Monster Underneath The Bed✓

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Chapter 6: Mirrors in the Dark

The revelation that the boy had been watching her too left YN in a state of restless excitement. Her mind was consumed with possibilities, had their silent connection been mutual all along? What did he see when he looked at her? The questions swirled in her mind, pulling her deeper into the web of her own obsession.

The following day, YN's routine took on a new sense of urgency. She no longer felt like just a shadow in his life; she was now a player in a game they were both unknowingly engaged in. As she arrived at school, she found herself scanning the hallways with more intensity, looking for signs that he might acknowledge her presence.

When she saw him walking towards his locker, she felt a strange thrill. Today, she decided she would test the waters. She walked a little closer to him than usual, enough to catch his eye but still far enough to maintain her cover.

As he opened his locker, YN noticed him pause, his eyes flicking to the side as if sensing something. Her heart skipped a beat, but she kept her pace steady, pretending to be engrossed in the contents of her own locker just a few feet away. For a brief moment, she felt his gaze land on her, and she could almost feel the connection between them tighten.

But then, just as quickly, he turned back to his locker, retrieving his books without a second glance. YN’s heart sank, the fleeting moment leaving her more confused than ever. Was she imagining things? Or was there something more going on beneath the surface?

As the day wore on, YN found herself growing more desperate to understand. During lunch, she sat in her usual spot, her eyes fixed on him as he chatted with his friends. She could see the subtle changes in his expression, the way his eyes seemed to search the room occasionally, as if looking for something or someone.

Determined to dig deeper, YN decided to try something bolder. After school, she waited until she saw him leave the building, then quickly followed, her steps silent and measured. She knew where he was going the park, his usual spot to relax and sketch.

But today, she planned to do more than just watch.

As he settled onto his usual bench, YN circled around, positioning herself in a spot where she could observe without being seen. She watched as he pulled out his notebook and began sketching, his pencil moving swiftly across the page.

Her curiosity grew unbearable. What was he drawing this time? Another landscape, or something more personal? The need to know gnawed at her, driving her to the edge of her own caution.

Taking a deep breath, YN stepped out from her hiding spot and began to approach him. Her heart pounded in her chest, each step bringing her closer to the line she had always been careful not to cross.

But just as she was about to reach him, he suddenly looked up, his eyes locking onto hers.

YN froze, her breath catching in her throat. For a moment, neither of them moved. The air between them seemed to crackle with tension, the unspoken connection between them laid bare.

“Hey,” he said, his voice calm but tinged with curiosity. “Do you need something?”

YN’s mind raced. She had never prepared for this moment, had never imagined what she would say if he confronted her. But now, standing just a few feet away from him, she had no choice.

“I... I noticed you come here often,” she stammered, trying to sound casual. “I thought I’d say hi.”

He studied her for a moment, his eyes narrowing slightly as if trying to read her thoughts. Then, unexpectedly, he smiled a small, almost knowing smile.

“Hi,” he replied, his tone easy, but there was something in his gaze that made YN feel like he could see right through her.

YN’s pulse raced. She had crossed a line, and there was no going back. But instead of fear, she felt a strange sense of exhilaration. She had finally made contact, and had finally stepped out of the shadows.

“What are you drawing?” she asked, her voice more steady now.

He glanced down at his notebook, then back at her. “Just some sketches,” he said, his tone still casual. “Do you like to draw?”

YN nodded, her eyes flicking to the notebook. “Sometimes. I’m not very good, though.”

He chuckled softly, the sound sending a shiver down her spine. “Everyone starts somewhere,” he said. “You just have to keep at it.”

As they continued to talk, YN felt herself relaxing, the tension slowly easing as the conversation flowed. She couldn’t believe this was happening that she was actually talking to him, not just watching from afar. The moment felt surreal, like a dream she had waited years to experience.

But even as they talked, a part of her remained on edge, aware that this was only the beginning. The invisible threads that had connected them were now becoming visible, and YN knew that this was just the first step in a much deeper, more dangerous game.

As the sun began to set, he finally stood up, tucking his notebook into his bag. “I’ll see you around,” he said, giving her one last smile before walking away.

YN watched him leave, her heart pounding with a mix of emotions. The conversation had left her feeling exhilarated, but also more uncertain than ever. She had finally stepped into his world, but now that she was there, she wasn’t sure what would happen next.

As she made her way home, YN couldn’t stop thinking about the look in his eyes, the way he had seemed to see right through her. For the first time, she wondered if she had been wrong all along if maybe, just maybe, he had been the one watching her.

But the thrill of the encounter outweighed her doubts. She was no longer just a shadow in his life. Now, she was a part of it, and she was determined to stay there, no matter what it took.

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