castle runaway. ˡᵉᵉ ᵈᵒⁿᵍʰʸᵘᶜᵏ

TWENTY ONE

Monique's POV

After two minutes, we arrived at the said river. The water was crystal clear and the current was not too strong. I gasped at the view. "It's so beautiful here."

Haechan didn't reply so I looked behind and he carried Elyas towards the river. "Swim, boy!" He shouted and threw his dog in the river. I stomped towards him and smacked his arm.

"Hey!"

"Why did you do that?!" He gave me an annoyed look and pointed at Elyas. I looked at the direction and saw the dog swimming to the shore. "Dogs can swim, don't you know that?"

I grinned shyly at him. I looked down on my feet when Haechan pulled his shirt off. "Woo!" He shouted and I felt water hit my skin because of Haechan's jump in the river.

I peered up and saw him looking at me, his chest down to his torso underwater. His melanin skin shone through and he motioned over to him. "Come on!"

I pulled my night gown off, leaving me in my shorts and spaghetti-strapped shirt. I slowly walked to the river and my left foot touched the warm water.

"So dramatic." I heard Haechan mumble then he pulled me beside him. I nearly drowned but the river was medium shallow. I splashed water at Haechan for doing that.

He laughed at my reaction and rode on Elyas as his dog swam around and around. I didn't realize my eyes were glued to his back. I looked away and washed myself on the warm, clear water.

I felt great in days. I never felt so light and peaceful.. and clean. I winced when Haechan splashed me water without my consent. "Can you stop doing that?! I'm having my moment."

"There's no moments here." He said and he did it again. I glared at him, scrunched my nose and did the same to him. We were laughing like idiots and we acted like long lost friends to each other.

"Man, I'm worked up. I'll go ahead." He went out of the river and water trickled down his hair, face and back. I hugged myself while he dried himself with the shirt he used earlier.

I tardily went out of the water as the water ran down my body, softly hitting the ground. Haechan handed me his shirt. "Wear that. I'll lend you some of my clothes, then we'll head to Snow Kingdom to borrow some from Goldilocks."

I nodded and slipped myself under his shirt. It smelled sweet for a guy like him, but then he was Tootles. It was a bit big for me, covering my torso until the end of my buttocks.

We walked back to his house, Elyas following us, shaking off water every ten minutes while Haechan was topless with only his pants hanging around his hips staying him clothed.

We arrived after a few minutes. I waited outside Haechan's bed room and he handed me some of his shirt and pants. I took off the one I'm wearing and gave it back to him.

"Haechan," I called him before he can close his room door. He raised his brow. "Thank you." He smiled and whispered a 'you're welcome'.

I went to my bed room and locked it. I took off my shirt and fiddled on Haechan's clothes. "Ugh, underwear.." I scolded myself but then I saw a boxer brief inside the shirt.

I felt my face blush beet red. I heaved a sigh and just wore it. He understands. I wore the brown shirt and pants next, which were all too big for me (the boxers fit my waist perfectly though).

I exited my room and saw Haechan already placing three pancakes in one plate. He was now on a white linen shirt, the first two buttons left open and black pants while putting fresh maple syrup on top of the cakes.

I sat comfortably on the chair and Haechan followed. He handed me a fork and said, "You look like you're drowning under my shirt," I gave him a glare, a side of my cheek puffed due to the pancake I munched up.

He shrugged and grinned. "But you look cute." I flushed red but Haechan looks like he already says this a lot so I let it off. We finished our breakfast and Haechan placed our plates in the sink.

"How about Elyas? Did he already eat?" I asked Haechan as we passed by his dog that was tied in the porch. "He already ate some fishes in the small lagoon near the river. You haven't noticed it."

My mouth formed into an 'o' while he told Elyas that we'll be going to Snow Kingdom for some clothes. Elyas licked Haechan's cheek and we headed off to the kingdom.

"Are you okay walking barefoot?" He asked. I shook my head. "Of course not, but I have no choice since you only have boots and if I ever bring shoes, they will be all stilettos." I said.

He giggled. "You underestimate me too much, Monique. I have three pairs of slippers back in the house." I stopped walking and glared at him. "Then why didn't you lend me a pair?"

"You didn't ask, not until now." I groaned and looked back. It's like we were lost, about I think so. Haechan probably knows it like the back of his hand. "We can't go back anymore. Besides, we're already a few steps away."

I followed closely behind and I saw huge porcelain white gates. "Is it literally snowing there?" I asked. Haechan laughed. "This is Queen Snow White's and King Florian's Kingdom, named after the Queen."

"Wait, we're entering Snow White's Kingdom?!" I couldn't keep my excitement. Haechan nodded and before I knew it, I was touching the Kingdom grounds.

The dust brushed my toes and carriages passed by from here and there. The town was lively and they greeted me and Haechan. Oh, and they're so friendly! Unlike Crescent, they only greet people with royal blood.

I felt Haechan tug my hand. "Don't drift away from me now." He whispered lowly and dragged me to the right. We walked into a small road and in the end of if was a dandelion-colored house with a white roof and a blue door.

There were four chairs outside. Two small and in the same size, one medium and one big. There was a sign beside the stairs to the porch saying 'Beware of bears'.

Haechan walked to the door and knocked. "Goldie!" He shouted. I heard steps probably from the stairs and the door threw open, revealing a girl, her hair blonde-butter with a huge blue ribbon behind her head. She was wearing a blue crop top and a mini skirt, a baby blue apron hugging her curved, perfect-looking body. She was beautiful, too.

"Haechanie!" She shrieked and I swore the windows shook. She jumped at him and drowned him in her touchy hug. Haechan chuckled awkwardly and pushed her down. "Golds, stop."

She batted her eyelashes at Haechan. Oh, for the love of everything that's holy. She wasn't the girl I used to read about. Maybe. "Oh~, shut it, Haechan. I know you came to visit me~." She cooed.

"I did, but I didn't do it for a nothing." Haechan pulled me by the arm and I tripped on his pants. I glared at him and immediately looked at the blonde-haired girl, sharply glaring at me from head to toe.

She raised an eyebrow rudely. "You got company." It wasn't a question. "Yes. Goldie, she's Monique. Monique, Goldilocks. I'm sure you have heard about her." I nodded, not knowing what to do. "Definitely."

Goldilocks flipped her hair. "I know, I'm famous. Don't state the obvious, gosh," She gave me another disgusted look and looked back at Haechan with the same sparkly, loveable eyes. It was obvious she was madly in love with Haechan.

"What can I do for the girl?" She asked and emphasized the words 'the girl' through gritted teeth. Haechan held Goldilocks' arms and her face blushed red. "I want you to let her borrow some of your clothes."

Her eyes widened and she gulped.

"WHAT?!"

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