[COMPLETED] ENDURING LOVE (JIKOOK)

16; Lurking Menace

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JIMIN

"Jimin-ah," Seokjin hyungs voice beams in the studio, making me look up in his direction. "Are you really staying back today?"

"Yeah, why? You can't make it today?"

"Yeah," He nods. "Namjoon just texted, saying that his parents are coming, so I need to go home right after my shift." He looks at me with an apologetic gaze, probably because we planned to stay back together today.

"It's really fine, hyung. It can't be helped after all," I shoot him a reassuring smile. "Please, go ahead." I nod reassuringly when he still seems hesitant.

"My apology, yaa? Next time, I'll buy you lunch to make up for this." With a last look, he turns around and leaves.

"Go home safely!" I say a little loudly and wave him goodbye, whereas he turns around and waves back.

With that, he disappears behind the door. I sit down again, sighing at the amount of work I need to get done by tonight.

The next few hours pass by in a blur of designing and typing. The soft hum of the computer and the occasional rustle of paper are the only sounds accompanying me in the studio.

The deadline is looming, and I find myself completely immersed in the creative process. As I meticulously work on the project, ideas flow like a river, and my fingers dance across the keyboard with rhythmic precision.

The canvas in front of me gradually transforms, bringing my vision to life. Despite the solitude, there's a sense of fulfilment in the air as each stroke contributes to the masterpiece taking shape.

The studio lights cast a warm glow, creating a cocoon of creativity that shields me from the outside world. Time seems to warp, and I lose track of the minutes slipping away. Occasionally, I glance at the clock, realizing that the night is progressing faster than expected.

Let's catch a breather, I think to myself as I get up and walk to the pantry. Making myself a cup of coffee, I'm lost in thoughts, absentmindedly stirring the coffee.

My thoughts go down memory lane, playing the memories from this afternoon. The thought of Jungkook alone brings a smile to my face as I take a sip of my coffee.

My hand subconsciously goes and caresses the pendant while my mind is still lost in Jungkook's proud face when he gives me this necklace.

"What a cutie," I murmur to myself, walking back to my desk.

But then again, my mind decides to remind me about the shadow that has been following me since a week ago. The thought makes my breath quicken as a wave of shiver washes me away.

Goosebumps all over my hands and nape as I swallow a lump in my throat. All of a sudden, paranoia gets the best of me and my anxiety heightens.

My breath gets heavier as I look around the studio, not missing any crook of it as if I'm gonna see the shadow lurking again.

"Pull yourself together, Jimin," I mutter under my breath, my mind works at its finest trying to gaslight myself that I'm just being paranoid.