Alone | Jake Sim x OC

Vanilla

"Mhm, and this will be your room, hopefully." Niki grinned at her, and curiously there hadn't been any pranks so far. He opened the door for her, and it looked suspiciously lived-in. She glanced back at him, her eyes filled with mistrust. 

"Are you sure this is it-?" She hesitated when his face fell.

"Sorry if it's too messy, you see we don't really have any other rooms and-" She quickly backtracked, not wanting the hurt the precious bean that was much taller than her.

"No no, it's fine, thank you!" Isabella smiled and stepped cautiously into the room and gently perched on the rather neat bed. She looked around for a second before hearing a throat clear.

"Um, Bella-? Why are you-" He spotted Niki who's face had changed miraculously from crestfallen to devilish at the sight of Jake Sim standing in the doorway. "Oh. Sorry about Niki, this is actually my room." He frowned slightly at the younger member and walked past him, extending a hand to help her up. "You're welcome to stay if you want, though." 

"Oh no, I could never impose on you like that, sorry." She smiled apologetically and scurried out of the room, shooting Niki a death glare. She could kill the little cheater later. 

"Don't worry, you're not imposing. I-we enjoy your company." He caught himself, leading her to the door across the hallway they were currently standing in. "This is your room, I think. Your real room." He grinned at her and she returned it, opening the door to a spotless room with a small desk in the corner next to a minifridge. A door on the side led to what looked like an en suite, and a mahogany closet rested on the wall. A bed lay in the centre of the room against the furthest wall, two small bedside tables on each side. It was almost like a hotel, but better.

"Thank you, Jake. Thanks for the tour Niki, I might come... talk to you later." She smiled at him, checking the clock on her new desk. "I might retire for the night, it's 11pm." They nodded, walking out before Niki stopped and looked back at her.

"You don't have pyjamas, right? Jake could lend you a shirt. I'm sure it'll be long enough." He patted her head, showing off how much taller he was. If she was an anime character, she was sure an irk mark would've popped up on her forehead. 

"You can if you want, no pressure." Jake smiled kindly at her, and she deliberated for a while. On one hand, Jin and Niki would never let her forget this. On the other, sleeping in these jeans wouldn't be very comfortable, and sleeping without them would be even less so. Oh well.

"If it isn't to much trouble, yes please." She looked down at the ground, slightly ashamed that she hadn't thought to pack anything, considering the lateish hours they had come back at. Obviously if anything happened she would have to stay with Enhypen, and she knew full well how much her brother shipped her with whoever her could; even that random guy next door, and the girl down the street at their old house. If TXT had told him about what had happened with Jake, and they probably had, of course he would've found some way to make her stay over. This was her fault, and that was another inescapable fact that weighed down on her sagging shoulders. Isabella felt a warm finger on her chin, lifting it back up.

"Hey Bella, don't blame yourself, I can see you overthinking. It's no trouble, really. Nobody could have predicted this situation." Jake smiled kindly and she smiled back, shoving down her guilt and disappointment in herself. They didn't move for a few seconds, and Isabella slowly became hyperaware of how close he was to her. It seemed he did too by the way his breath hitched. He smelled...nice. And clean. She noticed how his hair was slightly wet, probably from showering, and suddenly felt her heart stutter again.

"Oh em zi, GUYS THEY'RE HAVING ANOTHER MOMENT!" Niki screeched, and said moment shattered. 

"I'll grab those clothes now." Jake awkwardly let go of her chin and dashed back across the hall. Isabella could've sworn she saw red somewhere under his eyes. His gorgeous, coffee eyes.