-Yunho Pov-

there was a thick silence in the air, Jihyo, Junsu and Micky were in Byul’s room tending and treating her injuries. Outside was me, Max and Jaejoong, none of us exchanged any words it was just silence.

I glance at Jaejoong, who was still covered in blood, just sitting on the floor leaning on the wall beside Byul’s room, His legs were brought up to his chest and his head was buried in his arms.

He was upset. Worried. Scared.

‘Jaejoong go clean yourself up.’ I spoke

Jaejoong didn’t move or respond. I exchanged looks with Max on the couch, before standing up and approach Jaejoong.

‘Hey…’ I called to him

Coming closer to him…I realize that he was trembling.

‘You okay?’ I asked a little concern ‘Byul’s going to be fine.’

‘It’s my fault.’ I barely heard Jaejoong mumble

‘I should have listened to her…’

‘I should have trusted her…’

‘it’s all my fault’

I could hear how shaky and low the tone of his voice was…he was crying.

I pat him on the shoulder ‘Byul wouldn’t want you to be like this.’ I started ‘get yourself together and clean up’

‘I want to wait…till I know Byul is alright.’ Jaejoong said softly

Allowing him to do so, I returned back to my seat, we all waited for Jihyo or the twins to come out to give us some news.

-30 Minutes Later-

Byul’s door opened, making the three of us who were waiting stand up, Jaejoong being right beside the door tried to enter the room but was stopped by Junsu and Micky

‘Her wounds are all stitched and are healing normally, but due to the large amount of blood loss, she’s still unconscious’ Jihyo stated ‘when she’ll wake up…I do not know, Byul will be the one to decide.’

‘M-maybe I can do som---‘ ‘Enough’ Jihyo cut Jaejoong off, her voice was hard and held bitterness. ‘You’ve done enough today. Go clean up.’

Jaejoong was startled and surprised by Jihyo’s harsh tone, his face showed guilt and downcast looking down at the ground. Jihyo announced her retire for the day, leaving to her room.

‘B-but Byul…’ Jaejoong mumbled

 ‘Look, things are tough today. And no one wants anymore trouble or nuisance…so please don’t do or say anything stupid.’ Max stated, he then turned to look at me ‘the Guest Room is free if you’d like to stay for the night.’

‘thank you, but I’ll head home.’ I said and looked at everyone in the room ‘Everyone seems like they need some space and time alone.’

Max let out a sigh and nod ‘yeah..thanks. Sorry we can’t thank you properly.’ He apologized ‘Till Byul recovers, I promise we’ll show our gratitude correctly’

I shook my head ‘there’s no need’ I said ‘ you should go rest, I’ll take my leave after I have a talk with Jaejoong.’

I looked at Jaejoong who was staring at the ground helplessly and by the look that was on his face, he wanted nothing more then to be beside Byul right now…but the twins were guarding the door not letting him through.

‘Sure thing.’ Max said and looked at the twins ‘you guys should get to bed too. I’m sure he won’t do anything stupid.’

Max went to his room and the twins did the same, leaving Jaejoong and me in the living room.

‘ Are you going to head home?’ I asked ‘I’ll walk you’

Jaejoong shook his head, till looking down at the ground ‘No. I want to stay till Byul wakes up.’ He answered ‘ I want to be there for her when she wakes up’

I turned taking my leave ‘then don’t do anything stupid. Byul need her rest to recover, don’t bother her. The others need time, don’t question them.’ I stated without looking back ‘You should give yourself some time to think as well.’

- 3 Days Later-

-Jihyo Pov-

It was in the afternoon, Jaejoong prepared lunch for everyone in the kitchen, Max was out on errands, the twins were watching Tv along with me.

3 days passed, Byul haven’t woken up yet, the shop had been quiet, no one was as lively. Jaejoong does his chores as usual but spoke less, often he would check up on Byul and stay in her room for a while….which was every second he had without any work.

‘She should be awaken today’ I thought

I frowned

She’ll Feel it. The Pain. The loss.

My thoughts came rather soon, when I heard a pained scream echoing through the shop. The cries of pain was mixed with fade sobbing.

I glance at Jaejoong form the corner of my eye, seeing him flinched startled by the sudden cry, disbelief crossed his expression before he sprinted to Byul’s room.

The Twins exchanged looks with each other and looked at me in sadness

‘What can we do…to make Byul Feel Better Noona?’ Micky And Junsu whispered

‘It is something Byul have to do on her own.’ I said looking down at my lap ‘For us to comfort and support her is all we can do now.’

-Your Pov-

Numbness was all I felt in the darkness. My eyes were heavy it was hard to open them to find light in the darkness I was unconscious in.

Open them.

Forcing my eyes to open, I recognize I was in my room. I was back at the shop. The small amount of light that beam through the small creaks of the curtain told me it was somewhat in the early afternoon.

Move.

I tired to turn my body, but none of my muscles cooperated, they were stiff like stones as well as I couldn’t feel anything.

Was I even alive?

What a silly thing to question. I wasn’t actually living in the first place. I was a demon for heaven’s sake. Haha…how ironic.

Giving up on moving I stayed dead in the same position I had woken up in, on my sides. Thinking and going back through my memories, everything was a blur and unclear…this memory loss…must have been due to a sudden shock of pain…

But Pain of what?...

My head ached and throbbed, I winced dismissing anymore further thoughts to prevent worsening my headache.

My eyes wondered and scan around my room, everything was exactly where they were…however…my eyes caught feathers on my bedside table.

Black feathers…

I stared at the feathers on the table, my body was still numb and unmoving

Feathers….

Black Feathers…

From where?...

….

…

My eyes widen, feeling tears building in my eyes

‘W-Wings…M-M-my…..Wi---‘

My voice was cut off when sudden waves of pain drowned my body…

Unable to bear and contained it…

I screamed…the pain from my dry throat

Was nothing to the pain I felt on my back. The hellish burn of torture where my right wing use to be.

I chocked on my sobs that came along with my agonizing screams.

BAM!

BYUL!

I couldn’t move or turn my attention to the Visitor who had burst into my room..

I could only sob at the loss I felt as well as the pain

Warm arms sudden embraced me, my head was buried into a warm chest.

-Jaejoong Pov-

The sudden scream and sobs startled me, yet at the same time surprised me.

Byul was awake.

She had finally woken up.

And she was in pain.

I snapped out of my thoughts and sprinted to Byul’s room, almost break down the door form out harshly I had yacked it open.

‘BYUL!’ I shouted her name worryingly

I froze seeing the scene of Byul’s body lifelessly laying on her bed, her form trembled from her sobbing and cries of pain.

My heart broke. It clutched tightly painfully

I came standing in front of her, but she took no notice, her tears were endless they showed how much agony she felt.

I felt it. The pain in my chest ached more and it worsen seeing more tears form in her eyes.

I crawled on her bed lying beside her and pulled her into a protective hug.

‘I-its….its going to be okay.’ I Uttered

holding her closer to my chest

‘I’m here. It’s…it’s going to be okay.’ I continued to encourage her

and to myself…because I felt fear.

The fear of losing her

‘I’ll do whatever it takes….to get your feathers back’ I whispered

so please. Please stop hurting and crying.

I place soft kisses on her head wanting to comfort her. To make her feel safe and let her know I’m here for her.

After a while her sobs creased to soft whimpering, I pulled back just enough to see her face without removing my arms around her. Her eyes were red and puffy, she bit on her bottom lip to hold in any further cries, trying to calm herself.

‘Does it still hurt? Should I get some painkillers? Wait I should make you something to eat first!’ I was rambling ‘no wait you must be thirsty and dehydrated! I’ll get you something to drink first!’

I knew I must be smothering, but I couldn’t help it. I continued on discussing to myself what I should and could do for her, but I came to a stop when I heard Byul weakly laughed. I let out a small smile seeing how adorable she is but seeing her fragile and vulnerable was not something I was use to, she was always strong…seeing her like this…I felt overly protective of her.

‘Thanks Jaejoong’ she whispered ‘but I really want to be Jihyo Unni right now’

I quickly nod ‘sure I’ll get her.---‘ ‘As expected you didn’t even realize that we were here’ Max’s voice cut me off

Turning behind me, Jihyo, max and the twins had been siting behind me silently without word

Max and the twins stood up running to Byul’s side and pushed me out of the way so they could hug her

I glared at them ‘YAH!’ I shouted not happy having Byul stolen from my arms ‘You guys have to be gentle with her! She’s still healing!’

‘We need healing too!’ Max remarked sticking his tongue out at me

‘Byul is our healing!’ Junsu and Micky added

how childish can those three be?!

‘Jihyo tell them to get off of Byul!’ I stated looking at Jihyo…

Only I groan, due to the fact that Jihyo was joining the other three, group hugging and clinging onto Byul

‘Just when I thought I could rely on somebody’ I thought and sighed

Few Minutes later the hug was over ‘You wanted to speck with me correct?’ Jihyo asked Byul

Byul nod her response

‘Okay let’s leave guys, leave the girls be’ Max said leaving the room, with the twins following him ‘ we got to call Yunho and let him know Byul’s up’

I went to the door, to close it

‘Jaejoong that means you too’ Jihyo stated

I froze and look back at them, confused ‘Huh?’ I uttered

I wanted to stay by Byul. I wanted to stay with her.

‘Byul and I need a moment alone.’ Jihyo explained

I hesitated, I didn’t want to. I was suborn and wanted to stay by Byul’s side.

‘why don’t you go prepare dinner?’ Jihyo suggested ‘Byul must be hungry after all’

I looked at Byul who had a small smile ‘I want Kimchi soup with lots and lots of meat’ she said weakly moving her hands around making cute gestures

I smiled and nod ‘okay’ I said nodding and quickly left to make dinner

-Jihyo Pov-

Jaejoong was gone hearing Byul’s request.

I smiled and ruffled Byul’s head ‘You’ve worried everyone during your sleep’ I said ‘it’s been really quite and gloomy without you’

Byul smiled a small smile, but it didn’t stay long. Seeing her expression, I knew what was the cause of it.

‘He already made his 2^nd wish…hasn’t he?’ I questioned with no emotion

Byul nod ‘I alone can’t grant it.’ She stated

‘Byul..’ I said her name knowing what she was going to do ‘no, you’ve just recovered.’

Beside…what else will you give up for him?

‘I promised. I’ve already made a mistake by delaying it.’ She whispered but I heard ‘I have to.’

I wanted to disagree, but I understood the situation she was in.

‘What is your wish?’ I asked her

A sad smile came on her face ‘I wish Jaejoong’s memories to be erased. Before he came to this shop.’ Byul stated

‘Byul,…to compensate that…’ I started but Byul smiled reassuringly at me

You’d have to give something precious

She nod ‘I know. My payment…is my freedom.’ She said almost near a whisper ‘I’ll be bound to the Shop, eternity.’

It was difficult for her as it was to be outside, yet…now she’ll give up and be trapped forever…

‘What about Jaejoong’s wish? Yunho can’t be around him every time he needs him.’ I questioned ‘Jaejoong will be attacked and chased’

Byul smiled and looked at the her feathers on the bed side table ‘I already thought of that.’ She said

You must love him dearly…

I nod ‘granted.’ I said and held up 3 fingers ‘three times. After he says your name three times, his memories will be eased.’

Byul smiled ‘thank you, Jihyo’ ‘But.’ I cut her off making her smile drop

‘But if he recalls his memories, the wish will be revoked.’ I explained ‘ Memories cannot be completely erased, only blocked. Nothing can be done if that wall crumbles.’

‘Do you understand that? Byul’ I stated

Byul nod ‘Neh.’ She said in deep thought ‘Thank you.’

I nod ‘you will be bound to the shop once his memories are eased’ I said

‘sorry Unni. I probably won’t be much of a help at all…’ Byul said looking down, but had a determined look on ‘I promise I’ll work hard to do all of the chores and cook!’

I chuckled and gave her a bear hug ‘You will always be our precious demon, no matter what’ I assured her ‘and please refrain from burning down the shop’

Byul laughed nodding ‘can’t guarantee that but I’ll try’ she joked

‘Dinner’s Done!’ Jaejoong announced at the door

I stood up and looked down at Byul who was smiling at Jaejoong and tried to get out of bed. However she had trouble doing so, she stumbled a little barely getting her balance.

‘Yah!’ Jaejoong exclaimed surprised by Byul’s state

Rushing to her side, he held her by the waist supporting her.

‘don’t push yourself when you just recovered!’ Jaejoong couldn’t help but scolded Byul in worry

‘I’ll tell max to carry you out’ i said

‘I got it.’ Jaejoong exclaimed

Not wasting time he bridal carried her out, I couldn’t help but to chuckle shaking my head

‘His too easy ‘ I thought

- 3^rd Person Pov-

It’ll be a lie that there wouldn’t be any drama at the dinner table

‘I WANT TO SIT WITH BYUL!’ Junsu and Micky Exclaimed

‘She’s Sitting next to me!’ Max fired back

‘I am the oldest here! So she has to sit next to me!’ Jihyo argued

Byul sat in her seat watched amazed at the entertainment before her while eating her dinner

‘Aishi they’re so loud’ Jaejoong mumbled before looking at Byul who was next to him and smiled ‘Is the food good?’

Byul grinned ‘Always!’ she beamed

Jaejoong felt happy, he was about to continue to chat with her but was suddenly pulled out of his seat

‘YAH! You can’t just waltz in and steal the seat!’ Max hissed

and there…there were 4 people in front of the table arguing amongst each other

‘haha it’s really lively here.’ A new voice laughed

‘This is rather a seen’ stated another with amusement

Byul eyes sparkled  ‘DAMBI! YUNHO!!!!’ She beamed happily, getting out of her seat to hug the two guests ‘Come Come Have dinner with us.’

Just like that…Byul was seated in-between Yunho and Dambi, with the others sulking in their seats

Dambi laughed ‘I’m really happy to see you again and was also really worried when I heard you didn’t felt well. Are you all better?’ she asked

Byul nod ‘yep I just woke up’ she said smiling

Yunho patted Byul’s head ‘we were really worried’ he said

Jaejoong who sat across the table in front of Byul glared ‘YAH! Don’t touch her! You might hurt her!’ he hissed

Yunho raised a brow at Jaejoong’s behavior ‘ Jealous?’ he teased with a smirk

‘Aishi, I really hate that face and attitude of yours’ Jaejoong muttered to himself angrily, not lying that he was jealous

-Yunho Pov-

After dinner me, Dambi and Byul sat outside on the veranda while Jaejoong was in the kitchen cleaning up. The Twins, Max and Jihyo had decided to head to bed first.

‘Byul, is everything alright?’ Dambi suddenly asked Byul

Byul gave her a questioning look

Dambi smile ‘there’s something wrong, you look really down.’ She explained and chuckled ‘girls knows girls best you know’

Byul chuckled with a small nod ‘yeah.’ She admitted before looking very distanced and a little sad ‘Jaejoong’s Memories will be erased tomorrow.’

It caught the both of us off guard hearing this from Byul

‘W-What do you mean Byul? Why would…’ Dambi questioned looking worried and a little panicked

Byul gave a sad smile ‘You guys may have not known, but I promised to grant Jaejoong 3 wishes.’ She explained ‘one of his wishes…he wished to forget me.’

‘There has to be a misunderstanding or mistake.’ I stated, taken aback

Byul explained what had happened on that day, that day Gain had taken Jaejoong hostage.

‘but…but that surely doesn’t count right? Because it was in heat of the moment. And…and…’ Dambi stuttered trying to persuade Byul ‘And…it just slipped out…’

I looked at Byul, I knew that it wasn’t something Byul could decide or not. It was a promise. And that has to be kept

‘what is your plan?’ I asked surprising Dambi, I looked at her ‘it’s not something Byul has control or choice over.’

Dambi nodded in understanding and I could see the sadness in her eyes. ‘i…we…we can’t hang together anymore?’ she whispered ‘t-this…is the last time….’

Byul smiled ‘we’ll always be friends all of us… you and Yunho can always visit me at the shop’ She explained ‘but I just need you guys to act as if I never existed around Jaejoong, after his memories are erased.’

‘it cant be the 4 of us.’

‘I hope you guys understand’

‘I’m sorry how it has to be’ Byul said softly bowing her head at us, apologizing

‘We understand’ both Dambi and I said

rather we wanted it or not…we wanted to make it easy for Byul

 ‘Thank you’ Byul smiled gratefully

‘I got tea and some snacks’ Jaejoong said joining us with the tray of tea and snacks and setting them on the veranda ‘what did I miss?’

He sat down next to Byul; his closer arm went around her waist. Byul smiled and leaned closer to his body, laying her head on his shoulder

Dambi gave a happy squeal ‘Aww~ Your both super cute!!!’ She beamed

‘yes, Byul does make up for Jaejoong’s ugliness ‘ I commented with a smirk

Jaejoong shot a glare at me ‘Yah you, you can leave’ he remarked ‘you weren’t invited anyways’

‘tsk you always ruin the moment’ Jaejoong added looking annoyed

‘what moment? You molesting Byul?’ I stated with a Smirk ‘ert’

Jaejoong growled glaring at me ‘I AM NOT A MOLESTER OR A ERT!’ he barked

Byul and Dambi laughed ‘You guys are getting closer and closer each day’ Dambi said chuckling ‘ Let’s take some pictures!’

I nod agreeing with Dambi ‘The first time we’re all together during our break’ I said

Jaejoong smiled and chuckled at Byul’s happiness, taking his phone and handed it to me.

I internally smiled Jaejoong was definitely smitten…

That’s when I felt disappointment and sadden by the fact that the two wont be together. Glancing at Dambi, she was smiling at the two, but her eyes showed sadness and pity…We both wanted Jaejoong and Byul to be together.

Byul clapped her hands happily ‘Yes! Yes!! Picture! Picture!’ She beamed

Dambi sat beside Jaejoong making a heart sign with Byul, I took my place on there other said of Jaejoong, Byul was siting on Jaejoong’s lap with his arms around her middle hugging her

‘1 2 3 KIMCHI~’ Byul and Dambi chorused grinning widely

We took many more pictures,

Keeping the moments…as many memories as we could

We talked, laughed and joked as if we were never to see each other again…

Ironically we wont be…

After hours of chatting, Byul gave a small yawn

Dambi smiled noticing how tired Byul looked, but she tried to stay awake ‘we’ll leave now, you should go to sleep and get completely recovered’ she said

I nod agreeing

Byul smiled ‘Okay, but I want to walk you guys out’ she said trying to get up on her own

But Jaejoong being more overprotective stood up and helped Byul by support her

‘Let me help you, don’t push yourself’ Jaejoong said in worry

- Your Pov -

After seeing Yunho and Dambi off, Jaejoong helped me back to my room.

‘Can I stay with you tonight?’ Jaejoong suddenly asked hopeful

I smiled and nod ‘of course’ I said

Jaejoong happily lay beside me with his arms around my waist

I chuckled ‘Joongie you’re showing a lot of skinship ‘ I said ‘is something wrong?’

Jaejoong only hmm as his response, resting his head on mine

‘I guess…I just really missed you when you were asleep for so long’ Jaejoong whispered ‘Any complaints to that?’

I shook my head no

No, I love his warmth and how secured I felt

And I wished we could stay like this for as long as possible

‘Miss you too’ I responded into his chest and hugged him even closer to me ‘Good night’

‘Sweet dreams’ Jaejoong added and fell asleep