Felix's World// Lee Felix FF// Editing

Chapter Two: Groundhog Day

"Get it! Get it Mochi!" I encouraged as the cute puppy tugged on his brightly coloured unicorn toy. I held it and gently shook it. He uttered a cute play growl and eventually I let him win. He hopped off and began shaking the toy viciously, trying to be a violent predator. He was too cute for me to take him seriously.

"Y/n!" Yoonjun called to me. Every day felt the same in this dreary town. It was like groundhog day. Like we were doomed to repeat the same thing, day in, day out. It's not like I minded. I enjoyed routine, and I was comfortable. Comfortable, but not excited.

I jogged to the table and sat down to eat Yoonjun's latest creation. It was a pie. Filled to the brim with delicious grilled chicken and a spicy tomato based sauce.

"Is it good?" He asked in between mouthfuls of crispy pastry and delicious spicy chicken. I nodded as I shovelled another fork full into my open, expectant mouth.

"It's so delicious." I picked a bit of chicken out and set it to one side. My boyfriend looked on disapprovingly. "For Mochi!" I protested. I suddenly felt incredibly nauseous. A feeling of unbearable doom was bearing down on me, along with a strong dose of de ja vu. We had partaken in this exact conversation the day before. And the day before that.

In fact: We partook in this exact conversation daily.

How had I only just noticed? I began thinking back to the many different delicious lunches we had shared together. They were all the same as far back as I could remember. The recent addition of Mochi had shaken up the conversation a little bit, but not enough.

"Wait, don't you like it?" He set his fork down against his plate with a clatter. My heart was pounding hard against my ribs. Trying to break free from the prison that held it there.

This was new.

"N-No." I stuttered. "Sorry babe. I feel a little off, all of a sudden." I didn't want to get into the full extent of my feelings. But I hoped he would be understanding.

"You've probably had too much sun. You've been out in it all day. Why don't you take a break and lie down?" He asked. I could hear the concern and worry in his voice.

Rest. That's what I needed.

I was probably being crazy, maybe the sun had sent me delirious. All I could think about was that one conversation. Was it always that conversation? Or were there more memories I was doomed to repeat?

"I'm gonna go lay down. I'm sorry Yoonjun. The food really is delicious." I assured him as I stood. I dropped the chicken for Mochi, and he wolfed it down as if he had never been fed a day in his life.

I woke, and felt a little better, although I was still uneasy. I had been having weird dreams all afternoon as I slept.

"How are you feeling?" Yoonjun placed a cold glass of water at my bedside. I watched as the cool droplets formed from condensation raced down to the bottom of the glass.

"I think I've been watching too many weird television shows lately." I murmured.

"What do you mean?" He looked puzzle and I shrugged.

"I've been dreaming about elves all afternoon. I think we need to lay off of Lord of the Rings for awhile." I joked.

"As long as you're feeling better. That's the main thing." The mattress lifted as he stood and I watched him slowly exit the room. My head still felt fuzzy and I couldn't get the image of the elf out of my head. His sharp jawline, his cat like eyes, and his perfect features. I felt as though he was real and maybe I had met him in another life.

"Mochi!" I exclaimed brightly as the small puppy tried to jump onto the bed to greet me. I leaned down and gave him a helping hand. He crawled over my legs. Tripping over the blanket and his own feet as he tried to get close to me. His tail was wagging back and forth like an aggressive whip and he cried when he couldn't get to my hands. I gently picked him up and set him in my lap.

"Who's my best little boy. You are!" I gently booped his nose and he jumped slightly. He tried to grab my hand in between his tiny jaw and snapped playfully at my fingers.

I finally felt better and dragged myself out of the bed I had confined myself to. Mochi danced around my feet as I walked downstairs. The delicious herby smell of freshly cooked stew drifted up my nose. My stomach grumbled loudly and I was finally hungry.

"It's good to see you feeling better babe." Yoonjun greeted me with a small peck on the cheek. "Dinner will be ready in ten. I've set the table. You go and sit down." I did as I was told and seated myself outside. The breeze had picked up and whistled through the trees loudly.

"Why are you so obsessed with that forest?" I asked myself out loud. I was entranced in thought, as I stared into the dark beyond the trees that enfringed on my property.

"Here you go babe!" He set the bowl down in front of me. The steam that flowed upwards carried the delicious smell into my nostrils and set my mouth watering. I began eating and it tasted like the best meal I had ever had.

"Is it good ba-"

"Please don't. It's lovely. My head is still a little foggy." I felt proud of myself for breaking the ritual.

"O-Ok." Yoonjun seemed taken aback at my small outburst, but I felt happy. This dinner felt different. It felt exciting.

"I'll do the dishes tonight babe. You relax. You've done enough recently." I stated. He looked at me like I was an alien.

"Are you sure you're feeling OK? You don't sound anything like the y/n I know." He teased. I rolled my eyes and began gathering our dishes. It felt like tonight would be the start of the rest of my life.

I was, once again, afflicted with a storm of thoughts as I tried to get to sleep. I rolled around and couldn't get comfortable.

The Forest.

It was on my mind constantly. It was almost like, every minute I denied my curiosity, the louder it screamed and stamped through my thoughts. I looked out of the window at the full moon, illuminating the sky. Drowning out the stars with its bright white brilliance. I slowly and quietly stood.

"Stay there Mochi." I whispered as I crept out of the bedroom. I walked down to the dining room and stood at the French patio doors, staring out at the vast forest. I could see the trees swaying slightly in the gentle wind that had picked up. The leaves glittered in the moonlight, like tiny stars, dancing amongst the branches. I felt something graze by my leg and Mochi tapped at the door. He whined slightly and I opened it a crack to allow him through.

This had happened for the last week. This same memory. What was happening to me? I pressed my trembling palm to my sweaty forehead and tried to stop my head from spinning.

This must have something to do with the forest. I looked back out over the garden. Realisation hit. Mochi. Where was he? I peered out, but I couldn't see any movement.

"Mochi!" I called. "MOCHI!" I quickly checked back upstairs, and ran around the house. I wasn't sure how Yoonjun didn't wake. I wasn't attempting to be quiet.

He wasn't here.

Without missing a beat I ran outside. I checked all of his favourite hiding spots. His dog house. Under the deck. Under the table. Then my eyes fell upon the darkness beyond the trees. He must be there. I heard Yoonjun calling for me, but I didn't care. I couldn't let Mochi die in the forest. I sprinted to the trees and stopped at the edge.

My heart was pounding painfully against my ribs. I forced one foot in front of the other. Was I really about to go into the forest. Was I nervous? No. It was exhilarating. I clenched my fist, took a deep breath, and plunged my body into the darkness.

There was no turning back.

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