Red Shoes and the 3 Realms

Chapter 11:// Trust

Jeon's nameless friend's Shaft

A sudden wave of warmth raised goosebumps all over me while a shudder ran down my spine. I deeply inhaled the sweet aroma of what seemed like stew heating in the pot and a kettle of whistling tea. I slowly made my way deeper into the cozy shaft to let the boys enter as well. As I slowly walked around, taking in and cherishing the feeling of what home felt like. A wave of homesickness washed over me; tears threatened to fall but I kept myself strong. Its only been one day and you're already being a wuss! Grow up and plus, it's not like your 'mother' lived with you, let alone, cared for you. I took a deep breath to sooth my nerves and the voice in my head, when I heard someone call me.

"milady, do you have a set of spare clothes that you may change into because the temperature will become even colder as we go deeper into the night" Jungkook spoke politely and I just nodded thinking about how I will manage to change without letting the boys be suspicious of my shoes or me as a matter of fact. I am just as much of a stranger to them as they are to me.

"kook, you might want to lend your nameless lady a set of your clothes" but before Jungkook could say anything, I quickly shot a response back at my rescuer.

"I could say the same to you too, Jeon's nameless friend!" I glared at him.

"Fine, I'm Yook Sung-Jae but feel free to call me Jae. That's what people call me anyways. You know, sometimes, even I forget what my own birth name is because everyo-"

"Jae! Nobody asked and why don't you go see if the food is ready or not, ok?" Jeon came between our conversation seeing that Jae was about to enter storyland. Upon hearing Jeon's words, he nodded and walked to the kitchen. Whereas for me, I followed Jeon to what seemed like another room but didn't quite look like one at the same time. It looked more like an extension to the main room with a tad bit of privacy I'd say.

"You don't have to lend me your clothes, I know a way around this problem so please don't bother" I told him without hesitations because I didn't want to owe someone anything. I'm an independent woman!

"Well milady, what do you have in mind then?" he shot back at me with tone rougher than what I was used to, especially when talking to him.

"I'll make it work somehow; you don't have to worry about me an-" I was cutoff by an agitated Jeon.

"I found you stranded, and I saved you twice. Because of this, you are my responsibility now so it is up to me to see that you are safe and are in proper conditions, milady" He then eyed me head-to-toe making me squirm internally as he ran his hand through his hair. What's his problem? Can't he leave me in peace for one second, without having me feel threatened...Ughhhh!

"Evelyn" was the only thing that came out and he looked a bit taken back from my response. Seems like I caught him off guard, but I continued.

"It's Evelyn but call me Lyn, its more comfortable." I looked him dead in the eye not moving my gaze as I saw his gaze soften. I swear on my mother's career that this dude is bipolar! One moment he is sweet as honey and then suddenly turns into a "if you speak, I will bury you alive in my dead aunt's grave" and then turns into a honey bun again. Like WTH!!

"Why of all times are you telling me your name?" he questioned

"Because Jeon, like you said, I owe you a lot and-"

"You don't owe me anything. I did what anyone would've done."

"Maybe, but we can't be sure of something that has not happened, can we?" I paused and he gently nodded in response.

"Which is why," I continued "I'm willing to put my trust in you. It's the least I can do for someone like you but be careful Jeon, I've been through a lot in the past and the fact that I'm putting even an ounce of trust in you should say a lot." At this point, my breath began to falter and my heartbeat became uneven but I didn't dare move my gaze or even blink because I knew I'd breakdown and being pitied by him of all people is not something I wanted when I'm at a point where I am unable to support myself.

"Thank you, Evelyn or should I say, Lyn for putting your trust in me. It means a lot to me. But I think we should first take care of your attire if we don't want any accidents happening, alright?" He turned around and began to look through his chest while I stood there, wide-eyed, trying to comprehend his words and the meaning behind them. I'm a very sheltered child if you haven't noticed already, so it took me a while understand the meaning between the words and when I did, my soul left body and as a reflex, I crossed both my hands over my almost non-existent chest and crouched on the floor while hiding my face between my knees. Why would you say that?! I'm so embarrassed.

"Here, this should fit you but- Lyn? Why are you on the ground?" he asked

"Are you stupid? Why would you say something like that?" I spoke without looking up and hardly caring if he was able to understand my muffled words, but I guess he did.

"What are you talking- ohhh you mean the accident joke? Ahahaha...it was only a joke and I wouldn't have said it if I knew you would react to it like that, I'm sorry but I'm not sorry for laughing" He spoke between his loud laughter and if I was being honest, I was too drained to talk back so I just stood up and put my hands out and in front of him.

"Right, the clothes. Try these on because I'm pretty sure that they should fit you for the most part. Let me know if you need anything else." And with that he took off whilst leaving me alone in the extension room.

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Hey everyone!! Its yalls fav girl, Annabelle here!! WOHOOOOOOOO!!! Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a pleasant new year in the lockdown. I know for a fact that half of my neighborhood got fined for having large gatherings and setting of fireworks...but nevertheless, it was quite memorable :)

But I'll shut up now and get to the point :)

So, on Thursday, the 31st, I got my wisdoms removed and too, 4 of them. I'm still in a lot pain and it'll take me at least a week or 2 to fully recover. Therefore, I am coming to you with a heavy heart that my updates may be a little slow the next coming weeks. I am also going through some writer's block for Ch.13 but I can assure you that once I overcome that chapter.....ALL OF YOU ARE IN FOR A SWEET SWEET RIDE ;) 

That's all the spoiler I'll give you and chp. 12 will be uploaded sometime late this week or early next week.

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-Annabelle