Hide and Seek

And it begins-Ch3

She couldn't shake off the feeling, that they weren't the only ones in this place.  She tried her best to not let it take over her thoughts, but couldn't help shiver when she felt something chilling, dripping with venom breathe against her neck.  She turns around in fright, but sees no one there.  Eunwoo notices the expression on her face and makes his way over to her.  Concern etched onto his handsome features, which only makes him stand out more.  He envelops her in a hug and presses the sweetest but delicate kiss to her forehead.  She embraces him back, letting his warmth calm her racing heart.  The chilling feeling disappeared, along with the words she could hear in her ear.  "Hide and seek.  Will you be it? Or do you want to hide?". 

The moment they step inside the place, they sense the history behind it.  The effort that went into making this place.  A sudden tremor occurs and they all see it.  Dripping in blood, a blind fold across it's eyes to cover up it's true hideous form.  Raima and Jae who are fully recovering from their inebriated states, scream in full fear letting it ring from their mouths like a harmonious symphony.  Yasmin clutches onto Eunwoo.  He takes her in his arms, shielding her view from the entity.  She shudders when the temperature becomes frigid and lightly caresses her skin, in many unpleasant ways.  A chuckle reverberates into her ears, repeating the same words.  "Hide or seek? Seeker or the one who hides? Which will it be?".  "WHO ARE YOU?!"-Yasmin.  The voice fades into nothingness and she grabs her head in agony, as if she can only hear the voice communicating with her.  The others gather around her, concern etched onto each of their faces.  They step closer. Eunwoo reaches out and pulls her into a hug, telling her to snap out of it.  She can suddenly hear her own thoughts and embraces Eunwoo back. 

"What the fuck happened?"-Xiaojun

"Babe... I'm scared"-Mia

"I'll protect you Mia, whatever kinda prank that was... I'll get you guys back"-Xiaojun

"That was no prank man! We were all here when this happened"-Jackson

"I fucking agree.  WE ALL SAW THAT"-Aya. 

The heat in their voices rises and Yasmin feels lightheaded, as if her soul was sucked out of her.  She collapses only for Eunwoo to catch her. 

"Omg Yas!! Are you okay sis?"-Linda

"I-I don't know what happened... My head felt so heavy like I was trying to fight something inside of my mind"-Yasmin

"Okay baby you need rest, let's take her to her bedroom.  Sorry guys I'm going on ahead.  *Lifts her up bridal style*"-Eunwoo. 

Eunwoo kicks open a door and lays his girlfriend down the bed.  He takes her shoes off for her and tries to make her comfortable as possible.  He notices her sweating and muttering incoherent words.  He sees her face contorted in pain, begging whoever it is to leave her alone.  She screams at the top of her lungs, letting whatever emptiness she felt leave her.  She clutches the blankets, crying and bleeding. 

The sight catches Eunwoo off guard, as he sees her bleeding from her eyes.  He blinks and it has stopped.  He believes he was hallucinating but it really could've been reality.  He promises her he will stay by her side, as he gently strokes her hair and she wraps her arms around his waist.  She feels sleep come easily, as her eyelids flutter shut and dreams about her future with Eunwoo.  She sees something dark, twist and merge into a horrifying memory; that was enough to cause anyone trauma.  She reaches out, touching the boy's face and looking down to see her covered in blood from head to toe.  The screams explode in her ears, the pain, the suffering and the hatred hangs heavy in the air.  "I want revenge and you will help me".  She hears those words from the boy and subconsciously her mind agrees to help him. 

She awakens from her sleep and finds Eunwoo, with his eyes closed dreaming peacefully. She strokes his face and kisses his forehead.  He remains asleep and his hand resting upon hers.  She gently removes it, making her way downstairs to where everyone is finished unpacking their belongings.  Mia runs over to her, hugging her and checking her over for any wounds.  To her relief there are none and releases her soon after. 

"Yas what happened? Are you sick? Do we need to go back???"-Linda

"No I'm okay sis, I'm sorry I worried you"-Yasmin

"Well we were all worried but glad to see you're feeling okay!"-Jae

"Yeah I just have this massive urge to chow down on a feast"-Yasmin

"Haha maybe you were hungry! That's alright, I'll get started on dinner.  You guys can at least help get everything else set up whilst I cook"-Linda

"Of course Raima! Babe let's help Linda in the kitchen"-Jae

"Nah you're on your own.  Don't let me near a kitchen ever 😂 but I'll help with anything else"-Raima

"Mia how about we make some dessert for everyone?"-Xiaojun

"Omg yes!! Xiaojun is training to be a patisserier, so this is a perfect opportunity for him to show off his skills!"-Mia

"Oh please do, dessert would be amazing after the feast I have planned"-Linda

"OMG YES FOOOOOOOOOOOD"-Aya

"Me and Hyunjin will help you in the kitchen"-Mario

"Thank you for the extra pair of hands guys!"-Linda

"I guess Jackson and Eunwoo could work the grill, since Linda is cooking everything.  They can grill the burgers and sausages"-Aya

"I'm gonna go look for a nice bunch of flowers... For decoration idk this place feels a bit you know oppressive"-Yasmin

"Oh I can help you with that Yas!"-Aya

"Thanks girl! Let's go explore the garden"-Yasmin

Aya and Yasmin head out into the vast garden.  The variety of flowers.  All kinds of vibrant and wild flowers, catching the eye of the beholder to be mesmerised by its natural beauty.   Aya finds herself taken in by the wild Roses, for there are many different colours and scents coming from each one.  She carefully picks them, keeping in mind to not prick herself.  Yasmin settles on a bunch of flowers that looked like they were painted on.  She appreciates the unique colour combination and holds it for Aya to see. 

All of a sudden, she feels a hidden connection to the flower and sees blood staining her hands once again.  She looks towards Aya, words finding a way out of her mouth.  Aya looks stunned when she notices the eerieness in her voice. "Hide or seek?"-Yasmin