Blood Bank

A w a k e n i n g - 6

"You don't look so good Doll Face." Namjoon whispered. He placed a hand on her forehead and jerked it back upon feeling the temperature. "Why didn't you tell me you had a fever?"

"Huh? I don't feel sick though." Aera answered. Although she felt fine, there were days where she felt dizzy or tired.

"Namjoon, Jin-hyung is looking for you." Hoseok called. Unlike his usual happy face, he had a serious look on.

"What did you do this time?" Aera asked. Although Namjoon was a straight A student, there would be times he would get into trouble.

"Nothing that I know of." Namjoon mumbled. "I'll catch you later. Don't do anything stupid."

"Back to you Joon." Aera shot back. Namjoon smiled and ruffled her hair before following Hoseok out the classroom. 

Aera let out a sigh and sunk in her seat. School ended early today due to a teacher's seminar. She and Namjoon planned to do their regular training upon returning home. Bored, she decided to head to the library.

She entered the quiet room to be greeted by the smell of old books. She smiled and walked through the endless aisles. She had always been a fan of reading books as Joon had a whole library in his home.

She came across the history section of the vampires. She had always seen Joon carrying one of the books in his early Hunter days.

"These are good picks." A deep voice said. A shadow hovered over her as a hand reached out for a book on the top shelf. He took another couple books. "It's like a children's book but it'll really get you thinking."

Aera looked back to be met with what she thinks is the most attractive man she laid eyes upon. His black hair was slicked back slightly,showing more of his face. A soft smile rested on his plump lips. It was only then Aera noticed that he had a lip ring.

She took the books with both hands, eyes not leaving the mysterious boy.

"My name is Kim Taehyung, I'm a new student here and thought I should make some friends." Taehyung said.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Kim Aera. I'm in my last year." Aera introduced.

"That makes you my noona then." Taehyung said. Despite his looks, he gave off a warm and carefree vibe. "If you'd like, I can recommend a lot more books about vampires."

"You seem really hooked to books about them." Aera commented.

"I feel like books hide a hidden message you know. Like they're trying to tell the truth without being caught." Taehyung explained. "I'll get going first. See you around Noona!" He waved goodbye before heading to the librarian and checking out a book.

Aera looked at the books with curiosity.

The Lonely Rabbit.

History of the Fourth Vampire King.

Useful Guide to Vampires.

Blood Banks.

"These seem interesting." Aera mumbled. She headed over to the librarian and checked out the books. She left the library and headed back to the classroom. There was no one there but Namjoon's things were still there. "What kind of trouble did he get into to stay in there for so long?"

She fixed his things and headed towards the faculty room. She could hear bickering inside. She pressed her ear to the door and could make out Namjoon's loud voice.

"She has the right to know hyung. If we tell her maybe it would help!" Namjoon said.

"Are you forgetting that I'm your superior? Namjoon this is for the safety of everyone. Especially her!" Jin's voice argued. "If you care about her you wouldn't question it."