An Everlasting Problem (Phun And Noh AU Fan Fiction)

Chapter 4

Keep running

I ran and ran until my legs could no longer bare my weight. Until my lungs burned and my side screamed.

Don't stop.

But I kept running and running.

Don't look back.

I ran like hell's hounds were nipping at my ankles. Perhaps that's what they were, hounds baring their teeth, waiting for a chance to rip my throat out.

Run. Run. RUN!

My pace slowed to a staggering waddle. My head pounded from lack of oxygen and my breathing came in sharp painful bursts. I took another step and my knees gave out. I crumbled to the asphalt. My chest burned as I bent forward.

Why was I running?

I don't remember actually. Why was I running? Was I running from Phun? From that woman? No. Then what? What was it? Oh, that's it. Myself. I was running from myself. Running from the cloud of feelings fogging my mind. From the feelings bursting in my heart.

Fear.

Fear? Yes, I was afraid. Of what? Phun? No, not Phun. I knew he'd never hurt me. Them? Did I fear that woman and her cohorts? Yes, no, I don't know. But that's not it. That's not IT!.

Anger.

Yes. I was angry. Angry and... hurt. Angry at myself and... at Phun. Why? Phun, why? Why did you lie and refuse to leave? Why did you say my name in that loving and gentle tone? Why fake a smile as you look at me with soft eyes? Why did you burst into my life and cause me to feel? You had someone else this whole time. Someone who was not me!

Why do I feel so hurt? So angry? Why?

"Noh," a voice called. I was too caught up in my thoughts to hear them. My mind whirled around the same questions over and over and ove—. "Noh," the voice called again, louder this time, penetrating my thoughts.

I jerked my head to the side and gazed at a figure hidden in the shadows. I could just barley make out white skin under a dark hood. Something about the form was familiar but I couldn't place it. The small form's lips tilted up and I got a glimpse of something I really wish I hadn't. Two shiny canines. Shit, is this what my life has come too? Vampires every-fucking-where! Straightening, I turned a hard glare onto the shadow. His smile faltered.

"No—."

"Who are you," I snapped, my voice tight and laced with irritation. The small form flinched a bit. His head lowered for a few seconds before looking back at me.

"Noh. It's not safe for you out here." He looked up the road then down before turning back to me.

"Who. Are. You," I growled between clenched teeth. My fingers curled into my palm, nails digging into my flesh.

The small frame sighed. "You know who I am, Noh." I could feel the irritation fume off of him. His hands flung to his waist and he stomped his foot before swinging his head up to glare at me. The hood that covered his face fell back slightly. I sucked in a breath. I knew that pale face. It was a face I was accustomed to seeing smiling shyly up at my best friend.

"M-Mick," I stuttered. My fists relaxed and I stumbled slightly forward. He-he's a vampire? How...wait. Does Ohm know? How did I not know? Seriously! What the fuck is going on with my life? Is Per going to show up next to tell me he's a fucking werewolf? I close my eyes and shake my head. No. No. This is a dream. It has to be, right?

"Noh, we really need to get you off the street. If they see you—" He stopped mid sentence. My eyes popped open and I turned narrowed eyes at him.