Blood Tie

Chapter 43

Rox's POV

His lips were soft and gentle as he met mine with a very slight pressure, almost not worthy of being called a kiss. The tenderness in his hands as he cradled my face left my knees weak as my body fell against his. The lean lines of his body showed no unease as my softer body now pressed flush against his. He pulled away what seemed like almost immediately after kissing me and stared into my eyes as I gazed at him longingly, silently asking for more. A small smile played at his lips before he let his hands trail down to mine and held them lightly. He leaned in and kissed my cheek softly before pulling away and putting distance in between us.

"Do you not like me anymore Yoongi?" My voice sounded weak and pathetic, even to me. His eyes never left me. He sighed lightly and ran his hand through his hair absentmindedly, making it stand up in little peaks.

"No, that's definitely not it Rox, like I said before this isn't the right way to start anything between us. I won't use your heartbreak to make you mine and frankly I'd like to know you genuinely like me rather than just want to be with me as an escape from your pain." His eyes now showed hurt and pain in their dark depths and I realized how cruel I must have sounded. Knowing he cared for me and stating that I wanted to forget about my pain by using him, I was left speechless at my own selfishness.

"I-I'm so sorry Yoongi, I can't believe I said that regardless of how you may feel."

"It's alright, it's understandable that you want to rid yourself of emotions that negative and that strong especially after the toll it took on your body. Let's just stick to the original plan, me and you will go on a date, if you find that you truly enjoy yourself, we can re-approach this, okay?" He looked at me with hope filling his eyes and I found myself smiling despite the night I just had.

"Okay, deal."

"Well great! Uh I-I'll go now and leave you for the night, goodnight Rox." Before I could respond, Yoongi saluted me and bolted out of the bathroom. I giggled at his awkwardness and exited the bathroom right as I heard my bedroom door close. I found myself alone with Jimin again, who sat on my bed watching me with amusement. Contrary to the gaze he was sending me, my feelings were anything but amused. Guilt flooded through me at his dishevelled appearance and I quickly looked away from him, focusing on my carpet.

"Rox, stop that, it isn't a big deal, okay? I'm not thinking it meant anything or that you want on me now, I get that's what happens when you guys feed." I allowed myself to look at Jimin who smiled at me gently and patted the bed next to him. I slowly walked my way over and sat down beside him. Jimin immediately pulled me into his embrace and pet my hair. I hugged him back hesitantly only to be sent into shock when Jimin began tickling my sides. I scrambled to try and get away from him while trying to breathe as I was laughing so hard. My efforts were futile as he just kept tickling me until I screamed mercy. Finally allowing me to breathe I looked at his gleeful face and pouted back in response.

"I'm just glad I got you to smile and laugh, the sad look doesn't compliment you very much."

"You're such a butthole." I playfully tossed a pillow at him and dropped myself back on my bed to which Jimin quickly followed suit, now laying next to me.

"You know you do mean something to me, right? Saying what happened between us didn't mean anything wasn't completely true, I'm glad it was you and not someone random. I trust you Jimin, honestly out of every guy I've met I probably trust you the most right now." I looked to the side at Jimin and watched surprise play at his features before his face broke into a huge grin.

"Well aren't you just the most precious darned thing!" Jimin began to ruffle my hair after his statement which made me go into a fit of giggles all over again. I finally managed to push his hands away and as our laughter died down, he allowed himself to play with my fingers absentmindedly.

"You're important to me too kiddo, I'm glad you trust me. No matter what, you've got me okay?" I felt warmth spread through my body at his words, finding another reason to smile thanks to him. I rolled to my side and hugged him, thrilled with the fact that he was in my life. His heart beat steadily under my ear and I relaxed with his arm around me, letting my eyes slowly begin to drop. Before I could drift of into the wonderful bliss of sleep, Jimin shook me gently.

"Kiddo, don't fall asleep on me otherwise I won't be able to leave you." I clung to his side and tried to ignore his insistent yammering, wanting to just drift off. He proceeded to keep shaking me and mumbling about not letting me fall asleep until I grumbled testily at him.

"Geez, just stay here then tonight, besides it's easier to fall asleep listening to your heartbeat." Jimin stopped shaking me and went silent for a moment before completely pulling away from me. I whined in protest and opened my eyes to see Jimin standing on the furthest side on my bed with his hands on his hips.

"I will only stay if you change your clothes, cause even though we're just friends, a guy can only take so much. I'll flit back to my room and change too and then I'll walk over here to give you adequate time. Be back soon." With that said, I saw a golden flash and then he was gone. Grumbling about stupid faeries, I dragged myself off my bed and changed out of my party clothes and into a pair of shorts and a baggy hoodie. I went to the bathroom and washed off the makeup that had been caked on my face and pulled a brush through my tangled mop of hair. Slouching back over to my bed, I realized the blood that my body had rejected earlier was gone. I smiled to myself when I figured out that Jimin must have cleaned it while me and Yoongi were in the bathroom. Just before I crawled under my covers, a knock sounded at my door.

"Come in." I expected to see Jimin strolling in but was surprised when I found myself staring at Rowan.