Temptress of the sea

The eyes in the darkness

The night was in full swing, and most of the boys  were fast asleep on the ship. However, Seokjin lay awake, unable to sleep. He decided to get out of bed and take a stroll on the deck, needing some fresh air. As he went up on the deck, he suddenly noticed a figure lying motionless on the deck. It took him a moment to realize it was Jimin.Seokjin's heart constricted in concern as he hurried over to Jimin's side. He knelt down next to him, shaking his shoulder gently. "Jimin? Hey, Wake up!" he called out nervously.But Jimin didn't respond, his body remained limp and unmoving. Seokjin's worry grew as he gently patted Jimin's cheeks, trying to rouse him. "Jimin, can you hear me? Wake up, buddy," he called out, his voice tinged with panic.Seokjin was getting more and more worried as Jimin continued to remain motionless. He couldn't believe that his friend wouldn't wake up. "Come on, Jimin, wake up," Seokjin said urgently, shaking Jimin's shoulder more forcefully now.For a few agonizing minutes, Seokjin continued to try to rouse Jimin, his heart pounding in his chest. But Jimin didn't stir, his eyes remaining closed and his body unmoving. Seokjin was starting to fear the worst. He started to call the other boys who were slepping in thier rooms As Jimin's friends came rushing over in response to Seokjin's call, the sight of their friend lying motionless and pale on the deck sent a chill through them all. Taehyung, Jimin's best friend, was hit the hardest. Tears welled up in his eyes as he looked at Jimin's lifeless form, a lump forming in his throat.Jimin's friends stood in a circle around him, their faces filled with worry and concern. Taehyung looked especially distraught, tears now streaming down his cheeks. After several attempts finally  Jimin groaned softly and his eyelids fluttered. He was waking up.Jimin slowly regained consciousness, his eyelids flickering as he fought to open his eyes. He was disoriented and confused, the events leading up to his collapse a blur.
"Jimin, buddy, are you okay? What happened?" Seokjin asked, his voice filled with worry. The rest of the boys looked just as worried, their eyes fixed on Jimin as they waited for him to speak.As Jimin tried to recall the events, his head started to spin. The memories rushed back, vivid and terrifying. He remembered the haunting melody, the feeling of slipping into the water, the crushing cold, and the overwhelming fear. He remembered fighting against the current, the desperation as his oxygen ran out, and the moment he gave in, his body going limp as he sank into the dark abyss. But just when he was lost in the memory, another memory intruded – the one where someone pulled him up, saved him from drowning.Jimin's friends listened intently as he recounted the story, their worry deepening as he described the harrowing experience. He spoke of the melody, the fall into the water, the cold and the despair. As he got to the part where someone pulled him up, he paused, his voice shaky. "I don't know who it was. I was barely conscious, but I remember... I remember a pair of eyes, dark and deep, just staring at me."Hoseok's words were meant to comfort, to reassure Jimin that he was fine and there was nothing to worry about. "Dude, you must've been hallucinating or something," he said, trying to brush off the story. "You've been through a lot, and the drowning must've scrambled your brain a bit." Hoseok gave Jimin a light pat on the shoulder, a smile on his face, trying to ease the tension.Jimin shook his head, his voice firm. "No, I wasn't hallucinating," he insisted. "I know I wasn't. I felt it, guys. Someone really pulled me out of the water. I didn't imagine it. I can still see those eyes so clearly..." He looked around at his friends, his expression urgent, pleading for them to believe him.jungkook listened to Jimin's fervent words and felt a pang of concern. "Jimin, buddy," jungkook said gently, "you've been through a lot. You're probably just a bit shook up. Maybe it's best to just rest and forget about it. You're safe now." Jungkook's voice was soothing, meant to calm Jimin's nerves but his frustration and desperation boiled over and he snapped. "Why don't you believe me?" he shouted, his voice cracking. "I didn't hallucinate! Someone grabbed my arm and pulled me out of the water. Why won't you listen to me?" His friends flinched at his outburst, taken aback by his sudden anger. The mention of the eyes in his nightmares sent a shiver through them all. This wasn't like Jimin at all.Namjoon, said trying  to calm Jimin down. "Jimin, buddy, we believe you," he said, his voice calm and gentle. "It's just... it's a lot to process, that's all. We're just glad you're safe and sound, okay?" He patted Jimin's shoulder, hoping to soothe his friend's distress.Jimin took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart. He could see the worry in his friend's eyes and knew they were just trying to make sense of it all. He took another deep breath and nodded, his voice softer now. "Okay... okay, I get it. It's a lot. I just... I need you to believe me. Those eyes... I've seen them before. In my nightmares. Someone saved me. I know it."The members exchanged glances, a mixture of surprise and concern on their faces. They knew about Jimin's nightmares, but they hadn't realized that the eyes he saw were connected to this. It seemed impossible. Yoongi spoke up, his voice hesitant. "Jimin, are... are you sure you didn't just see them because you were having a nightmare while drowning?"A flicker of annoyance crossed Jimin's face. "No, I'm telling you, I didn't imagine it. Those eyes, the ones from my nightmares, they were real," he insisted, his voice firm. The other members looked at each other, their expressions now more worried than ever. Hoseok spoke up now, his voice cautious. "Jimin, dreams can be really vivid and realistic when you're in danger... maybe that's all it was?"Jimin's frustration flared up again as he retorted. "How do you explain how I got here, then?" he demanded, his voice sharp. "If it was all a hallucination, how did I end up on the deck? Did I swim up here unconscious and carry myself on the deck?" His tone was laced with both desperation and irritation.The members were silent, struggling to find a rational explanation. It was true - Jimin couldn't have made it to the deck on his own if he had been unconscious in the water. Taehyung was the next to speak up, his voice hesitant. "Jimin... maybe... maybe someone really did save you?"Jimin looked at his friends, his eyes pleading. "That's what I'm trying to tell you! Someone saved me. Someone pulled me out of the water and brought me here." The other members looked at each other, their initial skepticism slowly giving way to a reluctant acceptance. Namjoon spoke up now, his voice contemplative. "If someone did save you... who was it?"The members all fell quiet, pondering the question.jungkook looked around at the others, his eyes wide. "Could it have been one of the crew members? Maybe a sailor saw Jimin fall overboard and pulled him back up?"Namjoon nodded, considering the possibility. "That's one of the most logical explanations," he agreed. Seokjin, however, frowned. "But why wouldn't they have come up to the deck to tell us? If one of the crew saved Jimin, they should have reported it, right?"Namjoon nodded again, agreeing with Seokjin. "That's a good point. It does seem odd. Jimin, are you sure you didn't see anything or anyone? Any indication who it could have been?" he asked, turning back to Jimin.Jimin shook his head, a frustrated look on his face. "I already told you, I couldn't see anything. It was all a blur. I just..." He paused, his eyes downcast, as if he was reliving the moment. "I just remember those eyes. Dark and deep, staring at me. The same eyes I see in my nightmares."The members exchanged glances, the unease in their hearts growing stronger. Taehyung reached out, patting Jimin on the back. "You're okay now, Jimin," he said firmly, his voice filled with reassurance. "Whatever happened, whoever saved you, we're grateful. But you need to rest now. You've been through a lot." The other members nodded in agreement, their faces filled with concern and worry.
Hoseok  spoke up, his voice gentle. "Taehyung is right, Jimin. You have to rest. We're all here for you. Just relax now."The other members also chimed in, their voices soothing. "Get some rest, Jimin. We'll take care of you," Yoongi said. Seokjin  added, "We're all here for you, buddy."

Jimin looked at them, his face weary, but a hint of a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "Thanks, guys," he murmured. He laid back, his eyes already fluttering shut.