Sempiternal ♢ Jicheol

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i missed y'all. forgive my lazy ass. also, pardon my shitty writing. i've been stagnant for how many months, that's why. 

p.s. d-2 till #4YearsWithJicheol
p.p.s basically, jihoon's the 'mystery man'

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Ever since Seungcheol was a kid, he's been observant. He talks less but he notices everything that's happening around him. He might not say it out loud, but he does. As years go by, his trait becomes more useful to him. He notices every details about the places he's been to, or the people around him.

Just like right now.

He's been observing this person whom he noticed a few weeks back then. He was short, about 160 cm. He had pale skin, almost as white as snow. His eyes were hazel, but it was dull and empty. His whole appearance scream 'lifeless', which makes him look mysterious and fascinating to Seungcheol.

The guy usually sits at the back of the bus in which Seungcheol rides on his way home. He sits near the window all by himself, everyday. Seungcheol was so intrigued with the guy, for he is slowly getting attracted. Seungcheol named him "mystery man". There's this aura that surrounds mystery man which makes Seungcheol observe him alot more carefully than the other person he sees everyday. 

Seungcheol promised to himself that no matter how hard it is to resist temptation, he wouldn't come near the man. Thought deep inside, he wants to talk and hang out with mystery man because he seems lonely and sad. 

The day came when Seungcheol eventually broke his own promise to himself. The moment he saw mystery man shedding a few tears while sitting on his usual seat and looking out of the window, he immediately went straight to him and carefully sat beside him.

"Hey.. Are you alright?" Seungcheol asked mystery man. He placed a hand on his shoulder which felt ice cold against his palm. It sent shivers down on his spine.

The guy stopped crying, but didn't respond to Seungcheol's question. He just kept looking out the window, not even sparing the guy a glance. Seungcheol, being the persistent person he is, asked mystery man once again.

"Y-you shouldn't..."  The guy trailed off, his voice barely audible. Seungcheol gave him a confused look. "You shouldn't be able to see me.."

Seungcheol was left in shock with what the guy said. He felt his body tense and as if it was glued on the chair. He couldn't move no matter what he do. His throat became dry and he was shaking internally. 

He tried to calm himself, but he couldn't the moment mystery guy turned to him and flashed him a deviled smile along with his pure black eyes.