CREATURE OF THE SHADOWS

Coffee ☕

At the far corner of the bustling university cafeteria, Jinnie sat alone, lost in a labyrinth of books. The air hummed with the chatter of students, but his presence went unnoticed amidst the vibrant social tapestry. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, yet Jinnie remained a solitary figure, his heart heavy with the weight of his friendless existence. Though his brother is the professor but he can't accompany him here.

Suddenly, the cafeteria doors swung open,  the entrance of a legendary figure on campus – RM ,the twin of namjoon . His piercing gaze swept the room, sending shivers down the spines of those who dared to meet his eyes. But to Jinnie's bewilderment, RM's gaze fell upon him, a faint glimmer of recognition in those crimson depths.

With graceful strides, RM approached Jinnie's table, a cold coffee clutched firmly in his pale hand.

'Excuse me,' RM's voice was as smooth as velvet, yet carried an underlying hint of urgency. 'Is this your cup?'

" Hi! How was your brother?"  RM asked with concern...,"this coffee is for u."

'I... I don't think so,' Jinnie stammered, his voice trembling.

RM's crimson gaze narrowed as he leaned forward, his breath ghosting over Jinnie's ear. 'Are you sure about that, Jinnie?' he whispered, his voice a silken caress.

A cold shiver ran down Jinnie's spine. His mind flashed back to the jungle – to the mysterious stranger who had saved him from a pack of rogue wolves and had disappeared into the night without a trace. Could that stranger have been RM? And if so, why was he approaching him now?

'I don't know what you're talking about.. why this coffee is for me?,' Jinnie lied, his voice barely above a whisper.

RM's lips curved into a cruel smile. 'You recognize this! I just saw u another day that's why I bought your favourite coffee, why r u so terrified? Wait! This ? It's just sign
..I mean our family has this. Do you want one?"he hissed, raising the coffee cup before Jinnie's eyes. " You had seen it anywhere? , this sign was something Jin told him about for vampires!".

Jinnie's heart hammered in his chest. He had no idea how RM knew about his secret, but he knew he had to keep his distance from the vampire. 'I don't know what you're talking about,' he repeated, his voice unwavering despite his pounding heart.

RM leaned closer, his lips brushing against Jinnie's ear. 'You're lying,' he breathed, his voice a venomous whisper. 'And I don't take kindly to liars.'

Fear consumed Jinnie as he realized the vampire's intentions. With lightning speed, he pushed RM away and scrambled to his feet. The vampire lunged after him, his movements a blur of speed and grace.

Jinnie dodged and weaved through the cafeteria, desperate to escape RM's clutches. Students screamed and scattered in his wake as the chase became a deadly game of cat and mouse. Finally, Jinnie reached the exit, but before he could escape, RM intercepted him, his fangs bared.

Time seemed to slow down as Jinnie stared into the vampire's crimson eyes. He could feel the cold breath of death on his skin, but a strange sense of calm washed over him. He had nothing left to lose.

'I know who you are, RM,' Jinnie whispered, a newfound strength in his voice. 'You're the vampire who saved me in the jungle. And I'm not afraid of you.'

RM's eyes widened in surprise. He dropped his fangs and took a step back. 'You... you know who I am?' he stammered.

'Yes,' Jinnie replied defiantly. 'And I'm grateful for what you did. But I'm not going to let you hurt me.'

" What's going on, jinnie?" Rm looked at him. Jinnie looked around everything was normal..he was daydreaming.

" I'm not feeling well!" Jinnie tried to stand up..but his gaze fell in the mark.." then the sign was not a dream!" He whispered himself.

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