Captivated by Immortality

12: The Reason

"Taehyung!" We all shouted in unison.

He was already waist-deep in water.

He looked at us confusingly. "What," he asked frantically. "Am I doing something wrong?"

Before any of us could explain to him what he was doing, he started to submerge himself deeper.

"Wait!" I hastily ran towards the water fountain, "Taehyung, that's not a pool or a bath. You can't swim in it." I motioned him to stop.

He lifted up his eyebrow, looking at all of us curiously.

"So it's just for looks?" He asked, glaring at the still water below him.

"Yes. Yes, it's just for looks." I told him, worried about what he would do next.

"Oh, okay. I see." He started to walk to the edge so he could get out.

Until...

"Wait Taehyung." Minhyuk started to stride towards the fountain, "I think you should stay in the fountain and I can swim with you." He smiled and started to climb into the fountain.

"Really hyung? Miran said that we're not allowed to though," Taehyung said a little concerned.

"Yes, I did say that. Get out." I gave Minhyuk a death glare and I started to pull Taehyung out of the fountain.

Minhyuk just stayed there, staring off into space.

"Minhyuk, come on. People are going to see." Haerin rushed towards Minhyuk and started pulling on his arm, signaling him to get out.

Right at that moment, people starting gathering around. They were whispering nonchalantly, giving us judgmental stares.

"Sorry." I let go of Taehyung's arm and started to bow apologetically.

Haerin joined in, "We're very sorry. They were both dropped on their heads as children." She let out a slight laugh but immediately put on a straight face, trying to act serious.

"Hey," Minhyuk shouted. "I was not dropped on my head as a child!" He looked at Haerin, clearly offended.

I elbowed him in his ribs and he immediately stopped and started to rub  his now sore rib cage. "Ow! You didn't have to do it that hard," he whined in pain.

Haerin moved closer and whispered into my ear, "I think that's our cue to leave."

I nodded and grabbed Taehyung and started to walk away.

As the four of us were getting closer to the parking lot, someone stopped us.

"Hey! Wait up!"

We all turned around and were met with a man with lilac hair. He had a bright smile on his face.

"I'm sorry to bother you but, I saw that you two are wet from the fountain so I thought you might want some towels to dry off on." The lilac haired man offered two towels to Minhyuk and Taehyung.

"That's very generous of you," I said, smiling at the man. "Thank you."

"It's no be deal. I just didn't want them to get sick." He waved his hand, gesturing that it was fine.

Once he gave Minhyuk a towel, he turned to Taehyung so he could give him one also. "Here you go." He handed the towel to him.

"Th—Thank you." Taehyung stuttered and grabbed the towel, giving the man a soft smile.

"You're welcome," he returned the smile.

"Well, I better be going," He said, backing up a bit. "I'm Jimin, by the way."