The Man Who Could Not Stop Time (Monsta X Fanfiction)

Chapter One: Misconception

I had been hard at work, trying my best to create a great cup of coffee for all of our customers, while also balancing my ever-growing school work. Jimin was gone as a trainee now, leaving the cafe understaffed. The one thing that got me through these tough days of never-ending customers while I was drowning in the scent of espresso was the thought of meeting up with the guys again.

"Kimmy, can I have a break?" I asked the new worker, a high school student who only somewhat knew how the espresso machines worked. But I was tired and just needed a couple of seconds to take a breath.

She nodded enthusiastically, coming out from behind the counter to run off and be the waitress for now. I sat down behind the cash register, pulling out my phone.

How is your day going? I texted Jimin, knowing he was probably busy.

I sat back, taking a breath, when I felt my phone vibrate in my hand. I pulled it up to my face to see I had received a text message, but it wasn't from Jimin. It was from Wonho. Hey, are you free to meet up today?

I thought for a moment, going over my schedule in my head. Once I was off for the day, I didn't have all that much to do. I was caught up on my studying but had planned on stopping by Jimin's house. He lived with his parents for now, and I would occasionally stopped by at night to make sure he was doing alright. But I could push that back a couple of hours.

Yeah, I'm free after 5. I replied. Where do you want to meet?

Wonho asked me to meet him outside of his gym. He was working at a rather famous gym as a personal trainer and was apparently working with some celebrities now. I stood outside, waiting for him to come out.

With my headphones in my ear, I leaned against the wall and listened to some music while waiting.

'I wonder how Jisoo is doing...'

I had thrown out their wedding invite because of how angry and jealous I was, but I was sure the wedding would happen soon. And Wonho probably really wanted me to go.

"Areum!" Wonho called, smiling and waving at me.

I looked up to see him dressed in regular clothing. His hair was wet, which made me think he had showered after the long day. I wondered for a moment what he looked like while lifting weights, it must have been quite the sight to see.

I smiled at him, "Hi Wonho."

Wonho stared at me for a moment with a smile on his face before responding, "Come on, let's go eat."

He took me to a barbecue restaurant. Girls stared at him as he walked in, treating me like I was invisible. But I was used to this with Jimin, girls would stare at him until they noticed us holding hands and would glare me down.

As we were settling in, Wonho and I both sipping on beers, he finally started talking. "So." He spoke up. "I have a favor to ask of you."

I raised an eyebrow at him, setting down my beer, "What?" I asked curiously. I couldn't imagine me being of any help to him with, well, anything. "Oh, I get it." I said, putting up a hand in triumph. "You need an idea for a gift for Jisoo, right?"

Wonho stared at me blankly before shaking his head, "No. Actually, let me start from the beginning." He laughed, sitting up straight, "Remember how I'm working as a personal trainer now?"