bodyguard ; kth

13 ; strip me

"thanks, jae. good night."

it was nearly three in the morning, everyone was fast asleep. the house was quiet, only the sounds of my footsteps could be heard. i cradled aera as she rested her head on my chest. she held my body tightly, not letting go for a second.

slowly, i walked into her room, closing the door behind me. she loosened her hold on me as i gently placed her on the bed. she was quiet, sitting there while staring at the floor with vacant eyes.

"get changed and go to bed," i spoke quietly, turning around towards the door. when i didn't hear any reply or sound, i stopped and faced her.

"aera? i asked, watching her movements. she just sat there, no movements..just emptiness. the bed sank when i sat next to her. she didn't react.

"aera, come on. get changed."

she didn't move a muscle.

without any other option, i sighed and stood up. i kneeled in front of her, looking up at her eyes. they were glassy, upset looking yet keeping its beautiful green colour. i knew aera was upset, there was no reason not to be. it's not easy finding out that someone's trying to kill you.

as i continued to look at her, my hand slowly reached down to her ankle. using my other hand, i slowly slid her high heel shoes off. i reached for the other foot, taking her shoe off.

she remained still.

carefully, i skimmed my fingertips up her leg, reaching for her high sock. aera caught on my motives and glanced at me. moving slowly, i pulled her stocking down. she exhaled, feeling my touch on her skin. i reached for the other stocking, tenderly pulling it down. feeling a warm sensation rise in her cheeks, she closed her eyes, indulging in the moment.

i glanced up at her, she opened her eyes. we stared at each other. i noticed a slight blush on her cheeks. i could feel myself getting warmer. she broke the contact, i cleared my throat and stood up.

"i'll see you in the morning.." i said, looking at her. once again, she was mind blank. i could sense her fear and loneliness.

i was about to leave but stopped when i saw tears beginning to form in her eyes. the wall, that wall that held her up, which made her stronger..collapsed. she bursted out like water from a river dam. the muscles of her chin trembled like a small infant.

i sighed, feeling my heart break at the sight of her. sitting besides her, i gently grabbed her shoulder and pulled her towards me. she sobbed into my chest, her hands clutching onto my shirt. i held her in silence, rocking her slowly.

minutes of sobbing soon subsided when i heard soft snores. i peered down, only to see aera comfortably snoozing on my chest. i let out a sigh of disbelief.

she's such a baby.

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i gingerly sat on the kitchen bench, peeling an apple with a knife. after tucking aera into bed for the night, i decided to wait for someone.

suddenly, the door hurled open.

i wasn't surprised to see gun, standing with an infuriated look on his face.

"i found you."