Incubus [BOOK 2] (Jimin FF)

Old Friend (Y/N's POV)

My eyes widened.

Jiho?

Why is he here?

My eyes began to tear up.

"Y/N! I heard your voice! Come out!" He looked around whilst breathing heavily.

He still looks the same from 5 years ago..

He hasn't changed one bit.

"I know you're here!" he shouted.

What is he doing here?

This remote area is so far from civilization.

I was so overwhelmed with emotions, I couldn't help but let my tears fall.

"Come out already!!"

These 7 years that I've known Jiho, I've never once seen him cry for anything.

This was the first time I've seen him shed any tears.

I'm sorry, Jiho.

I shouldn't be able to be near you now.

Goodbye, old friend.

I teleported as far as I could from that place.

I sat down on a log, catching my breath and wiping my tears.

No.

I shouldn't let my feelings control me.

The only thing that matters now is defeating Artemis.

After that, I can live in peace.

Only then, will I go back to my home.

To my family.

For now, I should focus on getting even stronger.

Because I was too weak to stop Aileen from taking over that night.

I stood up and summoned my sword.

Y/N, you shouldn't practice now.

You just teleported, so your body won't be able to handle anything right now.

"Shut up already!" I snapped.

"You keep talking like you care for me, but you don't! You proved it to me on that night!"

She was silent for a moment before speaking again.

Maybe I don't seem like I care for you, but I do.

I've known you ever since you were a little kid.

Ever since your family died.

I've been there for you.

Even though I never showed myself up until now.

I really care, Y/N.

Just trust me, please?

"Even if you've been with me for years. How can I trust you after you hurt the one I love the most?" I quietly asked.

I can't answer that.

"Then, why? Why do you ask me to trust you if you won't explain anything to me?"

She didn't answer.

After that, she didn't speak.

She let me carry on with my training.