Dormmates | NCT Jaehyun

Chapter 3

You looked up at him from his words.

Protect me?

Never had anyone said those words to you.

Your heart fluttered and you felt butterflies in your stomach already.

"B-but how?"

"You'll see." He looked at you then to his food again.

-

Classes were finally done for the day. You braced yourself just as you reach the lockers. Normally Yuta would come screaming at you right at that point of time.

But he was no where at sight.

"Hey."

You snapped your head to the other side and saw Jaehyun.

"Hi." A soft smile was plastered on your face.

"Let's go home together." Jaehyun slumped his arm around your shoulder again.

Gulping, you nodded hesitatingly.

As both of you walked back to the dorm, Jaehyun's arm remained around your shoulder. It gave you a familiar yet unfamiliar feeling, since you've only got it from a special someone before, someone who had been gone for years now.

―Flashback―

"Yah I can't breathe!"

"Is it because I'm too handsome?"

"No what the hell that's because you're necklocking me―" You coughed.

"Oh my god." He patted your back as you coughed furiously.

"Are you trying to kill me?"

"Who would kill his own girlfriend?"

"Since when am I your girlfriend? You never asked!"

He slung his arm around your shoulder and pulled you into his embrace, "I don't care~" he sang.

You rolled your eyes with a wide smile on your face.

―End of flashback―

A tear escaped your eyes and you immediately wiped it off, but it was too late.

"What's wrong?" Jaehyun palmed your cheeks and examined your face.

You avoided eye contact with him and decided to walk faster. Fortunately, the dorm was near. Running to the front door, you fiddled with your keys but managed to get in and locked the door of your room before Jaehyun reaches.

"Y/N!" He knocked on your door. "Are you okay?"

"Please just leave me alone for a while."

"Did I do something wrong?"

You felt a little guilty after hearing how sad he sounded.

"No, Jaehyun, I'll be fine."

"Alright." Jaehyun said softly on the other side. "I know we only knew each other for a day, but you could open up to me. I'm here for you." He whispered the last four words quietly.

His voice was gentle. You could imagine him frowning.

Soon, footsteps were heard and fading, showing that Jaehyun just left to his room.

You let out a huge sigh and went to your desk. Lifting the photo frame displayed, tears welled up again.

Why aren't you talking to me? It's been five years...

Just then, your phone rang.

Realizing who was calling you, you immediately swiped the green button.

"Super early morning to you, Johnny."

"Well good evening on your side. How's your first day?"

"Well, I'm not dead yet."

The boy from the other line just laughed.

"I'm sure you'll get the hang of it."

"I wish you're here."

"Me too, lil one...me too."

You smiled at the nickname.

"So...how is he?"

"He's perfectly fine. Just a small cold. I'll take care of him."

"Take care of yourself too."

"Says the one who's always sick. Make sure you drink more water. No one is there to look after you anymore."

You let out a sigh, "You're in Chicago right? Are you guys planning to come back any sooner...?"

The line on the other side went silent for a while, "I'm sorry..."

You smiled bitterly, "It's okay, thanks Johnny. Let's catch up again another time."

"Anything for you and Taeyong, Y/N. Call me when you're free."