Moon Lovers: Bound by Blood and Revenge

Marceline kept turning and tossing around her bed. She couldn't sleep as if her body was seeking Kira's warmth. She had gotten used to sleeping with him in one bed. Now, she felt strange without him by her side.

Aside from that, she wasn't sleepy as her mind was still occupied by Kira. She was not able to ask him about the things she wanted to know. 

For the last minute, her mind changed as her courage dissipated into thin air when shyness won over her. Her pride was also stopping her from doing it.

She was not certain if it would be okay to ask Kira about those personal questions. She didn't want to look like a desperate woman who was becoming nosy about Kira's love life and relationship.

Because of that, she was suffering from insomnia. Her unanswered questions kept on bothering her mind. It was not easy to sleep having these kinds of thoughts. Now, she regretted not asking him while she had the chance a while ago.

Marceline sat up and glanced at her closed door, contemplating whether to leave her room or not.

"I wonder if he is still awake. He said he would check the underground basement to see his casket. Has he gone back to his room?"

Marceline could no longer keep her curiosity. She got off the bed, leaving her room to see Kira. She walked slowly, going to his room.

Seconds later, Marceline was now standing in front of his door. She took a deep breath before turning the doorknob. Kira didn't lock the door!

Marceline's heart was pounding so hard against her ribs. She felt like a thieft in the night as she cautiously entered his room.

'Gosh, what am I doing? Sneaking in his room! I'm crazy,' She scolded herself inwardly. But she was already there. There's no turning back now!

Marceline frowned when she heard Kira's voice.

'Is he awake or just sleep talking? Maybe he is dreaming…' Marceline thought to herself as she continued inching closer to his bed.

Upon reaching his bed, Marceline found out that Kira was indeed talking in his sleep as his eyes were still closed.

His hand was clutching the quilt tightly as if Kira was struggling and in pain. The beads of sweat on his forehead were glistening in the dark.

"He is dreaming… perhaps a nightmare?" Marceline mumbled.

Kira was calling someone in a croaky whisper. Marceline stood frozen in her spot when she heard that name. A woman's name!

"Selene… no Selene! It couldn't be you."

"Selene… my Selene…"

He continued calling that name as he clung to his chest. It did not take long when a single tear fell from the corner of his eyes. Kira was shedding tears while calling upon that woman's name.

For some unknown reason, Marceline could feel his pain and sadness, her heart tightened as if it was being squeezed inside her chest.

Soon, Marceline's hand reached out for him, tapping his shoulders to wake him up.

"Kira… wake up! You are dreaming."

When Kira felt her hands holding his shoulders, he caught her, pulling her and shoving her on the bed as if he was trying to protect himself against her. He mistook her as an enemy.

Marceline whimpered in pain as she fell so hard on the bed. Her faint cry awakened Kira, realizing he hurt her unintentionally.

"Marceline?" He was shocked at first upon seeing her face. He was on top of her, gripping her shoulder tightly and his other hand was on her neck as he pinned her on the bed.

He retracted his hands as soon as he noticed Marceline's contorted face. She was still groaning in pain."I'm sorry. Did I hurt you? I didn't know it's you… I'm sorry."

He immediately caressed her face with a concerned look in his eyes.

Marceline didn't know why but she felt like crying right now. She hit Kira's hand away from her and pushed him hard as she tried to stand up.

She didn't know if she was hurt physically because of what he did or if she was hurt emotionally after hearing Kira calling someone else's name with longing.

Marceline wanted to get out of his room right away. Coming there was a mistake. She knew it! He had a woman he loved. The way he called that woman's name Marceline could feel different emotions from him.

Kira, on the other hand, felt alarmed when he saw Marceline running away from him. He didn't mean to hurt her. It was just a reflex action of his body. Besides, he had a nightmare… and he dreamt about Selene.

He assumed that coming into the underground basement and checking his golden casket triggered him to dream about Selene and her betrayal.

Marceline was about to leave his room when Kira grabbed her by the waist thus stopping her from taking another step. He was hugging her from behind, not letting her go as he continued apologizing to her.

"Marceline… I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I was dreaming. My body acted on impulse. Please don't get mad at me. Don't be scared. I will never hurt you."

Marceline tried to struggle against him. But it was just a futile resistance as Kira was stronger than her. He was so determined not to let her go.

"Please forgive me, my Lady. You can hit me… punch me… just don't get mad at me. I know it's my fault. Are you still hurt? Let me see it." Kira was worried if he scratched her neck. Did he unconsciously use his sharp nails? Marceline whimpered in pain a while ago.

He turned her around to see her face. He was dumbfounded when he saw her crying.

'Damn! I fuck up again, hurting her!' Kira cursed himself inwardly.

"Who is she?" Marceline asked him instead of answering his question.

Kira looked at her confusedly. "What do you mean?"

"Selene… who is she?"

Kira fell silent at the mention of that name.. He hadn't realized that he kept on calling her name in his sleep.