castle runaway. ˡᵉᵉ ᵈᵒⁿᵍʰʸᵘᶜᵏ

TWENTY EIGHT

Monique's POV

"Do you want some ice cream, Monique?"

Baby Bear asked and showed me the tub of mango ice cream. I nodded. "Yes, please." He took a cup and put some inside.

I took a brief glance at Haechan and he's glaring at me with puffed cheeks. "What?" I asked casually. "I told you not to say it." He muttered and bit into his omelet, still looking at me like I committed a crime.

"Oh my Lord, I cannot eat this omelet." Goldilocks exclaimed and covered her crimson-colored face. "Why? You thinking about Toot's..?" Father Bear asked with a smirk. Baby Bear and I snorted while the other two lowered their heads in embarrassment.

Haechan groaned. "This is all your fault, Monique!" I laughed while eating my ice cream and our heads turned to Goldilocks when she said, "My brain can't stop malfunctioning."

"Stop thinking about it and eat your omelet, Goldie." Haechan scowled and finished his. Goldilocks looked at him with puppy eyes. "Are you angry at me?" He shook his head. "Just stop thinking about what Monique said."

She gulped. "Oh, alright." I gave Haechan the same eyes. "Do you still plan on taking me around Snow?" I squeaked. He sighed and nodded. I clapped like a little kid. "Thank you, 'Chan!"

"I promised. I don't break promises." He finally smiled. I smiled back at him and finished my ice cream. Baby Bear has his paws held out to get the cup. I shook my head. "I'll put this in the sink." He nodded.

I stood up from the stool and walked to the kitchen to place the cup in the sink. Haechan took his place beside mine to wash the dishes. "Have you ever done house chores before?" He asked.

I shook my head. "Honestly, how do you wash plates?" I asked and he just laughed at me. "Hey, teach me something. I'm going to live by myself from now on."

"It just takes common sense to do house chores, Monique. Fighting the bad guys is even harder because you're still going to train. Don't worry, I will train you." I nodded and watched as he washed the plates and cups.

I was suddenly pushed to the side when Goldilocks came between me and Haechan. "No flirting in my house." The tanned male rolled his eyes. "Goldie, we're not flirting."

"I was just looking at him washing the dishes. Excuse me." I said and she glared at me. "Well, you're a princess." I heard her mumble and I decided to watch Haechan two steps away from him.

After Haechan dried the utensils and plates, we bid goodbye to Goldie and the Bears and went off to Snow. "Are there many tourist spots in here?" I asked him as we walked in the streets.

"Yes. The Seven Dwarfs' House and the Evil Queen's Castle. But there are still more that I found myself so I will take you all there. Nobody knows it but Elyas and I."

I looked around. "Talking about Elyas, where is he?" He pointed back to the direction of Goldilocks' house. "He stayed there. He doesn't like walking around like I do."

I chuckled. "Lazy dog."

"You can say that again." He said. He suddenly took my hand and dragged me to the said cottage. I was shocked to see that it was not small, unlike what was described in the story. It got refurbished like other buildings. There were many people coming in and out of it.

He led me inside and the normal living room turned into a foyer. There were lots of people walking around and admiring the arts placed inside.

"Snow White didn't want the place to be bricked, so it's still made out of wood," Haechan remarked. I nodded. "I will show you around the tourist spots and then to the places I like."

We passed by the poisoned apple, the dwarfs' bedroom with the same seven little beds, the jeweled box where Snow White's heart was supposed to be placed and some jewels the dwarfs have mined.

I was roaming around the cottage's dining room when I lost Haechan. Panic rushed throughout my body. I looked around and tried to find him, but his dark purple hair can't be seen.

I walked towards where the bedroom is but I only saw kids jumping up and down the beds, scolded by their mothers. I went to the far corner of the cottage and I heard people rambling.

As I got closer, I saw the top glass of the coffin where Snow White was put into. When I was in the front, I smiled to myself when I saw Haechan inside the coffin, doing a pose.

I opened the coffin and folded my arms. "What are you doing inside there?" I asked while he got off, returning the glass coffin back to its place. "Hide-and-seek without telling you."

"Be thankful there's no security and the people are patient with you." I stated as we walked to the entrance. "Oh, please. Don't you know maidens here wants me to be their husband?"

"I don't know and I don't care. You can have as many wives as you want and I'll shrug it off." I replied by the time we stepped out of the cottage. He laughed at my response as we walked to the Evil Queen's castle.

"By the way, what is with the castle when everything is inside the cottage?" He glanced at me and I gasped, realizing there was one thing missing.

Haechan nodded with a victorious smile. "Yes, that's right. The Magic Mirror."

I was the one to drag Haechan to wherever that is. If I go to the wrong direction, he immediately corrects me and after wrong and right turns, we finally arrived in front of the algae-colored castle.

We went inside and it was quite dark. The only source of light was from the lit torches attached to the walls of the hallway and of the stairs. Haechan and I headed to the stairs.

"The Magic Mirror is in the Evil Queen's bedroom balcony. You can know anything from it but you can only ask one question. When you do, choose wisely about it." Haechan said while we made our way to the bed room.

"One question per day or one question in your life?" I asked. He smirked at me. "You're smart. Answer's first choice." My mouth formed into an 'o' as he opened two dusty doors.

"Did you ask it already?" He nodded and whispered, "I'll tell you what I asked later. After we leave."

I jumped from my place when a voice boomed, "Greetings, strangers." Haechan chuckled lowly because of my reaction and I hit him on his arm. I looked back at the Magic Mirror. "Uh, hello."

"What do you wish to seek?" It asked. I glanced at Haechan and he gave me a nod. I looked back at the Magic Mirror then cleared my throat.

"Has my fairy tale started?"

The Magic Mirror's expression went on thinking and replied, "Certainly. Haven't the boy told you?" I turned to Haechan because I know the mirror was referring to him.

"He has." I mumbled and the male beside me took a step, facing the mirror. "How about you, boy?"

Haechan inhaled and exhaled. He opened his mouth then closed it. He sighed again then asked his question.

"Am I safe to be around when I'm pure Evil?"

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A/N:
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-DONGHYUQUE