Mute//kth

chapt 5- Scars

I woke in the dead of night,panting,my hair plastered to my forhead.Rose bolted awake beside me,and meowed.I had another nightmare.Sighing,I got out of bed,only in my shorts and a tank top,and made my way downstairs.I opened the front door,feeling the cold breeze hit my face.It was still winter,but there was barely any snow on the ground.What I need was the cold.I began to walk along side the street,but I managed to stop at Taes house.I heard the piano being played,that same melody as before.But this time,I heard humming along with it.I never knew that humming could be beautiful,but his was.I can only imagine how he would sound actually singing.I found my self planted there,listening to the music.

I became startled when the music suddenly stopped,and I saw his bedroom curtain move.I saw him looking down at me shocked.I smiled sheepishly and waved weakly back at him.He shut the curtain,and within seconds,he was standing next to me.He took of his coat and put it around me,leaving him in just a tee shirt.As he was putting it around me I noticed something I never did before.Scars.There were scars along his arms,and I noticed a scar peeking out from his collar bone.They didn't look like self harm scars,it looked differant.I reached my hand out,and gently stroked them.He didn't pull back,he only stared at me with an unreadable expression.I traced my fingers up his arm,and along his collar bone.He shivered,making me pull back.I whispered "Are these from your father?" He didn't look surprised that I knew,and neither did he answer.I asked "Is that why your quiet? Your too traumatized to speak about the past,worrying that it would happen again?" I noticed him swallow,than look down to the ground.

I did what I never thought I would do in my life,and hugged him.He eventually hugged me back,and before I knew it,he began to cry.I felt his tears wet my back.I was the first to pull away.I gently wiped his tears away.His glistening eyes bore into mine.I smiled lightly and tugged him towards my house."Come on.Ill make some food,we can watch some movies,and have a slumber party.Get your mind off things" He smiled,and nodded slowley.I smiled bigger "Come on.Before you mom wakes up." I dragged him by the wrist to my house,him chuckling along the way.Stepping inside,I kicked off my slippers,and swept my arms across the area "Welcome to the humble abode.Where I sit here and do nothing but eat,sleep,and watch TV with Rose" He was hesitant by the doorway,making me pull him inside."Stop being so shy,will ya? What happened to that badass that punched that dude in the face,huh? Loosen up a bit" He nodded thoughtfully,than proceeded the sit on the couch,looking around.

I went to the kitchen and brought back popcorn.When I plopped myself down next to him,I realized that he was already fast asleep.I smiled,and brought a blanket up to tuck him in.He imeadiatley snuggled into it,making me want to squeal at how cute he is."Too cute" I pinched his cheek,making him stir.Still sitting on the couch,I noticed Rose jump up next to me,and onto my lap.She purred as I pet her.She then moved next to Tae,and found a comfy spot right squished next to him.I chuckled "You really like him,huh?" She meowed in response like she knew what I was talking about.I pet her one last time,before whispering to no one inpeticular "Me too Rose...me too"

A/N:Tae POV next chaper!!