Edited: July 2, 2021
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"I'm returning this then."
You give back Kija's money with a smile.
"If you insist, [n/n]..Hime.."
The white haired looked dejected which made you to reach your hand out and push some of the strands away from his face.
"Of course we need you too Kija."
You say, voice soft and kind which made him raise his head.
"Hak might die in the middle of protecting Yona while I'm distracted in my own fight."
You state which caused your red haired friend to nod her head and walk towards Kija.
"I want you to protect Hak so he or [Y/n] won't die."
"I see."
Kija replied, face blank at first and was replaced into a beaming smile while you also did the same, the guilt striking you again.
"That's how is it? you sought my help because he's weak?"
The white haired ask, smirking in triumph.
"Leave it to me. I will protect the three of you."
"HEY! what about me?!"
Yun exclaimed while pointing at himself.
"Don't worry Yun, I'll protect you."
You state, laughing softly and pulling him into a hug, patting his head as well causing the two other male to grimace at the scene while Yun immediately turns red and pulls away from the embrace.
"No! Whatever! I don't need your protection!"
Yun rejection made you look glum which made him to see you as a puppy that was scolded.
"But I know how to fight! Ask Hak and Yona."
You whine, the two nodding their heads.
"[Y/n]'s risked her life for us two times now."
Yona informed, the black haired agreeing with a nodding head.
"Yeah. She always stays behind to fight and orders us to leave and escape, saying that she'll catch up."
Hak blankly says but his tone and expression were completely different.
"The last time I saw her, she was a complete mess. Her breathing ragged, face pale, clothes ripped, dirty with blood, and she had poison in her body."
Hak and Yona knew both what day was that. They whip their heads to look at you but you quickly averted your eyes, feigning ignorance.
"[Y/n]."
You flinch and slowly turned your head to face Yona, who was staring like straight into your soul.
"But I'm fine. I'm alive in the end and that's what matters, right?"
You said, a sheepish smile on your face while Yona continued to stare.
"Yes. That's why I'm forbidding you stay behind to fight, giving an excuse to buy us time while we escape. If we leave, you leave with us. No discussion."
The young teen was firm and stern about what she said, causing you to nod your head with a small sigh.
"Don't be an idiot. If you're going to die and sacrifice your life for me, I won't be grateful since that'll just make me guilty and sad."
