𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗦, Go Won

➷(8) LOVE SICK

Mu-deok and Uk both looked at each other. "We were looking at Yul. Mu-deok asked me to come." Uk spoke. Dang-gu and Da-hye stared at Mu-deok, confused looks forming on their faces.

"Yul?" Dang-gu looked over at Yul, who was busy reading a book. "Why not go see him up close?" 

"We were doing it in secret." Uk explained. "Mu-deok seemed to feel uneasy about approaching him, so I stayed with her."

Dang-gu and Da-hye smiled at each other, they knew what that meant. Mu-deok was in love with Yul. Of course, Da-hye was already expecting it to happen, Mu-deok or Naksu was childhood friends with Yul. It made sense. Bur so far, she was the only one who knew that.

"Mu-deok, you must have feelings for Yul." Dang-gu's mouth curved into a coy smile.

"No.." Mu-deok protested.

"Dang-gu. You caught on very quickly. This is making me blush!" Uk deviously chuckled.

"Young Master! This is a misunderstanding." Mu-deok denied it. Da-hye found it adorable, an infamous assassin being nervous about a crush on her childhood friend. She had to admit, that would make a cute love story.

"Do not be shy." Dang-gu shook his head. "Many women have fallen for Yul."

"It is natural you feel that way." Da-hye teased Mu-deok, a chuckle escaped her lips.

"It is not..." Mu-deok was interrupted.

"We will help Mu-deok." Dang-gu said with a smile on his face, before turning to Uk. "Uk go to the reception room."

"Why?" Uk asked, he seemed a bit confused.

"Master Heo wants to see you." Dang-gu explained.

"Master Heo?" Uk asked, a suspicious look forming on his face.

Mu-deok helped Dang-gu organize folders, scrolls, and books. Usually, Da-hye helped with that, but she was happy to take a break. However, it also gave her an opportunity to inspect Mu-deok.

"So, Yul sleeps in the room that is at the very far end?" Mu-deok asked, handing Dang-gu a scroll.

"Yes. He enjoys peace and quiet." Dang-gu explained.

"What time does he got to bed?" Mu-deok asked.

Perhaps Da-hye was being paranoid or Mu-deok was asking very specific questions. Da-hye had a habit of overthinking situations. "If he is not busy, he normally sleeps early and wakes up early too." Dang-gu responded. "Why do you ask? So you can visit him during his sleep?" Dang-gu teased. Mu-deok slightly smiled.

"Not matter how much you like him, that is wrong." Da-hye said, and it was also a bit creepy. Mu-deok nodded her head.

"Here is a tip. He always eats at the same hour, so go see him in the dining hall." Dang-gu told Mu-deok.

"All right." Mu-deok said.

Dang-gu accidently slipped and the scrolls flew out of his hand.  Da-hye saw the way Mu-deok rushed to catch them. Those were moves that only mages could do, an ordinary maid shouldn't have reflexes like that.

"Mu-deok, are you all right?" Dang-gu asked, dumbfounded. Yul had seen her too.  "Hey, Yul." Dang-gu spotted him.

Mu-deok bowed her head. "Outsiders are not allowed to read the books in Jeongjingak." Yul said, referring to Mu-deok.

"She is only here to help. Besides, they are all about magic spells. She would not understand anyway."  Dang-gu said. At least that's what everyone thought. But Da-hye knew the truth. Mu-deok probably understood better than most Jeongjingak mages.