Smoke Storms || [Jeon Jungkook]

Chapter 13

We were walking along the elevated path, further away from the crowd.

I intentionally slowed down, a few steps behind.

You walked with grace despite the growing winds trying to knock you off your feet like it did with the leaves, cascading along with the wind.

We sat down on bench there, the distance between us making my nerves twitch. I watched you as you watched the city lights flicker, like you were trying fathom the thoughts of your non-essential existence, like it didn't matter whether you live or otherwise.

That was when I reached out for your cold hands, once again, not a sliver of hesitation on my part. I quickly pocketed them into the padding of my coat, close to the wild beating of my heart.

Very slowly, you looked at me. I slowly shook my head in hopes that you understood what I was trying to convey to you.

Stay with me.

I'll take care of you.