Chapter 18

It might off had something to do with him being the first man to touch her like that. But for right now she just boiled it down to her instincts.

And her instincts were telling her that he wasn't that simple.

HOME 8:00 pm

As he got home he felt happy as he could finally relax. He had spent the whole day walking around, shopping and buying food.

The moment he walked in he was greeted by Fen who kept liking his face.

Isaiah" It's good to see you too buddy."

He looked up and saw that his guest was nowhere to be seen. That was Until he heard that the shower was running.

After putting his things away he brought all the clothes he bought her and set them on the bed. He walked to the shower and knocked on 3 times.

Isaiah" Xueyan, it's me. I just got back. I'm going to sleep in the room next door so if you need anything you know where to find me."

The muffled voice of Xueyan could be heard from the other end.

Xueyan" Welcome back. I'll make sure to tell you if I need anything."

Isaiah" I also brought you a few pair of sleepwear and clothing. As your in a new world if you were your clothing you will stand out a lot." Tho she would already stand out because of her beauty.

Xueyan" Mhh, thank you I shall try them on after I get out. Good night."

Isaiah" Goodnight."

4 HOURS LATER

As Isaiah was sleeping he heard a creaking sound that woke him up. Opening his eyes he sees that it's his door that's open. And a beautiful pair of eyes were peeking through.

Isaiah" Uggg, Xueyan. Why are you up? Do you need anything." He said still a bit sleepy.

There was silence for a few seconds before he heard sobs from the other side of the door. He quickly sobered himself up and walked to the door at a hurried pace. Once he opened his door he saw Xueyan wearing a 2 piece Pajama wear.

Lacy velvet shorts with a sleeveless lacy top that showed a lot of skin. If any man saw her in this they might actually go crazy. But Isaiah didn't pay any attention to what she was wearing. But instead focused on the beautiful face that was filled with tears.

He didn't know what to do, so in panic, he grabbed her and hugged her. Thankfully that was the right move as she hugged him back and sobbed on his bare chest.

After ten minutes of crying, she finally stooped and asked in a quite defenceless tone.

Xueyan" C-can I sleep with you. I'm afraid this is all a dream and I'll wake up back there again."

Isaiah just hummed while he separated from her. He walked to the bed and slept on the far right side while she got in the covers and slept on the far left side.

It stayed that way until Xueyan boldly rolled to his side and grabbed his arm before resting her head on it like a pillow.

Isaiah didn't resist. And just let her do what felt comfortable. They stayed close together, and after 30 minutes Xueyans head was resting on his chest. She was listening to the sound of his comforting heartbeat.

Xueyan" I couldn't hear them last night. But tonight. I kept on hearing them. The screams of millions. The despair. The sadness. The fear. I had to watch as everything was taken away from me. My friends, my family. How do you make it go away... to make it less painful."

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Isaiah" I won't lie to you and say that I know what you're going through because I don't. I don't know what it feels like to lose your family because I never knew them. I don't know what it feels like to hear the screams of millions. Maybe hundreds but not millions.

But I can tell you this. Sometimes Life is like a dark tunnel. You can't always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you keep moving, you will come to a better place.

You were in darkness for so long. But you never gave up. You never went the east route by killing yourself. You preserved. And finally...You saw your light. You escaped. And you found yourself here. As for the ones you loved, your family. They may be gone physically. But they will never be Gone spiritually. People only truly die when they are forgotten. As long as you still remember. They will live on through you."

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After Isaiah said what he needed to they both fell silent. While she listens and contemplated. Isaiah stroked her long black hair.

Xueyan" Can I ask you for a selfish request."

Isaiah" Go ahead."

Xueyan" Will, c-can you be the better place at the end of the tunnel. Can you be my light."

There was silence was again. Mei Xueyans heart was beating rapidly in fear. That was until she got her answer as Isaiah grabbed her body and held it even tighter to his person.

Isaiah" If it's alright with you. I don't mind being your better place." She smiled with happiness as she got the reply she desperately needed.

Xueyan" Then can I ask for another selfish request."

Isaiah" Sure."

Just as he was wondering what else she might want he felt the soft touch of her hands on his cheeks before he felt the sensation of lips. Her lips against his.

It was a quick 5-second kiss. She looked at me before saying." Can you kiss me goodnight."

Isaiah couldn't even compute what she had said as his eyes were as wide as sousers. Before he could even respond to that. She had already laid down and closed her eyes.

Isaiah could only chuckle speechless as he to went to sleep. Surprisingly even with a beautiful half-naked woman on top of him, his little brother didn't react.

Not to say that he was gay but maybe it was just that he couldn't see her in that type of way when he saw her tears.

Isaiah' Well that doesn't matter. Better get some sleep. I still need to walk up in a few hours.'