[▶] ᖇEIᑎᑕᗩᖇᑎᗩTEᗪ ɞ ༻࿐ JINU x READER

As he continued to look down at his patterns, his words were sincere: "These are a constant reminder of my shame. And... so was she."

Rumi perks up curiously, keeping quiet so that he can continue. His face was pained, but Jinu quickly found the will to mention you, "I... had a lover."

You feel your body grow rigid as you await his next words. Was this also going to be a made-up version of the truth?

"She was the light in my darkness." Jinu smiled sadly, remembering your wide grin that was only for him. "When she spoke, the words of Gwi-ma were silenced. When she embraced me, the itch of my patterns went away. When she kissed me, I felt human again."

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"Gwi-ma sent you to watch me?!"

"Just because your plan is working, doesn't mean he can completely trust you, Jinu. After all, you did create one of the greatest rebellions the demon realm has ever seen."

"I did that for you, y'know... To see you again."

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"This isn't like you, Jinu." Your steps echo in the black abyss as you approach him.

"Did Gwi-ma send you?" His golden gaze meets yours, shimmering in the shadows.

"This is between you and me." You pick at your claws, feigning disinterest. "What is going on between you and that girl? With the purple braid."

"I don't know what you're talking about." He laughs bitterly, turning his back on you.

You appear before him with eyes of hot gold, burning with jealousy. "Don't you play dumb with me, Jinu. I see the way you look at her, the way you once looked at me."

His gaze softens, but only for a moment. His silence only fuels your wrath, but you control yourself.

"Don't forget that YOU were the one who made me join Gwi-ma, turning me into THIS. Because of that, don't ever think you could get rid of me so easily."

As you pass him, you mutter into his ear, "I won't let you get your happy ending. I promise you that."

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• spoilers! Follows the K-Pop Demon Hunters
• angst, but I promise a happy ending