Tae is still avoiding me, even after what happened. I just want to protect him from any danger. I just have the need to follow him, make sure he's not going out at night anymore.

I've been watching him carefully now. Of course I'm going to be extra protective of him now. After the incident, he's been flinching more by me.

I understand that he's scared from what happened, but I want him to realize that I want to protect him.

I want to hug him and make him feel safe. I want him in my arms, make him feel my warmth.

"Let's go to my room", Min said.

"You don't have a piano in your room"

"That's okay, we can just hang out"

"Why can't we hang out here?", I asked.

"Tae is going to clean this area"

"He's always cleaning here even if we're still doing the lesson"

She sat there quietly with a pout.

She's dumb most of the time. Making stupid excuses all the time.

***

I climbed in through the window. I looked at Tae. He looked scared.

"D-Don't come near me", he said.

His voice was shaky.

"Tae, I know you're scared, but please trust me.."

He didn't say anything.

"Let's talk again, let's be with each other again, let me protect you", I said.

He hugged his knees against his chest tighter. I understand that he's feeling scared and confused.

I walked up to him and sat on his bed. I wrapped my arm around him, pulling him closer to me.

He flinched by my touch, but soon warmed up. He slowly laid his head on my chest.

***

I looked down at him, to see if he fell asleep yet. I smiled once he was. I can tell he's been having a hard time sleeping.

I didn't want to leave though. I still want to hug him closely to me like this. I want to fall asleep with him in my arms. It's more comfortable and warm.

Being lonely for a long time and finally having someone with you that keeps you warm is such a nice feeling.