Daniel pulled the wet sleep shirt from my body, leaving me naked. I was Light blind, and unable to see, but able to sense the energies around me in focused intensity as an effect of the healing. I felt Melusine enter the room and heard them rustling clothing as they maneuvered around each other in the space. It was large enough to fit three people and probably more, but still somewhat compact with the three of us.
I heard the water in the bathtub run and felt the heat of the water as it began to turn from cold to hot. The warm moisture in the air wafted against my skin, as Daniel held me propped against his torso. A knock sounded on the door, and I heard Namjoon asking to come in. Feeling a terse calm bloom within the waiting energy of the room, I tensed and sent a thought to my companions, 'The Light is strong, but certainly he will be safe enough.' I suggested. I felt Melusine shake her head and instead of words inside my mind, I received the sensation that it was not safe for him at this time. I knew there was a reason beyond the excuse and wanted to question her, but for now I bowed to her wisdom.
Melusine went to the door, opened it and peered at the man on the other side, "It is not safe yet, Kim Namjoon. You need to wait further. We are well enough, as is." She told him.
The words came to me, sluggish upon the air, "Okay." He paused, "But could you come get me when it's safe?"
"Yes." Melusine replied, "It will be done." She nodded, and I sensed his disappointment as she closed the door. I knew that the barrier she had put up was an effort to separate us and the inevitable approached more swiftly than before. On the other side of the wall, creating the demarcation between the bathroom and hallway, I could sense Namjoon linger, as he leaned against it, then after a space of many moments, he finally left the hallway, going so far as to grab a mask and hat, leaving the dorm to ride his bicycle. I knew he would not be back until the evening, as his intention was clear inside his mind. My heart sank with this realization and I gave in, temporarily, to the events that were slowly trapping me.
~~~
Daylight waned and evening descended. With it, the dorm grew less quiet as some of the members returned. I had rested throughout the day, sometimes entering into a meditative state, drifting within a sense of timelessness. I was still unable to see clearly, but as the evening grew into its fullness, my sight returned dimly, and I grew somewhat restless, yet contained the restlessness within myself. When I sensed Namjoon's return, I stirred and spoke to the male beside me, "Son. I want a change of scenery. Assist me to the living space, please."
It was only Jaron and I occupying Hoseok's room. Daniel and Melusine had left several hours ago, leaving our small family to gather our strength as we communed in silence, our energies sifting together, separate, yet contained within our familial unit. Jaron stirred beside me, hesitant, "You want to see him, do you?" He asked me quietly. Unlike his usual method of speaking mind to mind, he spoke out loud, his mouth forming the words of our native language. His voice was quiet and just above a whisper, as he waited with anticipation for the answer that was coming.
"I do, actually." I murmured and began to sit up, having the strength to do so, but unable to maneuver completely on my own because of my shadowed vision. I pulled the covers from me and stepped out of the bed, only a little uncertain on my feet, as I tested the weight of my body, on my own. I felt Jaron wrap his arm around my waist, supporting me and continued with an explanation, "I know that my time is limited here, yet I want to see him, if I can." I felt Jaron sigh and with his understanding impatience, I continued, "He has returned. I need to see him."
With a nod, Jaron supported me as we left the room and walked into the living room, where Namjoon stood just outside of the foyer, speaking with Melusine. Her entire body language presented a wall to him. I could not see it, but could feel and see it through Jaron's eyes, who was sharing it with me, at my silent request. Interjecting into Melusine's mind, I interrupted their conversation, 'I know what approaches, and I know I do not have much of a choice, but allow me this, at least.'
YOU ARE READING
Bridging Destinies
FantasyThe last things she wanted was to fall in love with another human. Life had other plans. The mystery called to her, as it did to him. They were drawn like magnets: destined to learn the art of profound and deep love, only to lose it, then find it ag...
