Blood And Lullabies

Chapter 06: Where It Begins To Feel Like Home

Middle of the Night - Mansion Bedroom

The moon hung quietly in the sky, bathing the mansion in a soft glow. Inside a cozy bedroom, the silence was broken by the soft sound of sobs. Yn had suddenly woken up in the middle of the night, her stomach growling painfully. Her small frame shook as tears trickled down her cheeks.

Startled, Yoongi stirred awake. His sharp eyes softened as they fell on the sight of his precious kitty crying in the dark.

"What happened, kitty? Why are you crying at this hour? Tell your oppa," he asked in a hushed tone, his voice laced with concern.

Yn looked up at him with her large doe eyes, glimmering with unshed tears. She hesitated for a few seconds before whispering in a trembling voice, "I-I am very hungry, oppa."

Yoongi's heart clenched. She sounded so scared.

"Oh, okay! Let's go eat something, hmm?" he said gently, scooping her up in his arms.

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Kitchen - Mansion

He carried her to the kitchen, her arms wrapped tightly around his neck. Once there, he sat her on the counter and brushed her messy hair back.

"Stay here, kitty. Oppa will make you some ramen," he said warmly, moving to gather ingredients.

Yn looked around with wide eyes, distracted by the shiny utensils and colorful jars. She giggled softly, poking at a stack of cups.

Suddenly, Jin appeared at the entrance, rubbing his eyes.

"What are you two doing here at this hour?" he asked, surprised.

Yoongi turned around. "Yn was hungry, hyung. She started crying, so I brought her here. I'm making her some ramen. What about you?"

"Came for water. Let me help. I'll make it."

Before Yoongi could respond, Yn tugged at his sleeve.

"Oppa... I-I want to use the washroom," she said, voice tiny and her puppy eyes shimmering.

Yoongi sighed playfully. "Kitty, we're cooking right now. How can we leave?"

Her lower lip trembled. "B-but I can't control it," she whispered, tearing up.

Jin quickly pointed. "There. That door. Go ahead."

Yn nodded gratefully and ran toward the washroom.

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Back in Kitchen

The ramen was done. The kitchen smelled warm and savory. But as they waited, minutes passed with no sign of Yn.

Yoongi POV:

Why is she being so friendly all of a sudden? Is she trying to get us to lower our guard so she can escape? Aigoo... She's still holding on to hope. Our little kitty thinks she can run from the mafia kings? Cute. But watching her try is oddly entertaining. Smirks.

"Why is she taking so long?" Jin asked, frowning.

"Let me check," Yoongi replied, already moving.

Just as he reached the hallway, the bathroom door creaked open and Yn stumbled out, clutching her chest.

"O-Oppa..."

"What happened, princess?! Calm down-breathe, baby," Jin rushed to her, alarmed.

"M-my c-chest... h-hurts," she whimpered between sobs, gasping for breath.

Her face had gone pale. Her tiny frame shook violently. With a strangled cry, she collapsed into Jin's arms.

"PRINCESS!" "Yn!"