Enthralled || Liskook

Chapter 19

"Aren't you going to catch a train?" Lisa said, her eyes betraying a flicker of anxiety,

Sensing her nervousness, Lisa offered a gentle smile. "Yes, I should be heading out soon."

"T'll walk you to the station," Lisa volunteered, her voice laced with urgency. Turning to Coach Hwang, she added, "The subway is just a short walk away. I'll be back in a jiffy."

Coach Hwang nodded in agreement, a knowing smile playing on his lips.

As they exited, Coach Hwang turned to Nazi. "What was it like playing with someone as skilled as him?" he asked, his voice laced with curiosity.

Nazi's eyes sparkled. "He's amazing," he admitted, a hint of awe in his voice

Coach Hwang's gaze followed the direction Jungkook and Lisa had left. "He's the one who defeated your sixth brother all those years ago," he said, a touch of wistfulness creeping into his tone. "It took your brother a year to claim the championship, but Jeon Jungkook had already retired by then."

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"It'll be getting dark by the time you reach the city," she said softly, a hint of concern in her voice.

Jungkook offered a curt nod, his expression unreadable. He stared at his reflection in the elevator mirror, his body language cloaked in a veil of stoicism.

The elevator doors slid open again on the first floor. Jungkook remained motionless, seemingly lost in thought.

Sensing his hesitation, Lisa quickly pressed the open button. "We're here," she announced.

Passengers flooded in, separating them with their luggage. An air of urgency filled the space as people swiped their cards and pressed buttons, the elevator rising steadily.

Lisa cast a worried glance across the crowded space at Jungkook. "If you're not getting out, the elevator will go up," she warned gently.

Two more passengers entered, adding to the cramped feeling. They swiped their cards and chose their floors, the elevator continuing its climb.

Lisa hesitated, her cheeks burning with embarrassment. She felt the weight of a disapproving stare drilling into her back, forcing her to release the elevator button.

A heavy silence descended, broken only by the soft hum of the elevator.

"Which floor is your room?" Jungkook asked, his voice neutral.

Lisa hesitated, then mumbled, "Sixth floor." He gave a curt nod. "Going up."

A beat of silence hung in the air, Lisa unsure if Jungkook intended to ride with her. With a mix of relief and uncertainty, she released the elevator button.

As the elevator ascended, she finally located the keycard, swiped it on the reader, and pressed the button for the sixth floor.

They were the first guests to step out of the elevator onto the quiet hallway, where only two staff members stood behind the reception desk.

After checking in, Lisa returned with a box. She verified her room number on the keycard and gestured left. They walked past a silver service cart and neatly stacked towels, Lisa leading the way with Jungkook trailing behind.

A s they reached the door, a waiter pushing the service cart approached.

Lisa nearly stumbled over the box left near the entrance, but Jungkook reacted swiftly, pushing it inside the room. Reaching for the door card reader, Lisa found Jungkook's hand gently halting her.

A click echoed in the hallway as the lock engaged. Lisa felt a surge of heat through her body. Turning, she leaned against the wall, her voice flustered. "Y-yes, my clubmate.. a girl."