Reunion (1/1)

The moment I awoke, I could smell the enticingly sweet smell of his blood so strong, I started to crave for it. Opening my eyes, I discovered that I had nuzzled my face into his neck, my nose against the exact spot that I have been feeding from. Jerking away suddenly, he woke up, unwrapping his arms from around me to stretch and groan. Turning back to look at me half-asleep, he smiled, his eyes not fully open yet.      “Morning, Love. Did you get a good sleep?” He asked, finally getting the hang of opening his eyes, the sun shining a little too brightly for him to keep them completely open.      “I did…Sorry to wake you… I just…” I said nervously, feeling my heart thumping in my chest as if it wanted to leap right out.      “No don’t worry. We should be getting up about now anyways. Your brother- haaaaaa~ -will be coming soon.” He said, yawning as he spoke. Feeling relieved, I took the chance to take in his features, the sleepy droop to his face as he sat there, fighting sleep. His slight smile as if he had a peaceful dream and didn't want to forget it. Without thinking, I leaned in, wrapping my arms around his shoulders, hugging him close like a child, needing protection. He let out a content sigh as he wrapped his sturdy arms around my torso, holding me as close as he could to himself, protecting me from whatever danger there was.      “Bad dream?” He whispered and I shook my head.        “I just want to be close to you right now.” I whispered into his shoulder and he let out a soft laugh, kissing my shoulder.      “I guess they were right…” He said defeatedly.      “Who was?”      “My seniors. They said that during the affirmation cycle it’s difficult to be apart from your mate, even while sleeping.” He said, softly rocking us side to side.      “I think I know what they mean.” I whispered back, leaning my head against his. “We’ve only just met and I don’t think I can be apart from you for a minute.”      “I know. I kept waking up last night, worried you being here was just a dream. But every time, there you were, sleeping soundly, cradled in my arms; mine.” Hearing that, I wrapped my arms around him tighter and closed my eyes, enjoying the sound of our heartbeats beating together. His sweet scent mixed with my own, intoxicating me.      And then it happened again. Like an impulsive thought, his feelings invaded my own mind, telling me how deeply he already loves me. How he’d do anything to protect me. And how relieved he is to finally find me. To finally leave all of that loneliness behind. I can almost see the young child, hiding behind a curtain as he watched his father listen to concerns of the people. As he watched his mother pass away due to an illness. As he watched his older brother study to become the next ruler, too busy to play with him. As the lonely teenager, at the tender age of seventeen, was chosen to be sent as the Moon kingdom’s 291st moon’s sacrifice. And the fear the lonely teenager felt as he was left on the sacrificial grounds, watching as the other sacrifices fell, one by one, attacked by these unknown beings until he also fell. As he faced being in the dormitory for the unchosen, feeling unwanted and alone. In that moment, I decided to never let him know loneliness again. To never allow him to become so distant from the world that he has no where to look for help. To love him with all of my heart. ——————10:08am      The ticking of the clock toyed with me, making me feel impatient and constantly on my toes. After we decided to get ready, Baekhyun had gone through his closet to find the smallest shirt he owned and a pair of pants for me to wear. I decided to stay in the sweat pants I wore to sleep and just changed into the shirt, smelling his sweet scent on it as I pulled it over my head.      Now we’re sitting on the couch, Baekhyun’s hands holding mine as I sit on the edge, ready to jump up once the doorbell goes off.         “Nervous?” He asked, rubbing his thumb back and forth on my palm, it’s calming effect very strong. My body eased up, slouching in