Time Is But A Window (M!Reader x NMIXX)

Prologue Ch.0

'???: "I KNEW I WASN'T CRAZY."

You stood there in shock.

Y/N: "What?"

Three Days Ago...

You sighed as you looked at the empty coffee shop. The early morning meant that there would be an influx of customers soon, most likely students trying to get caffeine to start the day.

'Who knew I'd be doing this after graduating...'

It wasn't like you disliked the job, it's just you thought something more exciting would happen. I guess anything would pale in comparison to your former school life.

CHIME

'Here we go...'

Y/N: "Hello! Welcome to Bearz Cafe!"

The first two hours of your shift was a rush hour, but it wasn't hard to handle. You, along with the other employees, easily made their drinks and got them out as fast as possible.

The rush died out and you had a little bit of time to breathe before lunch hour. Suddenly your phone buzzes, you look to your supervisor for permission. She gave you a nod and you went outside to take it.

Y/N: "What's up Mio?"

Your sister was on the line. She sighed loudly.

Mio: "I miss when you used to call me big sister... What happened to my lil bro?"

You eye roll even if she can't see you.

Y/N: "You say this everytime, besides I had to grow up eventually. Anyways, what's up?"

Mio: "I wanted to see if you wanted to go to this NMIXX concert with me. I haven't seen you since your graduation and it would be nice to see you in person."

You thought about it for a moment but ended up agreeing.

Y/N: "Yeah, let's do it."

Mio: "YAY! Okay I'll text you the deets!"

She ends the call as you walk back into the shop.

'NMIXX huh? I listen to them, but I don't really follow them. Well, I don't follow anyone like that.'

You shudder as you think of the lengths that some "stans" would go to. Shaking your head, you head back into the shop.

Some time passes as you idle around the shop. Customers come far and few as lunch hour arrives.

Boss: "Another rush hour coming in! All hands on deck."

You crack your knuckles as you prepare for the influx of customers. Not 15 minutes later, a stream of customers came in. You put your best smile on and started talking orders and making drinks.

The rush hour was dealt with as fast as it came. The noisy, filled up coffee shop started to dwindle down. Or so you thought...

'Ahh... Another job well done.'

You look at the clock.

'Only 2:00? Three more hours of nothing then...'

Your boss comes up from behind you.

Boss: "Take a small break Y/N, you worked hard."

He gives you a thumbs and pats your back. You lurch forward with his pat and give him a small nod. Finding a table to sit on, you mindlessly start to scroll on your phone. Suddenly...

Y/N: "OH FUCK!"

A burning sensation rips through your body as you shoot up from your seat. You start to twitch as burns start to spread across your body.