Keep | k.sj.

8.

Breakfast turned into a few rounds of gaming, and later afternoon of watching his favorite anime. I missed this side of Seokjin. Life called him to be absent, so we are making up for lost time. We cuddled on the couch and talked about our lives. Seokjin shared with me another leg of his tour was coming around and a new documentary. I smiled, listening to him speak about his success and how happy he seemed. Looks like their taking over the world is imminent.

"We should go to Lotte World. Remember when I took you there a couple of years ago? The light festival ends this month. Let's go Zee." Seokjin suggested.

My brows knitted. "Jin, when will you have time to go? You have the remaining performances at the awards shows, plus the new album and the tour." It's just like him suggest something like this with his already crammed schedule.

"You forgot the photoshoots and filming." He teased. I shook my head at him and turned back toward the television. It would be nice to see the festival of lights with Jin, but honestly, he doesn't have time. "Zee, come on." Seokjin pulled out his phone and scrolled through. "We can go Sunday night." He offered.

"I have to work Sunday."

"Then we will go after." He countered.

I sighed and turned back towards him. "It will be late and the park will be closed."

Seokjin smiled. "Don't worry about that. Be ready and I will pick you up."

I bit down on my lip, grinning at him before whispering a little taunt. Seokjin whined before tickling me, and my giggle echoed throughout his apartment. This is what I missed. I missed my friend. After I was hoarse from laughing, I lifted his arm and snuggled myself in the nook of him, holding tight as I could. I buried myself in the blanket he used to cover us with, and inhaled his scent, recording the memory of the moment because there's no telling when I would have another like this.

"It's yours you know," Seokjin whispered into my hair.

I frowned, wondering where this conversation was leading. "What's mine?"

"The piano. I bought it for you." He answered.

Slowly, I leaned away from Seokjin, staring at him in shock. My lips parted, and my mind chaotic. It's also like him to pull something like this. "Seokjin. You didn't? Are you insane?" I exclaimed.

"What do you mean? We buy each other gifts every year!" Jin fussed.

"Yeah, and there is a limit! We agreed to no expensive gifts." I rested my thumb and index finger on the bridge of my nose and sighed. Well, he just kicked my Louis Vuitton luggage set butt and I refuse to return it. "Seokjin,"

"You call me Seokjin like I'm a stranger," Jin teased, grinning at his sass.

"Kim Seokjin-"

"Oh? My full name?" He teased again.

I wanted to laugh at him, but all I could do was stare. "Why? Why the piano? I can't even fit this in my apartment."

Seokjin took me by my hand, holding them close to him. His serious stare told me to prepare myself for a heartfelt moment. He will not allow our time to pass without me shedding a tear. "Why the piano? Because I wanted to and because you deserve it. Hazel, you realize how much you mean to me. How much I miss you when you're not around. How whenever we are traveling and I open my phone to message you, I count down the seconds until you answer. Why the piano, Zee? I know it won't fit into your apartment, because I want to keep it here, just like I want to keep you here." He lifted my hand to his chest, heart thumping against my palm.

"W-What do you mean keep me here?"

Seokjin smiled bashfully, "What do you think I mean, hm?" Seokjin maneuvered himself closer. "I want you here all the time. Be my girl, Hazel."

I gasped as my entire body erupted in chills. Seokjin stared at me, waiting for a response, and all I could do was panic. I can't date an idol. I'm not sure if I'm prepared to be under the pressure of someone of his caliber's girlfriend. This is too much-the piano and now this.

"Say something Zee," Seokjin spoke.

The last thing I want to do is hurt him, especially after what happened between us last night, which we've barely talked about. Isn't he the least bit curious about my feelings about us sleeping together? Does he think it silenced our issue of his jealousy? I can't handle this. I shook my head, "I should probably get my things and go home."

"Hazel," Seokjin called, but I ignored him. I threw the blanket away from me and got off the sofa. Seokjin got up behind me. "Zee, you're gonna leave and not answer me?" He asked.

I removed his pajama top and grabbed my dress. "Jin, I-You're not ready." I breathed as I slid on my garment and zipped it up. I slipped on my shoes and hurried from his room. He still trailed behind me.

"Stop Zee. I know what you're doing." He spoke. "Won't you even consider it?"

I put on my coat and buttoned it to the top. Grabbing my purse, I called for a driving service and hurried to the exit. Seokjin grabbed me by my arm. "This isn't over. I won't let you go so easily." He murmured. I lowered my gaze and opened the door, exiting the apartment. I don't think I've run from someone so fast in my life. And just like that, the tension is now on me.

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