Blood Bound

>> Maya

“That-” He looked directly into my eyes while I spoke, “I’ve never heard of a disease like that.” I gulped, “How can a person be a cure for a disease?”

That wasn’t possible.

It just felt too odd but, when I looked into his eyes I felt like they were telling me he wasn’t lying. There was this strange desperation hidden in them. There was something there I couldn’t quite understand.

“Like I said.” He whispered, “It’s a very very rare disease.” He sighed softly, “Over the course of history only a handful of people had it.”

“What happened to them?” I asked in a quiet tone.

“They died.” He answered in a dead serious voice.

“What?” His answer felt too straight forward and it shocked me.

“They couldn’t find the cure.” I let go of his hands.

“None of them?” I frowned.

He shook his head, “Even if they did, their cure probably didn’t believe them and ran away or-” He paused then frowned but didn’t say anything after that. I felt like he was hiding something from me.

On top of that I was hella confused at everything Yohan said. I mean it doesn’t make any sense. What kind of a disease requires a person as a cure? And even if by any chance a person can be a cure, like maybe his blood or something there is no way it could be me. I’m a normal person and I’m not related to him in any way either!

“Yohan. You’re lying to me aren’t you? I mean I’m not a kid you can tell me the truth.”

For a moment he was taken a back then sighed, “I’m going to rest.” He began to walk away when I caught his wrist.

“Yohan!”

“Stop it!!” He yanked my hand away and yelled. I stumbled a few steps back and looked at him in horror.

“Sorry… I was just-” I tried speaking but ended up saying confused words.

“Worried?” He cut me off and completed my sentence, “What’s the point if you don’t even believe me?!” His face was making a very hurtful expression. I never thought that Yohan would ever speak like that. He seemed like the mature type who could handle stuff.

“Sorry…” I whispered as my heart sank.

Many people have yelled at me and done far worse but I don’t know why when he yelled at me I felt like I was going to break down.

It hurt me more than I could have ever imagined.

Tears began to dwell in the corner of my eyes again and I looked away, “You can go and rest.” I managed to say it without breaking down or without my voice cracking.

He didn’t move from his place and for a few seconds there was a heavy atmosphere between us.

Then he stepped forward and bent down to my level, “Maya, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to yell.” I didn’t look at him, “I’m just at an edge. I feel so cornered. I didn’t mean to take it out on you.” This time, he spoke very softly. He realized his mistake pretty fast and regretted it. Gently, he cupped my face with his hands and made me look at him. “My disease, forget about it. I’ll tell you why I had you live with me.”

I looked at him and gulped. Was he really going to tell me?

He smiled gently, “I fell in love with you the moment I saw you.”

The very next moment it felt like my whole world had stopped. The only thing I could see was his beautiful face, his long lashes and his beautiful green eyes. His words rang in my head and my heart began to pound in my chest.

“Huh?” I wasn’t able to comprehend the sudden confession. I blinked several times and each time I could feel my cheeks flushing, “What…?”

“Is it wrong of me?” He brought his face even closer to me and kissed the corner of my eye and instinctively I held his hands. My body flinched when he licked away the tear.

I was in a state of utter confusion. He joined his forehead with mine and whispered, “I just want to keep you for myself.” Then he slowly and gently brought his lips closer but didn’t join them with mine.

“Is it wrong?” He whispered again and I felt his breath on my lips. It sent goosebumps on my entire body and I felt ticklish.

“...No…?”

Wait. What answer did I even give? No? It wasn’t exactly a no. I said it like I was asking a question.

He smiled at my weird answer and closed the distance between us as he gently planted his lips onto mine and kissed me.

I don’t know why I’m so drawn to him. I’ve never found any other person so attractive although I’ve seen and spent time with quite some handsome men.

There’s something about Yohan. Something I can’t explain.

He makes my heart pound, especially when he touches me so gently. It makes me feel like he’s being careful with me.

Like he’s trying to handle something fragile and doesn’t want to harm it.

The thought made my heart melt.

It made me feel warm and cozy.

He broke the kiss and looked at me again, “I know it’s sudden and I don’t want an answer from you. You can think about it.” He stepped back, “Goodnight.” And with that he immediately left the room while I stood in my place joining the pieces together in my mind.

There was a sound of someone hitting the drum continuously and loudly and the sound just wouldn’t stop- Oh wait! That’s the sound of my heart.

I gulped and placed my fingers on my lips.

He fell in love with me at first sight?

My heart skipped a beat.

I blinked several times. The confusion in my mind slowly subsided and things began to make some sense.

I began to walk towards the stairs but before I could ascend them I felt my legs go weak so I held the railing for support but still ended up sitting down.

What’s with this turn of events?!?!?