Chapter
I swung our hands back and forth as we walked around. The performance wasn't until a half hour later and we had eaten what we wanted already within our set spending limit. It wasn't often that I got to have Changhyun all to myself.
"I missed days like this. Just us doing stuff together." he said as we sat underneath a tree.
"You're the one who decided to become a cop." I replied as we leaned against the tree.
Silence fell over us, but people continued to move about. Families, couples, animals and lonely people alike. It was interesting to see all the various people.
"Want a drink?" asked Changhyun.
"Only if they have Corona." I said while checking my notifications.
"Gotcha." he said before leaving.
I hadn't felt this relaxed all week. Was it because of the job interview I had earlier in the week? Was it because of Changhyun coming home with more injuries than usual? Was it because my cousin was sent to stay with us for a week until my aunt came to fetch her? Was it all of the above? I looked up from my phone and saw a familiar colored sunhat. I found myself leaving my spot and following the colored hat.
I finally caught up to the person and placed my hand on their shoulder. They turned around and gave me an annoyed look. I apologized for mistaking them for someone else. I sighed heavily as I walked back to our spot under the tree. I froze as I saw someone sitting in our claimed spot. I walked over to complain then gasped. He turned his head towards me and looked at me with doe like eyes.
"Kevin...?" I unintentionally whispered.
He tilted his head and looked at me with softness. I took notice of the orange color variation flower accessory in his hair. I reached out and touched it then marveled at how real it felt. Soon I was being pushed to the side and watching Changhyun put Kevin's arm behind his back.
"Hyun, let him go!" I said as I tried breaking them apart.
He let Kevin go, but kept the distance between us.
"I apologize for that. We'll move to another spot." Changhyun said before taking me with him.
"Help me..." I heard Kevin say.
I pulled away then walked back over to Kevin who didn't look well. He staggered forward a bit before falling into my arms. I looked back at Changhyun who seemed displeased with the turn of events.
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I smiled as Kevin had started coming to. He looked around then rested his gaze on me.
"You fainted." I said as I fanned him a bit.
He sat up then let his head rest against my shoulder. Kevin radiated nothing but cuteness.
"Did you find the boy you were looking for?" I asked in curiosity.
"No." replied Kevin. "I miss... no name..."
"You don't know the boy's name?" I asked in awe.
"No remember..." he said with a sigh.
It was sad to see that he didn't understand that his search was useless if he didn't even have a name to go off of. Maybe it was best to take him back to the forest.
"Kevin, you should go back to the forest. You're not going to find him like this." I said.
"Is he awake?" Changhyun asked as he stepped into the room.
"Yep. I was telling him that I suggest he goes home to rest." I said then gave Kevin's head a pat.
"Great, let's send him on his way so we can get back to us time. It's bad enough we had to miss the performance..." Changhyun grumbled.
"I'll help him home and no, you're not coming along. Enjoy your day off." I said as I walked Kevin to the front door.
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I parked the car then helped Kevin out of his seatbelt. I turned off the engine and got out after Kevin had.
"You're home now. Go on, prance away." I said as I pushed him forward. "You don't belong among us."
He gave me a disgusted look before disappearing between the trees. Maybe I shouldn't have brought him back. Maybe he was enjoying life as one of us. I started to feel bad for just shipping him off like that. I went in after Kevin hoping it wasn't too late.
"Kevin, wherever you are, please come out. I didn't mean to just dump you off. I just..." I said as I slowed to a stop. "You don't know much about the way things are and it worries me."
I looked around then paused as Kevin had appeared in a spot I had already looked at. He was in the garb I had first met him in and holding the orangish balloon. I never understood how he appeared and disappeared so fast, but it made things easier on my end.
"Do you have to find this boy?" I asked.
He shook his head and the balloon displayed the word "want". He simply wanted to find the child. Whoever the child was should feel grateful that such a person was willing to step out of everything he knew and into something he knew nothing of. Kevin really must have really liked this child. He pointed at me with a curious expression.
"What about me?" I asked, hoping he'd give me a clue.
"Name..." he said slowly.
"Oh, it's Jacob. Jacob Bae." I said with a smile.
"Jacob." he repeated before shaking me by my shoulders at an alarming rate. "Jacob, Jacob, Jacob, Jacob!"
I pried his hands off as I was afraid I'd develop shaking baby syndrome. He searched my face excitedly with a stupid grin on his face. It was charming. Too charming.
"Is my name that exciting...?" I asked warily as it seemed weird.
He shook his head then produced the flower ring from his pocket. I stared at it then made the connection.
"Jacob is the kid's name?" I asked.
He nodded while grinning. For some reason, I felt happy that we made progress. I let Kevin's wrists go then squeaked when he hugged me. I hugged him back as his hug was warm and inviting. It was certainly strange, but nothing about Kevin screamed dangerous. I pulled away and held him at arms length.
"Changhyun is going to kill me, but you can stay with us until you find Jacob, okay?" I said.
He nodded happily and resembled that of a happy puppy. I found myself giving his head a pat subconsciously. I didn't know exactly what Kevin was, but his resolve in finding Jacob moved me.
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