His Sanctuary [Jikook]

Chapter 10

JIMIN'S POV

My head pounded so much as I stared at the books laid open in front of me. I had an upcoming test, and I was trying my best to study, but I couldn't. I just couldn't focus. My eyes were scanning the book and reading the words, but I couldn't understand anything. Which made me keep reading the same statement over and over again. I sighed and rubbed my eyes,hoping that would make me focus better.

"Jimin, focus... you're writing in 4 days." I tried to motivate myself, but it was clearly fallen on my very deaf ears.

I looked at the book again and tried to focus better. My eyes instantly darted over to my phone, which laid there uninterrupted, not ringing, not buzzing... nothing... just nothing. For some reason, I felt my heart sink because of that. I looked back at my books and tried to continue with what I was supposed to do. I should've just gone to study at the library. Being home is making me lazy, and I'd rather sleep than study. I found myself glancing at my phone once more.

"Aish.... why isn't he calling?"

I mumbled to myself in irritation. Why am I even irritated? I don't know. But he promised to get back to me two days ago, and he hasn't. I haven't been to campus because it's the weekend, so I haven't seen him. But he promised he'd get back to me that day. Why didn't he? Does he think he can make me a fool and get away with it?

'BZZZZZZ BZZZZZZ BZZZZZ'

My phone buzzed on top of the bed, and I quickly grabbed it and answered. Okay, be cool Jimin, don't panic. Don't show that you were eager for his call. Be your normal self. He might get the wrong idea if he realizes that you were expecting his call. I lectured myself.

"Hello." I said upon answering.

"Jimin, wow, you picked up my call. That's so... unlike you."

I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion and glanced at my phone screen. Damnit, it's not him. It's Jake. Why would I not look at the caller ID first? I'm stupid. That's why.

"Uhm, Jake... hey." I said, trying to fake a little giggle.

"You didn't think it was me, right? You were expecting someone else?" He asked, his voice sounding disappointed, which made me feel sorry for him.

"No... of course not. Why would you think that?" I nervously asked.

"Because I've been calling you since I got your number, you don't pick up. And you hardly reply to my texts too... so I'm kinda shocked that you picked up right now.'' He sadly said. Wow... now that he's putting it that way, I feel really bad for him. I haven't been talking to him because I just didn't want you to entertain any guy I go to campus with, especially not the handsome ones. I know how they operate. They find their prey, stick to eat, and once they've gotten their way, they ditch you just like that. So I didn't want that to happen to me.

"I'm so sorry about that, I've just... I've been busy. I wasn't ignoring you on purpose." I said.

"Don't apologize. It's not wrong that you don't want to talk to me." He said. Why is he making me feel like a terrible person?

"It's not like that, Jake. You're making me feel really bad right now." I sighed as I said.

"Don't feel bad. Anyway... I was just calling to check on you and see if you'd like to hang out. But you did say you're busy these days, so I'll just....

"I'd love to hang out." I said impulsively, that is. I just didn't want to make him feel anymore bad. Jake kept quiet for a few seconds, as if processing the words I just said.

"For real?"

"Yeah, I don't mind. I'm trying to study here, but I'm failing. I think I need some air. So I'd love to hang out with you." I said. I swear I could hear him smile on the other end of the call.