Monster Underneath The Bed✓

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Chapter 4: The Edge of Discovery

As the days turned into weeks, YN’s obsession with the boy only grew stronger. She had perfected her ability to remain unseen, a shadow in the background of his life. Yet, despite her careful planning, there were moments when the thrill of being so close to him pushed her to the edge of discovery.

One afternoon, YN decided to take a more daring approach. She had learned his schedule inside and out, and today, she knew he would be at the school library, working on a group project. This time, she wanted to be closer to hear his voice without the barrier of distance, to see his expressions up close.

She entered the library, keeping her head down as she walked between the rows of bookshelves. Her eyes flickered over the tables until she spotted him sitting with his group. Her heart pounded in her chest as she chose a table nearby, pretending to read a book while keeping him in her peripheral vision.

The boy was discussing something with his group, his voice low and focused. YN strained to hear, leaning slightly closer without drawing attention.

“Do you think this will work for the presentation?” one of his group members asked.

“Yeah, but we should add more visuals. It’ll make it more engaging,” the boy replied, his tone thoughtful.

YN smiled to herself. She admired how he always seemed to take charge, how his ideas were well-received by others. It was moments like these that deepened her fascination with him his intelligence, his charisma, the way he effortlessly drew people to him.

But then, something unexpected happened. As YN’s gaze lingered on him, he suddenly turned his head, locking eyes with her for the briefest of moments. Time seemed to freeze as YN’s breath caught in her throat.

Had he noticed her? Did he realize she had been watching him?

YN quickly looked down at her book, her heart racing. She could feel her face flush with heat as she tried to calm herself. She dared a quick glance in his direction, but he had already turned back to his group, continuing the conversation as if nothing had happened.

She exhaled, a mixture of relief and excitement flooding through her. That fleeting moment of eye contact had felt electric, and it only fueled her obsession further. But it was also a warning a reminder that she needed to be more careful.

When the group finally disbanded, YN watched as he packed his things and left the library. She waited a few moments before following, keeping her distance as he made his way down the hallway. She was more cautious now, aware that she might have come too close to being discovered.

Later that evening, YN sat at her desk, her journal open in front of her. She wrote about the moment in the library, replaying it over and over in her mind. She couldn’t help but feel a thrill at how close she had come to being noticed, yet still remained hidden.

“That was too close,” she whispered to herself, her fingers tracing the edge of the page. “But I can’t stop now. Not when I’m this close to understanding everything about you.”

She made a mental note to be more vigilant, to avoid direct eye contact in the future. The edge of discovery was both terrifying and exhilarating, and YN knew she had to tread carefully. The invisible thread that connected them was tightening, and she was determined not to let it snap.

As she closed her journal, YN felt a sense of satisfaction. The day had brought her closer to him, even if just by a fraction. She would continue to watch, to learn, to remain unseen until the day came when she no longer had to hide in the shadows.

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