The Legend of the Blood Forest

Chapter 6

          Leo and N returned to the castle first with their heads hung low. They had found no signs of Ken or Hyuk. N began nervously pacing in the hall. Leo, having made his way to his chair, sat and placed his feet on the table. Though he was silent, he was feeling slightly troubled. Turning his head he watched N pace. His eyes followed N, back and forth. Starting to feel irritated, he let out a sigh and got up from his chair. He stood in N's way and placed his hands on his shoulders.

"Would you relax?" He said, "There's nothing more we can do besides continue looking."

With his white eyes, N held Leo's cold gaze. Leo was right, he needed to relax and collect his thoughts. Turning around he saw Ravi walk through the door with Kat following closely behind him. Letting out a breath of air, he smiled. Ravi returned the smile, while Kat ran towards Leo.

Wrapping him in her arms, she let out a sigh. She had grown anxious when she hadn't felt his presence the entire time they were searching. Closing her multi-colored eyes she felt his arms slowly enclose around her. Truth be told, he had missed her just as much. Looking to Ravi, he gently moved Kat to the side, and walked toward him.

"Did you find anything?" N asked, before Leo could speak.

"No." Kat said flatly.

"We looked everywhere we could," Ravi started, "But no sign of them."

"Wait." Kat said surveying room, "Is Hongbin here?"

"No." Leo said looking toward her, "We thought you guys would have met up and came back together."

"We thought he would've met up with you guys." Ravi replied.

Looking around the room, N's worrying nature came back. He began to pace back and forth again. Taking Kat's hand, Leo led her back to his chambers. Hoping Ravi would take care of N. They walked in silence down the narrow hall. Coming to his door, he paused. Realizing he still had a hold of her wrist, he quickly let go and apologized.

"It's okay." She smiled.

Watching Leo turn his face toward her, she couldn't help but get lost in his sliver eyes. She could see the tiredness in them, and wanted nothing more than for him to rest. Taking his hand in hers, she proceeded to lead him to his bed.

His room was cold, much like any other time. But this coldness felt different to her. Pushing her thoughts to the side she continued to lead him. Stopping at the foot of his bed she turned to face him. His face had grown sour, she knew his mind was full of just as many thoughts as hers. Placing her hand softly against his cheek, she tilted her head.

"It'll be okay." She said softly, "Maybe Hongbin's still looking."

His silence begged to differ. Even she began to doubt her words. With her other hand, she placed it on his chest. Her eyes began to dart around his face. The air had changed between them. Slowly and carefully she slid her other hand down to his white buttoned shirt. Without thinking, she began to move her hands down his shirt, unbuttoning every button. She held onto the bottoms of his shirt gazing at his chiselled features. Swallowing a small amount of saliva, she reached up to his shoulders. Her hands began to shake out of nerves. But she managed to grip the collar and slowly drag the shirt off his arms. Now holding his shirt in her hands, she stood for a moment.

Leo took his shirt from her and tossed it to the floor beside them. He watched as her face darted from the shirt then back to him. Reaching out to her, he grabbed a small piece of her snow white hair. He inched closer to her, and brought the strands of hair to his face. Taking in her scent, he closed his eyes. She always smelled like roses, no matter how much she ran or fought. Opening his eyes, he saw her surprised expression.