"…"
The king went silent
"What do you mean she is not here..?
The king asked suspiciously
Yeonghon's eyes, still wide with shock
[shit.. I did not expect her to escape.. does she really hate me that much..? Did I push her too hard last night.?]
Yeonghon's thoughts raced in his head wondering what he did wrong
The king realized Yeonghon was zoning out, the king could tell Yeonghon was over thinking.
"Son."
Yeonghon snapped back to reality and turned his head to meet his father's gaze
"Yes father..?"
He said nervously
The king looked at Yeonghon with a serious expression his eyes narrowing with intent
"Go find Ayesha."
The king demanded
Yeonghon complied
"Yes father.. right away.."
With that, Yeonghon grabbed his sword and slipped on his special made hambok, with abilities such as fire resistance and water resistance.
Yeonghon made his way out of The hanok stepping on the wooden floorboards while walking off of the singular step onto the Gravel.
*Crunch*
Yeonghon then made his way down the path to the middle of the forest.
*sigh*
[I can't believe I'm looking for a shrimp.]
Yeonghon then stumbled on a rock by the waters, he thankfully caught himself but his face flashed with irritation.
"Really.."
He then flipped over the rock only to find..
"A..shrimp..?"
Yeonghon laughed
"Okay i didn't mean literally.."
Yeonghon helped the shrimp get back in the water before continuing his journey through the forest.
A few minutes pass by and he is now deep in the forest it was surprisingly peaceful.. coming across a few rabbits hoping joyfully around the few dandelions and daisies in the tall green grass
Yeonghon feels a warm smile forming on his face as he always loved rabbits. He used to have a pet rabbit named moon.
Yeonghon savors the warm sensation before moving forward once again.
[where is she.. well. Knowing her being so short she is probably under a rock somewhere.]
Yeonghon thought.
"God.. why does she have to be involved and ruin my day."
Yeonghon continued to walk until he reached an unfamiliar village
[what.. what is this.. don't tell me she's in here.]
He straightened his back before entering the newfound village
His eyes were rapidly moving in this new environment. Making sure all sides of him were protected Just in case some rando tried to put hands on him or steal his belongings.
[alright.. time to find Ayesha..]
Yeonghon walked further into the village, looking around the new area, the village almost seemed peaceful and way more different then how things were where he lived.
And old women Saw the newcomer and decided to engage a conversation with Yeonghon
The women walked towards him with her cane and her back slightly hunched, she had a sweet face and presence that could ease Any tension in anyone's soul.
The old women stopped in front of Yeonghon and spoke
"Hello young man.. I've never seen you before.. are you new? Or perhaps visiting a family member.?"
The women said with a warm welcoming smile
Yeonghon smiled back but then masked it with his neutral expression.
"Ah I am just visiting a good friend of mine. By any chance.. have you seen a women about the height of 5'2. Long flowing hair down to her waist. Sharp but delicate features.. with blue eyes and two swords on her back.?"
He said softly to the women hoping not to seem too desperate or demanding when in reality he didn't want to see her one bit. But it was on his father's behalf. So he had to do what he was asked, even if he despised it.
The old women listened to his description of the women, she pondered for a bit and then asked
"Do you know her name by any chance..?"
Yeonghon nodded and replied
"Yeah.. I do, her name is Ayesha."
The old women nodded then spoke
"Ah Ayesha our village dancer.?"
Yeonghon cocked his eyebrow then thought
[ a dancer..? Huh. Never expected to hear that. I never really took her for the type to be interested in dancing. I thought she always took more interest in decapitating me then anything else. Plus how do her small legs even move in such ways.? Eh.. for all i know she could just be using her arms instead of her legs. Not like her arms are Any better.]
Yeonghon then responded with a warm smile despite the thoughts he had a few moments ago.
"Yes. Would you mind leading me to her?"
The women nodded
"Sure thing. Follow me"
The women then led Yeonghon to a large sized hanok
"She should be in here."
The old women said before opening the door for Yeonghon
Yeonghon bowed and thanked the women then went inside the hanok
The old women then walked away leaving Yeonghon alone with his thoughts.
[this is a very stunning hanok.. I'm surprised Ayesha even lives here.]
A Young man then came up to Yeonghon
"H..Hello sir.."
He said bowing and holding out a robe to change into.
Yeonghon looked at the man in confusion but then said
"Oh.. I'm not staying long. There is no need for this" he chuckled
The Young man looked up at Yeonghon and raised his eyebrow
"And who are you to decline an offering ordered by a sweet old women, Who are you to decide such."
Yeonghon's eyes widened for a split second. He was not used to being spoken to like this.
[the old women requested him to do this..? Does that mean when Ayesha comes out i won't have enough time to drag her out of the hanok and bring her back to the village..? I can't exactly leave the hanok without my regular clothes.. and no way in hell am I walking out with just a robe on.. so I have to think of a strategy.. for the sake of my clothes and getting Ayesha Back to the village in one piece.]
Yeonghon still debating whether he should accept the offering or deny it. But he would feel guilty if he declined such a caring gesture.
"my apologies i don't know what got into me.. I'll happily take the kind offer."
Yeonghon said smiling at the young man
The young man blinked in surprise
"You changed your mind so quickly-"
The young man hands the warm clothes to Yeonghon. And goes to the kitchen to make lemon tea
Yeonghon takes the clothes and goes into a private room to change into the robe
[huh.. this really is warm.. I'll have to thank the old lady for her kind gestures when I take my leave.]
After Yeonghon slipped on the robe he exited the room to then walk to the main area of the hanok. Yeonghon sat down on a cushion that was infront of a dark umber wooden table.
The young man came back with a plate of fresh fruit and lemon tea
"Here you are sir, Enjoy."
Yeonghon bowed his head
"Thank you i will savor every last bite."
The young man smiled then vanished into a small room, leaving Yeonghon alone in peace.
Yeonghon plucks a strawberry from the plate and plops it into his mouth
*chew chew*
He then lets out a soft hum
[this is quite delicious..a bit sweeter then the ones at home.. hm.. I might have to visit another time for the strawberries themselves.]
As Yeonghon was enjoying the strawberries suddenly Ayesha comes out of a small steamy room wearing a robe.
Ayesha stopped in her tracks and turned to the young man
"Yuko, i thought you said we had a guest not my arch nemesis."
The young man bowed
"I'm sorry miss.."
Ayesha sighed
"It's fine.. I'll deal with him."
Ayesha made her way over to the table and sat across from Yeonghon
"Why are you here."
Yeonghon finished chewing his strawberry before speaking
"More importantly, why did you escape?"
Ayesha narrowed her eyes
"Well did you really think I would put up with your bullshit?"
Yeonghon looked at Ayesha with mock offense
*gasp*
"My bullshit? Really. Cause it seems you are too far to immature deal with me probably."
Ayesha's eyes flash with irritation
"IMMATURE!? Okay says the person not getting off me when I ask them to it's called personal space. And I'm sure you know what that is since all you do is push people away!"
Ayesha's chest was heaving as she said those words not feeling any regret but something about the sad glint in Yeonghon's eyes made her feel bad.
Yeonghon looked down at the table then looked back up at Ayesha.
"You are missing my point. You could have talked to me after our fight. And we could have solved things from there. But instead you just ran off like a little kid getting told they're toys would be taken away."
Ayesha's eyes are filled with something completely different. Perhaps she is ashamed of her childish actions.
"I.i'm sorry. You're right i should've handled things more efficiently.. do you find it in your cold black heart to forgive me."
Yeonghon rolled his eyes at her comment but then laughed it off
"Well just for that single comment no, I will not. Forgive you, you useless peasant."
Ayesha chuckled
"Peasant my ass. Okay fine~ how about this."
Ayesha got up and walked towards Yeonghon and got on her knees
Yeonghon's eyes widened then narrowed.
"What are you..-"
Ayesha bowed her head
"My glorious king, I ask for your humble forgiveness. I know you have light in that closed off pumping organ of blood. So I ask again.. my good sir.. may I receive your at most humble and honest glory of your kind words as you allow my being to be so willingly forgiven and blessed."
Yeonghon rolls his eyes and smiled
"You are so dramatic. But hey. Nice acting shrimp. And I suppose I will bless your ears with the sound of my at most glorious forgiveness."
Ayesha looked up from the ground and smiled
"Mmm, i give my at most thanks to you my king"
Yeonghon rolled his eyes once more
"Okayy cut it out with the king nonsense. You know I'm not going to be king for Awhile longer."
Ayesha chuckled
"I know, I just want you to get used to having people say that all the time."
Yeonghon nodded
"I suppose i should thank you then."
Ayesha smiled
"Oh look at that~ you're heart is beginning to warm up."
Yeonghon glared at Ayesha
"This has nothing to do with my heart, nor how I feel around you. If anything i feel sick and disgusting around you. As if you carry some type of deadly disease."
Ayesha playfully hit Yeonghon
"Hey! I do not have a disease."
She rolled her eyes
"Now look who's being all dramatic."
She said before crossing her arms
Yeonghon glared at her
"Quit pouting."
Ayesha uncrossed her arms and looked At Yeonghon
"I'm not pouting!"
She said before filling her cheeks with oxygen
Yeonghon chuckled
"Oh yeah? Then what is that you're doing right now?"
He said before taking his index finger and his thumb, and placed his fingers on both sides of her face and he squished the built up air in her cheeks
*pff*
Ayesha smiled
"Hey.. hands off.."
The distance between them shrunk, the heat between they're bodies becoming more noticeable.
Ayesha looked up at Yeonghon admiring his eyes and face
Yeonghon looked down at ayesha wondering why she was starting at him like a creep
"Would you stop gawking at me.?"
Ayesha taken back to reality, confused
"Wh..what?"
She blinks as if she was in a daze
[shit.. how long was i looking at him? Eugh.. i can't believe I stared at him for so long he probably thinks I like him now..]
Yeonghon noticed how Ayesha was looking at the ground intently as if to avoid eye contact.
"Are you alright?"
He asked softly while brushing a strand of hair behind her hair
Ayesha's cheeks flushed a light pink
[w..why is he suddenly being so nice..?]
She slapped his hand away from her face
"Don't touch me."
Yeonghon respected her choice and backed off
"We should probably get you back to the village.."
He said softly not wanting to sound forceful or demanding
Ayesha looked up from the ground and looked at Yeonghon.
"Why. It's not like I'm welcome there."
She said bluntly
Yeonghon shifted slightly closer to her
"Not if i introduce you to them. I'm positive you would be a gift to the village. As you are a gift to me.."
Yeonghon leaned in. Dangerously close to Ayesha's lips as he locked eyes with her
Ayesha's eyes narrowed
"What the hell are you doing."
She paused before speaking again
"did yuko put something in the lemon tea..?"
Yeonghon cupped Ayesha's cheek gently as if scared he was going to harm her
"No." Clearly lying
Yeonghon pauses
"He didn't put anything in my drink. I just can't hide the fact that I want you.. ayesha."
Yeonghon's heart was pounding in his head while awaiting Ayesha's response.
Ayesha gently pushed Yeonghon away not wanting him to go any further.
[yeah no.. yuko definitely put something in his drink. I'll have a word with yuko after I take care of this drunkened rat.]
"Come with me, idiot."
Yeonghon pouted
"Why are you calling me an idiot.."
He said sounding whiney
Ayesha rolled her eyes
"Cause you're being futile."
"Hmmphf.. my head hurts.."
Yeonghon said as he held his head
Ayesha immediately looked back and rushed over to Yeonghon and dragged him to a nearby mattress
Ayesha grunted
"God you're heavy.."
Yeonghon then kept slurred over his words
"yOu'rE JusT Weæk.. Hmmf.."
Ayesha laid him neatly in his bed
"I'm not weak. And speaking of weak.. you can't even contain yourself. You are making poor decisions such as nearly Kissing me."
Ayesha paused before continuing
"Therefore you are also stupid, not just weak but stupid. Which makes you a good for nothing imbecile who knows no better."
Another pause
"If you actually want to be loved or cared for even in the slightest maybe watch what you do or just MAYBE attempt to control your actions."
Yeonghon looked up at her with puppy eyes
Once again slurring over his words.
"I'm sowwy.. I didn't… I didn't know how futile and imbalanced i was being.. c..can yo… yuo fworguve me..?"
Ayesha feels a slight tinge of guilt for maybe being too harsh.. especially with him being Under the influence.
"Yeah. I'll forgive you. And I also want to say that.. I'm sorry as well. For being harsh on you."
Yeonghon grabs Ayesha's hand and nuzzles into it
"I forgive you.."
Ayesha's heart skipped a few beats. Seeing the somewhat cute display in front of her.
[why… why is my heart feeling like this.. no.. I can't feel like this. I still have to kill him.. sooner or later anyway...]
She slowly removes her hand from his, and leans down to kiss his forehead.
"I'm sorry.."
She said her voice barely above a whisper.
She stood up and padded to the kitchen. Grabbing a wooden cup and filled it up with cold water. She went back over to where Yeonghon was. And then places the cup of cold water on a wooden table by his bed.
"Sweet dreams Yeonghon."
She said quietly before exiting the hanok.