. Ever since Yein had asked about XIu Ai, Jungkook has been different… cold wasn’t the feeling but distant. He no longer accompanied her everywhere instead they only saw each other at meal times and occasionally however he spent most of his time with Taehyung. In which they often talked in hushed voices that Yein couldn’t hear.

“How long have you, Taehyung and Jungkook know each other?” Yein asked Sujeong out of the blue which the goddess looked up into the sky as she watched a cherry petal fall.

“It was probably around this time… I remember I got lost in the gardens because it was the festival-“

“Ohh!! A festival?? What sort? I haven’t been to one in ages!” Yein asked eagerly and Sujeong couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Well its nothing special but we call it the New Year festival. All the gods and goddess around the world come here to pay their respects and greetings the almighty one who will perform the blessing of the new year.” Sujeong explained as Yein’s eyes sparkled in curiosity. “It could probably explain why Taehyung’s parents are here now.”

“Taehyung’s parents? Who are-“

“Hello Sujeong ah and Yein.” A small voice greeted them as the woman who arrived before was now in before them. Yein felt a connection with the young woman as if the smile she gave her was familiar and she couldn’t help but ask.

“Are you the goddess of marriage?”

Jiyeon who had never actually met this young human girl was taken back by her accusation. However, there was no trace of hatred or anger but merely curiosity. She had to admit that there was something familiar about this human and she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

“Yes, I am.” Jiyeon smiled and bowed respectively. “I am Jiyeon, the Goddess of Marriage, the one that carefully ties the red strings of love to people as I am the peace keeper. The one chosen by the original Almighty one, to keep Ying and Yang together and to never separate them from one another.”

“That is amazing, I truly admire your hard work.” Yein smiled brightly, Jiyeon’s eyes widen and she didn’t know why but tears ran down her cheeks. She fell onto her knees and she couldn’t explain the wave of emotions that entered her.

“Jiyeon!” Sujeong dropped on her knees next to the Goddess of Marriage, scared that she may have injured herself in some way but was shock when Jiyeon was respectively bowing.

“Are you okay?”

Yein had dropped onto her knees as well to help Jiyeon, she leaned down and smiled gently to her. The goddess felt breathless when Yein lifted her head up to look up at her. She had never seen such a beautiful and loveable person and the red string tied to her heart was indeed tied to Jungkook’s string.

“I am, I apologise for my odd behaviour.” She smiled weakly, Yein helped her up and for some reason heard a voice softly whisper.

‘You are doing amazing, Jiyeon ah’

The goddess couldn’t help but smile even more as Sujeong and Yein helped her walk towards the pagoda under the cherry blossom tree. Jimin and Taehyung were running towards them, Yein felt her heart drop when she didn’t see Jungkook with them but dismissed those feelings. Jimin who was very concern about his wife’s health, kneeled next to her as she sat down carefully.

“Doll, didn’t I tell you to be more careful.” Jimin softly scolded at her. He held her hand and Yein and the couple couldn’t help but swoon over their affectionate love. “If you get hurt, then I can’t spank you when we are having se-“

“YAH!” Taehyung hit Jimin’s shoulder who groaned but snickered as he winked at Jiyeon. “And you wonder why I never call you father.”

Sujeong chuckled at the sight, she had to admit that she envied their close connection and playful love. Taehyung and her love story was not as romantic as she wished for, one could say. Although she never blamed Jiyeon for pairing the two together, as it was only natural that she and him were together. Without life there can be no death and vice versa. She hardly wore her amulet because she was always with Taehyung but also because she never truly believed she was worthy after that incident. After all even he tried to save her, yet she is the Goddess of Life and she couldn’t even save-

“Sujeong ah?” Yein called the goddess who looked like she was in an internal dilemma. “What is wrong?”

“Nothing.” She smiled brightly. Taehyung looked at Sujeong and let out a deep sigh, he knew what was going on through her head as he could hear most of her thoughts and despite her blocking them; he could tell by her expression. He raised his hand gently and softly pat Sujeong crown, she was surprised but let Taehyung do as he pleases.

“Don’t think such things, okay?”

Sujeong chewed on the lips and when Taehyung didn’t get an answer from her, the god ruffled her hair more roughly and she blushed from the affection. The others around them were surprised by his sudden affection but didn’t bother to ask but laugh as no one had ever seen a scary god like Taehyung blush.

“I’m sorry I haven’t introduced myself,” Jimin ignored his son’s moment and smiled at Yein who chuckled, while shaking her head.

“I already know who you are, the God of Lust.”

Jimin definitely was taken back like Jiyeon, he smirked, “I am Jimin, the God of Lust as you have stated. The God that cuts the ties between those who are not meant to be, in order to restore the ancient law, set by the Almighty one, Ying and Yang must be one together but never two Yangs or Yings.”

“Well we are keen to inform you ladies that we will be attending the 1000 Year Festival, so wear your best for tomorrow because we will be heading off early morning!” Jimin beamed and everyone’s eyes widen with excitement.

Yein smiled faltered as she was sure that she would not be invited to such grand festival. Jimin who saw her sadden expression, tilted her chin up and gave her a wink.

“Including you, Yeinnie.”

***

Jimin and Jiyeon were finally alone in their sleeping quarters. Jiyeon was taking her off her corset when naughty hands fiddled with her laces, roughly yet gently letting the woman free from the constraints. She felt him kiss her shoulder and made a trail of feather like kisses down her back. She sighed in relief and he smiled, happy to know after all these centuries he still has the same effect on her. He remembered the day when the original almighty one had introduced one another and told them they will play a great role. She was so beautiful and he still believes beautiful till this day. She was petite and rather flat, nothing comparison to the vixens in hell but something about her milky white skin drew him into her more and the way her long hair would gracefully fall when she untied it from the loose plait she always had it in.

“So what shall we do, my doll.” Jimin whispered into her ear.

“Nothing, they are meant to be.” Jiyeon replied with a sigh, “Besides I saw something I thought I could have never seen since that incident.”

“What is it?” Jimin stopped his naughty ministrations and listened diligently to his wife. He had never seen Jiyeon in that state ever, after all the pain he pushed her through she never cried or even bow to him.

“She was there, without a doubt.”

“What?”

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