Ch-46

Annalise walked around until her eyes went to the person she was finding. "Are you alright?" She asked softly. Annalise's voice, laced with tenderness, broke the silence. Hoseok turned to look at her, his weary eyes betraying the exhaustion he felt.

Without hesitation, he leaned his head against her shoulder, seeking comfort in her presence. Annalise was taken aback for a moment, but immediately, her hand reached up to stroke his hair gently, offering a silent reassurance. 

He stood closely to her, his head resting on her shoulder. "It's okay.. no one will say anything if you rest a bit" Annalise softly whispered. Hoseok responded with a soft hum, his body leaning even closer to Annalise's. The weight of his exhaustion was evident in the way he rested against her, his head heavy on her shoulder.

Her words, whispered softly into his ear, sent a gentle wave of comfort through him. He felt her slender fingers continuing to stroke his hair tenderly, adding to the soothing sensation."I know," he muttered, his voice slightly muffled against her shoulder. "I just... need a moment." 

"You can always rest on my shoulder" she softly spoke. Hoseok's eyes slowly closed as he absorbed the comfort of Annalise's words. Her voice, soft and soothing, wrapped around him like a warm embrace. He nuzzled closer to her, his head fitting snugly in the crook of her shoulder. "I know," he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper. "But...it's not just the rest I need right now." She looked at him, still stroking his hair, "so?"

Hoseok lifted his head, his eyes meeting Annalise's gaze. There was a hint of vulnerability in his expression, as if he were struggling with something internal. "It's...it's more than that," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. "I need...I need reassurance... and comfort..." He looked away, as if he were ashamed to admit his need for emotional support. 

Her gaze softened even more. "I am ready to give you anything" Hoseok felt a surge of gratitude and emotional relief wash over him as Annalise spoke. Her words, filled with reassurance and care, touched a deep chord within him. He looked at her again, his eyes locking with hers. "Anything?" he repeated, his voice tinged with a mixture of hope and insecurity. 

Annalise stroked his cheeks softly and nodded. "Yes. Anything." Hoseok's heart skipped a beat as Annalise's hand caressed his cheek, her touch gentle and reassuring. The sincerity in her voice reverberated through him, easing some of the tension he had been holding within. He reached up, his hand covering hers on his cheek, his fingers intertwining with hers. "I...I just need you," he murmured, his voice vulnerable. 

She smiled softly, "I am here. Even if anything happens, I will stay with you." Hoseok's breath hitched as he heard Annalise's promise. The simple words, "I am here," held a world of meaning for him. The reassurance in her voice, coupled with her soft smile, was like a balm to his weary soul. He tightened his hold on her hand, his fingers clasping hers tightly. "You promise?" he asked, his voice filled with a hint of desperate hope. She nodded.

Hoseok watched as Annalise nodded, her gaze unwavering, her promise firm. Her silent affirmation was all he needed as the tension in his shoulders eased. With a soft sigh, he leaned closer to her, his head resting on her shoulder once more. He felt her fingers return to his hair, gentle and soothing. "Thank you... for being here," he mumbled, his voice muffled against her chest. 

***

Jungkook was with Junho when Daisy came there. "Okay so here I am leaving you with your girlfriend" Junho teased, making Jungkook blush. Junho giggled and ran away. Daisy chuckled, walking over to where Jungkook stood, still blushing from Junho's teasing. "Well," she said with a playful grin, "looks like we're alone now."

Jungkook's attempt to hide his shyness was futile. His cheeks flushed a deeper shade of crimson, and his heart rate quickened at Daisy's approach. No matter how much he tried to act cool, his body gave him away. 

She just chuckled, "don't try more, you would look more adorable then." Jungkook's blush intensified as Daisy chuckled, her words hitting the mark. He knew he couldn't hide his shyness, and her comment only made his heart flutter more.

He looked away for a moment, trying to regain his composure, then looked back at her, his expression a mix of embarrassment and affection. "I'm not trying to be adorable," he protested weakly, a hint of a pout on his lips. 

"Really?" she looked at him, "but you look adorable" she giggled. Jungkook's pout grew, his attempt to portray toughness shattered by her giggles. Her words, stating that he looked adorable, made his heart skip a beat. "Stop," he muttered, trying to keep a straight face, failing miserably. "You're making me feel like a blushing mess." 

Daisy pouts, "but I like it when you blush." Jungkook's heart thumped faster, the sound deafening in his ears. Daisy's pouting and her confession that she liked it when he blushed sent a wave of heat rushing to his cheeks. He swallowed, his eyes locking with hers. "You...you do?" he asked, his voice betraying the flustered state he was in.  

"Now I think about it, I have never said this before" she flushed red, looking down with a shy smile. Jungkook's heart fluttered as he noticed the redness spreading across Daisy's cheeks. Her shy smile and the admission that she had never said something before piqued his curiosity. He took a step closer, his voice barely above a whisper. "Said what?" he prompted gently, tilting his head slightly.

She blushed hard, "um...you found out that day the letter.. that it was me?" Jungkook's eyes widened with realization as Daisy mentioned the letter. It all clicked into place, the memory of the anonymous message he had received resurfacing in his mind. He nodded slowly, his voice filled with a mixture of surprise and affection, "Ah...I did figure it out...it was you, wasn't it?" 

She blushed even more, "I...i just didn't wanted you to have any wrong ideas so i didn't write my name" she fiddled with her fingers. Jungkook's heart swelled with warmth as he noticed Daisy's bashfulness. Her blushing cheeks and her nervous fiddling with her fingers only added to her adorable charm. A soft smile tugged at his lips as he stepped closer to her. "I remember the message...it was...very sweet," he said, his voice filled with gentleness. 

"I longed for a response" her voice low and he gently cupped her face. Daisy's breath hitched in her throat as Jungkook gently cupped her face, his touch sending a jolt of electricity through her. "Now I am here.. and i will respond to your letter" His words, filled with tenderness, made her heart skip a beat. And then, when his lips touched hers, her eyes widened, surprise and pleasure coursing through her like a wave. She melted into the kiss, her arms wrapping around his neck, pulling him closer.

***

Taehyung was looking down at his hands, sitting at a corner when Aurora noticed him. She had known how vulnerable he feels since he think he has no powers. She put up a smile and went to him, sitting beside him. Taehyung was lost in his thoughts when suddenly, he felt a presence beside him. He looked up to find Aurora, her smile warm and comforting. His expression softened at her presence, and a hint of vulnerability flickered in his eyes. He knew she understood how he felt about his lack of powers. 

She kept her hand on his. "Stop worrying for a moment and take a deep breath" her voice soothing. Taehyung's tension eased as Aurora placed her hand on his. Her soothing voice and the warmth of her touch calmed his racing thoughts. He inhaled deeply, taking a moment to focus on his breath. As he exhaled slowly, some of the worry and frustration seemed to slip away. He looked at her, a small, appreciative smile playing at his lips.

She kept smiling and looked at his hands, "I don't think you are powerless." Taehyung's eyes widened slightly as he looked down at his hands. He had spent so much time feeling inadequate and useless because of his lack of powers. But Aurora's words seemed different, filled with conviction. He shifted his gaze back to her, an uncertain expression on his face. "You... you don't?" he asked, hoping to hear further.

She shook her head, "sometimes it takes time to actually understand their qualities and talents. Maybe someday you will also find your powers and talent. It can't be that you are the only one without any powers. Just believe in yourself" 

Taehyung's heart wavered as Aurora spoke, her words hitting him like a ray of hope. For so long, he had felt lost and powerless, questioning his worth and purpose. But her confidence and reassurance began to chip away at those insecurities. He looked at his hands again, and this time, a glimmer of optimism shone in his eyes. "You're right...maybe I do have something...just need to figure it out," he murmured, a hint of determination in his voice.

She smiled, "that's right.. if you keep thinking you lack powers, then it will only make you depressed and you would feel discouraged" she squeezed his hands. Taehyung felt a wave of gratitude wash over him as Aurora encouraged him. Her words, spoken so sincerely, seemed to awaken something within him.

He nodded, his grip on her hand tightening slightly. "You're right... I can't keep dwelling on what I don't have...I have to focus on what I do have," he said, his voice filled with newfound conviction. She smiled at his words, to which he smiled back and softly kissed her knuckles. As Taehyung softly kissed her knuckles, Aurora felt her heart flutter. The gentle touch of his lips against her skin sent a warm shiver through her.