Yuki and Nira stood quietly nearby, their eyes fixed on Ha-Joon as he lay unconscious. They kept a respectful distance, waiting patiently for him to wake up.
Yuki's face was filled with concern, while Nira's expression was gentle but worried.
In-Su sat at the edge of the bed, his legs dangling over the side, his hands resting on his knees as he watched over Ha-Joon quietly.
Joy was leaning against the bed's side, gently stroking Ha-Joon's hair with tender care.
Her touch was soothing, and her eyes shimmered with concern as she kept her gaze fixed on him, silently hoping he'd wake soon.
After a moment, Ha-Joon's eyelids fluttered open.
His eyes slowly scanned the room, adjusting to the surroundings.
He looked a little disoriented, trying to sit up gradually.
Joy immediately reached out, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Be careful..." she whispered softly, her voice gentle and calming.
Ha-Joon scrubbing his head with his hand, slowly sat up as he looked around. His voice was faint and uncertain. "What happened?"
Joon-Seo, standing nearby, stepped forward and answered calmly but firmly,
"You fainted," he said simply. "Since you're okay now, we're leaving." His tone was pragmatic, yet there was a hint of concern behind his words.
Turning to Yuki and Nira, Joon-Seo crossed his arms.
"Let's go," he ordered, indicating they should prepare to leave.
Nira nodded softly, her voice gentle.
"Bye, Ha-Joon. Rest well..." she said quietly before turning and walking out of the room.
Yuki hesitated for a moment, then added softly,
"Bye, sleep well. We need to shoot soon," and then he left as well.
Ha-Joon looked at Joy and In-Su, his expression filled with curiosity.
"What happened?" he asked, his voice a little hoarse.
In-Su opened his mouth to speak but hesitated.
Before he could say anything,
Joy cuts in quickly, her tone gentle but firm. "You were tired. You need sleep... go take a shower. We'll be sleeping together tonight. In-Su can go sleep with Ji-Hoo," she said softly, trying to reassure him.
Ha-Joon nodded silently, understanding her words. He slowly got up from the bed and made his way to the bathroom, his movements slow and deliberate.
As he left, Joy turned to In-Su, narrowing her eyes slightly.
Her voice was a whisper, careful to keep Ha-Joon from overhearing.
"What are you doing? You know you can't force him to regain his memory," she said quietly, her tone tinged with concern and a hint of suspicion.
In-Su's eyes widened in shock as he processed her words. "Memory? You mean… you knew?"
Joy took a step back, surprised by his reaction. She let out a sigh, her expression softening with a hint of weariness.
"Of course I knew... Ha-Joon is an Element, and he lost his memory fighting with you... In-Su, the vampire."
She reached out and gently poked his forehead—not playfully, but with a touch of seriousness. "You really didn't realize?"
In-Su's brow furrowed as he looked at her in disbelief. "How did you know I'm a vampire?"
Joy rolled her eyes, then slowly reached up and removed In-Su's mask from his face.
Her fingers were steady, her gaze intense.
"Because you're the son of the head of the Demons. You have a sister who died. And you fought alongside Bolt, who was the future leader. Everyone thought you were dead, but… you're still alive, now everyone knows."
Her words flowed like a script from a story she knew by heart.
In-Su looked down, confusion clouding his face. "How… how do you know all this? Who… who are you?"
Joy smirked slightly, a flicker of mystery in her eyes.
Then, with a subtle flick of her hand, her eyes began to glow, and her hands shimmered with power. "Me? I am Mysta Glimmer...." she declared softly.
Suddenly, the room's door swung open, and Ji-Hoo stepped inside, worry etched into his face but his tone still teasing.
"Hey, I heard Grandpa died," he said hurriedly, but he didn't see Joy's glowing eyes or her power flickering.
Joy's aura faded instantly.
Her expression returned to normal, calm and composed. "You mean Ha-Joon? He just fainted," she replied quietly.
Then, with a gentle tone, she added, "And plus, In-Su is sleeping with you tonight."
Ji-Hoo looked puzzled. "Why?"
Joy shrugged, her tone matter-of-fact. "Just because. That's all."
Ji-Hoo nodded slowly, accepting her words.
In-Su hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Without another word they quietly turned and walked out.
Ha-Joon emerged from the bathroom, his hair slightly damp, and spotted Joy sitting on In-Su's bed, engrossed in a book titled Enemies to Lovers.
Her short brown hair that was a bit messy, and her glasses perched on the tip of her nose. He approached softly and sat beside her.
"Joy," he called out gently.
She looked up, a warm smile spreading across her face. "Yeah, Ha-Joon-ah?"
He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Where is In-Su?"
She paused, then answered softly, "He's with Ji-Hoo. They're discussing some work, and he'll be sleeping over there tonight."
Ha-Joon nodded slowly. "And… why does my head hurt? And my body feels like it's got electric shocks?".
Joy's expression softened as she replied, "Ah… you fainted. That's normal. But now, you should rest. Tomorrow's going to be a long day."
He sighed quietly, then looked at her with a hint of vulnerability. "Joy… I don't know what I'd do without you."
He closed his eyes slowly, exhaustion creeping in.
Joy reached out and gently tousled his hair, her voice gentle as she whispered, "You'll do just fine," with a soft smile, flipping a page in her book as he began to drift off to sleep.
Nira sat on her shared bed with Yuki, and Joon-Seo, their mutual friend.
Yuki was nestled on her lap, receiving gentle pats on the head.
Joon-Seo, as usual, scrolled through his phone on the other bed.
"Guys... Why do you think Ha-Joon fainted?" Yuki asked, glancing up at Nira.
"Maybe he's just tired," Nira said softly. "He's been working so hard. Such a sweet, cute, determined guy."
Yuki nodded, a small smile gracing his lips. "Yeah, he's really dedicated. And they're all nice. I'm glad we agreed to help them."
Joon-Seo, from his position on the other bed, let out a sarcastic snort. "Yeah...he's so cute." His tone was clearly mocking.
Nira sighed. "Please, don't be like that right now."
Joon-Seo smirked. "I'll do whatever I want." He paused, then added, "though, maybe he's just... too cute?" A hint of playful mischief entered his tone.
" And Don't you think it's weird? In-Su acting all strange today, trying to make Ha-Joon remember something? Oh, please," he said with a dismissive shrug.
Nira nodded in agreement. "Yeah, it's really odd. He's a very mysterious boy."
Yuki grinned. "Yeah, and… honestly, why do we even care? We're basically just staying in a hotel they paid for."
They all nodded, casually dismissing the concern. Joon-Seo, however, just rolled his eyes, clearly unimpressed and not convinced by their explanations.
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In-Su floated in the air, his crimson eyes glowing with intensity. A sly smirk played on his lips as he spoke softly but confidently. He was dressed in a sleek black vampire robe that billowed slightly around him.
"I need to find a way to bring Ha-Joon's memory back… and fast," he said, his voice echoing with a mysterious, commanding tone.