174 Chapter 174: Come back

'Damn! How did I forget that Zel was here?!'

Stella looked at Zelal in horror while Loki who was pushed away, turned to look at Zelal irritatedly. 

Zelal looked at both of them and asked, "Aren't you guys continuing it?"

Stella blushed while Loki brushed his clothes and sat down beside her, completely ignoring Zelal. Stella pursed her lips as she fidgeted with her fingers. 

She threw a glare at Zelal who returned it with a raised eyebrow. He munched on the apple as he shook his head.

"I thought from the way things were going, you would at least kiss but..."

He looked at the two of them disappointedly, "Tch... so much for being quiet"

Stella felt her head spinning as she glanced down at her hands embarrassedly while Loki pondered on his words. He looked at Stella who was almost close to covering her face with her blanket. He knew she was special to him, he knew that something was different from the moment he saw her. 

His rage burned furiously when he saw some idiots bullying her. He was impressed with how she tried to fight for her safety with that small body and he was angry when she called him by another name. Later on, he didn't know when but he noticed every action of hers. 

His heart nearly stopped when he returned to the castle to find her close to death. All hell would have broken loose if Hazel hadn't stopped him back then. Restraining his anger, he distracted his fury by attending to her. 

But, when he saw that she was not waking up after three days, he was beginning to worry. He missed her... her tiny actions, those cute playful smiles she had, her brave honest words. He missed her completely.

Now, seeing the girl, in front of him, with her face red and eyes glistening. For the first time in forever, he felt some warmth gushing out of his heart. He didn't know what this feeling was but he was sure he was going to protect it.

He stretched his hand out and easily interlocked their fingers surprising Zelal and Stella. Stella looked up in surprise while Zelal stared at their hands hatefully.

He glared at Stella, "You just had to shove dog food right in front of me, huh?"

Stella annoyedly turned to Zelal and asked, "Who asked you to look at us? You could have left."

Zelal raised his eyebrow as he asked in disbelief, "Are you saying that I should have left the room for you guys when I'm in this state? pointing to his bandages.

Stella pursed her lips as she turned around with a loud hmph making Zelal clench his hands. He looked at Loki in hopes of him supporting him but Alas! Loki was staring at him and then at the door asking him to leave silently.

Zelal clutched his chest as he said, "I never thought my sister would change so much after falling in love" he peeked at her and saw her ignore him making him frown.

Stella rolled her eyes at his dramatic antics and turned her attention to Loki who had a smile on his face. He was staring at their hands and gripping it slightly. 

Stella bit her lips, feeling shy as she tried to withdraw her hand. When she started to pull back, suddenly Loki clasped her hand tightly and looked at her.

"Don't let go... It feels nice"

Stella gaped at him as she nodded her head subconsciously. She was screaming inside, 'You are going to kill me at this rate, my Knight'

...

While the lovebirds were indulging with themselves, Hazel was speed walking down the hallway to Usui's room. 

When she had left the room earlier, she came to know that he was admitted in the last room in the ward. The last room, even though it was said to be the last, it was actually the best room out of all the rooms in the medical ward. It was the best as well as a little worrying as the room was always allotted to people in critical condition.

Knowing that Usui was admitted in that room, made her heart leap out of her chest. Her feet increased its pace as she marched down the hall. When she reached the room, she stared at the door hesitating whether to enter or not.

Staring at the room, she could hear her heartbeat loudly and clearly. She gulped nervously as she reached out her trembling hands to open the doorknob. She clutched it tightly and looked at Jinha who smiled at her.

"I will be here, Freya"

She turned her eyes towards the door and took a deep breath. She nodded and opened the door and walked in.

Jinha sighed when he saw her enter the room. He looked at the desolate hallway and wondered how long he would have to be here.

....

As soon as Hazel entered the room, her steps halted when she saw him lying on the bed. His eyes were closed, his lips were parched and his complexion was pale. 

Without realizing it, Hazel slowly started moving towards him, her feet barely making any sound. When she reached the bed, she glanced at him and her heart throbbed.

His body had lots of fading lines as well as minute scratch marks. His arm and leg were bandaged tightly making her purse her lips. 

She stretched her hand out and traced those lines on his face. A black-lined Usui appeared on her memory making her clench her fist. Even though the marks were beginning to fade, it will still take some time for it to heal. 

Her hands clutched his tightly as she mumbled weakly, "Usui"

She looked up and saw him sleeping peacefully, ignorant to her heartache.

But then, wasn't that what she did till now?

Her fingers slowly moved to his wrist as she took his pulse. Her brows drew together after each passing second until she let go of his wrist.

"It seems like what Grandmaster said was true"

She looked at him and murmured, "Usui, come back soon"

Her grip tightened as she said, "I have a lot of things to say, so come back fast"

Her gaze softened as she leaned forward and kissed his cheek. She whispered, "It's my turn now..."

"I will be waiting for you"

Then she chuckled lightly, "I don't know if I will be patient like you, so you need to come fast before it runs out."

After a second, Hazel shook her head, "Who am I kidding? I don't think anyone can get hold of my heart as you did."

Knock Knock! 

Two knocks interrupted Hazel from her thoughts as she turned around to the door. Jinha stood there with a worried countenance as he asked, "Are you okay?"

Hazel blinked as she nodded slowly.

"If we don't leave soon, Rin would start to make a ruckus."

She raised her eyebrows, " He knew?"

Jinha nodded making her shake her head. 

They had decided to keep it from him as she wanted to surprise him. But, it seemed like her brother finally decided to visit her.

"Fine" Hazel turned around and glanced at Usui once more. She didn't want to leave him but there were matters she needs to pay attention to.

Sighing she asked aloud, "Is this how it is going to be?"

Jinha tilted his head and hummed making Hazel shake her head. Her hands clutched her chest as she mumbled, "So troublesome"

Her heart was full of pain. 

Everything hurts now. Every damn thing. 

These feelings she has for him can't end until her body ceases to function and her soul is released for whatever comes after. And, she has yet to understand whether it is worth it or not?

Whether she should jump into the light knowing that the darkness could swallow you any moment. But when she looked at him, when she remembered his smile, she felt it was worth it.

"Maybe, things will be different with him by my side"

She leaned forward and kissed on his lips softly. She mumbled against his lips, "I will be back soon"

She moved back and turned around instantly to meet with Jinha's teasing eyes. She ignored him and left the room with Jinha trailing behind her soon.

As soon as he caught up with her pace, he commented, "Looks like someone have been led astray"

Hazel ignored him as she increased her pace. Her lips curled up in satisfaction as she thought of how Usui would react if he knew she stole a kiss.

"Most probably, he will complain that he didn't know and pester me to do it again." 

Hazel chuckled softly making Jinha shake his head. 

He sighed, "I miss my cold Princess"

Hazel glared at him making the latter laugh. They turned around a corner when something soft hit Hazel's legs. Hazel looked down and was met with deep stunning ocean blue eyes staring back at her.

"Fairy?"