What do you mean to me ?

Chapter 12: What do you mean to me ?

*Listen to this song*

Lay POV

Where were they ? The group was already here 3 hours ago and now were waiting for Faye and Kris . I gasped , Did he do anything to her? “ Yah , Lay,” I felt a smack on the head , I looked up to see Roro staring at me . “ Why aren’t they here yet ?” She asked , then she gasped . “ Wait ! Why didn’t they come with us ?” That’s so true . Why didn’t they come with us ?

“ They had to come later on because the Empress wanted to make sure Faye is alright,” Luhan answered , He leaned onto the tree and looked at us . After the fire ? That was ages ago . Roro and I looked at each other . We both didn’t believe it . “ Yah~Stop looking at each other,” he then sighed . “ They’ll be here , any minute ,” I nodded , as I watched Chen and Xiumin come out a shop with breads in their hands . They handed some to all of us as we waited for Faye and Kris .

I don’t know why I feel so…uncomfortable

“ It’s night now…they haven’t arrived yet,” Chen yawned as he pulled himself up . We were waiting since morning and they still haven’t arrived . I rubbed my eyes , I was really tired and Roro had already fallen asleep in the carriage . “ It’s better if we call it a day ,”

“ But-” I opened my mouth .

“ She’s with Kris gege,” Tao patted my arm , as he helped go into the carriage , as if I would escape. “ She’ll be safe , they might be back in the palace ,” he came inside and closed the door . “ Back to the palace,” Tao told the carriage man .

Please…let that be true .

Faye POV

I looked at Kris’s figure in front of me . He was being really distant from me today . He would always keep his head down with his hands in his pockets . I mean , I guess he thinks it’s his fault for us getting lost . It was already night time , if only this time had network , I would’ve been able to call Roro and told her we’ll run late . I rubbed my eyes , we were walking all day with no food ,water ..just trying to get to that damn park . Now …we were in some weird place and from the looks of it . It wasn’t clean . Yeah , I could fight but that doesn’t take away the fact that I was scared . “ Kris…” I called . He was still walking . I can’t just tell him I’m scared …or my reputation as the ice girl would be gone..right ? I should just let it slide..this once ..right ? I shook my head . No . They didn’t want me here in the first place , they’re no point in being burdensome .

“ Faye..” I didn’t know that I had stopped . Kris was a few metre’s ahead of me . When I hit the guy..did blood come out ? When I touched him…why did I feel so weak ? I looked at my hands , they were shaking . No . Keep it together . I looked up to see Kris walking over to me. “ Gosh , What’s wrong with you ?” For some reason , I didn’t have the will to open my mouth , it just stayed closed . “ Faye..Are you okay ?” I nodded , slightly and walked ahead of him .

“ I’m okay,” I told him , opening my mouth with hard work . “ We should just get back to palace ,” I hear him sigh .

“ If only , I knew how too , Faye,” He whispered , I turned around , he doesn’t know how to get back to the palace ? Is he kidding me ? But then…The Emperor does seem like a butthead . I met Kris’s eyes , I understand .him . I wasn’t allowed out much either when I was back in my own period . “ What ?” He asked , I shrugged . “ Faye , we’ll just go and stay over at the nearest inn , okay ?” I nodded, I needed to lie down . When I’m really tired , I tend to be a bit…weird . He walked ahead of me and then turned back . “ You coming ?” I hummed in response , walking beside him . I don’t want to worry him , his already worried as it is .

We arrived this place , I looked at Kris , who also looked at me . We both went inside . “ Ni Hao ,” Kris bowed towards the elderly women , who looked at Kris and I up and down . “ Do you have any spare rooms ?” She nodded . “ We’ll take-”

“ Your such a cute couple !” The women gushed , Kris and I turned away . . “ Are you married ?” I was about to inject when Kris opened his big mouth .

“ We’re going to in a month’s time,” He told the lady , I turned to him . Today…he was acting like a married/engaged man . He told that rough dude that we were husband and wife …and now he’s telling the women about our engagement . Kris felt me staring and turned my way , as reflex I turned back to the women .

“ Ahh~” The women cooed . “ Your really handsome , dear,” Kris thanked her . “ How do you keep your skin so clean , my lady ?” I looked up , me ? My skin’s clean ? Is she serious ? I’ve been running around all day . My eyes widened . Plus , I left all my daily necessities at the palace .

“ Ah…” I opened my mouth , Now how was I going to answer this . “ I wash it a lot , Mrs ,” the women chuckled .

“ Well , obviously , I do as well but what can I say ? I’m old ?” She then sighed . “ Sadly , I only have one room available , Since your engaged , it would be alright if the both of you share a room , is that okay ?” NOOOOOOOO ! I wanted to scream . Kris nodded and took the keys as he headed up stairs . The women held onto my hand . “ Have fun !” She winked . I gasped . Good Lord .

Kris POV

Once I had opened the door to the room , Faye literally fell onto the bed . “ Yah !” I looked at her up and down . Because of my suspicions…I didn’t realize how dirty we both had looked . Damn . “ Yah !" I smacked her head , she opened one eye..Cute . I mentally smiled . No . No . She’s anything other than that . She’s a devil . Devil , I tell you . “ Go and wash up ,” She moaned . “ I’ll go first and then you can , since I’m the prince,” I chuckled as I entered the bathroom . I just realized…I’m going to be sharing a bed with ..Faye . Faye . What have I gotten myself into ?

After I was done , I came out to see Faye leaning on the wall . She looked like she in another world . “ Why am I here ?” She sighed , did she know I was here ? “ I want Gege….JieJie…” she sniffed . “ Mama…you can see me , right ? Even if were in different time..the sky still stay’s the same ..right ?” I felt my heart ache . I know everything about Faye..I just didn’t know it before. When Faye was in pain , I went for the little Faye that was bringing her the pain . Because of me . “ Mama…” she whispered . “ I think they don’t like me here…” I held onto the white towel . “ Maybe they like me for my looks…but..how about me ? I seem quite rude ..don’t I ?” No . No , You don’t . I hid behind the wall as I heard her sigh . “They kill a lot of people here , Mama…A lot,” I nodded , they do . No one can control that . Was it different in her time ? “ I…I…Don’t want to see blood,” I could hear her trying to control her tears . Don’t cry , Faye . I’m sorry for being mean to you . I’m really sorry . “ Mama…I’m scared,” That’s it .

I ran from my spot , to see Faye looking up at me ,her eyes wide , quite shocked . She wiped her tears and looked away from me , trying to pretend that she wasn’t even upset from the beginning . “ When I cry…how comes your always there ?” I asked , as I got myself onto the bed . Faye tried moving away from me . “ When you cry…Don’t you want anyone’s comfort ?” I held onto her hand and pulled her next to me . “ Cry …faye…You told me , it’s better out then in..isn’t it ?” I smiled softly at her , she sniffed before she finally let it all go . She cried and cried , just like how I did that night . Like how she comforted me , I her hair . So silky and nice . Slowly , so I don’t wake her up from her slumber , I put the duvet over us . Her arms were around me as she was lying on my chest , I brought her closer and hugged her. You won’t cry like this again . I’ll make sure of it .