e.x.o. the mafia - book II [DISCONTINUED FOR NOW]

• seven •

! warning !
- panic attacks will be mentioned in this chapter, it might somehow trigger or affect you if you are one of those who suffered/are suffering with it.

and also a message; i know how it feels so please, please, dont feel alone. you are a worthy person and if ever it happened, ask for help.

i am proud of you.

x_x

seven.

You locked yourself in one of the cubicle as you slowly drop in the ground. Your tears watering and a pang of pain was in your chest.

You couldn't breath and you can't do anything about it.

The surroundings felt like it was all beyond your grasp.

You wanted to call someone for help but your hand was shaking terribly, it can't even stay still in your lap. You sniffed while trying to get rid of the memories.

Calm down. You told yourself but as expected, nothing happened.

You didn't want to take the pills that the doctor says it can calm you down, simply because you feel weak everytime you depend on it.

It hurt your heart that you've already succeeded fighting over this panic attacks back then, but just because of one word or event that could bring back you're painful memories, it destroyed you like this again.

You stayed like that for only heaven knows how long. You can't even glance at the clock. Your skin was sensitive and so is your heart.

Minutes had already passed and you've finally calmed down on the outside, but not on the inside. You just stared blankly at the space with tears prickling on your tear ducts.

The bathroom door opened with a loud thud. You quickly stood up, shaking on the sound.

"Ms. Doesn't Talk to Stranger? Are you in there? It's me, Mina!" A soft yet worried voice called. "Open up, please."

You weakly shook your head, hoping Mina would see.

But your eyes shot open when a head suddenly peeked on the free space on the ground.

It was Mina's face almost touching the floor with a frown. You almost freaked out if it wasn't for her cute expression.

"Please open!"

T-This girl is kinda scary. You thought.

Despite your limbs shaking violently, you grabbed the lock and successfully opened it. Mina wasted no time and kicked the door open, almost hitting your face if it wasn't for your instincts to dodge it.

She pulled you outside and dropped her belongings, pulling a piece of notebook and fanning your face that was drenched in sweat.

"Here, drink some water." She pulled out a bottled water that was resting on her bag.

You couldn't decline at all since you appreciated her effort. She even opened the lid and it would be heartbreaking to ignore her help.

You felt better when the liquid touched on your throat. Mina stayed with you like that and it slightly surprised you that she simply helped you without complaining.

This made you suspicious of her. You slowly dropped the bottle on the counter while taking a step back, Mina wrinkling her forehead to see you act different.

"You.." You breathed. "Are you planning to do something to me?"

"I'm trying to help, calm down." Mina ignored your impulsiveness and pulled your wrist, fanning you again.