His Obsession | kooku

Chapter 17: The Visitor

"W-What are you---"

Jieun can't believe what she's seeing right now. She wants to pinch herself but her hands can't move.

"Congratulations!"

"W-what are you doing here?"

He put down his phone and put it in his pocket. "To deliver my gift for you?" He chuckled.

She didn't know what to react. She's so stunned to even move. So that means... her stalker is the one who gave those flowers.

"Are you okay?"

Jungkook seemed to notice Jieun's uneasiness. Her face was pale. Didn't she like my surprise?

"Jieun?" He held her hands.

"I-It's my stalker. H-He also sent me flowers."

Jungkook's jaw clenched. "Did he do something to you?"

She shook her head. "He sent me a picture. He was there, Jungkook. He may be one of the judges. Or he might be a staff there or---"

Jungkook pulled Jieun into his arms, slowly caressing her hair. She was trembling.

"Don't be scared. I'm here."

Jieun hugged him back. She wanted to stay like this forever. His warmth made her feel safe.

After a few minutes, Jieun calmed down. She pulled herself away from the hug, hiding her red face from him.

"Uh... Uhmm... D-Do you want to come in?" She stuttered.

"Sure."

Jungkook acted cool but deep inside he's burning. Jieun walked straight up stairs, confusing Jungkook, who just stood behind the front door.

"A-Aren't you coming?"

Is she inviting him in her room?

Still confused, Jungkook followed Jieun hesitantly. They both reached her room.

He smiled after seeing her room. He feels comfortable just by the ambiance of her room. His eyes wandered through the pictures of her, her friends and her family glued in her wall. Her stuffed toys and her guitar on the corner.

Jungkook gulped as his eyes darted in her bed. His imagination went wild in an instant. He can imagine Jieun laying om the soft mattress while he's on top---

"I'm sorry. I just feel more comfortable here."

"Oh! It's fine. I don't mind."

The room was then filled with awkward silence. Jungkook was worried. Jieun wasn't usually this silent.

"Jieun."

She looked at him and forced a smile.

"Don't worry. We'll find that scumbag."

Jieun sighed. "Even the police failed to find him."

"Trust me. I'll make sure he goes to jail."

Jieun stared at Jungkook. How can he say those things at her so easily? It's confusing her. The little hope in her that he also likes her is igniting. He wouldn't do this if he doesn't, right? Or maybe he just treats her like a sister or a friend.

"Jungkook, why are you doing this?"

"Huh?"

"This! You're acting as if you cared for me so much! Why? You're confusing me!" Jieun turned her back at him but Jungkook grabbed her arms, pulling her for a hug.