I stood, preparing to meet my master, but Kyuhyun grabbed my arm, pulling me back down beside him.

“Cut it out, I have to greet my master” I hissed, carefully searching the edge of the clearing for any sign of Yesung.  Kyuhyun simply smirked, ignoring my protest.

“I’ve finally figured out how to fix you” he said suddenly causing my face to go blank in an instant.  I didn't say anything, but I watched him with guarded eyes, not sure where he was going with this.

He smirked when he saw he had my attention.  My eyes narrowed slightly, but I still refused to speak, not wanting to show my uneasiness.

"It really is the perfect solution" he continued, studying me closely, waiting for my response.  He smiled when he saw I wasn't going to react. 

My head snapped up when I heard a horse neighing.  Yesung and his attendants had just entered he clearing.  I tensed as Kyuhyun took advantage of my distraction by pressing his lips close to my ear.  My breath stilled and I was paralyzed, my automatic response.

"You just need to have " Kyuhyun whispered in my ear.

The combination of him being in such an intimate position mixed with my total shock at his words made my stony facade crumble.

I stared at Kyuhyun, disbelief and overwhelming fear evident on my face.  Right at that moment, Yesung galloped up, his face hard as he glared at Kyuhyun.  In my state, I barely even acknowledged the fact that my master had arrived, all I could do was try to steady my erratic breaths.

My master looked between the two of us, alarm quickly morphing into to fury as he snarled,

“What did you do to him!?”

Kyuhyun smirked arrogantly, but didn’t answer, angering Yesung further.  My master leaped from his horse and strode over to the bench, his eyes glinting with sheer hate.  He grabbed Kyuhyun by the collar, pulling his fist back in preparation of punching him.

Kyuhyun didn’t flinch, and that same arrogant smile never left his face as he mused aloud,

“Now now, do you think it would be wise to fight with the future Head General of an allied kingdom?  You are the master of diplomacy oh dear prince, please enlighten me, what would this do to your reputation?”

The sarcasm and false innocence dripped from his voice, making Yesung’s whole face contort with unadulterated anger.

However, the words Kyuhyun spoke seemed to weigh on his mind, because he hesitated slightly.  The hand that gripped Kyuhyun’s collar began to shake, but I wasn’t sure if it was from his fury or from his uncertainty. 

I was still in shock from Kyuhyun’s earlier statement, but I was jolted back into reality when Yesung regained the murderous glint in his eyes.  I immediately jumped up, wedging myself between the two men, preventing them from exchanging blows.

Yesung’s eyes remained fiery as he ordered,

“Wookie, move!”

I flinched at the authority that coated his voice, but I stubbornly refused, not letting my usual subservience to him win over.

“Master, please” I begged, grabbing his arms pleadingly.  “It’s not worth it, think of your kingdom, think of your father!  He would not condone such actions.  Please master, I know you are better than this”

His eyes softened as my words sank in.  Slowly he released his hold on Kyuhyun, taking deep breaths to quell his rage.  I breathed a silent sigh of relief and gently urged him back towards his horse.

“That’s enough for today, let’s return to the palace” I urged, shooting sly glances at a very disappointed Kyuhyun.

My master reluctantly gave in, and I walked away from the clearing, leading his horse back to the trail that would take us back to the castle.  I didn’t say anything to Kyuhyun, not forgetting the words he spoke to me.

My stomach turned icy as I thought of what he had suggested.  Bile rose in my throat as nightmares of my past flashed before my eyes.  I shook my head, trying to drive such thoughts away.  I scoffed bitterly, was the reason for all the pain I harbored within me, only a fool would suggest that the same thing that brought my ruin would gain my salvation.

I hated him, despised him for even suggesting such a thing.  Every fiber of my being ached with disgust directed towards Kyuhyun.  I was repulsed by the very thought of him.

But, I couldn’t deny the sickening fear in my heart when Yesung threatened him.  I had intervened with thoughts of saving Kyuhyun, almost emotional at the idea of him being hurt.

I was doing my best to drive any and all thoughts of Kyuhyun out of my head…

But wasn’t it troubling that my thoughts were revolving around him at all?

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I winced as my master tightened his grip on my arm.  It hurt, but I didn’t speak, knowing he was in a foul mood.  I silently cursed Kyuhyun, mentally holding him responsible for the bruises that would no doubt color my arm.

Yesung growled deep in his throat, and pulled me faster, his anger driving him forward.  I shuffled along, doing my best to keep up.  He dragged me towards his room and my stomach tightened in fear as I wondered what fate awaited me.

Yesung threw open his chamber doors, and I flinched at the loud bang that rattled the furniture and echoed down the eerily silent hallway.  He stalked into the room, finally relinquishing his hold on me as he began to pace in agitation.  I watched quietly, unsure how to handle the situation.

I was at a complete loss.  I had never seen my master angry, and I had certainly never seen him in such a fit of rage.  I hesitantly shut the doors, doing so with extra gentleness as if to make up for their earlier rough treatment.  I turned around and gasped in shock when I found Yesung standing right behind me, his eyes burning with anger and curiosity.

“Wookie” he began with forced calmness, “Why was Kyuhyun there?”

His words were innocent, but the way he said them was almost threatening.

“Uh, h-he was already t-there when I arrived m-master” I answered nervously, not liking how his eyes bored into mine.

He continued to study me and I grew increasingly uncomfortable under the constant pressure of his stare.  He slowly approached me and I backed away, my heart staring to beat faster in fear.  I gulped when my legs hit his bed, causing me to tumble backwards onto the plush mattress.

I squeezed my eyes closed and suppressed a whimper as he climbed onto the bed, hovering over me.  His hands were planted on either side of my head, his legs straddling my hips.  The icy fear coursed through my body as unwanted images flashed before my eyes like a horror movie.

The different faces all blurred into one generic form, and my different assailants became nothing but undistinguishable monsters that pounded into me, making me feel nothing but excruciating pain. 

I flinched when I felt my master lean close to my face, and I instinctively moved my head, so he could not take the one remaining thing that remained wholly mine.  I was slightly relieved to have saved my first kiss, but I still shuddered in disgust when I felt his breath against my neck.

I froze and felt my stomach drop as he whispered harshly,

“What is Cho Kyuhyun to you?”

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YAY!!!!  Another update!!!

Truthfully, I typed this instead of doing homework because it's a special occassion!  Screw calculus!!!

TODAY IS MY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON AFF!!!!!!!

*throws confetti and dances wildly*

Wow... it seems like I've been here so much longer than a year...

Anyway, thank you to all my readers!!  And to all the friends I've made, I love you guys!!! ~<3

1 YEAR DOWN, A LIFETIME TO GO!!!!!!!

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