Malsun protecting Soonja (Yeonbin) / (말순, 순자를 지킬거야)

Extra l (Part 03)

The dragon's hot and heavy breath touched Soobin's face, making him feel a bit too warm. As he was unharmed, he slowly opened his eyes and noticed the dragon was only glaring at him, panting and groaning. Its eyes filled with fear and tears. Soobin slowly extended his hand, placing it on the dragon's cheek. As soon as his hand touched the blue shiny scales, he remembered. He remembered everything about this dragon. Didn't they meet a long time ago? Yes, it's him! Soobin gasped. He slowly bent up.

"Are you hurt?" He caressed the dragon's chin. In reply, it groaned in a low, soft voice.

"Let me help you." Soobin sat up, stroking the dragon's face with his gentle touch. Meanwhile, the dragon was surprised. Why? Why is he doing this? Isn't he scared? This boy... is still the same. He thought and couldn't help but drop his tears.

"Aren't you afraid?" he asked with his deep, rough voice.

"Why should I be? You're not gonna hurt me, do you?" Soobin slided backwards and then stood up, leaving the dragon stunned with his words.

How is he so certain? But, he almost hurt him a while ago. Then, why does this boy trust him so much? Yeonjun wondered.

"Is this what you use to stitch your wound?" Soobin went to the small table, full of first aid and utensils.

"These won't be necessary now that I'm here." Soobin added, grinning while closing his eyes. His sweet, beautiful smile made him look like an angel. The dragon kept staring at him. But, what did he mean? Why wouldn't those things be necessary?

Soobin took the small knife from the table. Then he went to the dragon. He noticed the giant body had so many wounds on it. His heart ached. He took the knife in front of his hand and then...

"Uhh!" The dragon heard the sound. It was Soobin, groaning out of pain. The dragon looked back, his eyes widened in shock. He saw Soobin slit his wrist and blood gushed out from it. The drop of his blood fell on his back. And the wounds of him started healing slowly. So... he remembered! But, why was he doing all of this? Why hurt himself? The dragon's heart sank.

Soobin healed each and every injury of the dragon. He reached his paw and placed it on his lap, pressing his arm for more blood. The dragon then slowly turned into his human form again.

"Ah! Is it too painful?" Soobin asked, his smile still hadn't vanished.

"Isn't it for you?" Yeonjun's voice cracked. A lump formed in his throat as he was going to ask more. But, nothing came out of his mouth. He started weeping like a child.

As Yeonjun held Soobin's hand and took a look at it, Soobin helped him wipe his tears. "If my pain can heal others, then it's fine for me." Soobin grinned again. Yeonjun touched his arm, locking his gaze with Soobin. "Why... are you so nice?" He said with a hoarse voice.

"Lemme treat you first." Soobin took over his palm, then put his blooded wrist over it. As no blood came out again, he tried to squeeze harder, but Yeonjun grabbed his wrist.

"Please don't! I'll be fine. Don't hurt yourself more just for a stranger." he shoved his arm aside. While looking the other way, he mumbled, "If you keep acting like this, then... then..." he paused, sniffling like a little puppy.

"Then, what?" Soobin asked, laughing a tiny bit.

"Then, I might cage you here forever." Yeonjun stared at him confidently.

"Pfft! As you wish!" Soobin suddenly burst out laughing. Seeing his gorgeous smile, it got hard for Yeonjun to hold back. He really wanted to kiss those lips of his again.

"What's there to laugh at?" Yeonjun acted mad while pouting.

"Nothing!" Soobin shook his head then, putting his smile again, he added, "I'm hungry. Can you bring me some food?"