Love is Not Over (Kim Namjoon x Reader)

Chapter 2

He wouldn't break a promise, no matter how small it is. That's what you had believed up until now. It was almost time for you to report to the school, and yet Namjoon was nowhere in sight. Since professor Lee's class was your only on Mondays, Namjoon told you to wait at home while he goes to his morning classes and he'll come to take you. When you tried calling him, all you got was his voicemail.

The school, located near the university, would take half an hour to walk and if you run now, you might be able to make it. Sighing, you put on your best running shoes and darted. The cold air was unforgiving but luckily most of the snow had melted already, leaving patches of slippery ice that you tried your best to avoid. The gate appeared in front of you. Your watch read that it was 12 minutes passed the time that you were supposed to report. There was no time to stop as you continued to run, your hair flying everywhere.

The assistant principal gave you a slight annoyed look masked by a force smile when she saw you approaching from afar. You bit your lips, preparing for the scolding. Gravity pushed down on you as you walked towards her, each step felt like you were dragging elephants.

"You're late." was the first thing that she said. Her low growl made you jump back a little.

"I'm so sorry. I couldn't find a ride last minute." you tried explaining. She didn't look pleased with the answer, but your smile was unwavering.

"I'm Shin Mye. Please call me Dr.Shin." She spun around, and made a gesture for you to follow her. Her heels clicking against the pavement with every step. "I'm assuming you already know what you'll be doing here. But let me further explain. You'll be an assistant to one of our full-time teacher. She's also fairly new and I feel like she could use some help." The hallways were small, brown brick made up the infrastructure. Rows of finger paintings covered a good part of the walls. Looking at them put you at ease. There was one with a family. One girl painted her dog, and another painted her holding hands with her mother. For the most part, everyone seemed happy. You remembered doing this when you were younger. The teacher told you to be honest about your circumstances, but your father did warn you that if anyone finds out about his abuse, he would never let you see the light of day.

You shuddered, instinctively clutching your hands at your side. Dr.Shin slowered her pace and peered through a window on one of the classroom's door. She must have been distraught because she took a gulp.

"Is there something wrong?" you asked timidly.

"The second graders are usually rowdy at this time. I think it's time for you to go in there. Goodluck." The door opened and you felt an invisible force pushing you inside. There was a blinding flash of light from the sun outside. It was like one of those moments where your life flashes in front of you before death. You could hear it, not heaven, not screams and crying coming from all directions. You scanned the room for the teacher, instead you found the most beautiful woman ever.

Her hair was in a loose ponytail and her smile was bright and contagious. She was talking to a young girl. She giggled as the woman touched her cheek lightly. You quietly approached them and tapped on her shoulder. When she turned around, you swear you could have fainted by her beauty.

"Oh, you must be my new helper." she said. Her voice surprisingly deep and appealing.

"Yes, I'm Y/N. Nice to meet you. Sorry for being late." you held out your hand for her to shake, which she did.

"No worries, I'm happy you're here. Nice to meet you, I'm Jisoo." She then tried to quiet down the class and introduce you to all the students. "Everyone, this is Y/N. She will be helping me with you guys from now on."

"Nice to meet you guys. Please take care of me." You bowed to the students for some reason which made them all laugh, but you didn't mind, as long as they're laughing and not screaming. The rest of the time, Jisoo was showing you around the classroom and talked about some projects that they're currently working on. She said that many of the students in the class came from broken homes, which is why they're so rowdy. You assured her that you would be able to handle it.

"I'm glad. I really do love them and I want to try my best for them." Jisoo smiled. Not only is she beautiful but her heart is so pure.

"Sorry for intruding, but do you have a boyfriend by any chance?" you asked.

She chuckled. "I do not. I spend too much time at school or by myself at home, I never get the chance to go out. But I would love to have one, someone to baby me, make me food, and care for me. Sorry, that must have sounded silly."

"No, of course not. I understand." you said. "Hm, I know someone who is perfect for you." you said. She gave you a curious look but the bell rang for dismissal. As she got the student ready for their parents, you pulled out your phone to see if Namjoon had sent anything, there was nothing.

After the last student had left, you bid Jisoo goodbye. She offered to drive you home but you denied, you told her your boyfriend would be here soon. Which isn't true, though he did promise, as evident by this morning, he would have forgotten. Instead of trying to walk home, you called a cab instead.

You saw his car in the parking lot when you got to the apartment. You entered the apartment to see him in his studio, the door closed. You knocked softly and entered. He sat still in front of the monitor, his headphones in.

"Hey, I'm home." you said. At this point, you have no idea if you should be upset or outraged. In all honesty, you just wanted to spend time with him. He's been so far away lately.

"Oh, hey. Sorry I couldn't take you this morning, I got caught up with the project." His back still facing you.

"That's okay." you answered. "What do you want for dinner?"

"Actually, I'm not hungry. I gotta finish this soon." he answered.

"But Namjoon, you gotta eat-"

"Not now, Y/N!" he yelled, his voice filling the room. You nodded, knowing he couldn't see you, and left. The door closed once again.