I Need U // Park Jimin

CHAPTER 14: Apart

--Next day--
-Melody's POV-
My eyes opened. My neck hurts. I'm so stupid - I always sleep in awkward positions. And my mouth aches so much. I've been clenching my teeth in my sleep for days now, it happens when I feel stressed. I don't feel well today, my head feels dizzy.

"Dad, can I take a day off from school, I feel ill." I mumbled in a croaky voice. My dad saw me, and new straight away that I was not feeling well.
" Yes, I don't think you can go in that state," he quickly replied.

I'm going to call Jimin today.It's been 6 1/2 hours since his dad's operation started. I don't know how long it took, but it's bound to have been more than 7 hours.

I decided to stay in my pajamas, in bed today. Right now my dad left with Danielle to drop her off at school. It's 7:30 am. I sighed. I'm so tired. I walked into the bathroom, my eyes half closed. When I looked into the mirror, a girl with messy hair and bags stared back. Ugghh. I look so unattractive. But I don't really care.

I jumped back into bed, lay on my back and closed my eyes. My room is so dull. It's grey, and the furniture is all white. Even my teddy is white. Except for the wooden wardrobe, standing awkwardly in the corner of the room. Me and Katrina used to hide inside it when we were just 5 years old.

--Flashback--
"Let's play Narnia!" Katrina squealed, jumping up and down.
"Yea!!!" I started jumping too.
"I'll be Lucy!" Katrina shot up her hand.
"Aw, I wanted to be her!" I frowned, pouting.
"You can be Aslan the lion!" Katrina imitated a lion, growling.

We both laughed, as Katrina chased me, pretending to be a lion that's about to eat me.

--End of flashback--
I sighed again. Why does my friendship with Katrina feel so distant? Like there is a wall between us? She looked so happy to see me, but she was smirking every time I looked away. I really don't get humans. That's why I prefer being alone. That way you don't get hurt or upset - But I'm used to it. I learnt in my life to have low expectations.

I reach for my phone lazily. It's on the coffee table next to me.

THUMP.

Ow.

I lost my balance and fell off my bed. I landed on my back. Ah really. I'm so clumsy these days.

I stood up, slipped in bed - again - and scrolled through my contacts until I came across Jimin's name.

:Jiminiee 😄😂

I suddenly felt nervous for no reason, as I gazed at the 'call' button. My heart is thumping fast. Why am I so nervous? He's my best friend. But I keep remembering the look in his eyes at the airport. I could feel his pain, telling me that he loved me. And that he wanted to be with me. If he didn't leave, we might have been dating by now. But I guess some people are just not meant to be.

I finally pressed call.

The phone rang, and a sad voice spoke on the other end of the line.

"Melody?"

"Jimin?" I said nervously, "How are you feeling?"

-Jimin's POV-
(4:00pm in Korea)
"Jimin?" Melody sounded slightly scared.
"How are you feeling?"
I knew instantly she was talking about my dad.
"My dad's operation went great, he's in the recovery room. Are you okay?" I replied, as I began to fidget. It feels a bit awkward, why? It never has been.
"I miss you, but I'm okay." Melody answered. "If you want someone to talk to, you have me."
I teared up. I miss her so much. My heart hurts. For her.

I start to cry lightly.

It sounded like melody was sobbing too.
"Have you got a cold?" I asked.
"Yea, but don't worry about it. I'm taking a day off school as well." She sniffed.
"I'm always wondering, why this had to happen," I sighed, "but it had to at some point. I wish I was with you, melody."
"Me too...I want to visit you so bad. But my dad doesn't have enough to money. I'm sorry Jimin," she sounded stressed.
"It's ok, I can't visit you either. I'm busy with BTS right now. But we'll talk to each other often, right?"
"Of course."
I wiped away my tears with my fluffy jumper.

"Remember the time I kept wrecking your car in the video game?" I chuckled. It's good to talk about the good times, I thought.
"You're making it sound like it was years ago!" Melody giggled.
"Yah! I'm just trying to cheer you up!" I said playfully.
"But yea, I remember. That was fun..." Melody's voice trailed off.
"We'll meet again, don't worry." I reassured her.
"I know."
"I have to go now, my dad's awake. Talk to you later melody."
"Bye Jimin."

Melody hung up.

I wanted to say that I love her, but I couldn't.