𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 - 𝐧𝐜𝐭 𝐣𝐚𝐞𝐡𝐲𝐮𝐧

03

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Park Eunji's POV

Jaehyun steps back, realising my anger. He takes a long sigh before finally answering me.

"I can't tell you anything, it'll simply put you at risk. I realise you're scared, but I promise we won't hurt you or anybody close to you - my uncle is just concerned. I'm sorry."

I stare at him for a few moments, feeling conflicted. I could see the sincerity in his eyes, but I still had the lingering feeling of danger. Can I trust him? This is just too much at once, I want to go home. Trying to get up slowly, Jaehyun rushes towards me to help me. Glaring at him, I take a moment but eventually give in as my legs were still unstable.

"Can I at least go home?" I say, half-jokingly and half-seriously. Jaehyun, however, was not amused and nodded before guiding me through the hallways towards the front door, the thick silence following us.

We'd finally reached my apartment, as Jaehyun's motorcycle came to a stop. Getting off, I began to walk towards the entrance - I'd never wanted to see my bed more in my life. I was quickly interrupted though, as my wrist was gripped. I turn towards Jaehyun, giving him a look of confusion.

"Phone." He says, in a stern tone. Immediately reacting, I hand him my phone. Jaehyun quickly types something into it before giving it back to me. He stares at me, a serious and concerned expression painted on his face. "If anything happens, I am begging you - please call me."

I'll be honest, that scared me - but I chose not to show a reaction. Nonchalantly nodding, I turn around and begin walking towards the entrance. I could feel Jaehyun's eyes watching my every move, and I only heard his motorcycle leaving once I'd entered the lift.

What have I gotten myself into?

Dropping my keys onto the side table and removing my shoes, I immediately head towards my room. I fall onto the soft mattress, engulfing myself in the warm blankets. My eyes soon feel heavy, my body physically and mentally exhausted after tonights events. All I wanted to do was escape, and so I drifted into a deep sleep - hiding me away from my problems for a few hours.

It wasn't long though till my eyes fluttered open, the sound of my alarm filling the room. I glance over to my phone, looking at the time. I've only been asleep for a few hours.

I looked out the window, watching the bustling city. The sky was stained a lively orange as the sun gradually rose, towering over the tall skyscrapers. Trees that stood along the sidewalk littered the floor with an array of coloured leaves. The cars drove rapidly, people scurrying to work. I honestly loved the city, it could always paint a magnificent picture, and I somehow found the noise soothing. My thoughts are soon brought back as I hear my alarm getting louder. I take a deep and heavy sigh, guess it's time to go back to reality.

Reluctantly, I get out of bed, dragging my feet towards my bathroom to get ready for school.

As I walked through the hallways, I kept my head down. I was still quite jumpy and wanted to avoid any attention. I almost made it to my class until I felt a hand on my shoulder. Reacting immediately, I swing around - ready to defend myself.

"Wow Eunji, chill!"

The familiar voice immediately calms my nerves, causing me to take a deep breath.

"Sorry, Sohee...I'm just a bit jumpy today" I reply, laughing nervously.

"Why though, something happen yesterday?" asks Sohee, placing her arm around my shoulders and walking into the classroom with me. I try to delay answering, while I thought of a possible answer. However, I didn't have much time as we quickly took our seats at the back of the class.

"Uh, not really...just a bad dream." Avoiding eye contact, I hope she believes me.

Luckily, we were interrupted by the arrival of the lecturer. I place my bag on the floor, trying to focus as he begins speaking. However, after five minutes the door opens abruptly, causing everyone to look in its direction. Jaehyun and his friend, Mark Lee enter quickly. They apologise for the interruption before heading to some spare seats at the back.

I could feel his gaze on me every now and then, but when I would glance at him he'd quickly look away. As soon as the class ended I hastily packed my stuff up and left with Sohee. I wanted to avoid talking to Jaehyun about last nights events - which are better forgotten.

"Do you want to go grab some coffee with me?? I'm honestly about to pass out at this point!" says Sohee jokingly. Noticing Jaehyun walking towards us I immediately nod.

I'd spent about an hour at the cafe with Sohee, talking about this and that. She had another class to go to so I decided to head home. Opening the door, I sighed as I placed all my stuff on the floor. The door shut with an echo, as I walked towards my room. I changed into some leggings and a shirt, but just as I was about to leave my room the sound of my front door shutting echoed once again.

Panic surged through my body, I instinctively began to search for a place to hide. I quickly grabbed my phone before quietly hiding in my closet. It was probably one of the most obvious places but my mind had gone completely blank. Shaking violently I unlocked my phone, I decided to text the one person I knew could help - Jaehyun.

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smsnsnka this is so long and ngl i feel like it's rushed but i've rewritten it like 3 times??😪
anywayyyy,, i watched xuxi's solo performance at the superm concert and ngl i died a little😂✋😤
hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you for reading!!💞