Gentle Souls | Jungkook and IU

Chapter Two

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There was an upcoming typhoon in our place which made our classes suspended. The wind was so strong that it can make a tree collapse

I was here standing in front of my window watching the heavy rain that is hardly pouring down. Suddenly the window opposite me opened, revealing our new neighbor.

For a second, I forgot to breath, she was wearing a loose white shirt and her hair messy and that made her more beautiful.

Suddenly, our eyes met as she awkwardly bowed to me and closed the curtains of her window which made me disappointed as I did not got the chance to smile at her

"Son" I turn my gaze to that voice revealing my father walking in to my room sighing I slowly closed my window and walked up to him smiling gently

He sat down on my study table as I took my seat at the edge of my bed, the weather was so bad as it was driving me more crazy.

My father never came to my room calling me son, I think he has something to say to me that is so important.

"Its been so long since I saw you this close" he started which made me nod "How I wish I can—"

"What do you want dad?" I cut him as I rub my nape and sigh, there was a moment of silence until he finally spoke up

"I will arrange you to a marriage" I gasped looking at him as if questioning him what-the-heck-are-you-talking-about? "This will make a big change to our company, which is going to be yours soon"

I sigh and shrugged "As if I have a choice" I stood up and left my room

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I got out as rains started soaking me, in this kind of situation I only have me. I only have myself to comfort me.

while walking mindlessly without any idea on where should I go- I suddenly saw this park which is not so far away from our house, sitting on one of the swings despite the rain that is hitting my face painful but bearable

Why can't I make my own decisions? I have been like this since then, my father was the only person who can tell me what to do even if I do not want to do that, I will still do it or else my father will disown me. He never cared about me, all he cares about is money.

I looked up to the dark sky as the heavy rains started pouring on my face which is painful, I smiled.

"Why are you smiling?" I was startled by the voice as I turn my gaze to the side "the rain was heavy and it is hitting your face but you are smiling"

"Hey"
"Are you okay? I saw you walk out of your house and you did not bring any raincoat or umbrella with you" I have no idea on how am I going to respond with that kind of statement. She's so thoughtful.

I did not know that this girl, with a pink raincoat came to me at this rate and weather, it made me happy easing my problem

She took her seat beside me as she turn her gazed at me "You kept on looking at me with a smile" she suddenly said which made me avoid her gaze as she giggled

"Are you okay?" She asked again
"I- I am n-not" I slowly said looking down, this is our second meeting but I feel like it's okay for me to open myself to her since I- I feel comfortable

"Do- do you mind sharing it with me?" I looked up to her as I realized that the rain was not that strong anymore

"My father arranged me to a marriage"

"Oh. The typical life of a rich boy" she said which made me looked at her "Sorry"

"It's fine" I said and smile

"I don't really know how to comfort you but at least I came here to comfort you despite of the heavy rain and wind right?" She said while giggling as I nod in agreement

There was a moment of silence, it was so comfortable.

She suddenly stood up offering her hands, I took it as I stood up in front of her "You need to go home, your mother might be worried and you might get cold" she said

"Yeah right, thank you so much for coming here" I said and rub my nape "Y-you made me happy, I don't know why"

"Welcome, lets go" she said as she walked ahead leaving me behind. I grabbed her arms pulling her into my arms

I don't know, but I really need a hug and she was the only person here with me right now. She slowly tapped my back "Be thankful I am here to comfort you" she said while laughing, I laughed along with her slowly letting go of the hug

"Thank you, but what is your name?" I asked as it may be the last time that I will talk to her again

"Lee Ji Eun" she smiled "How about you?"

"Jeon Jungkook" I smiled back

The night was spent walking together to our respective houses as she was still wearing her pink raincoat while I was not wearing anything to protect me from the rain

The time has come on where we are now standing in front of our houses "Bye" she said and bowed to me as I bowed back

"Bye, goodnight" I muttered and smiled at her

She started walking to her door as I was still looking at her making sure that she will get home safely she was about to close the door- "Ji Eun! Thank you!" I shouted as I hurriedly ran to my house

resting my back at the gate and touching my heart, trying to feel how it beats abnormally.

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