Part 2

The Hallway Commotion

The loud bang of classroom doors flying open echoed down the hallway as curious students from several classrooms rushed out to see what was happening.

Several students heads poked out of doorways, curious and excited eyes were scanning the corridor for any sign of the sudden disturbance. They all heard the screams, but it was suddenly too quiet. The quiet murmur of voices grew even louder as speculation rippled through the student body.

"What's going on...who sceamed like that?" one girl whispered to her friend who looked at her wide eyed.

"Did you hear that horrible cream?" another asked, her eyes wide with a dual  mixture of excitement and fear.

One boy looked shocked," I hope nobody got murdered. That will be so cool. Nothing exciting ever happened at this school."

One girl nudged him annoyed," Don't spew nonsense, Lee no. It's a gross thing to say."

Before the hallway could become more chaotic as moments passed, the class teachers took quickly control of the hyped up learners.

"Hey! Get back in your seats, everyone! Theres nothing to see here" they barked at their class students. The students scurried horrifiedback to their seats.

"Class monitors,try to keep everyone inside. Now!" The authoritative commands comes out from onenof the most feared and intimidating teachers, he snapped most students back into order, though you could still see a few couragous kids still lingered by the doors, trying to catch a glimpse of the excitement that was busy unfolding outside.

Mr. Hak, one of the senior class teachers, whose class was near the restrooms, stepped intimidatingly into the hallway and loudly called out to a few senior students who had been quietly studying in his classroom.

Yeonjun was laying on his desk, unborthered about what was going on. He felt weird inside of his spirit.Something was gnawing inside of him that he cannot explain...

"Yeonjun, Jake, Woobin, San—come with me! We need to keep this area clear- Eunwoo kindly keep order in class....Yeji you can also come with us. The students will be too curious---"she jumped up with inner excitement to be part of the action.

The boys quickly exchanged glances, their curiosity piqued about the sudden screams. They followed Mr. Hak,down the hallway,to the downstairs restroom flanking the entrance to the restroom where the disturbance had apparently occurred.

"Do you think someone got badly hurt?" Jake with rised eyes asked Woobin in his voice low.

"I really dunno, but it must be a serious matter if they’re calling us to help out," Woobin replied, glancing nervously toward the restroom were a janitor tried to keep some excited students at bay from a nearby class which was unmanned by a teacher.

"I hope it’s nothing too bad," San muttered though his tone. Heavy tension was palpabl in the atmosphere.

As they help to stand guard keeping the kids at bay , the chubby with wild unruly hair janitor and the two teachers rushed into the restroom, quickly closing the door behind them from curiousity. When inside, they were met with a sight that sent cold chills down their spines. What happened?

A girl with red hair was sitting in the corner, trembling uncontrollably, her muffled terrified sobs could still be heard.She was a sight to behold. Her face was ghostly pale, her wet red hair clinging to her face in a tangled mess. She couldn't even lift her hand, but she gestured with trembling fingers toward were Luna laid , lifeless on the floor in a pool of darkwater. The taps and basins still overflowing g with murky water, pooling the floors.

“Omg! What happened here?” Ms. Oh, one of the teachers, asked in a strained voice, her eyes wide as she looked around the wet floors and at Luna. Mr Hak was bending down to feel Lunas' pulse. His face in a grave expression.

"She is alive...maybe she just fainted",he mused.

The old janitor, his face now pale at the sight, explained,with an annoyed tone "This restroom was off limits. I've placed a sign on the doors even at the entrance. These stupid kids never listen." He mumble softly as his eyes dart too and forth the scenes.

Ms Oh shook her head and hurried carefully through the dark pool of water to the terrified girl, called Yuna, who was shivering so hard she could barely speak, "Ma'am...this...place...it’s haunted… it’s haunted..."Yuna whispered, through her voice cracking painfully. Her eyes looked terrified and bewildered at the mirror.

Her usually vibrant hair looked even redder against the paleness and wet tear-streaked face, "The restroom... it was normal but... then it got soo icy cold... I saw something awful happened to Luna...its  haunted." She cried out to Ms Oh, who looked perplexed at the sobbing girl. Thw teachers frown as they looked concerned at each other.

Ms. Oh’s eyes behind her pink rimmed glasses were
filled with sheer concern as she gently pulled Yuna to her feet, "Come let’s get you quickly out of here," she said softly, though Yuna’s continuous mumbling were incoherent as they left the restroom amid the curious students eyes.

Meanwhile, Mr. Hak who knelt beside Luna, his heart was pounding. This girl needs medical attention. As he inhaled deeply - hesitated only for a moment before swiftly lift her into his strong muscled arms, her body felt limp like an old ragdoll. He carried her bridal style, out of the quiet restroom , her soaked uniform and nut brown hair dripping a water trail onto the floor. Her  disheaveled brown hair hung down over Mr Haks arms, wet bangs clinging to her pale face, making her look even more innocent and fragile.

Outside, the shocked senior class students stood amid small crowd od students , trying to block the view of curious students,excited whispers could be heard, trying to get them back in class.  Their whispers  than grew more louder when they saw a stoic looking Mr. Hak carrying a girl recognized out of the restroom...

"Isn't  that... Luna?" one girl gasped with shock. Her jaws dropped on the floor.

"Oh my word! What happened to her?" another girl asked, her voice filled with disbelief.

Yeji, Yeonjun, San, Woobin, and Jake all stood frozen amid the group watching with concern. Yeji’s expressive eyes were wide with inner shock as she whispered, “Luna? Why was she in there? What’s going on with her and Yuna?” she asked to no one in particular. Yeonjun stood frozen next to San.

San, who was trying to process what he was seeing, muttered,softly, “Yuna looked like she’s been through something terrible…as if she came out of a horror movie. ”

Jake nodded, concern etched on his handsome features,  “I’ve never seen someone so pale white. What happened in there guys?” They were all too flabbergasted to have an answer ready.

But unnoticed to everyone present Yeonjun seemed that he was the most affected. His heart started to thump erractically and so hard it felt like it might burst from his chest. It felts as if he could hardly breathe as his eyes locked onto Luna’s lifeless form.

The mere sight of Luna, so vulnerable and fragile, sent a weird  wave of fear crashing over him. He couldn't fathom why he felt those arranged of emotions. All he knew was that his heart was behaving strangely.

But then, something else caught his keen eye—something that made his blood run cold and an icy shiver flowed up his spine.

Lunas' short white sleeve had slipped up, revealing a small neon glowing, intricate lotus flower on her upper arm.He blinked trice to make sure what he just noticed was real. It looked liked it pulsed softly, its neon outline impossibly clear against her pale skin. Yeonjun’s breath hitched. He was the only one who was meant to see it, the only one who understood what it meant in its entirety.

Chai Luna was his fated soulmate.

That realization hit him like a punch in the stomach, leaving him breathless and somewhat nauseaous. His entire world seemed to shift on its axis, all the confusing pieces suddenly falling into place. The odd feelings he’d been having the couple of weeks, the strange pull toward this gorgeous girl he couldn’t explain—all of it made sense now.

The most conflicting moment when he realise how 8s it possible for him to get awareness of his soulmate at seventeen. Soulmate awareness only kicked in when both partners are passed eighteen. Was he a special case to see his soulmate this early.

A deep, overwhelming affection and love surged through him, mingling with the  fear that suddenly gripped his heart. Everything became startlingly clear for him. Destiny made Luna  his, and he belonged to her. The girl he unbeknownst enjoyed kissing some time ago and also ultimately breaking her heart, by rejection is destined for him. It felt as if he couldn't breathe.

Had he been too blind to see it before,was he too wrapped up in his own world and pursued a girl that wasnt his destiny even too stupid to notice the truth that had been staring him right in the face. All the signs were there screaming to him.

Yeji wasn’t his soulmate.

It was Luna.

He couldn't deny it much longer. He was inlove with Luna.

As Mr. Hak carried his soulmate away, Yeonjun felt his fragile heart break and heal simultaneously. His chest constricted with fear, but also with the fierce need to protect his girl, to keep her safe from whatever horrors she had faced in that restroom. It was as if a strange force ripped the scales from his eyes and heart. He could sense and see her. He wants his soulmate desperately by his side. He had been ignoring her for too long, dismissing and forgetting her and now, he knew he couldn’t stay away any longer.

Especially when she was the other half of his soul.

......

Mr. Hak's turn around and bark some extra orders.

"Yeji, run to the admin block!" Mr. Hak's voice broke through the chaos, stern and but urgent, "Inform the school director immediately what has happened. Ill repirt to him now. Tell the admin to contact both sets of parents immediately-Yuna's in a fragile state at the school clinic , and Luna's unconscious.  Go, now!"

Yeji's eyes widened as she registered the graveness of the situation. Without a second thought, she spun on her heel, blond straight hair flying every direction and bolted down the hallway, her heart was pounding in sync with her high-speed footsteps.

Meanwhile, Mr. Hak was busy shooing the gathering crowd of students back into their classrooms. "Everyone, get back to class! Now!" he barked, trying to maintain order. The senior boys told them to leave and get to class as they Reluctantly desperse into their classes as their teachers started to scold them for being forward.

Yeonjun, however, remained fixed in one place, completely shell-shocked as he reminiced about their past interactions. His mind was reeling, unable to farthom the fact that Luna, the girl lying unconscious in the teachers arms was his soulmate.

San and Woobin exchanged knowing glances and smirk when they saw the frozen and visibly shaken idol, stand in one position. Their usual teasing expressions were in place, but there was a hint of genuine concern as well. They rushed over to him, each grabbing one of Yeonjun's arms and pulled him with them in the direction of Ms Haks swift steps.

"Come on, Yeon," San urged, tugging at Yeonjun. "Man snap out of it. Its Luna!"

They reach Mr Hak as he walked to the flight of stairs.

Woobin called out loudly, a teasing smirk playing on his full lips, "Er...Mr. Hak!  Yeonjun can take Luna to the sickbay for you. You should head to the office and tell the director. San and I will go and find Lunas teacher and inform her also." They look so innocent and caring. Nothing register with Yeonjun that moment.

"Oh, thank you boys. I'll go see the school director now," he said, quickly turning on his heel to head for the admin office. Mr Bae. The janitor rushed to where Mr Hak was heading.

Mr Hak looked relieved and then unceremoniously  places Luna carefully in Yeonjun’s open arms, "Please take her to the clinic, Yeonjun. They’ll know what to do with her. Thank you boys. I'll go see the school director now," he said.

Yeonjun just nodded. He  felt  a sudden rush of adrenaline as he cradles Luna, against his body,  the warm sensation of holding his soulmate making his heart race erractically, "Yes, sir. Will do".he said with firmness, a new determination was beaming in his eyes as the boys hurries down the hallway, with Luna’s limp form in Yeonjuns arms.

Mr Hak quickly turning on his heel to head for the admin office. Mr Bae, the janitor rushed to where Mr Hak was heading.

Mr Bae who had been locking up the restroom, approached Mr. Hak with a concerned expression, in front of tye office double glass doors, he was holding out a vaping stick he had found...

...

Yeonjun was too in his own world when Luna was protectively cradled in his arms. All he could feel was the surge of adrenaline and a stinging sensation coursing through his veins. As he hold Luna protectively, his focus entirely on getting her to the safety of the clinic as quickly as possible.

Jake, the head boy, made sure there are no lingering student around the restroom, he  firmly instructing some  to return to their classes immediately.

....

As San, Woobin, and Yeonjun walked briskly down the stairs and through the massive and far end hallway which was toward the admin hall where the clinic was located, San voiced what they were all thinking, "Do you think she really fainted? Or... maybe something worse happened in that restroom?"

Woobin nodded softly, frowning slightly, "What about Yuna? The girl looked like she'd lost her mind. Talking about the restroom being haunted..."He snorted a little.

"Enough of your speculation...we don't know what happened!" Yeonjun snapped, his voice laced with frustration, " Luna is unconscious. We need to take care of her first before gossiping."

San and Woobin exchanged discreet glances, their expressions downcast. They immediately fell silent as they approached the clinic. Yeonjun looked uncharacteristically nervous.

.....

Shock at the Sickbay

The young nurse looked up, startled, as Yeonjun and the two boys entered the clinic carrying Luna. Her shocked expression shifted from surprise to concern as she recognized Luna.

"Not again, did Luna signed a contract with the sickbay---" she clicked her tongue and muttered under her breath,shaking her head as she was gesturing for Yeonjun to lay Luna down on one of the beds. The boys tried to explain what has happened to Luna and were surprised when they saw Yuna and Ms Oh in the corner.

Yuna, sitting on a nearby black chair, was shivering uncontrollably, trying to incoherently explaining what had happened to Luna in the restroom. Ms. Oh, who stood beside her had a look of disbelief and perplexing as she heard the recount again. It was unbelievable.

The nurse quickly moved into action to attend to Luna, closing the curtains around Luna's bed and instructing the boys, "Boys, kindly wait outside in the seated area."  The nurse need to get her out of those wet clothes and made sure she is warm and get some medical attention.

San and Woobin, sensing that they were no longer needed, left to quickly to go inform Ms. Shim , Lunas homeroom teacher about what had happened. Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the clinic was so filled  with tension, worry, and utter confusion.

.....

In the junior class a few blocks away.

Ms. Shim's eyes widened in sheer shock as San and Woobin relayed what had happened a while ago, "You tell me Luna fainted? In the restroom? Oh my word!" she echoed, disbelief etched in her voice.

She had sensed how pale Luna was even the dark circles around her eyes. Is there an underlying problem with her student that she isn't aware off. Luna looked very sick and worried. Maybe it was her year end exam jitters.

Chaeyoung and Dahyun, two of Luna's friends, immediately jumped up with utter shock, "Ma'am we need to go check on our friend!" Chaeyoung exclaimed, but No, carry on with your work...I'll go.Soobin please keep order whilst I'm  gone. Take up the worksheets when the bell rang. Her parents needs to be contacted. Get me her school bag..."

The class was filled with curiosity.Poor Luna, she looked so out of it few minutes ago.

"I'll go with you," Ms. Shim said to San and Woobin, her voice was firm despite the concern that was lingering in her eyes. As they made their way to the sickbay, rumors already  began spiral like wildfire throughout the school about a junior girl founded fainted in an off -limit restroom.

Meanwhile Yeji, stood in the reception area after she told the head director, her heart  suddenly thudding in her chest when she overhead Mr Hak and the school director  that Yeonjun had carried Luna to the sickbay. A knot of concern twisted in her stomach.

She quickly greet and hurried down to the clinic few doors away, her anxiety was mounting with each step. She can't let Yeonjun be around Luna. Even if her boyfriend denies it...there are still lingered feelings between the two.

For weeks he ignored the girl but just being around Luna might bring up old feelings which she sense Yeonjun still have for the quiet girl. Even his friends know Luna has an affect on Yeonjun and she can't let that happened.

When she arrived at the closed clinic door, she found Yeonjun standing outside, his expression was so weird , thoughtful and somewhat distant. He wasn't even looking entranced with her as always, like hugging or just showing affection, he was so odd.

"How is Luna doing?" Yeji asked nervously, desperately trying to keep her voice steady, though the worry was evident as she studied her boyfriend stoic expression.

Yeonjun just glanced at her as if he sees her for the first time, and still somewhat absentminded, "Oh...she will be fine.She's being taken care of," he uttered softly. "You should go back to class, Yeji.I'll wait for Mr. Hak who will be back later." His attention was solely on the doors.

Yeji wanted to wait with him. But fate intervene...

Before Yeji could protest and insist to stay, Mr. Hak returned with the janitor on his trail," Yeji, you can go back to class and help Jake keep order in the hallway, its almost break time." Mr. Hak instructed, his tone leaving no room for any argument.

Yeji hesitated, her eyes flicking back to Yeonjun, conflicted as she wanted him to insist for her to stay with him. She didn't want him to stay with Luna especiallycwhen the girl look so vulnerable, making Yeonjun feeling protective.

But Mr. Hak was insistent, "Go, Yeji you're the headgirl."

Yeonjun gave her a small, reassuring smile, patting her shoulder, "Don't worry...go... I'll fill you in later."

Yeji nodded with reluctance but left, though her heart remained heavy with sheer concern. As she walked passed classes, the rumor mill began intensified, obviously with misinformation , the whispers were spreading throughout the school like a wildfire.
....

The clinic

Inside the clinic, Mr. Hak turned to Yuna showing her the vaping stick found in the restroom, his expression was very stern,  "Did you break the school rules by vaping in the off-limits restroom?" his tone and eyes were sharp.

Yuna wiped her eyes with the back of her trembling palm, and nodded, though her voice crack as she replied with shame, "Yes, I did... but that's not the point Sir. You don't understand..." She inhaled deeply. Why don't  they believe her. Something sinister...evil happened inside the restroom that made her almost paralyzed with fear.

The janitor,Mr Bae who had found the vaping stick, spoke up behind, "Mr. Hak, I truly think the might be on some kind of drugs. She was acting very strange when Ms Oh found her...those fumes might have wrecked her mind. She even broke an entry...she must be expelled!"

Yuna's eyes widened in panic, "No! I'm not on drugs! Sir please believe me. It is the first time I tried vaping. I'm sorry. I'm so stressed out.My exams and agency trainee schedules are hard!" she screamed, her voice again filled with terror. "It's that restroom! I swear it's haunted! Something invisible choked Luna...it lifted her feet off the ground... and then threw her down! Even the taps turned on and  gushed filty water  out by itself. The atmosphere turned ice cold... When I came out of the cubicle, she was gasping mid air for breath, her eyes terrified and mouth wide open, trying to scream. Her eyes were fixed on the mirror..."

The open shock in the room was palpable. Even Mr. Hak, usually so composed, looked taken aback by Yuna's wild accusation and claims, "Yuna...you are delusional. Drugs can do that. Your parents are on their way now, you're in big trouble young lady, "he said, his voice tight with tension, "But you will  unfortunately face disciplinary action for smoking at school and breaking an entry."

Yuna looked shocked," There wasn't any warning sign on the doors, sir! I saw nothing and went in---"

Yeonjun, who had been silent up until now, glanced over at Luna, still lying unconscious on the bed.Her hair was now damp, in a messy bun on to of her head. She was dressed temporarily in a clinic rob. He furrowed his brows as he noticed faint reddish marks on her neck, his heart tightening with concern. Did Yuna speak the truth? Something out there wants his soulmate dead.

.....

Yuna's Desperate Confession

Yeonjun quietly sat  down in a chair near Yuna after Ms Oh was in conversation with the other adults, his expression seems grave.

Yuna glance at the quiet idol, still trembling, leaned closer to him, her voice whispering,  "I'm serious. What I saw in there was real, Yeonjun. I didn't imagine it. I was just experimenting with vaping... I'm not on drugs. I know what I saw...there is something evil in that restroom. " she shivered visibly.

Yeonjun listened, deep in thought,"I hear you Yuna...I think I saw slight reddish marks on Lunas neck. But nobody will believe you after the found  you vape."

Yuna eyes were teary. Nobody will believe her, what's the point of explaining. She will just appear to be a fool and would be mocked for life.

Yeonjun sense that something was definitely off with Luna. His mind  was in a frantic race trying to complete the puzzle.Maybe  this might be connected to her Seer gift? His concern deepened as he looked back at Luna, who appeared so peaceful in her sleep.He wanted to go and pull her in his arms, protecting her from evil. The nurse had than mentioned Luna would wake up in a few minutes.

....

Just then, the glass doors to the clinic opened, and two older women entered. One looked distinctly Asian, with a graying black hair in loose curls, her facial features calm but also worried, he could see where Luna got her deep dimples from, while the other woman wore vibrant, colorful clothing with a distinct Mexican designs. She was a little at the short side and tad chubby. Her face was friendlier. Yeonjun's heart raced a beat-can this Luna's Mexican grandmother?

Yuna’s Parents rushed in moments ago. Her parents seems like well off middke class people. They were gursting into the clinic, their faces were flushed with worry and also anger, "What’s this darn nonsense about vaping and drugs? Our daughter would never—" her father rants.

Yuns started to sob as her mom wrap her in her arms as Yuna tried to explain. "I swear, dad it wasn’t drugs… but it was real…it was real---"

Mr. Hak was watching as Yuna and her parents leave, angrily ranting about the accusations, he turns his attention to Luna’s family who stood there with raised brows amid Lunas teachers.

As the sudden commotion settled, the janitor, Ms. Oh, and Mr. Hak greeted Luna's parents politely and began explaining the situation.

Yeonjun, feeling out of place with his soulmates family, quickly bowed respectfully and prepared to take his leave. But just as he was about to turn, Señora Ines, the vibrant woman in the colorful clothing, quickly grab his arm , nudging him to  stopped him in his tracks, a soft smile and a knowing look was on her face.

"I recognize you, Lunas class mate---" she said softly, her eyes piercing into his. Aunt Ines knew instantly that this very handsome boy was Lunas soul-blinded soulmate.They were shocked when they heard of Lunas fainting.

The nurse discreetly left the room to go fill in the reports, giving the family some privacy as Luna's grandmother swiftly began to dress Luna in dry clothes behind the curtain. A few moments later, Luna began to slowly wake up, her eyes fluttering open as she looked with surprise and joy at her grandmother.

She launched herself in her concern grandmother arms as renewed terror etched on her face as the horrible memories of the restroom incident flooded back into her mind. She wanted to spill everything to her grandmother and aunt Ines but than her breath caught painfully in her throat when she saw Yeonjun standing there next to her aunt, a soft amused smirk playing on his lips.

As he slowly and deliberately moved closer, the soulblinding scales between them vanished immediately. When their eyes locked, something so profound happened in that instant, the half-bond started re-established itself. The atmosphere between them crack with a deep, undeniable pulls— a connection of passionate love,warm affection, and a fierce need to protect each other from harm. They just stare into each other eyes with bated breath.

Luna’s aunt and grandmother exchanged a look of  understanding, excitement , surprise but also a hint of fear. They knew Yeonjun supernaturally recognized the bond, but how…?

Luna felt the warm tears welling up in her eyes. She looked frightened at her aunt, her voice trembling, “"Tía Inés... No funcionó... lo que hice... no funcionó... ¿por qué no funcionó...? Dios mío, no funcionó... todos vamos a morir," lamentas suavemente en los brazos de tu abuela.(Aunt Ines ...It didn’t work… what I did… it didn’t work...why didnt it work...omg it didn't work...we're all going to die,)" You softly  lament in your grandmother's arms.

Aunt Ines smiled gently, moving at your other side of the bed and brushing your loose damp bangs hair from her face, whispering, “Don’t worry, mija. I’ll explain everything at home, but right now, you need to be with your soulmate...I think is time to tell him everything. I told the nurse to give us some time---" she kissed your cold cheek and nod to your grandmother.

Your  heart raced as you turned to Yeonjun, who just stood while your family left the two of you to deal with the new connection.

You trembled, your fear palpable as you looked up into Yeonjun's soft eyes. He chuckled as he moved next to you, leaned in closer, his voice in a low murmur, "Luna? Did you know all along?" His eyes intense.

You exhale a deep breath,  hesitated, your heart thumping in your chest, as the weight of your secret hanged heavily between you. It felt the room aura shift with only you two in it.

.....

You wiped your  tears that was streaming down your cheeks. The feeling of defeat and deflation in your voice was unmistakable. You shook your head as you just kept your gaze down, too scared to confront the current situation.

The fear was still evident in your eyes as you thought about your horrid encounter with the malicious phantom in the mirror.  Yeonjun stood quietly close, in his  presence was a mixture of comfort but also tension. Your eyes met. The love you held for him was openly reflected in your open gaze, but so was the overwhelming burden you carried. The system won ,but the wrath of the Oracle is ignited.

She just nodded, "It's complicated." You whispered, inhaling painfully. How would you explain this phenomenon.

Yeonjun's looked baffled, his brows furrowed in concern as he tenderly asked, "Luna are you really seventeen years old? Please enlighten me. How in the world is it possible that I could see my soulmate's mark before she even reaches the awareness stage at 18. How is bonding possible...are we part of the 0.1% rare cases?"

Confusion and worry flash over his expression, his heart was struggling to reconcile these strangest circumstances. He wants to make sense of it.

Your hands were trembling slightly as you  tried to find the right words, your voice breaking as you murmur deflated, "Yeonjun... It's dangerous to be bonded with me. Please you  have to move on with your life. You will be safe far away from me. It will be dangerous for you to accept the bond."

But Yeonjun's shook his head, perplexed,"Forget it Luna. I will never, ever abandon my soulmate, Luna. You are mibe and Im yours. We are destined to be together. To have found your soulmate is every citizen's ultimate dream and desire. Now that I've found you, Luna. I won't let you go. No matter what." His eyes were serious.

Your voice cracked with emotion as you asked the pressing question,  "But Yeonjun what about Yeji?...you told me you only like her." The girl he liked for so long was hanging heavily between them. Yeji won't accept his rejection. She is hopelessly inlove with the famous idol.

Yeonjun inhaled deeply as he stare into your eyes  seriously, his tone was firm, "Luna. After I saw your lotus soulmark and than half-bonding with you, all the puppy love feelings I had for Yeji just disappeared. The realest, purest and truest love entered my heart- only for you, Luna. "He suddenly look so vulnerable.

Sobs started to torture you body as you tried  pleading with him, "Please, give up on me.Please don't  accept me. It's too dangerous., Yeonjun. My gift is not for the faint-hearted.

Yeonjun shook his head vigorously, he was determined, as his eyes narrowed, "Luna,if you think I'm going to give up on you, you are clearly mistaken. Not ever. Im not giving up on my soulmate. Since that I come to understand my true feelings for you, and that it were real all along, I will never let you go. I'm going to fight till the end for you, for us."

Your tears didn't stop, your emotions was overwhelming as your Aunt Ines entered the room.

You  looked tearfully and helplessly at your aunt and cried out, "Aunt Ines, Yeonjun isn't backing down.He doesnt want to reject me. What am I to do now. The Oracle will come for him...I rather die myself."You cried out.

Yeonjun pursed his lips and turned to your Aunt Ines, his voice strong but filled with some kind of desperation, " Aunty I won't let Luna ever give up on me because of her seer gift.I know it must be connected to her early bonding. How I don't have the faintest idea. But...but, "he turned to you with affection," ...I love her too much to let her go."

You shook your head,  begging your aunt, "Please, Aunt Ines, please talk to him! He just can't confess his love to me, or the Oracle will be viciously mad. The system is already winning... Aunt Ines, Yuna was right of what happened in the classroom and restroom even in my dreams. The Oracle wants something impossible. Yuna felt the evil in the restroom, and it frightened her into a mental breakdown."

At that moment, as Yeonjun's looked at you, his love for you intensified even more. He lift up his cool hands and gently cradled your face in his hands, forcing you to look into his eyes,  "Darling, we will complete our bond, Luna," he said, his voice strangled slightly,  "I will love you only Luna, and I need you to choose love and not send me away. Please...if I dont have you. It will kill me."

Your voice was strained as you finally whispered, "This Oracle will kill you, Yeonjun.He wants me to serve him and not choose love. Confession will bring you on his radar." You felt the shivers on your body.

Yeonjun cupped your  face, his thumbs caressing you  more securely, his gaze was intense with an unwavering commitment to love you, "Lun, even if I get killed by this thing...Oracle, I will only die happily knowing that you love me back."

At so much love and conviction, your breath caught in your throat, and with a voice trembling from both fear and love, you whispered, "I love you too, Yeonjun. Since I got the awareness. You have my heart Yeonjun."You closed your eyes, with the painful truth that you and Yeonjun signed unknowingly your death warrant.

Aunt Ines had a painfully smile, as she sense the weight of the truth pressing heavily on you. She already knew that the Oracle had demanded a blood sacrifice, and now this beautiful boy Yeonjun was unknowingly offering himself as a candidate.

Aunt Ines turned to Yeonjun and said quietly, "You should come visit us one evening for supper and officially meet the Chai/Hernandez family. We have a very profound history you should need to understand."

She turned to you," Luna, get yourself ready. Your director gave you two days off to recover...we waiting outside."

As Aunt Ines left them, as Yeonjun helped you down from the bed.Electricity was charging through the both of you. Your soulmarks were eager to complete tye bond. You were dressed in a light  casual clothing with white slipped in sneakers. You both stood there, shy and awkward, before Yeonjun pulled you tightly into his warm arms. His chin was rested on your head, his voice soft but unfaltering, "Luna darling, I want you in my life please, even if it costs me everything."

You smile softly as you leaned against his chest, your arms tightly wrapped around his waist, "I love you too, so much Yeonjun, but I don't think I'll be able to handle losing you." you murmur.

He grinned, than pulled back slightly, his big eyes searching yours as he asked,with a slight smirk, "What happened that midnight at the camp...it was real? I could remember kissing you for ages...but was that thrilling moment truly real?"

You nodded, your voice in a whisper, "Yeonjun, it was so real. I think the Oracle and system worked together. Our bond was already activated by that touch, but I'll tell you everything when you come and visit my family. We have a very colourful but gory family legacy."

Before you would leave with her family, Yeonjun looked down at you and gently kissed you on your soft cool lips, it was a silent promise that everything would be alright. Your soft kiss was light but it ultimately cemented your love and your soulmate was determined to protect you against unseen forces. No matter the cost.

As you walked away, Ms Shim already brought your schoolbag and cellphone, handing them to Aunt Ines.

You glanced back at Yeonjun, your handsome soulmate one last time, your heart was torn between fear and love, but in that moment, you knew that no matter how dangerous it was, you couldn't keep pushing him away.

A/n: Part 2 is done. A very long chapter.  I hoped you liked it.

Yeonjun confessed his feelings to Luna.

Sparkles, we are almost at the end of the Saga of Luna and the Oracles vengeance.

Thank you for reading until thus far.

1. Do you think his friends knew he actually liked Luna more?

2. Will Yeonjun tell Yeji the truth or should he wait?

3. Do you think it was Yeonjuns prior feelings for Luna that thwart the effectiveness of the portion?

4. Who do you think will win at the end. The Oracle or the System?

5. Do you think Luna chose love?

6. Do you think Yeji will confront Luna about Yeonjun?

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Enjoy🫠