A Vampire king |Kim Taehyung|(Wattys2019)

Same Old Place

Rose's Point Of View~

Rows and rows of trees passed by as I stared outside from the bus window. The sounds of the teenagers singing and dancing could be heard loud. But, Completely ignoring whatever is happening around me as I was quite busy thinking about if my decision was okay.

Is going to that place again was okay?

I made a really rush decision but I only followed my instincts.

I remember the way I just ran after the professor to the hallway like a mad woman after he talked about the volunteering work at there. The professor was quite shook to see my state, I was so desperate to be a volunteer and desperate to see that place.

My mind suddenly just told me to see that area again. I can still recall those big and weird shaped trees. Very mysterious place as well as that man with golden eyes. I don't know why, it feels like I can find him around there. He looked very unearthly to the point where I was even afraid to talk about him to anyone. He looked....Godly, like I'm not even exaggerating.

I know he wasn't human.

There's just no way. Same goes for the man who saved me couple of days ago. It took me a couple of days of thinking, about their apperence and aura. And, they knew me.

There are so many questions I have, for that I need to find answers.

My heart even beats faster whenever I think about that place. I don't even know what I'm going to do there. But yet, it's just a craving of mine to see that place. There are so many feelings pooling in me right now as I'm thinking about it.

I was nervous for some reasons that I don't know. Anxious. Anticipation. Sometimes, Restless.

Volunteering is just an excuse. I didn't even told my mom that I was going to that same area from my 'abduction'. Because she wouldn't have approved it. I only dodged her question whenever she tried to ask about it. I felt bad, of course. But... I needed to.

I sighed as I placed my head back on the headrest.

"Sir! I just heard from that boy that the place is dangerous?!"

My train of thought was cut off by a girl's high pinch and almost screaming voice but the talk definitely caught my attention this time.

The teachers around the front row seats laughed.

"Ella, if the place was dangerous why would we even take you guys there?"

Many of the students also laughed on the teacher's remark. The girl's face contoured embarrassment but a relief can be seen in her eyes.

"He said that some goons kidnapped high school students there?"

I slightly flinched at that but continued to stare outside anyway.

"That did happened. However, it occurred three and half years ago. Also, we don't know if there was an actual kidnapping. Police have searched the entire woods to clear out anything dangerous. And, they found nothing. So there's nothing to worry about."

Some students sighed in relief as well as the girl and she glared as the boy who was just avoiding her gaze.

"Besides, mayor built a very beautiful and huge vacation park there just beside our picnic spot. So the local polices are always around. You guys can have fun at the park too."

The students squealed at that. Yes, I also heard there is a beautiful park now. Many families and friends go there and stays the night at the park's five star hotels. There are rides, restaurants, circus, stalls and many more features to look around. And our picnic spot was right beside it.

When the police were investigating our cases, it was meant to be hidden from public attention. But rumors spread anyways. That's why the teachers said that they were unsure about the kidnapping thing.

Its ironic that I had to listen to their conversation about us like this.

By now, everyone was done with the topic and went with  their chit chatting session. That's a relief.

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"Everyone! We're here!" A teacher squealed which reminded me of Mr. Lee.

I looked outside as The bus stopped to it's destination as every students literally rushing to leave outside. I was the last one to leave the bus, not wanting to get crushed by them.

When I stepped out of the bus, my hair slightly ruffled by the wind.

Just like the first time

I looked at my surroundings with a deep breath. There were trees and trees surrounding the area and a lake could be seen ahead. The very same lake where me and Sara went out late at night to enjoy the moonlight.

Just like the first time

It felt like nothing has changed around here. I felt like I am seeing those same trees around me from almost four years ago.

And...oddly enough, I even felt relieved. I felt relieved that I am here now. Like I am progressing into something.

On the way here, I was so nervous but now... I feel the a contentment in my heart.

I breathed out finally, which I just realized that I was holding.

I closed my eyes for a brief moment.

What I am doing?

Is it the right thing to do?

What if I never find him?

What if it's all just my brain making up things?

My train of thoughts were cut off by one of the volunteers. I literally jolted when she put her hand on my shoulder.

"Hey, are you okay?" Her eyes showed worries.

"Yes. Yes I'm fine. It's just I was thinking about something." I smiled at her.

"Okay! Let's go. The teachers are expecting us"

She then went to where the teachers was. Nodding to myself as an encouragement, I walked ahead. There's still a little bit of determination left in me to find out about anything. Just anything. I don't know how but I'm going to do it. I will quitely think about it when I will be alone after all the volunteering works tonight.

The deep woods are still quite far away from where I am now. It will take at least one hour walk. I have to think something to go their by myself.

I want to explore that area. I'm pretty sure that the man is somewhere out there. This is a big step for me to go all alone in the depth of the woods. But I have faith in my own instincts.

I have faith, that if any danger occurs, I'll be saved. He will be there for me. I just know it.