Shadow | Huang Renjun

46

Eunah!"

Jeno and Donghyuck call to the woman when she appears out of the art building's front doors, Renjun following close behind with a smile on his face.

"Eunah–" the Angel begins, pausing at the sight of her top.
"What happened? You're covered in blood!"

She offers a rushed explanation, asking them not to pry further, although the worried looks on their faces make her think they'll do the opposite.
They share a look, before getting out their phones to inform her parents and those worried to say she's been found.

"I already messaged everyone, don't worry," she interrupts, a noticeable glow to her cheeks that make them suspicious.
"Also..."

Eunah raises her hand, which is intertwined with Renjun's, and closes her eyes in a bright smile.

"Oh, I need a picture right now," Donghyuck insists, holding up his phone to snap perhaps too many photos of the embarrassed couple.

"Are we just gonna ignore the blood, or...?" Jeno comments, still unsettled.

"She's fine, look at her. Biggest smile I've ever seen."

"Yes, but–"

"Eunah!"

The group turn towards the familiar voice, all staring at the now-nervous newcomer. Mark.

"I was looking for you," he continues, focusing only on her. "Can– can we talk?"

Somehow, he didn't notice the giant bloodstain on the back of her top when she turned around.

She tilts her head, the only visible difference being the stone-cold sheen to her eyes. Renjun glances between them, almost bursting with anticipation to find out exactly how she's going to rip into him.
The tight grip she now has on his hand is indicative of something fantastic.

"Sure," she forces, lips pressed together in a false smile. "We can talk."

Donghyuck and Jeno share another look, concern etched onto their faces. Meanwhile, Renjun leans down a little to quietly ask her if she's sure she wants to do this here.

Mark's awkward expression briefly flickers to irritation at how close the Demon's face is to hers, which he poorly covers up when she glances his way.

"I'm sure, my love."

Eunah makes sure to say the last part as clearly as possible, enjoying the glimmer of startled rage in Mark's golden eyes. Renjun is unable to contain the small smirk creeping onto his face, while Jeno and Donghyuck scrunch theirs up in mildly amused grimaces.

To cement the idea, Eunah reaches up to press a soft kiss to Renjun's cheek.
"It won't take long."
She turns back towards Mark, offering a warm yet faintly smug smile.
"Shall we talk, then?"

"I'd like to speak in private–"

"If it's that important, then you won't mind talking here."

The Archangel frowns at her interruption, but gives in as he sees no other way around it. She's made her mind up, and the only way to talk to her is here and now.

"Go on," she encourages with a nod. "Start talking."

He takes a breath, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
"I think you're making a huge mistake."

Eunah raises her brows, letting go of Renjun to fold her arms over her chest. She stays silent, waiting for him to continue, which he does with a nervous tinge to his voice.

"This has gone way too far, and now– now you're risking your wings for this– this Demon with anger issues? Seriously?"

Both she and Jeno have to hold their arms out, to stop Renjun and Donghyuck as they go to step forward with scowls on their faces. Mark gestures towards them.