6:07 | Liskook [EDITING]

thirty four

" his plan "

As everyone slowly gave in, Lalisa too was not an exception. Gunshots can be heard on the next room. As much as Lalisa wants to coordinate each and every cell and move each muscle in her body, its no use. She inhaled too much gas ㅡ they all inhaled too much gas and have too much pain in their hearts to fight.

October 27/ 4:11 AM/ Painting Room

Of course, she woke up in her room ㅡ for the umpteenth time ㅡ as if nothing happened. She knew those who was destined to pick even are all dead by this time. They might be disposed already.

Waking up with another severe headache, she headed downstairs to drink a glass of water. Maybe, just maybe, it will help to ease the unbearable pain both in her head and heart. Resting her head on the countertop whilst trying to calm herself, she decided to head towards the painting room.

In hopes that someone is also there at the moment.

As selfish as it may sound, she wanted him alive more than herself. Lalisa giggled at her foolish thought. She basically admitted having feelings towards the young man whom she met at a very risky time.

Lalisa immediately opened the door in hopes to ㅡ see someone ㅡ take a breather for herself. As soon as she entered the room, the sight of different paintings greeted her. She walked straight towards the corner to rest. In doing so, her fingers trailed down each paintings that screamed various emotions and messages that are kept in secret, locked away.

The lady envied those who were art inclined. She always loved art but art never seemed to love her. Ever since she was in gradeschool she never showed any signs excelling in arts ㅡ she nearly failed because of that subject. Yet, no matter how much of a "failure" she is at arts, she hoped she could create such majestic mess.

It may not be now nor would it be in the near future but maybe, just maybe, on her next life she can.

Lalisa who is currently deep in thought was oblivious that a man at the opposite row of the canvas was watching her whilst walking with the same pace as her.

The man whose orbs glistened against the light with adoration and amusement for the young lady made his heart throb like there is no tomorrow. It made him want to scream, she drives him insane to the point where he's willing to tell her everything he had in mind ㅡ even that plan.

Both arriving at the very end of the corner, he watched as the lady's face slowly show relief and form into a lovely smile as he stretched out his arm completely welcoming her home.

As Lalisa gladly accepted his invitation, he embraced her tightly and kissed the crown of her head. "Thank God you're safe." he softly uttered as the lady hummed in response.

After a few minutes of being wrapped around his warm atmosphere, Lalisa failed to keep her strong exterior as she slowly started sobbing underneath Jungkook's embrace. Confused, he tightened his embrace on the young lady's frail body making her feel much more loved and safe.

It was so addicting making her want to stay like that forever. After putting up so much fight, this was her only prize, to break down in pieces without worrying about what may happen the following days, weeks and months.

"Why are you crying?" The lad asked with a soothing tone which made her want to cry a river.

Jungkook tried to lift up Lalisa's chin only to be rejected as she averted her gaze at the carpet which she suddenly find interesting. "Hey, why dont you want to look at me?" He said in a tone so gentle no one would expect him to have.

Still, Lalisa being a stubborn lady that she is ㅡ hugged him even tighter without averting her gaze from the maroon carpet. Just then, Jungkook embraced her and rubbed small circles on her back. He waited until Lalisa can finally find the courage to talk.

"I don't know.. Its just so comforting that I feel like all the stress and pain was eased." She can't clearly express it in words but she clearly felt it.

"How about we take a seat over there?" Jungkook asked referring to the mini couch at the very corner. Nodding in agreement, Both made their way on the couch and sat in silence.

Lalisa have her head leaning at the man's shoulders while Jungkook snaked his arm on her waist making sure to make her feel safe whilst waiting for her to calm down.

"I know you were waiting outside Irene-Unnie's room one time.." Jungkook started.

"And you may be curious what we talked about. I don't want you to get involved with this one because it's too risky." Lalisa shifted and looked directly at his pair of orbs.

"You don't have to tell me everything you know.." As curious as she is, she doesn't want to go beyond the boundaries and make the young man feel as if he's required to tell her something confidential about him.

"Yes, I know that. But I'm want to tell you this one." Sighing, Lalisa nodded and shifted back to her position waiting for him to continue.

"First, I know you're curious as to why I know so much on how this game works. I even told you I'm a bloodline player." He stated. "I'm adopted. The Jeon family are nowhere near associated to things like this.

"You see, father used to be a player and out of scare, my father left me outside of the Jeon's gate. He thinks I'll be out of the games." He chuckled softly and added, "But look, here I am playing. The difference is that they're not aware I'm a bloodline player."

"Irene-Unnie and Yugyeom are the only bloodline players exposed and to our advantage, Zagreus aren't aware of me."

"How so?" The lady asked.

"I'll be dead by now if he knows. Most bloodline players in our generation are already dead. Unnie and Yugyeom are most likely the next target. That's why I went to Unnie's room.."

"To tell her about him.."

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