Chapter 23 : Struggling With Emotions

As I leave the room, I need to escape the turmoil in my mind. I make my way to the garden, hoping the fresh air and sunlight will clear my head. But before I can gather my thoughts, she appears beside me, her eyes filled with concern.

As I sit beside her in the garden, I'm torn between the comfort she brings and the control I crave. I know I'm falling for her, and it terrifies me. I try to push her away, to regain my grip on reality.

"I don't need your pity," I snap, my voice harsher than intended. "Leave me alone."

She looks at me with hurt eyes, but I can't afford to be gentle. I need to protect myself from these foreign emotions.

"I'm sorry," she says, her voice barely above a whisper. "I just wanted to help."

I scoff, standing up to tower over her. "You can't help me. No one can."

With that, I turn and walk away, leaving her alone in the garden. I know I'm being cruel, but I can't stop myself. I need to regain control, to push her away before I fall too deep.

As I distance myself from her, I feel a pang of guilt, but I silence it with a stern reminder: I am Namjoon, the master of my domain. I won't be swayed by emotions.

But as I walk away, I can't shake the feeling that I'm lying to myself. That I'm running from the one person who might finally understand me.

I quicken my pace, trying to escape the voice in my head. But it's too late. I'm already gone, leaving her alone in the garden.

Y/n's POV :

"I should have known it was too good to be true. I could sense his dark aura underneath that vulnerability he showed me the last few days."

As I sat on the bench, still trying to process my encounter with Namjoon, Yoongi approached me with a gentle smile.

"Hey, how are you doing?" he asked, concern etched on his face.

I looked up at him, a hint of sarcasm in my voice. "Oh, just great. So, you vampires can do magic and control minds, huh?"

Yoongi raised an eyebrow, taken aback by my bluntness. "Uh, well, it's not exactly like that..."

But I cut him off, my words laced with a mix of curiosity and suspicion. "I've seen the way Namjoon looks at me, like he's trying to hypnotize me or something. And don't even get me started on his mood swings."

Yoongi chuckled, trying to diffuse the tension. "I assure you, we don't use magic on humans unless there is need. And Namjoon's mood swings are just...Namjoon being Namjoon."

I raised an eyebrow, unconvinced, but Yoongi's calm demeanor put me at ease. "I guess I just need to be more careful around him, huh?"

Yoongi nodded, smiling. "That's a good idea. But if you ever need help or just someone to talk to, I'm here for you."

I nodded, appreciative of his kindness. "Thanks, Yoongi. You're really helpful."

He smiled, sitting down beside me. "Anytime. So, what's on your mind?"

I hesitated, unsure how to phrase my question. "Well, I was wondering...how come you and your siblings are able to walk under the sun?"

Yoongi's expression turned thoughtful. "Ah, that's a common misconception. We're not affected by sunlight like some vampires in stories. Our kind has evolved to be able to withstand it."

I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh, I see. So, you're like...day-walking vampires or something?"

Yoongi laughed. "I guess you could say that. But we're not invincible or anything. We still have our weaknesses."

I leaned in, curious. "Like what?"

Yoongi's expression turned serious. "Like our need for blood. And our vulnerability to certain...magical forces. We have to be careful with our own magic, as it can be unpredictable and dangerous if not controlled properly."

I nodded, fascinated by this new information. "I see. So, you have to be careful with your own powers?"

Yoongi nodded. "Exactly. We have to learn how to harness our magic and use it wisely. It's a delicate balance, but one that's essential for our survival."