[CONTENTID1]Falling pieces[/CONTENTID1]

[CONTENTID2]"If you're tied to somebody with the string of fate, the thread may stretch or tangle but it will never break."[/CONTENTID2]

[CONTENTID3]Present

Wonwoo hissed. The cut on his arm wasn’t deep but it still hurt him a little. Mingyu was standing in his defence stance, eyeing Wonwoo closely. “You’re getting better in sneaking up on me.” Mingyu rolled his eyes. “I don’t need your praise.” Mingyu held his knife tighter. “I’m going to kill you, I swear.” Wonwoo just smiled. “I will wait for that day.” “So cocky.” “And you’re so persistent.” Mingyu bit his lips. It had been a week since he first found Wonwoo in that building. He didn’t give up and always find some time to get Wonwoo, fighting the fox. No one knew about it (minus Junhui), the chase that happened between the two. Mingyu kept attacking and intended to kill Wonwoo but he didn’t manage to do so yet. Only leaving Wonwoo in scars and wounds that Mingyu knew it will heal in the next day or less. Wonwoo’s phone rang in the midst of that and Mingyu tried to use that moment of distraction as his chance but Wonwoo managed to catch Mingyu’s hand. “We agreed not to abandon our job.” Mingyu hissed and pulled his hand away. Wonwoo picked up the call as Mingyu stepped back, the illusion dimension disappeared. That fox left, another attempt of his has failed. Mingyu decided to make a plan. He knew the fight in the building and during office hours won’t give him any good as both of them were tied to the company. Mingyu smirked. “I guess I need to watch his routine outside this building for the next plan. You just wait.”     “Junjun.” Soonyoung called out once he opened the door, as always without knocking. Junhui looked up, face blank like usual. Soonyoung grinned as he stepped inside. He was happy these days, since the day he forced the kiss, Junhui’s attitude to him changed slight bit. Junhui was no longer complaining about calling the nickname. The male also didn’t push him away like before, even though he gave no positive reaction. But that’s enough for Soonyoung who gained a new resolution on winning Junhui’s heart. There’s unexplainable attraction he felt since that kiss and he knew by heart, he couldn’t ever forget Junhui. Either he was accepted or not by Junhui, his feelings were still the same. Soonyoung was sure. “What do you want, Soonyoung?” Junhui asked when the male just stopped right in front of his desk after walking inside. Soonyoung beamed, Junhui called him by his name now. “Do you still have many works left? Let’s go for a dinner.” Soonyoung said. Junhui looked up from his laptop. “I’m quite busy today, and even I’m done... I want to go straight home.” Junhui said. His tired eyes flickered up to Soonyoung. Soonyoung noticed that too, even though all his invitation for a dinner had never been accepted by Junhui. But he wasn’t giving up. “You look tired.” Junhui just hummed lazily. Soonyoung turned around the table to Junhui’s side. The CEO caught the movement at the corner of his eyes, he turned to Soonyoung. Junhui startled when Soonyoung held his shoulder and massaged it a little. “Soonyoung.” “Just relax. I want you to feel a bit at ease, your shoulders are too tensed.” Junhui sighed. Soonyoung glanced over the screen where Junhui was reviewing a report. “Is that financial statement?” Junhui nodded. “I just got it today, I need to check on it now because tomorrow got a meeting with other directors.” “Is it about the slight downfall we go through last term?” Junhui nodded. Soonyoung shook his head. “How blind they’re? We managed to get back on the track now and maintain it for few months already.” Soonyoung said in regretful tone. Junhui reached to touch Soonyoung’s hands, signalling the other male to stop. Soonyoung looked down when their hands touched. “You know how the directors are...” Soonyoung exhaled. He knew how nonsense those directors aka shareholders could be. “Is there anything I can help?” Junhui shook his head. “I’m fine.” Junhui looked up to Soonyoung. “I will stay late. Go home and take a rest, Soonyoung.” Junhui said. Soonyoung pouted. “Can’t I wait for you?” Soonyoung asked. “Soonyoung, I’m fine and don’t wait for me.” “But...” “You go, okay?” Junhui stood up and led Soonyoung to the door. Soonyoung wanted to stop him but he’s already at the door. “Go home.” “Junjun...” “That’s an order.” Soonyoung bit his lips before reluctantly stepped out once Junhui opened the door for him. Soonyoung turned to Junhui. “Don’t overwork, remember to eat.” Junhui nodded. Sonyoung looked at him one last time before leaving. Junhui closed the door, walking to his seat to continue his job. Junhui resumed where he left after Soonyoung came. Meanwhile outside, Soonyoung stopped at the assistant’s desk. He talked to the assistant and she agreed to do him a favour. Soonyoung glanced over the closed door before leaving the office. “Sir?” Junhui startled when he heard the voice very near. Yuna was standing in front of his desk. “Sorry if I startle you but I already knock three times and you didn’t realize, sir.” “Oh, is it? I’m sorry. Anything Yuna? I thought you’re already back.” Yuna flashed a smile. “I wouldn’t leave before you, sir.” Junhui stared at her, giving his displease look. “That’s my work, sir.” Junhui sighed. “Anyway sir, it’s very late now and I’m here to remind you that.” “Yuna. It’s okay if you want to go home first, you know. I might stay up so late...” “I got a favour to accompany you till you left the office but I guess I can’t fulfil that.” Yuna sighed and put a plastic bag on the table. “But at least, I need to see you eating this. This is a favour, and I won’t home before I saw you eating, sir.” Junhui frowned. “Why you’re doing this?” “A favour, sir.” “Who?” Yuna just gave an empty look to Junhui. “Mr Kwon, huh?” Yuna nodded. Junhui sighed and reached for the food. “Fine, I will eat. Just because you threaten me. Now, promise me you will go home after I’m eating.” “Yes, sir.” Junhui shook his head and began to eat. He couldn’t believe Soonyoung ask Yuna to wait for him, that’s not good for Yuna to stay up late. But somehow, he felt warm to know that Soonyoung did that. He began to enjoy Soonyoung’s gesture and Junhui knew it was their past affecting him. Somehow, Junhui was afraid with his current state. He still acted cold towards Soonyoung because he was confused, he didn’t want because of the past he felt something for Soonyoung. It would be unfair to Soonyoung, Junhui thought. Because this is different. ‘I still need to talk with Wonwoo about the past...’ Junhui ate the food bought by Yuna silently.     “Junhui?” Wonwoo looked into the kitchen. He was awake when he heard the front door was opened. Junhui who went to get some water turned. Wonwoo noticed the tired eyes. “You’re working late.” “Directors’ meeting is tomorrow.” Wonwoo formed an O. “Why you’re still awake, Wonwoo?” “I don’t know, can’t sleep.” Wonwoo said, sitting with the male at the table. Junhui noticed a new bandage on Wonwoo’s arm. Wonwoo noticed the stare. “He improved.” Junhui rolled his eyes. “Are you sort of like training him with your own body or what?” Wonwoo chuckled. “Maybe... well, I don’t mind.” Wonwoo trailed off his word. Junhui looked at the fox; something was stuck at the tip of his tongue. He wanted to ask about the memories he remembered but he didn’t know how to start. Living with Wonwoo for 1000 years, he understood what happened to Wonwoo and how deep his general’s trust on his childhood friend, plus it wasn’t a waste because Wonwoo was a victim. And he was living because of Mingyu’s wish. Junhui let out a sigh, how tragic this love could be... “Jun?” Junhui startled when Wonwoo touched his hand. “What’s up? Why you’re spacing out and sighing?” Wonwoo asked with concern. Junhui looked at Wonwoo. “I- I have things to talk with you.” Wonwoo looked at Junhui. He pulled his hand and nodded lightly, signalling Junhui to continue. “I recently remembered something about my life before I’m given the immortality.” Wonwoo looked at Junhui for a moment before speaking. “Do you remember something or everything, Jun?” Junhui gulped to Wonwoo’s question. “I guess... most of it...” Wonwoo nodded to Junhui’s reply. “Then I guess you now remember that you’re Mingyu’s loyal companion and protector. The one who helped me at the brick of my death to see his grave.” Junhui nodded. He remembered till his last breath, how he was killed by the rebellion army that sided with Prime Minister. Wonwoo took a breath. “I’m sorry.” Junhui startled. “Huh?” “I killed your master.” Junhui quickly shook his head. “You apologize before and I already say that I didn’t hold anything on it. And the answer is still the same, Your Majesty.” Wonwoo looked at Junhui. He smiled a little. “It had been a while I heard that.” Junhui chuckled. “Wonwoo. The thing I want to talk about after I remember wasn’t this.” Wonwoo stared at Junhui. “I want you to know that it wasn’t coincidental that I was given the chance to immortality to be your helper.” Wonwoo frowned. “Huh? Is there a reason?” Junhui nodded. “Before General Kim let out his last breath, he made me promised him.” Junhui exhaled. “He wanted me to fill his place as your protector, he wanted me to promise that I won’t hate you for his death. Because he believed you’re not the killer, the cruel king you are. You’re still his best friend, his... love. The same Wonwoo he knew. I, as his loyal companion, promised him before he’s gone. And that’s the reason why I wait for my chance to help you even it’s a bit late as I need to be in shadow. I believed, that’s why among all people, I was given the chance. Because it’s Mingyu’s wish.” Junhui glanced at Wonwoo. He noticed the fox’s eyes were glistening. “How... how hurt he is...” Wonwoo couldn’t continue his word. Junhui took a breath. “The poison got into his blood flow. He couldn’t move his legs on the time we took him away from the palace. Your first strike... the poison on the blade paraly