~ BOOK 2 of Levels of Love ~
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It walks through the crowd below with an easy, almost arrogant, stride, beanie pulled low over its forehead. But not low enough to hide its piercing, cold eyes. I don't know why but my breathing sudd...
Ohmygosh!! I am so sorry guys! I've been seriously MIA lately (as in a whole damn month). (｡-_-｡)
I blame my classes but I really don't get why I have so little free time this year... Oh well.
I hope this part is as cute as I think it is. XD
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The carriage clicks through the tower to turn around and head back up the mountain. Hanbin and I pull back for a quite breath of fresh air as the doors automatically swing open, staying tangled in each other for convenience. Suddenly, a tiny, skinny little guy appears dressed as an attendant but looking way too young for the responsibility. His eyes are so big and face a little cubby, shock of hair going everywhere even under a cap.
"Ah... I'm sorry", the attendant says awkwardly, "But I've been told to escort you from this ride."
"Really?" I gasp, intrigued by my growing track record for being told to leave.
The attendant shifts anxiously under my cool gaze, "I'm very sorry Miss. I have no idea why, it's just what I've been told."
Hanbin sighs loudly, "Don't worry, she knows."
I slap his shoulder lightly and step out, beaming at the attendant, "Thank you for being so adorable about this."
He blushes furiously, eyes sinking to his shiny shoes.
"And we should go", Hanbin grabs my elbow and steers me from the building.
Out on the pavement we take a moment to glance around us, it's pretty overgrown this side of the city.
"You really are making a habit of that, aren't you?" he tucks a strand of hair behind my ear before starting to walk down the path. "Now we have to walk all the way back into the city or find a train or something."
"I have no idea what it is, I've never been asked to leave anywhere before. I wasn't like this in my other lives?" I walk quickly to catch up with him, picking a few stray bits of cake off my jacket as I go. NO matter what he claims, Hanbin is easily the grosser of the two of us.
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"I want to spend the night with you", Hanbin admits when I reach his side again. "Make sure you're protected."
"I'm sure that's why", I elbow him lightly. "Sweet of you and all but I can't go missing for a second night in a row. Plus, Meli's sure to smell you if you come back to our room. She may be too self-centered to notice some things but she's not stupid."
Hanbin pouts dramatically. Why does every single expression suit him so damn well?
"Actually", I start as an idea pops into my head, "Why don't you just visit me in my dreams?" I can't believe I'm saying this; inviting a Daemon into my head? Then again, I am on a soft-of-date with the Daemon Prince.
"That's a good idea", Hanbin perks up and slings a heavy arm around my shoulders, "Promise you won't stay up."
"That's kind of confusing", I confess, "I have to try to fall asleep as fast as I can so I can stay up with you for as long as possible. How weird."
Hanbin laughs, "You're just making it way more complicated than it needs to be."
I shrug and we walk a little further without saying much.
"Thank you, by the way", I say with a smile.
"For what?" Hanbin seems genuinely confused.
"For this night out!" I gasp, "It was seriously amazing, even getting kicked off was a good time. I can't believe you plan all this for me."
He shrugs actually looking a little embarrassed, "It's okay. My cake spitting probably managed to take away some of the glamour."
"I did trick you though and it was a little bit gross of me", I finally admit.
Hanbin kisses my forehead, "Just a bit. It's fine though. Nothing's not worth doing for you. I love you after all and someday you might remember that you love me."
I pull him to a stop, turning so I can look straight into his eyes; that pale blue and warm brown. I'd know them anywhere. I'd know him anywhere.
I weigh up my words carefully before saying, "I don't need to remember, I've fallen in love with you all over again. I might not love you like my old mes did, but I love you with all this me is capable of. I hope that's good enough for you."
Hanbin's whole stance seems to melt and go limp, his face collapsing as if he's going to cry. But he doesn't, he cups my face in a shaking hand and kisses me lightly.
"I love you", he whispers.
"I love you too", I whisper back, "Always remember that."
Hopefully that's enough to keep him going even after what I'm going to do. Because a plan is finally registering in my mind and it's very similar to original threats and remarks we made to each other.
Starring Jakob.
But at least I still have a few more days to spend with Hanbin and the rest of iKON.
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Once I get back to my hotel room I shower quickly and eagerly slip into bed. Meli's already asleep and I'm relieved to see that's she's all alone under the covers. It's not long until I'm slipping into the grey land of dreams, Hanbin standing off to the side of the room patiently. But there's someone standing behind him. A shadow that looks a lot like...
"JUNHOE-IE?" I shriek in surprise.
Hanbin looks utterly startled, blinking at me in horror as he's mouth drops open but no sound comes out. Does he think I've mistaken him for Junhoe?
"Behind you", I explain pointing and he whirls around. "You're such a creeper, Junhoe!" "Me?" he gasps, moving out of the shadows. "You're the one who's like 'I'll never spend the night with Hanbin-ie again' before sneaking around in your dreams like a sneak!" He looks so cute, it's hard to take him seriously. Dark hair all messed up from sleep, checked pants and a plain top. His feet are bare and his eyes are small then normal. Hanbin's wearing pajamas too except he obviously decided to skip out on the shirt.
"This is my dream", I gasp and jump out of bed, "I can be as sneaky as I please." I grab him in a tight hug, wrapping my arms around his neck and forcing him to stoop down.
He grumbles something but hugs me back. We pull away and I hug Hanbin just so he feels included, he hugs back loosely but I still want to stay there forever.
"I guess now my suspicions have been confirmed I can go", Junhoe sighs loudly, "But just know that I'm judging you right now."
"Judge away", I pull back from Hanbin and take a leaping jump onto my bed, "But stay. There's plenty of time to sleep later, let's play something."
And that's how I found myself sitting cross-legged on top of my bed, playing Uno and constantly arguing with two, stunning Daemon until well into the morning.
