The Enemies Blood (Kaisoo)(merman)

Chapter 11 : Gratetude

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,, you should have gotten rid of this a long time ago " kyungsoo turned away as if he didnt want to look at it any longer which was suspicious to jongin.

,, why do I have this ? " jongin moved closer immediantly when he realized it did have something to do with the siren
,, What is it ? Is this from you ? "

The siren stood up obviously uncomfortable with jongin having moved closer so fast. His hands clenched on the fabric of the jacket that was still over him but he didnt answer any of the questions.

,, why did you save me ?"
Kyungsoo didnt look into his eyes and jongin sighed when it didnt seem like he was going to answer, taking the old shell back into his hands as he looked at it.

In thought kyungsoo watched jongin examine the shell before he decided to answer ,, I was ... " he stuttered not thinking of the right words to explain himself
,, keeping my word to someone.. "

,, keeping your word ?" He instandly questioned but kyungsoo didnt seem comfortable talking about it at all.

,, someone who believed in ridiculous things like peace... " it made jongins eyes soften at the mention of peace even as kyungsoo chuckled emptily
,, funny how some could still believe in it.. "

,, what's funny about it ?" Jongin frowned and finally the siren looked back into his eyes as he listened to the prince explain ,, isnt peace what everyone wants ?"

,, is it ?" Kyungsoo heartbeat caught up on speed in rage ,, is it peace that humans want when they slaughter the elfs to get a bigger land for flowers that slaves have to take care of ? Or when they come up with stories that scare the little ones so when they grow they learn to hate the monsters and voluntarily join a war..

Because your highness could never fight for what they want on their own... they should not get their hands dirty since... they are important " his voice finished in a mocking way and jongin got closer instandly pressing the siren against the wall in anger as the last part had hit a nerve he had very well been aware of.

,, you dont know anything " he scoffed.

,, I know your way, human do not act with heart, they act with greed.. arrogant, slefcentered always having to put something above and always having to judge and label things. Kings, peasants, slaves, ugly, pretty, worthy, monster.... god? they do not have a heart.. they do not care about others " he glared refusing to give in and back down or cower away like a coward. He knew he was right and he wasnt scared to defend himself.

,, it's not like that "

,, then what is it ? Why does your life mean more than one of a knights? Because you will lead some people, who dont want to be lead ? Maybe your swords will not be dirtied but your hands will be covered in the blood your man will spill in your name and you know that" jongin backed away swallowing
,, you want to know what this shell is ? It is a gift.. from gratitude, You are not worthy to be carrying it "

,, worthy ... " he muttered to himself after kyungsoo was finished with talking. His gaze was on the floor as he sighed.
,, I know ... " swollowing he pulled himself together everything the siren had talked about as if .. to scold him. He couldnt deny it because deep down he knew he agreed with all these things but that didnt mean they were true, it just wasnt this easy and kyungsoo might not understand that yet. Jongin didnt understand it himself.

This wasnt just about him and his decisions so much more was involved kyungsoo was obviously too blinded by the fact that humans play a big part in the wars that where everywhere. In a way he had been doing the thing that he criticized about humans. He judged jongin and he painted the humans as the villains and everyone else as innocent.

Yet jongin didnt feel like arguing with him any longer, he couldnt properly explain it to him if he kept cutting him off in rage.. it would lead to nothing.

,, I'm gonna show you to your room" he eventually announced as he stepped toward the door holding it open and waiting for kyungsoo to follow, who at first hesitated probably having expected a proper comeback but eventually he did follow.

And it was a silent and awkward walk to the room jongin had for him.

Many thoughts were going through kyungsoos head and as he watched jongin walking from behind. He did somehow feel a little of regret coming up and he didnt even know why. Everything he said he meant there was nothing to take back or be sorry about. Yet he didnt feel good about it either as he watched jongin open the door to the room finally.

,, you wont have to do any more chores but... you should take care of your looks from now on. They will refer to you as my personal... l-like a courtesan" even jongin had seemed uncomfortable as he tried to avoid the word slave knowing it would temper the siren again.

,, cour-te-san ?" He repeated confused which made it all the harder for jongin, as he awkwardly looked down onto kyungsoos pale exposed leg and then back up again making the siren step a little further into the room uncomfortable.
,, o-oh "

,, dont worry I wont .. I wont touch you or anything.. this is the only way for you to-"
,, I understand, I understand " he cut him off again looking around the room as he touched the brace around his neck again. Not meeting jongins glance when he wanted to glare but couldnt.
,, What use do I have ? If you will not use me in this way"

,, I cant let you go because that means betraying my people but I wont kill you since you saved me 3 times now.. sorry "
That was the final answer jongin gave him and he waited a little for that the siren might have soemthing else to say but no response came.
,, I will have the maiden give you fresh clothing for tomorrow and the following days... g-get .. get some sleep ok "

Nothing was said again and he watched as kyungsoo just turned away to sit on the bed in silent and an empty expression before he exit the room and closed the door after himself.
He agreed with his mind that this wasnt a pleasant conversation at all. He didnt know what he expected but he for sure didnt expect it to go that way or to feel.like this after it.

He should hate the siren for acting this way but oddly... or maybe it's because he saved him that he didnt.. or maybe it was because jongin was still fascinated by the sirens and a part of him wanted to know more about them ..
He would have to talk to him again anyway.

Tho while kyungsoo now sat alone in the room he looked through teary eyes onto his hands and the scars of 2 lined cuts on the inside of each of his palms, The scars that reminded him of the night he so desperately wanted to forget. And as his tears dropped to land on them he muttered to himself.
,, 4 times ... not 3 "