SUBJECT V || VKOOK

CHAPTER SIX

"This is where you'll be staying for the time being. If there are any problems please let me know." Ms. Liu gave Jeongguk a small smile while taking a key out of her skirt pocket.

"Thank you Ms. Liu. I'll let you know if there are any complications with the room, have a good night." Jeongguk took the key from her grasped and politely bowed.

Jeongguk watched Ms. Liu walk off down the corridor with a small smile. He then turned to his room door and unlocked it. When he walked in his elegant posture slumped and he let out a huge sigh of relief.

Jeongguk stretched and let out a very satisfied groan. He shook off his jacket and threw it carelessly on the floor, then proceeding to kick off his expensive dress shoes. It felt nice to finally be able to relax.

While Jeongguk made his way further into the room, he observed. The gave off a home-like vibe even though it was an apartment within a chaotic laboratory. The walls were a faded creamy yellow with beautifully taken pictures held within white photoframes decorating the walls. Two fairly large windows showcased the beautiful sunset that bled of yellow, pink, purple, and a dark blue

There were white curtains draping over the windows, the fabric barely touching the rug floor. In front of the window was a decent sized desk with empty photo frames and a desk lamp. Then he saw what he had been longing for since the early morning- a king sized bed. The bed had white fluffy pillows which laid upon light blue delicate covers. It seemed to be taunting him the more he stared at it and soon he gave in.

He ran over to the bed, throwing his glasses carelessly to the side and diving into the covers. He reached out and grabbed the first pillow that his hand come into contact with. He burried his face into the pillow with a smile on his face and with a sigh of content. Right when Jeongguk closed his eyes he heard his name being called.

Jeongguk. Jeongguk. Jeongguk.

His eyes shot open and he looked around for the source of the name calling, but nobody was there. Thinking it was no big deal he chose to ignore it, soon noticing where his suitcase was. It was leaning on the side of the desk- lonely.

He whined before forcing himself to get off the bed. He dragged himself over to the suitcase and grabbed it. He brought it over to the bed and placed it down. Although he hadn't packed much, he made sure to properly put things away and leave a pair of silky pajamas to change into.

That's when he noticed something was different. He looked around for a bit to find out nothing was different, just that something was missing. He had his clothes, hygiene products, therapeutic equipment- what was missing?

Jeongguk. Jeongguk. Jeongguk.

Jeongguk's eyes widened in shock as a burning sensation had erupted in his chest. One hand automatically flung to clutch on his chest while the other quickly clutched onto his bed sheets. The pain began to prevent him from breathing which soon caused his legs to buckle.

Jeongguk's eyes were getting heavy as the pain became unbearable. His body was going completely numb with the excuse of the excruciating pain. Minutes later the pain began to subside and Jeongguk could catch his breath. With heavy and uneven breaths, he managed to slowly get it to a slowed pace and got up from the floor.

"This isn't normal," Jeongguk spoke to himself, "I'm going to see if I can talk with that doctor tomorrow."

He carried on with his night after making that mental note. Making himself a small meal and continuing with his nightly routine. When he laid himself to bed and closed his eyes he saw something.

A familiar figure with a blurred out face staring at him.

—S U B J E C T  V—