Illusions [Ateez x Reader]

Chapter 34

    Waking up next to Jongho is the most comfortable thing that can possibly happen to a human being. And I'm being completely serious. If you don't believe me, please allow me to explain some more.

     When I woke up, my head was on Jongho's chest, listening to his steady breathing. Even more comfortable however, were is arms that held a firm but careful grip around me, keeping me pressed against him. Our legs were tangled together and we were both snuggled deep into the blankets. Now I ask you all, doesn't that sound comfortable?

     Anyways, I had woken up after Jongho apparently because he was playing with my hair as I opened my eyes. I looked up at him and gave him a soft and tired smile, before curling back up against him and placing my head back on his chest. A chuckle escapes his lips, causing his chest to rumble. His arms tighten ever so slightly around my body, and I nuzzle my face into his chest.

     "Not a morning person I assume?" Jongho questions sarcastically.

      I just grumble in agreement, trying to fall asleep again. Unfortunately, however, Jongho decided to move a bit.

      "I have to get up baby," Jongho mutters softly.

      I shake my head. "Nope. You are staying right here so I can use you as a pillow."

     "As enticing as that sounds," Jongho drawls our with a laugh. "The boys and I have to go and work on our choreography today."

       "Ugh Fine," I whine, unwrapping myself from Jongho.

      The maknae of Ateez gets up and grabs clothes, heading to the bathroom to change. I decided to try and fall back asleep again, however without one of the members of Ateez to cuddle with, it's not as easy. Jongho comes back in after a few minutes and leans down, pressing a short kiss onto my lips.

     "Are you going to stay in bed all day?"

     I shrug as well as I can, considering I'm wrapped up in blankets. "It's a possibility. No worries when you are asleep."

Jongho rolls his eyes jokingly. "Why don't you get up and come watch us? Or do something productive with your day? Maybe worry about doing a video for your channel or something?"

I wave him off. "All I do is worry about those videos, and honestly I used to have more important things to worry about. I really need to broaden my anxieties, but sleep is more important."

"Are you an alien?" Jongho asks snarkily. "I don't even know what your brain is running on anymore."

"I'm pretty sure it's ramen, Red Bull, and spite," I state sarcastically, sitting up in the bed. "But feel free to fact check me on that."

"That was a conversation I never thought I would have," Jongho mummers. "But I do have to get going now. We are about to leave."

"Alright," I leave forward and place a kiss on his cheek. "Tell the others I said good morning."

Jongho nods and heads out of the door. I can hear a bunch of chatter coming from the boys, then the door slamming open and shut, signaling the fact that the boys have left.

I do eventually get out of bed, as required by the author to make this story move along, and get dressed before heading downstairs to get coffee. I chug a solid four cups of coffee and then decide to head to KQ to do an Instagram live for my peeps. I grab what I need and head out the door, locking it behind me.

As soon as I take a step onto the sidewalk, I immediately feel like I'm being watched. I turn my head around, scanning the place around me but seeing no one. Shrugging my shoulders, I chalk it up to paranoia and begin my walk to KQ. However, I begin to hear footsteps following behind me. I speed up my walking pace until I reach a cross walk of a busy street, causing me to stop so I don't get hit by a car. I stay facing forward, hoping to ignore the person behind me. Despite my obvious body language to stay away, the person behind me pokes my shoulder and I turn to see....