𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 ⇒ 𝗻𝗷𝗺

[ 17 ]

❝ Yes, just a little distracted ❞

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Heejin felt a tug at her hands before falling to the floor. She slowly opened her eyes as something heavy fell on her. She halted as she made eye contact with Jaemin.

"Are you okay?" He asked worriedly. Heejin nodded and placed her elbows behind her, propping herself up. She glanced up and found her face an inch away from his.

"How about you? Are you okay?" Heejin asked, trying to distract herself from his captivating eyes. She averted her eyes and scanned the elevator.

"Yes." Jaemin stared at her side profile. He sat by her side with his hands were propped on either side of her body. It stopped him from falling on her. He pulled his hands away and sat up, letting Heejin sit up properly.

Heejin mentally sighed out of relief. Jaemin stood up and held his hand out to her. Heejin took it and stood up at well. "Did it stop?"

Jaemin scanned the elevator and found the panel with the numbers frozen on floor four. "I think so. It's a good thing the lights are still working."

Heejin sighed, then suddenly yelped and clung to Jaemin's sleeve as the elevator started to move again. Jaemin snapped his head towards her as she gripped his sleeve tightly. He felt his pulse race, and his face began to heat up. He cleared his through and turned away, covering his blushing face.

"I'm sorry," Heejin said, slowly releasing her grip.

"It's okay," Jaemin said, trying to calm his pounding heart.

"When we come back, let's take the stairs." Heejin exhaled deeply. The elevator dinged, and the doors finally slid open. Heejij sighed out of relief. She glanced back at Jaemin and raised her eyebrow at his panicked expression. Her eyes moved to the side, focusing on the figure behind him. She raised her eyebrow.

'What is she doing here?' Heejin made eye contact with the girl and watched as she rushed off. "What are you staring at?"

Heejin flinched, switching her attention back to Jaemin. She shook her head. "It's nothing. I thought I saw someone familiar."

Jaemin nodded, stepping to her side. She gave him a small smile and started to walk. She glanced back behind her, making eye contact with the girl once again. The girl lifted her finger to her lips. Heejin nodded, watching her slip into the elevator.

Jaemin glanced at Heejin and followed her gaze. He raised an eyebrow, catching a glimpse of the familiar. "Seyeon?"

Heejin flinched, snapping her head towards Jaemin. "You saw her too?"

"Yeah... does she live around here?" Heejin shrugged, eyeing the elevator before turning forward.

"Maybe? I didn't even know you lived here." Jaemin chuckled, nodding.