ENDLESSLY YOURS | Jay Park

013 | more special than that

Ryu Yeseul
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Jay is gone, for now. Prince of Hearts is back and even if I knew he would return one day, I didn't want it to happen so soon.

A sigh of comfort is when you can remove your mask while being with someone. An act is not necessary anymore. You feel safe enough to let it go and be yourself, knowing you will be accepted and liked for who you are.

I believe that's what Jay did during our day trip. He removed his mask and was himself. He does feel comfortable and safe around me, or else he won't remove his mask. However, I also believe Jay is scared of letting people in.

He is used to being Prince of Hearts, a villain no one wants to be around like a friend. Being Prince of Hearts is his safe zone, a place where he can protect himself from getting hurt by someone.

"Why are you looking so sad? This is going to be fun," Jay suddenly said.

"It would be fun if we didn't have to sneak around. My mother will be furious and Prince Heeseung will get the wrong idea," I replied.

"Don't worry. I will handle it," Jay responded.

Since the mask is on, Jay is speaking as the Prince of Hearts, which caused me to think he meant killing them. That feels like a very typical Prince of Hearts way of handling things.

However, despite the mask, I know Jay is still with me, and he is not planning on killing them. Plus, it would be unnecessary, considering he wants Prince Heeseung and his family to protect me.

But no one knows what Jay or Prince of Hearts is planning to do next. And that is making me scared.

The carriage slowed down in front of a residence in the middle of nowhere. Maybe Jay is not planning to kill my mother and Prince Heeseung, but me.

Jay got out first and then helped me. He placed my hand on his arm, and then we started to walk inside together.

The number of guests was fewer than I expected, especially due to the size of the residence. It reminds me of the royal ball. Hopefully, I won't kiss a stranger on this one.

As expected, everyone seems to know Jay and Jay seems to know everyone. But unexpectedly, most of them seem to know me too.

"Jay? It's been ages since I last saw you," A guy said while greeting Jay.

"I didn't think you were a relationship type of guy," He added while looking at me with a smirk.

"Yeseul is more special than that," Jay replied.

I widened my eyes out of shock, the guy was confused while Jay had his classic smirk. We left the guy alone and continued to walk further into the house. We reached the central part of the residence where most guests were.

Jay stopped walking to turn around and face me. He held his hands on my elbow while I rested my arms on his forearm. The thought of it wants me to step back, but I feel safer having Jay this close. I don't want to let go.

"I have a mission for you. Somewhere in this residence is an emerald stone, and you have to find it," Jay said.

"Just me? Are you going to leave me alone so you can chat with your friends while I search for a stone?" I questioned.

"I will look for it as well, but we have to separate to find it faster," Jay explained.

I nodded. Jay let go of me and then walked away, leaving me alone this time. Being without him in a place like this feels tough. I regret not asking why I need to search for it first and then why I have to do it alone.

Jay is nowhere to be seen and I don't want to be seen alone in a room full of people. I decided to go upstairs. Most people don't seem bothered by my existence. They are just walking by as if I'm not there.

"Excuse me?" Someone behind me said.

I turned around and saw the guy earlier running up to me.

"Yeseul right? Can I ask you something?" He asked and I nodded.

"Are you Jay's true love?" He replied.

I almost choked on air out of shock. I understand the reason behind the question. Jay and I walked in together, me holding his arm and Jay calling me special.

"What do you mean?" I asked for clarity.

"You and Jay have kissed, right? Most people he kisses die straight afterwards but you seem very much alive," He said.

"Can you please explain what you mean?" I asked again.

"When Jay kisses someone, their heart belongs to him. He can control it however he wants and for how long he wants. But, there is someone immune to his power and that is his true love." He explained.

Again, I understand the reason behind the question. However, being Jay's true love feels very unlikely. He can control my heart and play around with it. Jay surely has the power to shut down my heart if he would.

"Have you seen the way Jay looks at you?" The guy suddenly asked.

"How does he look at me?" I asked back.

"With soft eyes that always come back to you," He answered.

Our conversation earlier was short yet full of impressions. If he, a random man who walks up to us and notices this, everyone else probably sees it too.

Prince Heeseung probably does and that's one of the reasons why he gets mad whenever Jay and I are together. And why my mother wants me to stay away from him. She is scared of me dying because of him.