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Clara's Pov :
I runa hand through my face from frustration and i stand up from the bed i still feel dizzy " So whats our situation ..i mean our arrangemet that we are now bind to eac other .."
" Our situation is simple " he said his tone shifting from commanding to matter - of - fact " we're bound souls now . That means wherever you go , i go .. whatever danger you face , i face ot first . "
He stepped closer , forcing me to look up at him despite my unsteady balance " We live together , Protect each other , and figured out how to break this damn spell before either of us gets killed "
his free hand came up to steady my shoulder when i wobbled . " Your grandparents can't keep babying you anymore, Those witches wont stop until they've finished what they started "
The red strings between hima and me seemed to glow brighter as if reacting to the seriousness of his words
* i sighed heavily , and look around the red string between us ..
" This is complicated you know , what if i need to shower , even pooping or whatever i need to do ? you'll be there too?" i asked with curiosity.
a flicker of annoyance crossed minseok's face at my practical questions , though he quickly masked it with his cold expressions . " Ofcourse i'll be there " he answered sharply , dropping a hand from my shoulder.
" The spell doesnt give us privacy options .. wherever you go , i'm bound to follow within twenty feet or risk severe pain " he began pacing the small space between his bed and desk , the red strings trailing behind him like physical tethers " So yes , if you need to take a shower or use the bathroom or do whatever else girls do in private , i'll be right outside of the door " his toned dripped with sarcasm " Lucky me "
He stopping suddenly in front of me again, he leaned down so our faces were closer despite the red strings between us ..
i groan and look up to him " So you gonna feel it too i have cramps from my monthly cycle ? if i'm emotional , you're emotional too? " i chuckled dspite of the pain earlier
He didnt answer immediately , instead studying my face with that same intense fucos he'd had since i first collapsed in the hallway . " yes " he finally said , his voice low and serious " The spell shares our phyiscal sensations .If you're injured , i'll feel it , if you're in pain , i'll know it . And apparently ..."
he paused , a hint of something unreadable flashing in his dark eyes " apparently even your monthly cycle will affect me , emotional sensitivity is another complications.." he continued walking over to his desk and grabbing a textbook " My visions have been getting stronger since we're bound. Your emotions are going to be harder to ignore now "
I massage the back of my neck still proccessing everything " I'm sorry about that , but how did you blow out these red strings .is it from your power ? or is it ?... i dont know "
Minseok glanced up from the textbook , he was pretending to read , his dark eyes locking onto me .
" My power comes from an ancient bloodline " he explained briefly closing the book witha soft snap.
" It allows me to manipulate the energy - including magical curses like the one binding us "
he set the textbook aside and leaned back in his chair . " The black threads were trying to drained your life force completely . when i touched you. i used my energy to disrupt the curse's connection point "
he gestured towards the glowing red lines between me and him " These new strings represent our shared fate now . As long as they exist , neither of us can die without killing the other "
My phone buzzed a notification from my grandma's worry messages , i repiled away that i'm ok and nothing to worry about me , i'm in the safe place , and cant come home tonight..
" Tell her , You're staying at my place tonight " He said abruptly ..
i shoved my phone back to my pocket " i already told her "
Minseok pushed off the doorframe , his movements fluid and purposeful " Good " he said curtly , already walking towards his dresser to pull out a spare uniform shirt " Now that your grandma is temporarily appeased we can fucos on reality " he tossed the black polo shirt onto his bed next to me " You should change out of that uniform . we're leaving school grounds soon anyway "
( By the way they are at Minseok Dorm )
i took the polo shirt from his bed and head to the bathroom to change i close the door
meanwhile minseok he ran a hand through his hair the red strings connecting to both of us strained as he paced restlessly around his room. " This is ridiculous " he muttered under his breathe , and kicking at a loose floorboard near his desk " Bound to someone i barely know because of some ancient which vendetted .. "
meanwhile when i pulled off my shirt uniform i see small dot in my chest , a black small dot , not from the red string..fuck what is this ? is this from the spell?
The red strings connecting from boyh of us flared instantly reacting to my sudden distres.
Minseok feel it too " what is it " he demanded , moving toward the door without hesitation ,his hand gripped the knob tightly .
before i could respond he yanked the door open forcefully . his gaze immediately fell upon to my bare torso where i stand frozen in shock , pointing at a small black dot near my collarbone
" That mark " His voice dropped to a dangerous whisper as he steppeed into the cramped bathroom space " I've seen that pattern before in my visions "
my eyes widened from his words " So what is it ? is it from the spell? "
Kang minseok's fingers hovered inches from the dark mark on my skin .the red strings vibrating instensely . his face paled slightly as recognition dawned in his dark eyes " Its the witch's brand , place during during the initial curse ritual to track targets across distances.My visions have shown me this symbols appearing on people just before " he trailed off , glancing at my face with anew level of concerns .
" They can locate you anywhere now "
minseok stepped back to create space between me and him " That's explained why they choose your 18th birthday , they knew the brand would activate then too "
the red strings connecting from both me and him pulsed erractically as he processed this new threat..