I Need U // Park Jimin

CHAPTER 23: Mystery

-Layla's POV-
On the way home from school, I thought about today with Melody. It's the most fun I've had in years - I can't even bring myself back to the last time I had a friend like that. It's like we were meant to become soul mates. I'm amazed that Melody can be so friendly, after what I did to her. And, we couldn't even look at each other until yesterday. So it means, Melody can tell who's good and bad. I feel so relieved, and grateful that she knows I wasn't the one to build up the plan.

Lately, something has been bugging me. It's a reminder that sits at the back of my mind. I feel reluctant, like I don't want to have to tell Melody this. This is not the time to make her lose trust in everyone. I'm going to tell her on the weekend, because I won't let Katrina ruin my life. But I'm also telling myself, Katrina's life would've been wasted if I didn't complete the plan. She was suffering, and I wasn't, so I'll do this just for her. She might not have shown much gratitude, but I know it made her feel... Well, powerful, but, in a way that someone was there for her.

-Melody's POV-
Ah, today was great. I finally became good friends with Layla.
I smile, and start skipping since no one's on this road. It's safe, but not a lot of people walk on it. They just all stay in their houses, being anti social. It's a bit creepy, but I don't get bothered by it really.

My phone suddenly rumbled, and my eyes widened when I saw it was Jimin calling me. And it said I missed 6 other calls from just him. I got a feeling it was bad news - the last time we called each other was last week.

I pressed answer.
"Jimin? Are you okay?" I cross my fingers, hoping he wouldn't say anything upsetting.
"Are you at home?" His voice sounded dry.
"No, but I'm nearly there. Hang on, I'll run." I was scared if he was going to break down or something.
I ran with the phone still on-going, and when I stepped inside the house I slipped my shoes off abruptly. Danielle is at a child minder today, phew, she won't be making me crazy with questions. She's lays curious about Jimin.

I went into my room, closed the door, sat on the bed then crossed my legs.
"Jimin, I'm in my room now. Can you tell me what's wrong?" I asked calmly.
"Uh..." He was in utter shock, as he kept stuttering.
"Jimin, what happened?"
"My... Sister d-died..."
"WHAT!?" I shouted, my voice echoed through the room.

I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

Another death?

"Jimin, I...I'm so sorry, how did it happen?" I spoke as softly as o could.
"I... I thought you knew?"
"Pardon? Sorry my phone's going weird," I told him. I put the phone close to my right ear.
"Oh... Doesn't matter. It's not important." He muttered, "I don't know how it happened. She was in England country when she died."

"Why did she go there?"
"To learn English and culture." He sounds really stressed, but I can tell he really wants to talk to me.
"I had a friend like that, she's from Korea but she went back almost a week ago." I said to him, "Well, my best friend died day before yesterday...."
"I'm sorry, Melody." He had sympathy in his voice.
"It's okay. You're my focal point right now. You know how much you're still important to me, right?" I started to feel sick. I miss Jimin too much, we both need each other.
"Of course. Don't know what I would do if I didn't have you," I heard him sigh to himself.

"How are you doing with BTS? Do you feel really pressured?"
"Uh, it's okay. Everyone's been so supportive of me and I feel grateful to have you, as well. Big hit is minimizing my singing parts and concerts recently, to give me space."
"Oh, that's good. To know they care about you." I smiled.
"Who's your friend at school now?" Jimin knows how I feel about the other people in my class.
I laughed slightly in embarrassment.
"Um, I have a friend called Layla. She bullied me for like, 2 weeks non stop. But yesterday at Katrina's funeral, she suddenly turned nice. Layla was being controlled by Katrina, so she felt like she was allowed to change who she was." I nodded, deep in thought.

"That's good..." Jimin said somehow confused, "My sister's funeral was on the same day as Katrina's as then..."
"Oh really? That's weird," I frowned, "Ah, I wish I could be there with you, it's so unfair..." I almost whispered.
"I know... But I promise, we'll see each other again. Otherwise I'll have no life."
"That's the same with me," I tried to sound calm. I secretly squealed,as I cupped my face with my hands - It's so cute of him to say that. No one has ever said, they'd have no life without me before.

My heart fluttered and I felt warm.

"What time is it in Korea? It's 4:20 here, so..." I trailed off and Jimin cut me off:
"It's 12:21 here, at night."
"Oh! You should go to bed now!"
"I will, but I'm all ready in bed, so I'm fine." He chuckled at my reaction.
"Come on, you have to sleep!" She's like a parent.
"Okay mum!" Jimin joked.
"Ha ha, goodnight Jiminnie," I spoke calmly again. I didn't want to say goodbye to him. The truth is, I could talk to him for hours.
"Goodnight." Jimin yawned.

He hung up. I suddenly felt sad and lonely, no one compares to him.

(4 days after - Friday:)
--After school--
-Layla's POV-
Me and Melody decided to go to the park, and talk.
We sat down on a brown wooden bench, under a pink cherry tree that was shaking in the wind.
"Melody, I have something to tell you on Sunday," I twirled my hair with my finger.
"Ok, why sunday? Can't you tell me now?" Melody looked at me.
"Well, I can't tell you now. Sorry." I feel so guilty, so I bite my lip.

"Ok, sure. Where shall we meet?" Melody leaned forwards and backwards on the bench.
"Um, at the airport at 1:00." I looked down.
"Ok..." Melody sounded a bit puzzled, but I wasn't surprised.

-Jimin's POV-
Before falling asleep, I got a new text message from a blocked number.

It said:

On Sunday, you must go to England. You will meet at the airport at 1:00pm there. You're going to the --- airport, and here is the ticket to print out. I booked your flight -

I know every single detail about you so it was easy.
It will leave at 8:00am tomorrow, so you better get ready.

You're staying for 2 weeks.

I will hurt Melody if you don't come.

Ha ha. I bet you don't know what happened to your sis either.

I cursed under my breath. I got up from bed, and punched my desk. That brat.
I started to pack, and decided to call my BTS mates later when I arrive in England. But that means I will have to be absent for two weeks. My parents just went to the Tenerife for 3 weeks, so I know they won't be a problem.

I sighed loudly. I'm going to let my fans down. I'll do anything for Melody - I don't want her to get hurt. I'm feeling hundreds of emotions right now - Anger, frustration, sadness. On the other hand, I'm excited to meet Melody. I can't explain.

I don't know what dirty little secret that brat is keeping from me and Melody. But, I'm not scared.