- Jaejoong Pov-

I felt in control and my sight was back, I stared up at an unfamiliar ceiling.

‘Where am I?’ I questioned to myself

‘My house’ came a response, whose voice I knew

I rubbed my head ‘Why?’ I asked

‘Byul called me.’ Yunho answered ‘she told me to get over to your place’

‘Why?’ I asked again

‘Probably to bring you back here…’ he answered

‘But why did you?’ I asked turning to look at him

‘Byul told me…’ Yunho looked at me seriously ‘..the way things were going, you were going to disappear…’

My eyes widened in shock

‘I think she means ‘die’ ‘ Yunho said

‘How?’ I asked looking back at the ceiling

It’s because you keep seeing that woman…

Jihyo’s words through the phone came in mind. Thinking of the words I knew whom she had meant.

‘But…she never did anything to me…’ I said ‘even when I kept getting worst…’

‘Well, can you think of anything else it could be?’ Yunho questioned ‘Hostile encounters with spirits is not possible since Byul had marked you.’

‘But. She isn’t a bad person. We don’t even know if she is a person.’ Yunho said

‘Even if she isn’t…’ Jaejoong said weakly feeling tired ‘I made a promise.’

‘I promised I’d meet her at the park…’ Jaejoong said before he was lost in his sleep.

-Jihyo Pov-

 ‘Max want to make a bet?’ I asked

‘Hmm?’ Max questioned

‘Will Jaejoong go or not?’ I asked

Max thought hard ‘well…that’s an easy bet.’ He said with confidence

‘You’re right. It is Jaejoong after all…’ I agreed. ‘All that happens in this world is fate.’

- Your Pov -

‘Byul…it’s cold outside. Come inside’ Micky said

‘It’s cold. Come inside, where it’s warm’ Junsu agreed

I smiled at them ‘just a little longer. His going to come soon.’ I said looking back at the entrance hopefully ‘his coming.’

It would be a lie to say that I am okay…because inside I was worried and scared.

‘Jaejoong….’ My mind called for him

when the doors opened, stood on my feet and ran

‘I’m --- Pft.’

I hugged Jaejoong tightly.

‘h-Hey….’ He said

But I couldn’t say anything, only hugging him

‘Jaejoong is okay!’ Junsu beamed

‘Jaejoong looks healthier’ Micky commented smiling

‘I brought food.’ He said to the twins and looked down at me ‘you can let go now.’

Micky and Junsu took the food and went back inside the shop.

I shook my head ‘Ani. I’m not going to let you go.’ I whispered and hugged onto him tighter

‘Yunho took care of me…so it’s fine.’ Jaejoong said ‘thanks by the way’

I shook my head ‘I was suppose to look after you. But I failed.’ I whispered disappointed

‘it’s not your fault.’ He said ‘go on. Go and eat.’

I looked up at him my eyes asking him to come in and join.

Jaejoong smiled and shook his head ‘I have to go.’ He said

I bite my lip, knowing where he would and shook my head, holding on to his arm ‘Ani. Your not meeting her anymore.’ I said.

‘I promised.’ He said

Promise…

Promise is a strong word.

My hands loosen their grip on his arm

‘Thank you for understanding.’ He said and left

‘You have to tell her you can’t see her anymore.’ I said before he closed the door

He looked at me ‘I can’t’ he said closing it.

My hands clutched themselves into a fist ‘no Jaejoong…’ I whispered

-3^rd Person Pov-

-Park-

Jaejoong was at the park, like he promised he would be…be there to keep her company. He found the woman sitting at the usual bench where they always meet. Jaejoong opened his mouth to greet her but words become coughs instead, earning him a worried look from the woman.

‘It’s okay. I’m okay’ Jaejoong said covering his mouth.

The woman with a sad glaze stared down ‘let’s…’ she started, getting Jaejoong’s attention ‘let’s stop seeing each other.’

Jaejoong eyes widened, surprised and speechless.

‘it’s best that we never meet again.’ The woman said

‘Why? Did I say something that offended you?’ Jaejoong asked worryingly, the woman shook her head ‘if it’s about me, don’t worry. I like—‘ Cough Cough

‘thank you. I’ve had a wonderful time.’ The woman said ‘but this is enough.’

‘You said you were always lonely.’ Jaejoong said hoping to change her mind ‘ I thought I could….—‘

‘I must go.’ The woman said and stood up leaving.

Jaejoong wanted to stop her, but his fits of coughing made him stop.

She was out of his sight.

-The Next Day –

- Jaejoong Pov-

The sky was grey and gloomy, matching my mood. But still I dragged myself from my bed and made food like every morning. And first…had to deliver the food to Jihyo’s shop.

-Shop-

I entered the gate and walked in.

‘JAEJOONG IS HERE!’ the twins beamed loudly

I forced a smile ‘Hey. I brought food.’ I said

Byul then came out from the shop with a wide smile on her face as she ran to me and hugged me.

‘Joongie come in! come in!’ Byul said excitedly, pushing me gently inside the shop and seating me down on the coach in the living room.

‘What’s with the excitement?’ I asked with a small smile

Byul grinned at me and ran into the kitchen before coming back with a cake. And yes it was decorated horribly…it was a terrible drawn smiley face out of chocolate.

‘I’m100% confident that I got it right this time.’ She beamed

‘Byul worked hard!’ Micky exclaimed with a grin

‘Byul worked for hours!’ Junsu added with a smile

A smile was placed on my lips from the nice warm feeling I felt receiving a cake ‘let’s try it out then’ I said

‘Micky, Junsu go get plates.’ Byul said which the twins happily listened to her order. She then looked at me and grinned ‘ i want a picture of this! i'll get the camera!'

Byul went into her room.

My smiled never left…that was…until her face appeared.

The whole night last night…and every time I closed my eyes…I would see the same image over. It was her…that woman waiting for me in the park.

She’s sad.

She’s crying.

She’s waiting for me.

Seeing that image…my own tears rolled out form my eyes.

‘She’s crying…’ I whispered

And here I was…being happy alone.

I stood up

The twins returned to the living ‘we brought plates!’ they beamed

‘I have to go.’ I said

The twins looked at me questioningly, but I didn’t answer them…I ran out.

- Your Pov-

I came out of my room, with a camera in hand

‘Joong---‘ my words were cut off when I didn’t see Jaejoong where he was.

‘Micky…Junsu…’ I called them

‘Jaejoong left.’ Micky said

‘Jaejoong had to go’ Junsu said

‘No.’ I whispered and hurried to the phone.

-3^rd Person Pov-

-Yunho-

Shooting the last arrow at his target, a bull eyes.

Cheers and claps came from the audience, but he couldn’t smile…not like he ever does…the tournament is over. He’d won.

Instead of feeling happy…he felt worried…something was off.

Without changing out of his uniform or putting the bow down, he was outside walking…to where? To Jaejoong or to the shop?

Ring ring ring

Yunho answered his phone.

Yunho please come to the shop - Byul

Hearing Byul’s panicked voice, Yunho set off running to where he knew he had to go.

-Jaejoong Pov-

Running around in the park, Jaejoong searched hope to find her…hoped the woman was waiting for him at the same place. A smile came when he caught the sight of her still there, waiting for him. He hurried over.

The woman looked at him surprised ‘it’s you…’ she whispered

Jaejoong smiled and took a seat beside her ‘I’m sorry, I’m late.’ He said ‘ you aren’t cold, are you?’

The woman could only look sadly down not answering him, Jaejoong fell into another fit of coughing

‘I knew this would happen.’ The woman said

Jaejoong looked at her wanting to ask her what she meant, but only more cough came

‘I knew that the more I met with you, the more you would suffer.’ She said ‘I’m sorry’

‘ I know that already’ Jaejoong said

‘Then why?!’ the woman questioned sternly

Cold sweat trailed down Jaejoong’s face but he continued to smile ‘if you’re lonely…it makes me feel lonely too.’ He said

The woman gasped hearing those words, speechless. Jaejoong cough came more violent, not giving him chances of breathing. The woman looked at him worried, her hand reached near him to pat him on the pat...wanting to do something to help him…but she knew better.

It was her that made him suffering, if she was closer to him, if she made contact with him, he would only get worst. All she could do was watch.

Jaejoong fell form the bench and onto his knees cough and gasping for air. The more she watch, she couldn’t take it, falling into the concern she kneed beside Jaejoong and reached out…

‘Don’t touch him’ two voices stop her

Jaejoong looked up ‘B-Byul…Yun-ho.’ He panted

Byul ran over to Jaejoong other side and held him close to her, patting and rubbing his back.

‘You’d say anything as long as you could meet her again’ Yunho said, standing distance away with his bow in hand. ‘just as I thought…you aren’t human.’

Byul looked at the woman ‘it’s the only way to make him better’ she said, The woman looked at her sadly.

Yunho couldn’t see the woman clearly, only a burred silhouette. Taking out a talisman Byul had given him, and attached in onto a wooden arrow he carried

‘Don’t do it.’ Jaejoong pleaded

‘Byul’ Yunho said

Byul nod and moved Jaejoong out of the way.

Byul looked at woman with sympathy ‘Sorry.’ She whispered

Yunho placed the arrow on the bow and pulled the string back, ready in place.

Jaejoong looked more desperate ‘don’t Do it!” he cried louder before looking at Byul pleadingly ‘There’s as to be another way. Stop this! Please.’

‘There’s no other way.’ Byul said

Jaejoong shook his head not wanting to believe in her words. He tried to get out of her hold, but Byul didn’t let him go.

‘Yunho Now!’ Byul called

Yunho released the arrow; it shot the woman through the chest the talisman on the arrow glowed.

Unlike at the school building, it didn’t the woman in, instead there was different glow.

Jaejoong eyes widened, watching the woman before him falling. ‘Why?’ he whispered

The woman gave Jaejoong a final smile ‘the loneliness is gone.’ She said ‘because you’re here.’

No words could be formed Jaejoong stared speechless at the woman disappearing before him

‘You have people who needs you.’ The woman said ‘because there are people who doesn’t want to lose you…’

Like that the woman was gone, grey smoke vanished along with her.

Seeing that it was over, Byul let out of Jaejoong…as he covered buried his face in his hands.

‘Why did you fire?!’ Jaejoong cried ‘Why did she have to go?!’

He glared at Yunho then to Byul.

‘Because she isn’t human?’ Jaejoong questioned

‘No.’ Both Yunho and Byul said

‘Because I chose to.’ Yunho answered

‘Because we can’t lose you.’ Byul said

Jaejoong then pass out.

-Jihyo Pov-

I sat in the guestroom waiting for Jaejoong to wake up…

‘You’re awake, I see’ I said

‘Jihyo…’ He said, turning to face me ‘your work…’

‘All done. Without any problem.’ I answered

‘I see.’ he said

‘However, it seems that you weren’t as fortunate…’ I stated

‘yeah, well. Recently, I feel like this always happens.’ Jaejoong said with a sad smile ‘Byul and Yunho must of brought me here.’

I nod ‘Neh’ I said

‘I’m sorry for not taking your warning.’ He said

‘It’s Byul you should apologize to…. but you made your own decision.’ I said  ‘Even though you understood the danger you were in, you still wanted to see her.’

‘As I’d told you before a person’s wishes are capable of creating so much…happiness as well as unhappiness.’ I said

‘And I…’ Jaejoong said not sure of what to say

‘Whatever you decide, if it’s the result you desire…’ I said ‘So long as you have no regrets about it, there’s nothing wrong with it.’

‘Yunho also made a choice’

‘He chose to shoot her, even though it meant hurting you…he decided to betray your wishes.’

‘So that you wouldn’t leave this world.’

‘And Byul…I don’t need to explain why, do I? You understand her feelings.’

‘That’s way you should decide now…what do you do about Yunho and Byul in light of what has happened?’

‘Do you want to know what she was?’ I questioned him

He shook his head ‘Even if she wasn’t human, she was a kind, gentle, and warm person to me.’ He said

Jaejoong had his arms over his eyes covering the tears, a smile broke out ‘She’s happy right?” he asked

‘The words she spoke before she vanished were the truth.’ I said standing up to leave the room

I closed the door behind me. The twins stood there both worried and Max too

‘He’ll be okay right?’ Micky asked

‘Jaejoong will be okay right?’ Junsu asked

I smiled ‘that he will. Tomorrow, he’ll be back to normal…’ I said reassuringly

Smiles broke out on the twins faces ‘that’s great’ they beamed

Max let out a sigh ‘thank goodness.’ He said

‘we should also retire to bed for the night’ I said ‘this extended job away from home has taken toll on me too..’ I said

The twins and Max smiled and head to bed…

I turned my attention to Byul, Who had been here as well…she was on the veranda, laying on her back staring at the night sky.

‘How are you feeling?’ I asked

I sat besides her, placing her head on my lap.

I smiled ‘Jaejoong doesn’t blame you, or Yunho’ I said

‘ it doesn’t mean he’d forgive the both of us easily.’ She whispered ‘surely he must be slightly angry at us.’

I her hair comfortingly ‘Are you happy with your choice?’ I asked her

‘Neh’ she said ‘Is that bad? It wasn’t my business…and she was just a lonely spirit…’

‘You did what you chose, because you care for Jaejoong. As long as you feel content with your choice, then there is no wrong.’ I said

Byul smiled up at me ‘it’s always nice to have talks like this with Unni.’ She said ‘But you should rest now, you just got back from work.’

I returned her smile while gently and carefully remove her head on my lap and head to my room.

‘Don’t stay up too late, it’s getting cold’ I said ‘good night.’

- Jaejoong Pov-

I tossed and turn in my bed, not able to fall asleep.

Letting out a sigh, I sat up. ‘Maybe I should get something to drink’ I thought and got out of bed.

Sliding the door open, I stopped and stared at the laying figure on the veranda.

‘She’s still up?’ I thought

Closing the door behind me, I went to the laying figure.

‘Babo…she fell asleep here.’ My mind told me.

I kneel down beside Byul, who eyes were closed and breathing steady and soft.

‘Hey wake up.’ I said shaking her shoulder ‘Go sleep in your room.’

Her eyes opened lazily, only half way, she sat up and rubbed her eyes.

‘Joongie…your up. How are you feeling?’ Byul whispered sleepily

I couldn’t help but to smile, it was quite cute….quite I repeat.

‘Good.’ I answered

‘Are you angry at me and Yunho?’ she mumbled

I shook my head again ‘No.’ I answered

‘Your really too kind you know that?’ she questioned with a small smile ‘we’re sorry for how things had turn out.’

We both sat in silence, just staring at the sky.

‘You know I’m the one that should be sorry. You warned me, but I still carelessly left and didn’t listen.’ I said breaking the silence ‘I also own you a thanks for worrying and coming for me.’

‘It was your choice, it wasn’t wrong nor right.’ She said pausing for a few second ‘ but really…’

I glanced at her to hear out what she had next to say

‘I wish you could come to understand the reason of my intentions.’ She finished still looking at the sky ‘please trust me more.’

I was surprised by her words

‘Yunho too. Try understanding and rely on him.’ She continued ‘his there for you.’

I nod ‘prom—‘ ‘Don’t say it.’ She cut me off.

I looked at her in confusion

She only shake her head with a small smile ‘I rather you not promise it. Just keep it in mind.’ she said and stared up at the sky

We both fell in silence…

‘Oh yeah, that cake.’ I said, wanting the break the silence. ‘Can I try some now?’

she turned looking at me surprised, before grinning widely

‘Sure!’ she beamed dashing into the kitchen.

I chuckled at her child nature cuteness. She returned quickly with two plates of cake in hand

‘here you go.’ She said handing me my plate.

I smiled taking the plate ‘thanks’ I said

She watched me with anticipation filling her eyes

I couldn’t help but to chuckle before taking a spoonful….

…

…

…

‘Joongie…Yah Joongie’ Byul called me

my body froze and mind blanked out not understanding what I had tasted. After 10 seconds I choked and spat out the solid in my mouth

‘V-Vinegar?!’ I cried while half choking

‘Vinegar?’ Byul questioned confused with a frown

-3^rd Person Pov-

‘hehehhhehehe’ laughed evilly a certain spy, watching Byul and Jaejoong

 ‘Why the heck is there vinegar in the cake?!’ Jaejoong questioned Byul still in state of shock of what he had eaten

‘but I didn’t….’ Byul mumbled in a deep thought ‘

‘Max is scary.’ Junsu said shaking his head

‘Max is a bad boy’ Micky added

Max shushed the twins as he watch, enjoying the horrified Jaejoong.

‘he deserved it.’ Max beamed quietly ‘I’m a genius’

‘yeah…but you didn’t have to overdose the WHOLE cake with vinegar.’ Micky stated

Junsu nod agreeing ‘what a waste of cake and Byul’s hard work.’ He added

Max mentally hit himself…he should of indeed could of just added vinegar on one piece instead of the whole cake…

‘Shut up, and get to bed you two.’ Max muttered

the twins grinned and went away as told. Jaejoong sighed which caught Max’s attention as he continued to spy on the two

‘guess it can’t be helped…you are useless at these things.’ He said

Byul pouted ‘but I did everything right…’ she mumbled disappointed

‘it can’t be helped…so…I’ll show you next time’ Jaejoong said with a smile

Byul looked at him surprised before excitement took over ‘really?!’ she beamed

Jaejoong nod and smirked ‘Can’t have you killing cake’s pride now, can i?’ he joked

Byul death glared him but laughed and launched at Jaejoong, bear hugging him.

Jaejoong, who was now use to Byul’s random hug attacks smiled down at her and returned her hug

‘Your warm.’ Byul suddenly spoke during the hug ‘maybe that’s why I like hugging you so much.’

‘hmm? Really?’ Jaejoong questioned amused by the sudden statement

Nodding her head that was leaning on Jaejoong’s shoulder, there was a warm and happy smile…that only Max could see.

‘Your warmth is comforting and completes me, maybe it’s because…’ Byul trailed unsure if she should continue.

‘Because?’ Jaejoong questioned curious.

‘You’re my soul mate, not playmate.’ Byul whispered more to herself

Jaejoong couldn’t hear it only hearing mumbles ‘what was that? I didn’t catch that.’ He said

Letting go of the hug Byul ignored it only smiling in content ‘better get some rest Joongie, we might be busy tomorrow and you need all the energy you need.’ She said

Jaejoong frowned unhappy that Byul changed the subject  ‘yah tell me! I didn’t hear it.’ He whined

Byul grinned ‘another time’ she said and head to bed ‘night night.’

‘Good night…’ Jaejoong said pouting unnoticeable before also heading back to the guest room.

At the clear sight Max stood up from his hiding

‘Great more drama will happen’ he muttered and sighed

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