Sleep || JJP

02

Chapter 2
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Jinyoung's POV
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I'm in the same hospital. No more beeping. No. Something much worse.

From all around me I hear high pitched screams. I quickly cover my ears and look around, trying to find a way out. Even as my ears are covered the screams are heard clearly. All of the sudden they stop as a faint voice yells my name.

"Jinyoung~"

I smile slightly at the voice and run towards it. Just like before I start sinking into the floor. "No no no! I need to find them! They need my help!" I yell instinctively. I can tell they need me. I'm sure of it.

I dig my nails into the ground, trying to pull myself up and go to them, but it's pointless as I sink in completely.

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I slowly open my eyes with a groan. I look around my now pitch black room. I physically feel the exhaustion throughout my body even though I just woke up. I feel the weird way my hair lays on top of my head and I already know that it is a complete mess. Maybe coffee will help.

I slowly sit-up and look at the clock.

4:34am

I just mentally shrug as I no longer get surprised by how long I've slept.

I don't bother brushing my hair as I quickly slip into an oversized sweater and a pair of sweatpants. I know I look awful but who exactly am I trying to impress?

I quickly exit the small apartment as quickly and quietly as I can after putting on my sneakers. I don't want to want up Mark. It's not his fault that my sleep schedule is beyond messed up.

I look around and smile as the cool morning air brushes against my face. I can feel my cheeks and the tip of my nose turning red. My eyes run over every small detail of the night that I can make out.

With every small step I feel the dew from the grass jump up and hit the bottom of my pants. My own punishment of sort for not walking on the sidewalk.

Some of the stars shine through even with the lights of the city shining harshly. Where Mark and I live it's more suburban than urban. We're right next to a very large city but we rarely go into it since our college is here plus a lot of small stores.

Along the horizon there's the faint outline of what will soon be the sunrise.

Even will all of these things I'm noticing that should make me feel energized I just want to sleep.

I shuffle my way along until I reach the 24 hour coffee shop. I walk in and stop once I see something. Or more so. Someone.

The most attractive man I have ever seen in my life.

Before I can gather any ounce of courage to talk to him. He leaves, only sparing me one glance before leaving the store entirely.

I sigh at my missed opportunity and go to the counter to order my drink.

[I wonder who he is...]

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Jaebum's POV
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I lay on my very comfortable bed, trying to sleep. I haven't slept since that 1 hour nap this morning, but at least that's something.

I think back to the tea Jackson had made me. Maybe? I sigh and get up as I decide to go buy a cup of tea from the coffee shop. Can't hurt can it?

I quickly put I on a pair of light blue ripped jeans and an oversized black t-shirt. I quickly put on my sneakers and I walk out the door.

I walk down the sidewalk slowly as I look down at my feet.

Once I reach the store I go up to the counter and order some chamomile tea. As I'm turning to leave I see such a beautiful person. He is actually so attractive and I want to talk to him, but he looks exhausted and I don't want to bother him. It's a shame that we didn't talk as I leave the coffee shop.

[I wonder who he is...]