Note: Yunho can’t see the wish shop since he doesn’t have anything he desire so his never been a customer, therefore he can only see an empty field.  Dambi can see the shop, but has never been there.

 

-3^rd Person Pov-

-Shop-

-Night-

‘See you guys tomorrow.’ Jaejoong said while putting his shoes on at the veranda.

Byul who had been trailing Jaejoong around pouted ‘Aww can’t you sleep over?’ Byul asked

‘Ani, there’s loads of things I have to get done at home.’ Jaejoong explained and stood up ready to leave

‘And Yunho is already waiting outside.’ Jihyo added, who was sitting in the living room.

Byul let out a disappointed sigh, Causing Jaejoong to smile. ‘I’ll come early tomorrow’ he said ‘and since it’s Saturday anyways, I’ll treat you waffles at this local store I know. They sell the best waffles.’

‘Awww that sounds like a date to me.’ Max said grinning

Instantly a grin came on Byul’s face ‘okay.’ She happily agrees, but then opened her arms ‘But I also want a bye hug before you go.’

Jaejoong shook his head at her childishness but smiled and gave her a quick hug. Satisfied, Byul walked Jaejoong out to the gate, to also greet Yunho.

‘Thanks Yunho.’ Byul said ‘and sorry for making you look like an idiot who’s just waiting in front of an empty field almost every night.’

Yunho chuckled and shook his head ‘it’s fine. It’s only a small matter’ he said ‘well good night.’

‘Night!’ Byul beamed and closed the gate.

- While Walking Home -

Yunho walked silently not uttering a word, while as Jaejoong was whistling a tune that was stuck in his head.

‘Haven’t you heard that whistling at night will attract ghosts and snakes.’ Yunho stated breaking the silence

‘Is that like a superstition, or proverb, or some kind of ‘word from the wise?’ Jaejoong questioned

‘Proverbs are totally different.’ Yunho said

Jaejoong shrugged his shoulders ‘I guess…’ ‘…Don’t believe them.’ Yunho completed Jaejoong’s sentence.

 Jaejoong nod ‘yeah.’ He admitted

The silence returned as the two walked home in the comfortable silence.

-Next Day-

-Jaejoong Pov-

As promised I came to the shop early, Jihyo, Max and the twins who were drinking tea in the living room greeted me.

‘Byul! Jaejoong is here!’ Max called

within seconds I saw flashes of brown, grey and black…before being tackled in a hug.

‘Whoa!’ I gasped startled by the impact of the tackle.

‘MORNING JOONGIE!’ Byul greeted me with a big smile

‘Demons amazingly have great speed…’ I thought amused

The brown I saw was Byul’s hair, she wore a grey sweater and black shorts.

‘Time flies, so make use of it.’ Jihyo said with a smile ‘have fun, Byul.’

‘Neh~’ Byul sung happily

‘Have Fun!’ The twins beamed

‘Let’s go.’ I said

‘’Bye~’ Byul beamed waving back at the others.

- While Walking -

I couldn’t help but to feel annoyed and irritated by the eyes that were watching me.

‘Joongie…did you do something to piss off the spirits?’ Byul asked

‘No, nothing I could think off.’ I said thinking carefully

The Spirits were eyeing me hungrily but never or couldn’t come closer then 5 meters to me, usually when Byul was around there wouldn’t be any at all.

‘He whistle last night.’ a voice stated

‘What the hell are you doing here?!’ I questioned startled by Yunho’s sudden appearance and glared at him ‘you can’t just pop out of no where.’

‘You whistled at night?!’ Byul exclaimed with a stern look

I held my hands up defensively ‘whoa whoa, what would that have to do with any of this?!’ I asked

whistling at night will attract ghosts

‘you have got to be kidding me.’ I stated not able to accept what Yunho had said ‘it’s just something parents would say so their kids don’t whistle at night.’

‘His a none believer.’ Yunho said

‘Well you should start believing in some.’ Byul stated and took my hand

When our hands were in contact, the spirits vanished…none were in sight

‘Anyways, Yunho were you planning to visit the shop?’ Byul asked

Yunho nod and held up a bag of meat ‘ Yeah, a parishioner gave it to the temple as a gift.’ He explained ‘There’s a lot, so I wanted to share some with you and the shop.’

‘Ah, that’s great! We can have Korean BBQ.’ Byul beamed

Yunho had a small smile and nod ‘sounds good.’ He said

‘Well go on ahead, to the shop. We’re be back later in the after noon.’ I said pulling Byul with me.

‘Oh, your both on a date? Have fun.’ Yunho said.

I stopped and glared at him ‘WE’RE NOT ON A DATE!’ I denied

‘What would you call it then? A girl and a boy going out.’ Yunho mocked with a smirk

Byul chuckled, completely liking the idea of ‘Date’.

‘Can’t a boy and a girl just hang out?!’ I retorted

‘My playmate is just taking me out to get waffles.’ Byul said with a grin ‘Why don’t you join us?’

‘WHAT?!’ I gave her the look of Horror ‘NO! NO WAY is he coming!’

‘But he has to. We’re having the BBQ at your place anyway’ she said

my eyes grew wide ‘WHAT? WHY?!’ I exclaimed

‘Because he can’t see the shop. His not a customer yet, so he can’t enter the shop.’ She explained

I let out a defeated sigh and groaned ‘fine, just don’t say anything!’ I said and continued walking tagging Byul to follow me.

-Café-

Three plates of waffles and a jug of water was placed on the table

‘Thank You.’ We thanked the waiter.

‘Pass me your cups.’ I said pouring myself water with one hand while the other was getting the others’ cups.

‘heh…you’ll be single for 3 years’ Yunho suddenly said with a smirk

‘That’s rude! I’ll definitely get a girlfriend before you do!’ I growled glaring at him

‘If you pour yourself a drink first on a date, you’ll be single for 3 years.’ Byul commented with a smirk

I rolled my eyes ‘Another superstition.  geez get over it you two’ I stated ‘and for the last time this is not a date!’

Byul and Yunho exchanged looks with each other before looking back at me and shrugged ‘Your endangered love life, not ours.’ They said and ate their waffles

‘What was I thinking to even take you out for Waffles.’ I grumbled to myself

Byul grinned, full of waffles ‘Because you love me and it’s your job as a playmate.’ She answered my question.

‘STOP USING THAT WORD!!’ I scolded angrily.

- 3^rd Person Pov-

-Jaejoong Apartment-

It was late in the afternoon once they arrived at Jaejoong’s place.

‘What should we make with the meat?’ Jaejoong asked heading to the kitchen

‘BBQ! I want Korean BBQ’ Byul beamed

Yunho nod ‘sounds good.’ He agreed

Jaejoong let out a sigh ‘Geez you two are like one person.’ He muttered and preparing the meat ‘just do whatever. It’ll be done soon.’

While Jaejoong was preparing, Byul and Yunho chatted.

‘Weekends pass too quick.’ Byul whined

Yunho chuckled ‘sure does.’ He agreed ‘are things at the shop well?’

Byul nod ‘yea, not many customers though.’ She answered

‘I’m getting curious of the shop. Sadly I can’t see it.’ Yunho commented

Byul laughed ‘yet. You can’t see it yet.’ She corrected

Yunho smirked ‘looking forward to it.’ He said

‘tsk don’t turn up too soon.’ Jaejoong said rudely while carrying plates of meat to the living room. ‘Food’s done.’

‘Yay Meat!!!’ Byul cheered, attacking the meat fast

‘Relax! Your gonna burn yourself!!’ Jaejoong scolded

‘But it’s so good!’ Byul said with full

-After Eating-

‘I’m so full…’ Jaejoong groaned

‘I’m 100% satisfied!’ Byul beamed happily

Yunho chuckled at Byul’s station ‘Good to know.’ He said

‘Man, I just want to go to bed now…’ Jaejoong said laying on the floor

Both Byul and Yunho exchanged looks.

‘You’ll turn into a cow if you do that.’ Byul commented

‘tsk seriously how many superstitions do you believe?’ Jaejoong questioned rolling his eyes ‘I don’t believe in those things.’

‘You know…you shouldn’t ignore every single one of them.’ Byul said

‘it’s not like they’ll kill me if I don’t’ Jaejoong retorted

There was a short silence but Yunho broke it.

‘Let’s head home.’ Yunho said standing up ‘Byul I’ll walk you home.’

Byul grinned ‘of course.’ She agreed and also stood up ‘Well good night Joongie! See you tomorrow.’

‘Yeah yeah.’ Jaejoong said waving them off already nearly falling asleep.

-Yunho Pov-

Byul let out a sigh as we stepped out of Jaejoong’s apartment.

‘I’ll bet that he’ll get into some kind of trouble.’ I stated

‘You have no idea.’ She said looking a little worried and stressed

I smiled at her concern for Jaejoong.

‘Don’t worry too much. His a pretty grown up guy.’ I said

‘that’s what worries me even more.’ She groaned ‘his grown but can barely save his own from spiritual situations.’

I laughed ‘that’s true.’ I agreed ‘but hey…he’ll rely on you won’t he? And isn’t it your job to look after him.’

‘Key word ‘Look’ not ‘Save’.’ Byul stated ‘ I may like him and all…but that still doesn’t change the fact that he should be so careless and stubborn all the time.’

I smirked ‘oh like? I’d always thought it was love.’ I teased

Byul laughed and rolled her eyes ‘there’s no way am I ever going to admit that’ she grinned ‘Just yet.’

‘Just yet, Huh?’ I continued to

She punched me lightly on the arm before jumping on to my back; with ease I was piggy backing her.

-The Next Day-

- Jaejoong Pov-

I could barely open my eyes, I let out a strained groan at how heavy my body felt.

‘Why is my body feeling so heavy…’ I thought

I tiredly got out of my bed, every step that I took weighed like a ton of stones. But never the less, I got ready, outside Yunho was already waiting there with Byul.

‘Morning…’ I mumbled

Byul sighed ‘feeling heavy like a cow? That’s why you shouldn’t sleep after eating.’ She stated

I groaned ‘shut up.’ I retorted and walked ahead

‘stubborn much….’ I heard Yunho commented

I wanted to turn and snap at him, but couldn’t be bothered…my worries right now was to at lease get to the campus. It was hard to take each step, was it even possible? Maybe it would of made sense if spirits were on top of me but that wasn’t the case right now. My thoughts wondered away from my problem when I felt a hand holding on my arm, looking to my side it was Byul, her left arm hugging my right arm while her other, she was holding a small marble almost like a candy, pressing it gentle at my lips.

‘Eat it. It’ll help.’ She said

With no thought, listening to her I took it in to my mouth…I was right it was candy, it was a sweet and sour taste of lemon. The weight I felt was slowly easing, the heaviness got lighter and lighter.

‘thanks…what was it?’ I asked

Byul smiled ‘Lemon candy.’ She answered ‘helps to detox bad things in your body. I knew that you would feel this way in the morning so last night Me and Yunho brought some in the night market.’

I smiled thankfully down at her

‘Yunho too!’ She said

My smile turned into a grim look ‘hell no am I ever going to thank him’ I said and stomp off ahead.

- Lunch -

‘Jonggie can we go to the park after class?’ Byul asked

‘Can’t have cleaning duties.’ I said

She pouted ‘Okay.’ She said

‘Byul how about we go together?’ Dambi said smiling

Byul eyes brightened up ‘Can we?!’ she asked excited

Dambi nod ‘of course, I have nothing to do and besides I want to spend more time with you.’ She said and then looked at Yunho ‘Oppa will you come too?’

Yunho nod ‘I also have nothing later’ he said

At this I couldn’t help but to sulk at the fact that I had cleaning duties…not being able to spend that time with Dambi.

‘What about the spirits?!’ I asked remembering that Byul or Yunho were the ones who suppose to protect me.

Byul’s bright face turned gloomy ‘I don’t wanna be stuck watching Jonggie clean!’ she whined ‘that’s so boring!’

My eyes twitched ‘boring? Are you saying I’m boring?!’ I snapped

‘I never said that, but now that you mention it…yes, yes you are boring sometimes’ she said after a thoughtful look

‘Well I hope you die in boredom watching me clean!’ I said smirking

‘I can watch him for you.’ Yunho suddenly said

 ‘REALLY?!’ Byul exclaimed happily

‘WHAT?!’ I cried in horror.

Yunho nod ‘you need sometime off looking after someone like him.’ He said

‘Thanks so much Yunho!’ Byul beamed and gave him a hug

I could only gap at the change of situation…

‘WHY DO I HAVE TO BE STUCK WITH HIM?!!!!’ I cried

Dambi laughed ‘yay it’ll be girl and boy bonding time.’ She said happily

How can this get any worst?....

-End Of Classes-

‘Bye Guys~ ‘ Byul sang happy to leave

‘Yah don’t be too happy about it!’ I snapped ‘and you better not do anything funny to Dambi!’

‘And don’t YOU cause trouble for Yunho.’ Byul retorted and left with Dambi.

‘Aishi that girl’ I muttered to myself angrily.

‘Wasting time. Get cleaning.’ I heard Yunho stated

Stuck with him was indeed the worst of the worst.

I left the classroom and head to the basement where I was assign to clean up. Yunho didn’t say anything only following me.

‘Hey, do you guys have a sec?!’ a guy called us and run to us

‘Sure.’ I said with a nod

the guy smiled ‘Our class is having this survey, and we need people to sign their names so we can get permission for it.’ He said showing us the survey list

‘What’s the survey for?’ I asked

The guy explained the purpose and reason, looking absolutely excited.

‘I’ll sign’ I said agreeing

Yunho nod ‘me too.’ He said

‘Great!’ the guy exclaimed and gave Yunho the pen

Yunho wrote his name and gave me the pen but nothing came out.

‘oh shoot, it ran out.’ The guy said ‘hang on I’ll go get another one.’

I smiled ‘no need, I got one.’ I said and pulled out a pen from my pocket

I was about to write my name down, when a hand stopped me.

‘You shouldn’t use red pens to write your name’ Yunho stated

I raised a brow at him ‘what? Why?’ I asked confused

The guy laughed ‘whoa never knew you were one to believe superstitions Yunho.’ The guy laughed

‘Man, you and Byul really take it serious about those crap.’ I said and wrote my name anyway.

‘Thanks, see you guys around.’ The guy said and ran off

‘Your asking death to take you.’ Yunho suddenly said ‘you know that.’

‘I’ve told you before, I don’t believe in those things. So stop warning me all the time.’ I said annoyed, and continued my way to the basement.

- Basement -

‘Doesn’t look like there’s much to clean’ I stated looking around the small basement.

Comparing to this basement and at the shop…really the size was nowhere near as huge as the shop was.

‘Going to restroom’ Yunho said ‘don’t get into trouble’

‘I’m not a child alright!’ I snapped ‘just go, geez!’

Yunho left and I started cleaning

Jaejoong

I stopped cleaning hearing someone called my name

‘Huh? Someone called?’ I asked and looked around but saw no one. ‘Must be the wind playing with me.’

- Your Pov -

‘I’m so sorry Dambi!’ I apologized feeling bad

Dambi smiled and chuckled ‘it’s really nothing. I’m also very forgetful many times.’ She said

Dambi and me had reached the park, but just as we did I’ve realized I had forgotten many few important things back in at the university…my assignment. So we had to head back there.

‘beside, maybe Jaejoong Oppa and Yunho oppa finished cleaning and we all can head to the park together’ Dambi said smiling trying to make me feel better

I nod ‘yeah, hopefully’ I said agreeing

I got to my locker and took out the assignments.

‘Hey! You guys have a spare second?’ a guy called at us,

I closed my locker and looked at him ‘yea sure. Anything we can help you with?’ I asked

The guys smiled ‘well you see our class is having this survey and we just need people to sign their names down.’ He said and explained what it was for

‘Wow sounds fun!’ Dambi said smiling ‘I’ll sign.’

The guy gave Dambi the pen for her to sign.

‘hey, Jaejoong and Yunho Oppa also signed.’ She said showing me the survey

I looked and frowned…

‘When did they sign?’ I asked the guy

The guy gave me a confused look, wondering why I would ask but didn’t take it to mind

’30 minutes ago?’ the guy said unsure.

I signed my name quickly and gave it back to the guy.

‘Sorry Dambi, but seems like we’ll have to hang another time.’ I said apologetically ‘ something just came up and it’s important.’

Dambi smiled and nod ‘don’t’ worry about it.’ She said

‘Promise I’ll make it up to you’ I said before running off to find Jaejoong.

Honestly…can’t that guy be more aware and careful?

- Jaejoong Pov-

Thankfully it only took me under 20 minutes to clean up, so now I can head home…

‘Still early, maybe Byul and Dambi might still be at the park’ Yunho said

It wasn’t a bad idea, not that I would admit it since it was Yunho how said it. So I just nod agreeing. The park wasn’t far form the university; it was a 10-minute walk.

‘where would they be?’ I questioned to myself looking around the park

Jaejoong

I heard my name

‘What?’ I asked looking at Yunho

Yunho stared at me long ‘what?’ he questioned

I frowned ‘didn’t you say my name?’ I asked

‘no.’ he said

Jaejoong

There it was again. And this time I knew it wasn’t Yunho, because I was staring hard at him and his lips didn’t move…it was stranger because there was no one but us around.

Jaejoong

‘Who is it?!’ I called out looking around.

‘what is it?’ Yunho asked me

‘there’s someone. Someone’s calling my name’ I said still around for any sign of anyone or spirits.

Jaejoong I am here.

‘Show your self!’ I said loudly and on guard

A strong gust of wind blew at us. I covered myself waiting for it to pass…

‘Jaejoong. I am here for you.’ A rusty voice said

I opened my eyes feeling the wind had passed and saw a figure wearing a black cloak, I couldn’t see his face because it was covered by the hoodie of the cloak.

‘Who are you?’ I questioned ‘and what do you want?’

‘You should know. After all you called and answered to me.’ It said

‘What do you see?’ Yunho asked not able to understand the situation

‘There’s someone here. Can’t see his face though.’ I said

‘What does he want?’ Yunho asked

I shook my head ‘don’t know.’ I said

‘There’s no point playing dumb.’ It said and pulled out a weapon from mid air.

My eyes widened in shock. The weapon looked like a pole stick with a long hook like blade at the top.

‘S-seriously! What do you want?!’ I asked feeling slight fear

‘the soul you had sold.’ It said and charged at me in high speed

Yunho who didn’t know the situation, follow his instincts and stood in front of me.

‘n-no don’t!’ I snapped

The cloak figure, swipe it’s hand to the side as it did, a force threw Yunho away to the side.

Stun and shock in fear, I shut my eyes tightly.

‘What’s happening? Why?’ the words race in my head ‘help’

I waited to feel the pain I expected, however I only felt a quick breeze and sounds of soft panting…

‘Back off.’ I heard a familiar voice hissed

I opened my eyes, to stare at someone’s back…

Byul’s back.

‘B-Byul…’ I stuttered surprised

She stood in between the cloak person and me, her hand gripped firmly on the weapon that was centimeters away from me preventing it from finishing me off. She pushed strongly sending the cloak person a few meters back.

‘Yunho! Are you alright?’ Byul asked not taking her eyes off the cloak figure.

‘Don’t worry about me.’ Yunho said ‘I’m fine.’

‘Thanks and sorry Yunho, but It’s best for you to leave now, I’ve got the situation handled ’ Byul said ‘and I’ll explain it to you.’

Yunho without complaint or any more words nod and left.

‘Hey what is that thing?’ I asked quietly beside her ‘and what does it want?’

‘it’s a reaper and it wants your soul.’ She simply answered

I froze and processed her words…

‘WHAT?! WHAT THE HELL DOES A REAPER WANT WITH ME?!’ I cried in shock ‘IS IT MY TIME TO DIE ALREADY?!’

‘Idiot. It’s because you practically asked for it.’ Byul snapped angrily at me

‘When did that ever happened?!’ I retorted

‘You wrote your name down in red.’ She said firmly ‘ it’s unlucky and your asking for death to take you.’

My mouth dropped wide opened…just because I wrote my name in red?!!!!

‘And you answered to it as well.’ She continued. ‘you shouldn’t respond when you hear your name being called by no one. It’s an spirit with evil intentions.’

‘HOW WAS I SUPPOSE TO KNOW THAT?!’ I shouted ‘Yunho was there with me! I thought it was him!’

‘Who are you?!’ the reaper asked with a growl sounding like a wild creature

‘Byul.’ She said ‘and this is a mistake. So leave.’

The reaper let a hollow and itching laugh

‘There is no mistake.’ The reaper said

‘Either way…I can’t allow you to take his soul.’ Byul said

‘Why?’ the reaper hissed

‘Because I am his protector.’ She stated ‘He is bonded to me.’

I was surprised by her words…but felt…pleased and glad?

‘His my playmate which i can’t afford to lose’ she added with a smirk

My eyes twitched. Did I thought I was glad and pleased? I take it back.

‘Then I’ll take you both!’ the reaper growled and charge at us again.

‘Get back’ Byul demanded

Listening to her demand, I backed away behind her.

The reaper swung it’s weapon at Byul, who dodge it at ease. She was flexible and fast, avoiding all of the reaper’s attack easy without trouble.

‘Second warning. Leave’ Byul said ‘or your existence will be erased’

‘I’ll get you both!” the reaper screeched attacking more furiously

A sigh escaped from Byul, I could see in her eyes she didn’t want to cause any damage or harm in this situation but the reaper was giving her no choice. Swinging the weapon once more at her, Byul kicked it side making to stab into the ground, leaving the reaper wide open from defense. Drawing back her right arm, her nails sharpened like edges of a blade and strike through the reaper’s chest.

A gasp escaped from me…I was speechless and stun. It was my first to see Byul in a fight…and it was gruesome.  Her hand pierced through the reaper, it was covered in black…black blood. She withdraws her hand and the reaper’s body drops dead at her feet.

A quick clean kill.

 ‘I’ve warned you.’ I heard Byul muttered looking down at the dead reaper.

‘B-Byul’ I managed to call her name snakingly

‘hmmm a face to remember.’ A new voice intruded

Not far away from where we stood, there was a Guy…looking about the same age as us. And what was that behind him?

‘Wings?’ I thought amazed

‘You’ve killed one of my reapers quite easily.’ He said

It fazed me by the way the guy spoke, he didn’t have any emotions, he didn’t look angry or even slightest bothered that the reaper died…his reaper died.

The guy smirked ‘Name’s---‘‘You’re the Soul Keeper.’ Byul stated cutting him off

The guy laughed ‘how rude of you to cut me off.’ He said in a teasing tone.

‘There’s no need to be friendly. Let’s get to the point…’ Byul said with no emotions ‘Call your reapers off. This was a mistake.’

The guy smirked ‘and what makes you think, I’d listen to you. Huh?’ He mocked ‘I’m a higher ranked then you. After all I’m in charge of the reapers. The souls.’

As he spoke his wings behind him raised higher, showing off how big and strong they were. He walked casually towards us, Byul stood firmly showing no sign of fear or even the slightest hint of being intimated by the Soul Keeper.

‘Byul’ I whispered her name in worry of what will happen to us…more to her.

He stopped in front of her and the side of her face.

‘I can kill you just as easily.’ He continued with an evil smirk ‘and that would be such a waste, for a beautiful creature like you.’

The hands beside me clutched into a fist, I didn’t like it. I didn’t like how close he was to her, he was a threat and my inside was flooded in worry for Byul.

Swish

In utter speechlessness and stunned, my eyes were wide and mouth was agape.

Pairs of large magnificent and majestic full-grown black wings unfolded from Byul’s back. I couldn’t take my eyes away or even breathe by the beautiful wings right before my eyes and they were just an arm length from me. The urge and temptation to touch the beautiful feathers was very desiring but I held back.

The guy was just as taken back as I was, maybe even more and was not expecting it. Compared to Byul’s wings, the guy’s was far beyond at lost, his were no compare to hers…it was that simple.

‘No. I am superior.’ Byul said firmly slapping the guy’s hand away from her ‘so back off.’

The guy stepped back ‘W-what…’ the guy stuttered still in shock. ‘W-who…’

Ignoring the shocked Soul Keeper, Byul turned around to me, her wings hidden once again.

‘Problem solve and over, let’s go’ Byul said smiling at me as if nothing had happened

She took my hand and led me away,

‘Y-YAH!’ the Soul Keeper called behind

‘Get lost.’ Byul said rudely at him without looking back.

‘H-Hey is it really okay to just leave like this?’ I asked

‘Of course.’ She said smiling widely ‘his wings would be ripped off if this continues.’

My mouth dropped open ‘what?!’ I exclaimed stun and horrified by what’ve I just heard.

-Shop-

The sun was setting and everyone was relaxing on the veranda enjoying the tea I had laid out.

‘Now you know why that knowledge was passed from generation to generation…’ Jihyo said sipping her tea ‘ from time to time, you meet people you must learn from.’

‘What exists, it’s intent, what it looks like, and most importantly…the terror it inspires.’

‘They will want to warn you of it…’ Jihyo explained ‘However, very few people out there will believe stories of inhuman things…’

‘Therefore, they craft some way to warn you, almost like a secret code…in folk tales and idioms.’ Max continued

‘Do you understand why you should believe in superstitions now?’ Jihyo asked me

I nod ‘yeah…’ I said and turn looking at Byul who was snacking on some biscuits ‘sorry for causing you trouble.’

‘the person you should apologize to is Yunho.’ Byul said ‘he could of gotten seriously hurt.’

I looked down feeling guilty

‘Well there is a way to cleanse all of this’ Jihyo suddenly said and stood up ‘Jaejoong kneel before me.’

I listened to her and kneeled in front of her.

‘Close your eyes and empty your mind.’ She instructed

I did as told

‘Beings of this land who intend harm to man…tell us tales of your endeavors…’ Jihyo chanted as I felt her place a hand on my head ‘I implore you to hold no disdain against us.’

‘Phsss….’ I heard a snuffled of laughter being held back

I opened my eyes just in time to see Jihyo swaying her arms to the right then to the left looking absolutely ridiculous.

‘fly away!’ Jihyo said with a huge grin on her face

‘Fly away!’ Micky and Junsu repeated and copied her grinning

My eyes twitched

‘Phahahahahahaha’ Byul burst out laughing and hugged her stomach ‘Noona you are the best! Pahahahaha’

Max also laughed hard but clamed down ‘well? Believe any of it now?’ he questioned me with s smirk

‘NOT ANY MORE!’ I snapped angrily ‘YAH! How could you joke like this when I was taking this really seriously?!’

‘Have you always not believed?’ Jihyo sudden question caught me off guard

She had a serious look

I thought to myself a little.

I then shook my head ‘No…long ago I did.’ I said ‘I heard a couple superstitions from my classmates.’

‘Don’t rub your eye after touching a butterfly or moth, or you’ll be blind.’

'Shaking your legs will ‘shake’ out your fortune’

‘Hide your thumbs when passing a grave or a hearse’

‘But…then my parents died. They were gone.’ I explained looking down at my lap ‘That’s why…that’s when I stopped believing in superstitions…’

I felt arms hugging me from my side a chain placed on my shoulder.  Byul was comforting me.

‘Of the thousands of superstitions this world harbors…one can’t ignore the warning of any single one…’ Jihyo said wisely ‘and yet…for all that…to force your own rules with no rhyme or reason…what becomes of life?’

‘No matter how many there are, it’s not enough…’ Byul added and smiled at me ‘Joongie should sleep here tonight just to be safe and all’

I smiled and nod

- The Next Day-

‘here you go, put what ever you like on.’ I said placing pancakes and varieties of toppings on the veranda

‘YUMMY!!!’ they all exclaimed happily

Byul already had 2 whole pancakes stuffed inside ‘this is the best! Joongie’s cooking is the best!’ she beamed with full

‘You’re exaggerating, you don’t need to me so excited…’ I said smiling while pouring myself a cup of tea

I sat beside Byul who continued to devour the pancakes down.

‘Yah slow down, your going to chock.’ I said picking up my teacup.

But…I paused and looked at my tea…

‘It’s standing upright…’ I thought

‘Oh you have a tea stalk floating upright.’ Byul stated looking at what I was looking at and smiled at me ‘that means something good will happen to you today.’

‘I’VE FOUND YOU!’ a loud voice shouted interrupting when I was about to say something

All eyes turned to the new person arrived…

‘what are you doing here?’ Max questioned with a raised brow ‘Soul Keeper.’

‘He can’t still be after my soul right?’ I questioned

‘I’m not here for your useless soul Human.’ The soul keep said rudely

My eyes twitched feeling annoyed and not liking this guy.

He was looking at Byul, who ignored his presence and was continuing eating.

‘I’m here to collect my bride to be.’ The soul keeper announced with a smirk

‘bride?.’ Everyone but Byul and Jihyo uttered confused

‘Jihyo….aren’t you a little to old for this?’ Max questioned

Jihyo punched him on the head ‘I’m not that old to get married!’ she retorted

‘You there!’ the Soul Keeper called and pointed at Byul ‘You’re my bride.’

My mouth dropped ‘WHAT?!’ I exclaimed shocked

‘my my never knew you had a suitor.’ Jihyo said with a teasing smile at Byul

‘Yeah can’t believe you got married before Jihyo does.’ Max stated with a smirk again earning a punch from Jihyo

When the hell did this happen?! Don’t tell me that he had fallen for her because of yesterday!

‘Get lost.’ Byul stated uncaringly

The soul Keeper pouted and appeared right besides her pushing me out of the way.

I shot him a glare, which he ignored.

‘but my love, we have to get ready for our wedding.’ The soul Keeper whined…cutely.

My insides twitched feeling disgusted by the way the guy was acting.

‘Dude she said get lost.’ I said with a force smile

I boldly grabbed him by the back of his shirt and dragged him towards the entrance and pushed him out

‘Don’t come back.’ I stated and closed the door in his face

Turning back, everyone was staring at me with a surprised expression.

‘What?’ I questioned

‘Joongie… did you know what you just did?!’ Byul asked walking to me and stood in front

I gave her a confused look

‘YOU JUST DECLARED WAR WITH HELL!!!’ Byul exclaimed

‘WHAT?!!!!’ I shouted in horror

‘they say if you throw out a high ranked demon out, you declare war upon him and his kind ‘ Max said shaking his head ‘Great job. Now all demons and spirits are after ya.’

‘Your dead.’ Micky and Junsu both added with a grin

 ‘w-what should I do?!’ I asked In fear and panic I was losing my mind…’There has to be a way to fix this!’

‘Of course.’ Jihyo said nodding in a serious tone. ‘the way to end this is to kiss the demon’s bride to be.’

Bride to be?

My eyes looked at Byul who stood in front of me with a confused look, with no hesitation. I leaned down and gave her a peak on the cheek.

‘There! I’m safe now right?!’ I questioned with a nervous grin

‘No no wait I think it was the other way around.’ Jihyo said ‘the bride to be has to kiss you.’

I looked at Byul with a hopeful look

She smiled holding my face between her hands and leaned up towards me…placing a light kiss on my lips…which surprised me

My first kiss…

I didn’t know what happened but my mind went blank and all I could hear was the sound of my heart pounding and racing.

I felt the temperature of my face raised…

‘S-So I’m good now?’ I managed to stuttered out

Everyone had a huge smile on especially Byul.

‘Seems like the tea stalk’s superstitions gave you its luck early’ Max said with a grin

I blinked a couple of times confused by Max’s station

‘Wait what?’ I asked ‘what do you mean? So am I safe or what?’

Byul chuckled ‘Pabo there’s no such superstitions as declaring war on hell by throwing a demon out.’ She laughed

Wait…so…

‘I KISSED HER FOR NOTHING?!’ I shouted in horror. ‘SHE TOOK MY FIRST KISS!!!

Byul pouted ‘yah don’t make it sound so bad.’ She said ‘it’s my first as well!’

I looked away to hind my still red face

‘are you starting to believe now?’ Jihyo questioned me with a smile

 ‘And hey you know what?? Your spirit free for a whole week now.’ Max stated with a smirk ‘Demon’s kiss superstition…that one no joke.’

A small smile was placed on my face while touching my lips; I could still the warmth from Byul’s kiss.

‘I guess if it’s fun…I can believe in it.’ I muttered