Penta Ent. | JungHo ✅

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~Time skip: 2 weeks~

I found myself running around the building again in Jinho's stead. Things had finally gone back to normal, except with Jaehyun. No matter what I did, he continuously made the effort to avoid me. I had almost given up until he reached out to me again. "Jungwoo!" "Jungwoo!" "Jungwoo!" "I'm only one person!"

I collapsed into a chair then received a text from Jinho. "Another one?" I groaned then dragged myself over to the elevators. Most of my day consisted of me just running around trying my best to help everyone out. I hardly did anything to help Jinho personally these days.

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"Finally, I can leave." The work day was finally over and I was able to leave on time. "Jungwoo." "Huh?" My soul left my body as a whole new stack was placed on my desk. "Good luck." Tears streamed down my face as my hopes were shattered. "Maybe I should buy some snacks. It may be awhile." I left my office then noticed Jinho by the elevators. "You're still here, Jinho?" "Naturally. Where are you off to?" "Convenience store." We boarded the elevator then stood in silence as it traveled down. It suddenly halted.

"Jinho?" "I know." We patiently waited in case it was a minor malfunction. A few minutes soon became many. "Its stuck." I pressed the appropriate buttons then widened my eyes as the lights went out instead. "Is that supposed to happen?" "No..." "I'm sorry!" "It's fine. Lets just call for help. You have your phone right?" "Yeah." I felt my pockets then frowned. "Jungwoo..." "I might have left both..." I gave him a sheepish smile as I didn't expect to get stuck in an elevator.

"What about you?" "I simply thought I would be up and down without a problem." "What should we do? Most have already left." "I'm sure it'll attract attention if the elevator is shown to be on a floor but isn't moving." "Remember, the light went out." "Shit, you're right." I mentally kicked myself for not bringing either phone with me. "How long do you think we'll be stuck?" "I wouldn't be surprised if it's more than the average amount of sleep a human should get." "8 hours...?" I slid down the wall in defeat. "Don't move too much." "I know..."

I sighed heavily as my hunger continued to climb. The elevator started to become cooler as well. "Jinho." "Yeah?" "Can we cuddle?" "W-What...?" I slowly scooted over then wrapped my arms around him. "Oh." "What were you thinking?" "Nothing." I gave him a skeptical look as he leaned into me more. "Doesn't this remind you of a drama? The main interests getting trapped and being forced to bond and rely on each other." He softly laughed while shaking his head. "Yeah, it does feel like that. But, this is real life and not such a cliché TV drama. We could actually die." "Wow, way to bring the mood down." "Sorry..." I leaned my head against his as we continued to wait for time to pass.

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"You can sleep first." "No you." "Then at the same time?" "Someone has to be awake in case someone comes by." "I'll stay up then, you sleep Jinho." We went back and forth a bit longer until he finally gave in. "Actually, this would be better for me." He placed himself in between my legs then leaned back. I prayed to every supernatural being that he wouldn't feel the extra heat emitting off of my body. My chest continued to experience pangs until it died down. "Why does it only happen around him..." I tightened my hold slightly as I felt his breathing reach a slow and steady rhythm. "I guess it's okay if it's you..."

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I opened my eyes and was greeted by the familiar interior of our prison. I looked down then gripped my pants as my gaze landed on his sleeping face. When did he change positions? I pushed the thoughts away as figuring out what time it was was more important in this situation. The lights suddenly came on and the elevator eventually started to move. I picked Jinho up then wobbled as I tried to stand. The doors opened and shocked faces were just about everywhere you turned. I quietly walked out as everyone kept their eyes on us.

I placed Jinho down in a chair then heard footsteps approach us. "Were you two...?" "Were we stuck in an elevator for hours? Yes. That's all it is. We're fine." I dispersed the crowd then felt something grip my back. "The floor suddenly feels soft." "Jinho, we're not in the elevator." His grip loosened and I was able to turn around. "That's great. What happened?" "Not sure. The lights came on and the elevator started moving." I couldn't help but laugh internally at his drowsy state. "Why are you smiling?" "I think my favorite Jinho state is this one." He gave me a confused look then suddenly stood up. "I'll be back." He quickly took off in the direction of the restrooms.

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My door burst open and both Shinwon and Ten had rushed over to me. "Move!" "We're both asking the same thing anyway!" "Guys, I'm fine. I'm going home to freshen up and change. I'll see you later." I picked up my bag then walked out of my office. "Ah, Jungwoo." "Jinho?" "I can drop you off at home and come pick you up." "You don't have to." "I insist. It'll be faster that way." "I'll accept your offer then." "Great." My heart did a little jump at his kindness. A part of me didn't mind the little emotion spikes Jinho would give me at times.