Just Go (BOBBY X JISOO)

5. Stalker

It had become a daily routine now for I.M to walk Jisoo to school. But Jisoo had begun to notice that lately I.M had begun to adopt wearing a mask or a cap to cover his face. Whenever Jisoo tried to question him as to why he had begun doing this he would always change the subject to something irrelevant.

What Jisoo didn't realise was that I.M had recently developed a stalker who'd once caught pictures of him entering his company building. His manager had warned him that having a stalker whilst he was still an idol trainee could prove to be detrimental to his chances of debuting.

So now he was trying his best to take precautions when going outside whilst still spending as much time as he could spare with Jisoo. He couldn't explain the feelings he had whenever he was around her. She made him happy, he liked it when she'd smile or when she'd adorably pout whenever he teased her.

For him, she was fun company to be around. Especially when the training would become difficult and when his company would damage his self-esteem. She somehow, unknowingly, seemed to encourage him just by letting him drop her off to school every morning. Somehow, he seemed to forget all about his desire for sleep because being beside her was a dream itself.

After dropping Jisoo off to school, I.M would have to make his way to his training. Although he was happy to be working towards achieving his dream, he hated the constant degrading he endured by the people at his company, their biased way of thinking and their constant need to remind him that he wasn't doing well, that he was untalented and that if he carried on the way he did, he wouldn't have the chance to debut next year. Recently, his company had confiscated I.M's phone from him, meaning that apart from his company and his parents, he had no one else to talk to.

But now he had Jisoo to speak to almost every day. She was his secret. However, he was slightly terrified as to what his company would do to him if they found out that he'd been talking to her.

"I.M, what's wrong with you today, you've been quieter than usual, is there something on your mind," Jisoo questioned seriously. It felt strange to find I.M so deep in thought.

I.M looked at her for a moment before pulling her into a hug. Jisoo kept her arms by her side, confused as to why I.M was embracing her so suddenly.

"Okay, now I'm worried, whats up," Jisoo said when I.M still hand not let go after a full ten seconds.

"Things have just been a bit tough recently, I wish I could properly tell you but I can't. But can you do me a favour Jisoo," I.M replied whilst still hugging her.

Jisoo hummed in response.

"Can you tell me that I'm not a failure, that I'm actually doing okay," I.M requested leaving Jisoo slight befuddled with curiosity as to why he'd ask her to do such a thing. However, she still complied to his request.

"The words 'I.M' and 'failure' shouldn't even be in the same category. You're doing amazingly and don't ever forget that," she said even though she wasn't entirely sure why she was saying those words.

"Thank you," I.M said quietly before letting go of her and resuming their journey to her school.

Neither of the two realised that I.M's stalker had been watching this entire scene unfold, a camera grasped firmly in their hands.

*****

It was currently lunch time and Jisoo was making her way towards the cafateria when she heard her name and Bobby's name being mentioned inside an empty classroom. Jisoo discreetly peeped inside to hear what was being said about her.

"But I don't understand why you'd deliberately break up Bobby and Jisoo, Bobby will never date you now, it's perfectly clear that he still loves Jisoo," said a girl that Jisoo recognised from her class.

"Because Jisoo always gets everything I want," replied Leah, "even if Bobby isn't with me, it's enough for me that at least she isn't with him."

"But how did you do it," the girl questioned.

Leah smirked, "Well..."

1 and a half hours before Bobby and Jisoo's breakup

Leah's eyes followed Bobby's figure making his way to where his friends stood. He was greeted by a slap on his back by Jinhwan.

After about fifteen minutes Bobby made his way over to the drinks table where he poured a drink in for himself, but also for Jisoo. He thought she must be feeling parched and planned on going back to her and spending the rest of his time with her. He didn't realise he was being stalked by Leah, her eyes fixed on him like a lioness's on her targeted prey.

"Hi Bobby," purred Leah.

Bobby shut his eyes in irritation for a moment at the sound of her voice. He didn't understand why Leah kept trying to talk to him or touch him when he'd made it clear as politely as he could that he wasn't interested.

Leah softly scratched her claws on Bobby's sleeves but he swatted her hand away.

Suddenly she clenched his arm tightly, piercing her claws so deep into his sleeve he could feel the slight stabbing sensation on his arm.

"What does Jisoo have that I don't," she deadly whispered, her feline body inching closer towards his.

He pushed her away before saying, "I pity you." His eyes darkened, "And don't ever say a word about Jisoo, otherwise..."

Bobby tried to get away from her but she once again grabbed his, pouncing on him before he had any chance to defend himself.

"Bobby," said Jisoo. He pushed Leah away from him only to see Jisoo stood before the two of them. A single tear escaped her eyes, a sight that constricted Bobby's breathing.

"Jisoo," he breathed. The look on her face caused a blockage of words to escape him. He couldn't begin to talk even though he was desperate to. He desperately wanted to know what thoughts were running through her beautiful mind. But he was unable to form the words to ask her.

Bobby outstretched his hands towards Jisoo, but she was beginning to step away from him, as though he was some prince who had transformed into a beast before her very eyes.

With one last look, Jisoo turned on her heels to run away from her soon to be ex-boyfriend, a sob escaping her lips.