sorry, do you speak english? | jake enhypen

chapter 6 - how do i repay you?

I was so confused as to why Jake paid for my new Iphone entirely with his own money. I didn't think he was rich because he seemed like a really humble person from the way I could be easily comfortable with him. Then again, even Jay who was covered head to toe in designer earlier stayed in the dorm with him, so I guess anything would be possible.

"I have to repay you. There's no way I'm letting you give me over a thousand dollars just like that!" I scoffed, but I was smiling softly staring at my new lavender Iphone in the bag. He even bought me a new case which I didn't even expect while I had been away at the toilet.

"Relax. If I find out you're filthy rich once your wallet comes back, sure, treat me to something nice, okay? But I really can handle this much." He gave me a thumbs up and smiled. He looked like a happy golden retriever whenever he smiled. I suddenly felt myself blushing and smiling back but immediately snapped myself out of it. "That's dumb. I'll pay you back, in full," I insisted.

*switch to jake POV*

I didn't know how to tell her, but chances are she wouldn't be able to pay me back even if she really wanted to. But she looked cuter when she was mad. I knew I shouldn't have been catching feelings for a stranger, and I guess I wasn't, she was just pretty. I just got her the phone because Dad sent me a huge allowance yesterday even though I begged him not to, so I might as well have used it on someone who needed it more, right?

I got a text from the boys saying everyone was home and to get back quick for dinner. Melia still had to set up her phone and wait for the police to call her back, so she had to come with me. I thought a lot about what all the other members would say. Would they react like Jay? I mean, she was really pretty. Especially her eyes.

I paid for the food and we headed off. She was talking about how hard she worked to get into Yonsei and I paid close attention to every word. It was cool to meet someone equally passionate in their dreams.

"So, why'd you wanna become an idol?" She shifted the topic to me after her long success story. I wasn't really used to opening up to people, but I felt kinda comfortable around her after the whole day, so I just decided it'd be okay to tell her.

"I don't know really. My dad told me I should try out for the auditions so I flew over to Korea alone. I didn't know I'd make it in, so I really thought it would just be a 'try once' kind of thing..." All the memories flashed back. Less than a year ago I was just a normal student in Australia, and now I was training to be what the media claims as the "next BTS". Mentally, I don't know where I was, but Mel was distracting me from all the stress for a while, and for the first time in months, I felt the stress fade as I could spend my time as a normal teenager again.

She suddenly broke the silence as I daydreamed, guess she could see I was in deep thought. "Hey, that must have been hard. Coming here all by yourself. Guess that's why you bothered trying to save me, right?" She smiled at me and finally she looked me in the eyes before I did. She was so shy just a few hours ago so I was glad she finally felt comfortable. I knew how hard it must've been for her last night and I wanted to do anything I could to make sure she didn't have to go through what I did.

"Yeah. Thanks for today Mel. It was kinda therapeutic after a hectic few months... you still need me for now though right? So don't let go or I'll leave you alone on a bus again," I joked as I locked my arm in hers once more.

"JAKEY!! Where'd your girlfriend come from?" We had just reached the hill approaching the dorm and Heeseung Hyung was already at the main gate, waving frantically.

"KEEP IT DOWN! And she's not even my girlfriend. Relax."

I kinda hoped she could be. But 'hope' here was the key word- she couldn't.

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WHATSUPP i haven't studied today and i got bored so here's the next chapter enjoy!