AWAKE - kim seok jin

Chapter 5: Park Seojun

          "Here's your salary, Areum! Good job on your first day, although you had a little date going on earlier," Jimin praised, handing me the money.

"Thank you Jimin. And no, it wasn't a date, okay? It's just a small talk. Not more than that." I defended.

"Yeah, small talk." he smirked. "So much for small talks." he mumbled but I caught what he said.

I sighed and rolled my eyes secretly. "I got to go now, it's getting late. See you tomorrow!" I said, waving at Jimin as I walked away further from the cafe.

I walked alone along the streets as I held a plastic bag. It was still early, it's only 7pm in the evening. Although it's dark, cars were everywhere. The city lights brightened Seoul.

Inside the plastic bag was a slice of chocolate cake. It was a little treat from Jimin, as a reward for me because I worked hard on my first day.

When I arrived at my door, I punched in my passcode number and entered the apartment. Warmness greeted me and I quickly slumped onto the couch. I was so exhausted, and not to mention that I was still experiencing my extreme headache.

I took my medicine that Jin bought for me. My head felt a little lighter, and I quickly took a shower and laid down on my soft bed.

"Just come back for me, for us"

That voice. It was a man's.

I looked around for the nth time, and sure enough there was no one, again. It was all in my head, but it sounded so realistic.

Where should I come back to? I don't have a way home. This is my home now. I have Jin beside me. I have Jimin.

Although I'm not friends with any girls, I feel very happy. Atleast I'm not alone.

"Calm down, I think you should go home and take a rest"

It's another man's voice. But it's different. They're not the same person.

I shut my eyes close. Shut your thoughts, Chae Areum. Shut your thoughts, and sleep.

***

"I love you.." he said, holding my hand.

In front of me, stood Park Seojun. Why is he here? Why is he saying these words to me?

"Don't ever leave me. I'm crazy without you." he said again, but this time, his expression was a lot sadder, a lot gloomier.

Suddenly, I found myself getting further away from him. I could see Seojun cry. I could see the pain on his face.

"Where are you going, Areum?" he yelled, running towards me but I was getting more further away.

"If I could take your pain away, Areum, I would!" he yelled. "Let me love you again." he cried, panting hard, losing his pace.

"Just stay.. and don't leave me again."

But I did. I walked farther. And soon, I couldn't see his figure anymore.

***

Beads of sweats ran down my face. I sat up on my bed and wiped them away. I was panting, hard. I covered my face with both my palms, calming myself down.

I looked at the alarm clock on my nightstand. It was 8:30 am in the morning. My work starts at 10 am.

I shook the thought on why I had that dream, on why I dreamt about Seojun. I don't even know him well. All I know was his name and how he looks like. Not more than that. Why did we act like we were more than friends?

I got up from my bed and got ready for work. After I had my breakfast, I went out of my apartment. I was putting on my shoes when my neighbor went out as well.

I turned to greet my new neighbor but I was shocked to see that it was Park Seojun. He was wearing a dark blue coat, and his hair was combed nicely, just like yesterday.

"Good morning, Mr. Park." I managed to greet him, although I myself was in utter shock.

Everything led back to him. To Seojun.

He glanced at me but then he ignored me again. He was putting on his boots, it seemed like they were a little small for him.

"Ugh.. Good morning, Miss I don't know who." he said while still trying hard to put on his boots.

"I'm Chae Areum. Miss Chae." I smiled but he didn't even look at me.

"Uh yeah, yeah." he said. Once he was done putting on his boots, he rushed off to the elevator.

I also walked to the elevator and got inside before the elevator could close. It was just the both of us. He stood at the back, meanwhile I stood in front.

When the elevator reached the ground floor, I walked out the elevator but Seojun rudely bumped my shoulder from behind and rushed off, making me fall on my knees.

I grunted in pain and cursed him underneath my breath. It's okay, I said. It's all going to be alright, I said.

When I got up, I saw something on the floor. It's a pen. Weirdly, it's not mine.

It must have been Seojun's. But how can I give this back to him? I'm too shy.

But still, it's his property. I need to give it back to him, no matter what.

I hesitated to grab the pen in the first place but I took it anyway. I kept it neatly in my purse, and hoped that he would come to the cafe today so that I could give him the pen.

Hopefully.

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Double update, less in an hour. Lol!

Although I know only a few read this story, I still want to say thank you :) Thank you for making time to read this story!

Yes, this story is a bit confusing now. But you'll know why later. Not later, soon. Soon enough.

I'll try not to blabber as much here like in my other story, With You but I can't help it okay.

MY WILD SIDE WILL BE REVEALED SOOON.

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