First Love [Jung Jaehyun Fanfiction]

~Chapter 19~

I watched as the boys took a final bow, thanking all the fans and the staff who had worked hard to make their first stage leave a lasting impression on the fans, before leaving the stage as the fans cried for them to stay. When the reached the side stage, I gave them each a high five and a water bottle as they passed me one by one. When Johnny walked past me, I avoided all eye contact with him as I hurriedly passed him a water bottle. As the boys all walked past, I trailed behind them back to the dressing room without saying a word. We greeted the staff that we passed but other than that I stayed silent as they talked among themselves. 

When we got back to their dressing room, their manager called me over. I walked over, worried if I had done anything wrong. As I stood in front of the manager, I lowered my head, preparing myself to get scolded. However, instead of an embarrassing scolding, I was praised for helping the staff out. He then asked for a favor that I wouldn't expect to hear. He said that he'd give me until tomorrow to think about it and that I didn't have to do it if I didn't want to. I snapped myself out of my shock state and bowed to him before sitting on the couch. Still shocked, I wasn't able to think straight. No mater how hard I think about it, I couldn't believe it. The manager wants me to help around after they've seen me, and they're willing to pay for my hard work? What?

I was snapped out of my thought when nine very noisy boys walked into the room, clearly satisfied from their comeback stage. Suddenly, someone shouted that they'd have a feast at some fancy restaurant to celebrate their comeback. Not in the mood to be interacting with people, I asked one of the staff if I could go back to the dorms instead. When asked why, I simply said that I was tired. She nodded understandingly and offered to send me back. I rejected her offer politely and told her that I'd just take a cab back since I didn't want to trouble her.

I picked up my phone that was lying on the dressing table and made my way to the door, opening it slightly. I was barely able to walk out when Johnny called me out. So much for a silent departure. I turned around nervously, fearing that he'd bring the topic up again. Instead, he simply asked where I was going. Not wanting to face his wrath, I told him I was going back to the dorms. Surprisingly, he dismissed me without asking any questions so I took this chance to walk out before the others ask anything. Right when I reached the main entrance of the building, I let out a breath that I didn't know I was holding in. I was relieved to see that none of the boys had followed me out. Until I heard someone shout my name. I froze in my spot, my eyes widening instantly. Not wanting to turn around, I stood there, listening as the footsteps got evidently closer. 

I stared at the ground, suddenly finding it more interesting than whatever was surrounding me at that moment. A pair of shoes that were all too familiar appeared in front of me as I fought the urge to hug him right there. Without lifting my head, I already knew who was standing in front of me.

"What are you doing here. Go back inside and celebrate with the others," I mumbled, not lifting my gaze from the floor.

I heard him sigh before saying, "Why aren't you joining us? You should be celebrating with us."

Slowly, I lifted my head, only to meet with his strong gaze, staring into my soul. Not wanting to cause any commotion, I simply replied with "I'm tired," before walking off, praying that he'd just leave me be. My prayers were ignored when I felt him grab my hand, preventing me from leaving. 

"I'll follow you back to the dorm. I can just tell the rest that I'm not feeling well," he said, his grip on my wrist tightening.

I stayed silent and contemplated letting him come along. I sighed before slipping my hand out of his grip and continued walking, leaving Jaehyun behind. I stood at the sidewalk waiting for a cab to hurry and pick me up when I felt Jaehyun's presence next to me not long after.

"I texted the boys and they said it's okay for me to rest at home," he said, staring into the distance.

Just then, a cab came into sight as I hailed it. I quickly got into the cab and told the driver the address to the dorms, completely ignoring Jaehyun in the process. He got in after me and sat on the opposite end of the seat. The whole ride back to the dorms was uncomfortably quiet. Not able to stand the silence, I pulled out my phone and occupied myself with whatever was in it. If I had my earphones, I would be listening to music but me being the stupid and forgetful person I was, I left it on my bedside table.

Every now and then, I'd switch from twitter, to instagram, to tumblr, just so I could pass time. I refreshed the page to my instagram for the umpteenth time before I heard the driver say that we've reached. I took out my wallet to pay but Jaehyun had beaten me to it. I looked at him, before exiting the cab and walked towards our dorm. Only when I had set foot into the living room that I realised that I was sharing a room with Jaehyun. Groaning internally, I went straight to the bathroom and locked myself in there. I slid down the wall, curling into a ball as I thought of my so called crush. After much thinking, I finally made a decision that I hope I wouldn't regret - I'll have to avoid Jaehyun as much as I can.

A/N

Hey guys! I am very sorry for not updating in so long. My last chapter was published while I was in hospital and I've been off wattpad to focus on my recovery. Now, I'll be bringing you hopefully better updates and I look forward to writing for you guys in the future

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-Author-nim

p.s. I may or may not be working on a new book for yallz so keep and eye out for that too *wink wonk*