Smells of flowery fragrance wafted into my nose. Suddenly, a loud bang jolted me up. My eyes snapped open. I blinked twice and stared at the surprised face looming only just inches away from my face.
Heat burned up onto my face as I stuttered, "Wh-what do y-you th-think you're d-doing?"
His eyes hovered around as he clasped his mouth with his hand and bit his lip gently. I felt his eyes flicker towards my lips. Lips. Is that was he was trying to do? Kiss me? I felt burning flame up on my cheeks as I turned my face away from him.
"You're...really red..." he finally said. "Huh? Uh...yeah." I whispered back, licking my lips. Lips. Embarrassment came back. My mind squealed with mixed emotions. Confused? Happy? Surprised? Disgusted?
He coughed awkwardly. "Um don't misunderstand, I was just...uh..."
"What is there to be misunderstood?" I wiped my hands on my shirt. Hello? You tried to kiss me! On the lips! Why? Why? WHY? I faked a smile.
"Oh good, I thought you were gonna misunderstand what was happening...." I squinted my eyes into a eye smile and curved my lips a little. I felt a flicker of anger burn inside of me. You should give an explanation! I wanted to scream at him. I am misunderstanding everything at the moment. What the hell is even happening?
"So...how are you feeling? You only slept for like 5 minutes. Sorry for waking you up." I placed my hand over my forehead. Burning hot. I frowned. I'm defnitely sick with a fever, but why does everything seem fine to me? My legs started shake.
I collapsed into his arms. I heard him call my name as I enter a pit of deep darkness.
The familiar beeping of the hospital woke me up. I glanced up into the very brown eyes of a worried boy. He grasped my hand. "You're awake!" His voice shook.
"Who are you?" I heard a strange, almost alien-like voice crackle. I panicked. What was that?
Realisation hit me. It was my voice. Dizziness spun my head around. Faint sounds of talking sounded in the background. The boy was still holding onto my hand. I felt comforted. The heat was killing me.
"Minhee."
The sound echoed on the walls and bounced back at me. I desperately looked for an exit but all there was, was just black walls and a voice. I searched for the light. Tears welled out but for some reason I couldn't cry. Emotions fought to be released, but I couldn't feel anything. Anything at all.
I woke up, panting, gasping for air.
Jimin had his head rested on my hand. My fingers had liquid on them. Did he cry? I shook him gently. He sniffed and woke up inmediately. His eyes widened with surprise. "Minhee! I am so sorry! I shouldn't have brought you there! I was so worried about you, I thought you were going to die!" he rambled on.
I recalled myself fainting. "It's okay. Seriously." my heart drummed louder as I watched him look into my eyes. "I'm annoying from nagging you ain't I." he muttered. I nodded a little before laughing and shaking my head.
I saw his tiny smile before it disappeared. "Seeing that you're able to smile and laugh, I'm just going to assume that you're better now, right?" he squeezed my hand.
"Why so serious?" I chuckled.
"I don't like seeing you hurt or sick. It hurts my heart."
My heart rate increased rapidly. What?
"You know what." his expression turned solemn. "I have to tell you something."
He took both my hands into his. "I know this is out of the blue but...I like you."
Time froze as my brain tried to process what he said.
"I like you. A lot. Minhee, I mean it. You gave me an impression that I couldn't erase. You were glued in my mind ever since I first took a glance at you."
He LIKES you! Oh my gee! He likes ME! Is this a joke? No no no. He looks too serious for this to be a joke. Please. Don't let it be a joke. Please. Please. Please.
I quickly prayed to the heavens.
"So...will you...accept me?" he asked slowly. "Be my girlfriend...please...?"
Wait. He likes me? But how? We only met like a week ago? Under weird circumstances? What? Is this a prank? Hidden camera? How could just he start liking me in such a short period of time?
I think I'm being made as a fool. Don't fall for it, Minhee. You can't involve yourself in this kind of stuff. You can't do it. Relationships are a joke.
I balled my fists into balls and shook slightly. Tears began to fall. I cannot accept him.
Glimpsing at Jimin who was standing in front of me, I pondered and thought of our first meeting. The boy I first met was like a different person. I smiled and though of our other memories.
My eyes were afraid to look back him. I shut them tightly and yelled out, "I'm sorry." and leaped off the hospital bed.
He was too good for me. He was kind, loving and observant. I shouldn't be in a relationship. Relationships kill you. They always leave you in the end. There is no hope in finding love.
I hopped onto the train and sat on a chair. Scenery zoomed past as I ran away from all my troubles. My reflection shimmered on the glass. The sun shone down brightly, shining light on the grass.
The school was deserted. The old building looked crumpled and depressing. A small flag flapped in the wind at the top of the building. Memories flowed back. I smiled a little as I remembered the scene that occured here.
This was the place where I almost joined my mother. "Mother." The word was beautiful as it danced on my tongue."Mother." Sobs came rushing. "I miss you..."
Guilt made my body quiver in shame. I dangled my legs at the side of the building. The height of where I was, made me feel light. I shook away thoughts of Jimin. Jimin... I wish I could love him. But how? I am a troubled girl. He doesn't even know my story.
Will he still want me after he hears it?
I knew the answer. Of course not. I sighed and breathed in the cool fresh air. The view was amazing. I looked down at the ground. The trees looked small. "What if..." I wondered...
- Flashback -
Sounds of sorrowful crying echoed around the school. It was awful. The crying wasn't even from me.
I looked down at the figures below me. All of them screamed at me to stop. No. I can't stop. This is the only way. I forced my tears to dry up. No tears today.
I squinted my eyes at the people below me. How many were there? I smiled. I would know once I go down. I took a step forward.
Panic rose in the small crowd below me. "Minhee! Don't do this!" A voice behind me cried. I ignored it and took another step forward. This it it. My moment.
I jumped off the edge of the building. I imagined myself soaring. I felt myself go down...
I landed on my bottom. Strong arms wrapped around me. I was still on the rooftop. I whipped my head around in fury. A boy my age sat there, rubbing his head.
"What do you think you're doing?" he yelled. "Human lives are extremely important! You shouldn't be doing this!"
"Why are you getting angry?" I yelled back, tears flowing down my cheeks. "It's not even your business! You don't even know who I am!" I broke down into sobs.
He cradled me in his arms and soothed me. "Sorry for yelling." he said quietly. I pressed my face against this stranger's sweater. He pat my back gently and started to sing.
My eyes closed and all my worries faded from my mind.
My heart beat raced faster.
