There wasn't a happy end

Chapter 3: Welcome back

The two figures walked for quite some time, passing through small narrow streets that were barely touched by the sunlight. Hak walked without making any sound and seemed to avoid the few rare golden rays of the still young sun. On the other hand, Mihae stopped frequently and gazed up at the blue sky smiling, losing herself in the space between the clouds.

Hak noticed that Mihae stopped every so often but did not say anything. Instead, he paused and waited patiently for her to start walking again. He was not the kind of person who will go out of his way to wait or help someone but something about Mihae captivated him. Hak even though he had yet to realise it he enjoyed watching her from a distance.

With many and frequent stops they reached Hak's apartment building at midday. His apartment was located on the last floor of a fairly new building in the center of the town. Passing the lobby they entered the elevator and the silence between them broke

''It is not a big one''

Hak said and Mihae looked at him surprised. He had been silent for so long that his voice seemed a bit unfamiliar for a few seconds.

''The apartment I mean''

He added and by the end of the phrase Mihae found his voice as charming as ever.

''It's alright'' She smiled

''I can sleep on the sofa'' Her silver eyes fell on him

''I did not mean that. There is a spare room for you'' Hak spoke and his voice was a bit colored

''I wanted to say that it is a comfortable yet small apartment''

His eyes met hers which were smiling. He held his gaze. Mihae is somehow different, he had yet to understand how but she seemed too joyful for a Grim Reaper. Or maybe she was normal and he was the serious one. Either way, Mihae was unique.

The elevator came to a stop and it's doors opened. Hak went out first leading the way into the apartment. He tapped on the code on the door and held it open for Mihae and then he closed it behind him.

''Your room is on the left. Go and make yourself comfortable. I will be on my room if you need me anything''

Hak said as he took off his shoes and turned right leaving Mihae standing between the different pairs of black shoes. She heard the door close and made to take a step. Her eyes fell on the clean marble floor and she stopped moving. Mihae had walked all this way barefoot and did not want to step inside if she had not clean her feet first. So, she opened her mouth and silently called his name once, twice and then his bedroom door opened.

''What is it?'' 

Hak asked as he appeared. Mihae first saw his feet, then his long legs followed by his torso, then her eyes fell on his red lips to finally come to a stop at his almond-shaped black eyes

''My feet'' She wiggled her toes ''are a bit dirty. I need to wash them first''

Hak saw her cheeks blush and felt a smile forming on his lips. He took a few backward steps and opened a door for her.

''Here, take your time''

He said and waited for her to enter. Mihae walked with light steps while looking at him and felt her cheeks burning bit by bit on each step.

''Thanks'' she said smiling

''No problem. You can also have a bath if you want to. I will bring you a few towels later'' 

Hak murmured and closed the door when she entered. Upon entering his bedroom he sat on his bed ''Something is off'' he thought. Hak could swear that by looking at her he felt joy and excitement and that was something alien to him.