You slowly began to follow the dog up the stairs, making sure to be cautious. Jungkook wasted no time in memorising the numerous hallways and doors so that if there were an emergency, you would not get as lost as you did before. Kai was busy scanning your facial expressions as you walked up the staircase, noticing how you had your eyebrows furrowed and lips slightly pouted. He wanted to ask about what was on your mind, yet he refused to say anything. He inspected you closer and noticed you slightly limping, to which his eyes immediately widened. He still couldn't bring himself to say anything. Upon getting sick of the fact that his mouth would not cooperate with what his mind wanted, he extends his left arm out, grabbing your right forearm so that you would not be able to take another step forward.

You turn around at the sudden feeling, raising an eyebrow at the man who decided to hold your arm and stop you from moving forward. Kai was looking down at the floor, and upon noticing your eyes bore into his face, he immediately lets your arm go before looking up and making eye contact with you. "Why didn't you say anything?" He says, cheeks turning a light pink before his gaze returns back to the floor.

You tilt your head in confusion, not understanding what he meant. Although you noticed Jungkook and Bruno had gone forwards, you still replied, "What do you mean?"

Kai wastes no time before uttering out the next words, "Your foot is hurt. I would pick you up but I can't without your permission."

Your eyes soften at this, and you immediately shake your head. "It's fine, it doesn't hurt all that much."

Kai refuses to take your excuses, retaliating with, "If you don't want me to carry you, I can call Jungkook." Although it pained him to say this, your health was a priority right now.

You shake your head again, not wanting to bother Jungkook. You bring yourself down to the step Kai was on, wincing at the impact. You lift your right hand up, draping it around his shoulders before grabbing his left arm and wrapping it around your own waist. You smile up at him, noticing his eyes widen and cheeks go pink, "I don't want you to carry me because I weigh a lot, but you can help me walk easier like this. It won't hurt if I lift that foot up and walk, so I need your support."

Kai nods, tightening his grip around your waist before helping you walk up the remaining set of stairs. As you were walking, you couldn't help but feel something familiar about his touch. His hand around your waist felt like it had been there before, in the exact same spot. Maybe in another lifetime it was, you think to yourself, smile spreading across your face. Kai notices this smile, and smiles to himself as well, cheeks returning to their original peachy colour.

Upon reaching the top of the staircase, you notice Jungkook and Bruno leaning against the wall, waiting for you. Jungkook turns his head, seeing you two arrive. His eyes immediately widen as he pushes himself off the wall, running over to you. "Are you okay? What happened? Why is he holding you?" Useless questions spurred out of his mouth as you simply chuckled, taking your body off of Kai's, who already missed your warmth on his side and the feeling of his arm around your waist.

You slowly speak, "I'm fine, Kook. I think I sprained my ankle or something cause it was hurting a lot. Kai offered to help me."

Jungkook immediately sends a glare over to the smirking Kai, who walks away and over to Bruno. Jungkook sighs, "Why didn't you tell me?"

You shrug, "I didn't wanna worry you. Plus, I knew that you would-"

You immediately get cut off as Jungkook lifts you up in his arms, gripping onto you tightly. You wrap your arms around his neck before continuing your sentence, "...I knew that you would do this."

Jungkook smiles wide before seeing Bruno go on another set of stairs with Kai trailing behind him. Jungkook cracks his neck side to side, looking down at you, "It's my job to protect you so shut up and be protected."

You raise an eyebrow, laughing as Jungkook proceeded to carry you up another flight of stairs. "It really isn't," You say, eyeing his face as his happy expression never changed. You smile.

Jungkook couldn't lie, he did feel a twinge in his heart when he saw you and Kai, but he was just happy he had you in his arms at the moment. He couldn't wish for anything more.

Finally, after walking for what felt like ages for Jungkook, Bruno stops outside a large door, eyeing it. Now that you were close enough, all of you could hear the voices coming from inside. It sounded like a lot of people were inside, and they all were having a blast.

Kai presses his ear against the door, recognising a few of the voices. "Those are my guards," He says, before stepping back from the door and landing a harsh kick on it. The door flew open, revealing thousands of guards sitting in what looked like a large dining hall, drinking and eating with smiles plastered across their faces. When they hear the large bang that came from the door being kicked open, they immediately turn around. You tap Jungkook on the chest, signalling him to let you down. He does so, and you walk inside the room, noticing how the guards immediately stop what they were doing, eyes widening when seeing Kai. Kai had the most ticked off expression on his face, left eye twitching when seeing all his trusted guards eating and drinking as if everything were okay.

Kai shouts, "You dumbasses!!! I am supposed to be missing and you guys are supposed to be looking for me! Instead, you all are here, drinking your faces off?! Is this what I fucking pay you for?! Mizuki!"

Yours and Jungkook's eyebrows jump upon hearing the unfamiliar name at the end of Kai's sentence. You notice a boy, around your age, step out of the crowd of men, scratching his head with a nervous smile planted on his face. He had silver hair, and was wearing what looked like a large white hoodie. He nervously laughs, "Haha Master, you're back! How nice, you're still alive-"

Kai cuts Mizuki off by pulling his shirt so that he was face to face with Kai. He shouts, "Mizuki, I gave you access to the guards because you are my most trusted fighter. But why am I seeing all my guards relaxing?!"

Mizuki chuckles in nervousness again, shutting his eyes, "Well, you know, none of the guards had a break in a while, so they needed one. Sorry, Master, it won't happen again!"

"It better not!" Kai says sternly before releasing his shirt.

Mizuki takes notice of all the other people in the room and immediately runs up to you. He bows, "Wow, a woman! Haven't seen one of those in a while. How are you today, Miss?" He says, holding your hand up to his face and kissing it gently. Your eyes widen as you immediately pull your hand back. Jungkook steps in between you and Mizuki, eyebrow raised, "That was unnecessary."

Mizuki shakes his head, "It is important for me to treat a woman as beautiful as her with utmost respect." Kai rolls his eyes, "That doesn't mean kissing her hand!"

Mizuki sticks his tongue out at Kai before eyeing Jungkook again. He steps around him, taking your hand again. Jungkook's eyes widen. Mizuki winks at you, smiling, "Miss, would you like to share a cup of Soju with me?"

You chuckle, "Well, I wouldn't mind-"

"No!" Jungkook and Kai shout together, before Kai drags Mizuki away from you by the ear. Kai sighs, releasing him and deciding to introduce him to you all. "This is Mizuki, my best warrior and the strongest man I know."

Mizuki rolls his eyes "How rude, you forgot 'friend'."

Kai sighs again, pinching the bridge of his nose, "Yes, I suppose he is my friend as well. Mizuki, this," He points at you, "is Kim Y/N."

His eyebrows jump up, a smirk appearing on his face, "Ah, so this is her. Your fiancee, innit, Master?"

Kai's cheeks become pink as he shakes his head violently, "No, no! That is over and done with. She does not wish to marry me and I'm okay with that."

Mizuki smiles, "Ah, so that means she's available?" His gaze travels over to you, and you shrug before Jungkook steps in front of you, yet again. "No, she is not available."

Mizuki scoffs, "How boring. Who's this party pooper?"

Kai nods, "This, is Jeon Jungkook. I wouldn't mess with him if I were you, Mizuki; you might be physically stronger than him but he is definitely smarter."

Mizuki smirks, "Oh, okay then. He's the one who crashed the wedding." Kai nods in reply before pointing at Bruno, who looked to be sitting down, not paying attention to anything. "And this," Kai says, "is Bruno, the robot dog."

Mizuki gasps, and within a few seconds, he has Bruno in his arms, squeezing him to death. He squeals, "Master, you should've told me there was a dog! I love dogs!" Bruno shakes his head, gasping for air, "Can this fool release me please?"

Mizuki freezes, lifting Bruno up and eyeing his features before smiling, "It talks!" He then turns to look at you and Jungkook, smiling so wide that his eyes formed crescents, "Anyway, nice to meet you. I'm Mizuki!"

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A/N: so if there are any anime fans reading this, you probably know I took the concept of Mizuki from Kamisama Kiss, but that's because I LOVE HIM SO MUCH I HAD TO 😭😭😭

also reminder, I LOVE ANYONE WHO READS THIS AND I LOVE READING ALL YOUR COMMENTS, THEY REALLY MAKE MY DAY 1000000x BETTER 🥺🥺🥺

love,

nim