Love Maze In The Wizarding World

Eighteen

Tae's voice worked on me like a lullaby.
I opened my eyes and found Hoseok's bright face looking at me admiringly. He instantly looked away.
Then I realised that my head was resting on his shoulder, my wet hair damped it.

I can't believe I slept on Hoseok's shoulder.

Why didn't he wake me up !?
But the most embarrassing thing was, he was looking at me: sleeping.
It was so awkward. I straighten up and rubbed my eyes. My cheeks were hot and reddening.

This is so uncomfortable

"I should go, it's.....umm getting late," Hoseok said avoiding eye contact and rubbing his neck nervously. He looked startled too.

"Yeah !" This was all I can say, I wanted to apologise but I couldn't.

Hoseok stood up, looking around edgily. "See you," He said and didn't look back at me.

He left and I was still sitting on my bed like a fool. Once I heard the front door shut, I slapped my hand on my forehead and buried my face in the pillow, trying to forget.

What will Hoseok think of me?
Was he embarrassed by me? Maybe that's why he didn't look at me.
Ahhhhhh..... I hate myself

It felt like hours went by and I was sitting still as a stone. My mind was blank and my eyes unfocused.

To come and think of it, this was the closest we have ever been. I mean physically, With our faces inches apart.
What was he staring at, it is his fault. Only if he woke me up. I wouldn't be getting angry at myself.

Blaming him made the guilt reduce a little.

It's okay, let's just forget that this happened. If I meet him again, I would be my normal self.
Hmmm... That will do, no need to make things more miserable.
I stretched my arms, anyway, it was a good nap.

Am I forgetting something? It feels a little empty.
There was something I was supposed to do.

I looked around
Oh, I almost forgot.........the dishes. I should wash them. I planned on treating myself with Japchae but now I have lost my appetite.
Dishes were done in five minutes, I plopped on my bed. Facing the ceiling, I had nothing to do until Taegi made noises from the other room and it reminded me to feed her.
I took some cookies and kept them in her cage. She didn't eat, she never eats in my presence.

"Do you hate me that much?" I asked a question whose answer I already know.

Of course, she hates me. Poor Taegi, she deserves someone better than me.

I looked at her warmly, she is cute indeed.

"Cute Taegi" I spoke in a hushed voice. I think Taegi felt that I was complimenting her 'cause she gazed at me, her eyes wide and big. It made her look more adorable.

'Adorable?'

And It suddenly came back to me someone adorable,  that's what I forgot.

I forgot what Tae wrote, I dashed into my room. I searched for the book I hide the parchment in and found it in no time.
'Care of magical creatures' this book was gifted by my father so that I could tame Taegi, but no book can help it
I took out the parchment
Tae has written quite a lot, I sat down to read it and laughed at certain sentences.

I forgot to tell him that once written it's impossible to erase. This information seemed necessary as I read more.

Hello Grace, how are you?
Is it visible, I can't tell though
You said it glows, so I suppose that you can read it.
Why aren't you replying?
Are you busy?
Maybe you are!
What else should I write?
This is the first time for me to do magic.
Not that you don't know that but still.
It's like I am one of you.

You didn't tell me what happens when the paper ends?
Can I write something stupid?
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Mona Lisa, you've got no eyebrows.

Ahhhhh.....embarrassing, don't worry I will rub it out and you won't see ... hehe

I can't erase it
You didn't tell me.
Is it permanent?

Why did it end, I was enjoying it. He is just like a child.
I didn't realise that I was smiling.
His handwriting is beautiful unlike mine.
I could imagine his expression as I read. I read it twice then thrice.
I thought about what to write next. He didn't write again maybe he is abashed.

Sorry, Tae! I forgot to tell you before that you can't erase it. I wrote fairly.

I Waited but there was no reply, so I wrote again.

When the paper ends it all disappears and becomes fresh and untouched again if the other person has seen it.
What I mean is all this will disappear any second.

Still no reply, I tried for the last time.

Are you there?

I waited, wishing to see a reply.

Yes

he wrote and a grin spread across my face.