Lost [Jungkook ff] (Ongoing)

9. Lost stars

"You are not letting it go right? What's so special about it?"
"Please?" He pleaded. Even his eyes showed how much it meant to him.
"Well... I like watching stars. I feel like it's telling me a story which is long forgotten. Like.. someone from somewhere is watching me through that blanket of stars, spreading across the sky. And when you see those million stars, you won't feel lonely" I was lost in thought and found myself staring at him as I finished.

"How long have you been drawing?" His question seemed silly to me. I felt he knew all about me and was asking stupid questions.

"Not more than two years" I answered sipping up my drink.
"Why?"
"What kind question is 'why'?" I snickered
"I mean why haven't you started drawing before that?"
"I must have. But I don't remember" I shrugged.
"Why do you keep saying you don't remember" something flashed across his eyes. Guilt?
"It's a little.. complicated"I said unwillingly.
"I understand" he nodded slowly. I suddenly blurted out.
"I had been in an accident about 2 years ago. I was in the 11th grade. After that incident.. I lost some of my memories. So I don't remember much. Like memories of people I know. I recognised my Mom and dad easily but a little stress in case of my sister".

"But you said you and Jennie were friends since 10th?"
"Well I didn't recognise her first. But thought it's not a big deal to accept a person as your friend. I really needed a friend you see? At first I did have some problems." I remembered the pain and continued." I don't know the past but at present she is my best friend" I said smiling.
He smiled back.

"Why do we keep discussing on me? Tell me about your family" I insisted.
"My parents are CEOs of our companies. They keep on going for business trips. And I am the only son."
"So you are always alone at home, aren't you?" I asked
"Yep"
"You can be alone at your home and I can't be in mine" I was mad .
"You are a girl. I am a guy".
"What does me being--"

"Are you two having a fight?" Someone asked. It was Hoseok. Everyone had came back and they sat near us with their drinks and shopping bags.
"What's the matter?" He asked again.
"Nothing" me and Jungkook answered together.
"It's only been 2 days since you guys met and you are already keeping secrets from us?" Rose pouted.
"It was really nothing guys. We were just talking". I said reassuringly.
"But you looked a little mad" Jimin stated.
"It Really Was Nothing" Jungkook said fiercely.
"Okay... If you say so. Don't get angry maknae" Taehyung patted his back.

We sat there talking about plans for other days. After the drinks we went to a restaurant for dinner. Of course after dinner there was an argument about payment. At last Namjoo payed and we gave him our share.

"It's getting late. I am taking my leave guys". I said as we walked towards the parking lot.

"How are going Ah Rin?" Lisa asked.

"I will be taking a bus. It may arrive in a few minutes". I looked towards the bus stop.

"No you are not. I can give her ride" Jungkook disagreed, looking past me. It was already dark and the stop was isolated.

"It's okay. You already did me a great favour-"

"Please Ah Rin, I don't want to argue with you again"

I nodded slowly.
"Let's go" he said hurrying towards his motorbike.

"Wait wait. I am throwing a party this friday. I wanted to inform about it" Hoseok interrupted.

"Tomorrow hyung. It's really late and you should probably leave the girls safely at home" he answered without bothering to stop walking. I hurried behind him to keep up.

When I reached him, he was already on the motorbike, extending his helmet to me. I accepted it this time without complaining. I waved at my friends as we drove away. It was a silent journey, above all it also cold.

I kept telling direction while he kept following it.
"That's it" I said quietly as my house came into view.

He stopped the bike in front of the house. I climbed down and kept the package in my hands on the back seat as I wanted my hands free. He took it from back and held it while I removed the helmet from my head.

"Stupid thing. It destroyed my hair". I complained adjusting my hair.

"Destroyed?" He exchanged my headset for his helmet and then with one hand shifted some hair off my face. "Not at all. You still look beautiful as ever" he dropped his hands as he finished. Then glanced towards my home. It was dark inside.

"Did you told your parents you went out with us?"

"Sort of yes. I texted my Mom saying I am hanging out with my friends today. She don't like to be disturbed while working. That's why I didn't call." I answered still a little flushed from what he said before. He nodded but didn't meet my gaze.

"Then I guess I will be leaving now. Get inside." He said.

"Why aren't you wearing this thing?" I asked tapping on the helmet. "Aren't these safety rules not applicable to you?"

"Nothing's gonna happen to me" he assured.

"Nothing would have also happened to me. But you made me wear it, so you should wear it"

"He grabbed the helmet and put it over his head then raised his hand in a military salute posture and said "Yes mam!"

I rolled my eyes. "Now get in" he ordered again. I walked towards the door. I opened it and turned around. His eyes were still on me.

I raised my hand and waved "Bye"

"Bye" he answered and started the engine. I entered my house and locked the door behind me. I listened to the sound of his bike moving farther away. I turned on the lights and went upstairs to get changed.

"As I was ready to go to bed my phone beeped. I glanced at the screen. It was a message from Lisa

On message 📲
Ah Rin. Have you reached home?
                                  Yes I have. What   
                                   about you?
Yep. Just reached.
So..how was the drive?
                                          Silent  😓
Why?
                                       I don't know.
I must tell this.
He is a very protective
guy.
                                      Correction:         
                                        Overprotective
Yah.. I am serious .
He really cares for you
                                                Maybe
It's been so long we had a
Sleepover
We will have one soon and
Promise me you will come
                                       I promise I will
                                      Come without a
                                        Doubt.
Bye.. I am going. My Mom
Is yelling at me to turn off
The lights
                                       Okay bye. See
                                      You tomorrow.
Sure tomorrow.

I put the phone aside and turned out the lights. I layed on my bed awake. I replayed everything that happened today. His voice, eyes.. everything. I seemed to know them. Even his breathing felt familiar to me.

He was like a familiar stranger.