Alksdjjsja it's been awhile but I'm back; the song's by REO Speedwagon!
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"Are you scared?" The question hung in the open air as he towered over her small form.
A weak shiver ran down her spine as her back was pressed into the cold stone wall in a futile attempt to put more distance between her and her harasser. The expression she wore was blank. She didn't know what to do, but she knew the last thing she'd show him was fear.
"No sir," her words were calm as she stared up at him, "I was just hoping this would be over soon so I can finish my chores for the day."
His smug grin twitched. It was a clear sign that she had thrown him off, but that didn't mean he was finished yet.
"Did you just smart off to a prince?" His hand grabbed her face roughly, "You do know you can be punished for that, right?"
She barely flinched as he squeezed her cheeks, "I was just being honest. Would you rather me lie and say that I'm enjoying this? Because I'm really not, and I'd like for you to let me go now."
Her blunt tone and indifferent attitude had him completely speechless. He stood there a wide-eyed mess while she patiently waited for him to let go of her face.
She knew she was winning, and she was not going to quit while she was ahead.
"Yonji, let's get one thing straight," she spoke boldly with a proud posture, "I'm not phased by you or your brother's scare tactics. I know all three of you are bullies who feed off of fear, and I'm the last maid who will give you that. Your tough guy act won't work on me; I've dealt with much worse before."
A heavy silence filled the corridor as he took in her words. She didn't say his name formally like she was expected to.
His grip on her face weakened and he felt his jaw dropping. For her to speak to him in such a way; it was asinine. Was she actually serious?
"Now if you'll excuse me, I have work I need to get done." Without another word she pushed his hand away and slipped past him swiftly.
He found himself staring at her back as she sauntered away. His jaw snapped back into place and he shoved his hands into his pants pockets, trying his best to look nonchalant and unbothered by what she said, but it was impossible.
"She's so feisty..." He mumbled softly to himself, "I love it."
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Fanfiction(ON HOLD UNTIL I GET MY DEGREE!!!) I write these in my spare time and I figured they should be shared so enjoy! Also every title is the song on my writing playlist, I try to be clever with them, just in case you were wondering. Hmm I should mention...
