You & Me ~ MystreetZane x Reader

13. Zane (11:57 pm)

I was walking through a forest alone. A thick fog hung in the air, making it hard to see where I was going. Crap, I thought. I must be lost. Suddenly, a dark figure appeared out of the fog. It looked around, and it seems that the person was lost in these woods as well. It also had a familiar sense to it, like I've met this person before. I took small, cautious steps toward the figure.  The closer I was, the clearer the dark figure's appearance became. 

I stopped. I know who this is. It was that girl I put my bow down for.

It was Y/N. Y/N!

"Ah... excuse me miss," I called out.

Y/N turned around and looked surprised. She smiled and curtsied. "High Priest of O'khasis!  I didn't expect to see you here! Are you lost too?" 

I said nothing for a moment, then I smirked.  I took a step closer to Y/N. "Actually... I am. But am I so glad to have found such a fair, young lady..." I reached behind Y/N with one hand and grabbed her by the waist. She yelped in surprise. "U-uh... excuse me, sir, would you please not-"

With my other hand, I traced her lips. "My, what beautiful lips you have," I commented. "Must be a waste if they are not in use. I guess we would have to fix that..." What are you doing, I thought to myself. This girl is Y/N. Don't touch her like that!

Y/n tried to pull away, but she was too weak to break away. "Please, sir!" She begged. "We... you shouldn't do this. I-I barely know you!" 

"Oh, but if I want to?" I let out a horrible laugh, then grabbed the back of her head and crushed my lips against hers. Y/N pulled away and slapped me. Hard. I staggered backward and rubbed the side of my face where she had slapped. I took out my sword and bared my teeth. "Nobody messes with the High Priest!" I growled. "You'll pay for defying me."

Then Y/N looked at me for the first time. "Z...Zane?"

I grinned evilly. "It's me."

I started towards her, sword in hand. Her eyes widened, and she started running off. I chased after, trying to stop myself but failing. 

Suddenly, she tripped over a tree branch and fell onto her face. Now she's right where I want her. I raised my sword above my head, ready to strike. S... Stop it! I don't want to lose her! Not even in my sleep! 

Y/N turned onto her back and looked up at me with absolute terror in her eyes. Not Y/N! I'm not losing her like everyone else I loved! My hands start to tremble. 

"I..." I looked at Y/N. That girl who likes to talk to strangers. 

That girl whose e/c eyes are so deep, you can get lost in them for hours. 

That girl whose smile is warm and genuine. 

That girl whose laugh makes me want to laugh along with her. 

That girl who intends to stay with people as much as she needed her parents to stay with her. 

That girl who is the light to my darkness.

I dropped my sword on the ground and fell to my knees. "I... can't do this. I'm terribly sorry."

Instead of looking terrified, a warm smile spread across her face. She stood back up and held out a hand for me. "It's okay." She said. "You knew what you did wrong."

I looked up at Y/N. Do I deserve this? Who cares? Y/N is my friend and... I'm grateful for her. 

I grabbed her hand, and she helped me up. I hesitated for a moment; then I pulled her in for a hug. The fog suddenly lifted, and light filled the whole forest, and everything was beautiful. Is this... a dream? If so, then that means...

The curse is broken.

"Thank you," I said. "You set me free." She hugged back. "Of course. We're friends. I'm always there for you."