"Yah… open the door!" he said, laughing.
He had been saying that for a while now.I ignored him.
And quickly finished bathing.
How could he even say something like that so casually…?
"Babe…" his voice came again.
I rolled my eyes and opened the door.
Already dressed in a short, simple dress.
He froze.
His eyes slowly moved from my face… down… then back up again.
"Do you hear me, huh?" he said, smiling as he stepped closer.
He was about to touch me
But I pushed him lightly to the side.
"Go and bathe," I said, smiling as I walked past him.
"Then come downstairs for dinner."
"Babeee…" he dragged the word, watching me leave.
*******
I walked into the kitchen.
Sighed.
"Ramen it is…"
That was the only thing I could make right now.I filled the kettle with water and placed it on the stove.
Took out two packs.
Opened them slowly.
The quiet felt… strange.
Too quiet.
Just as I was about to turn off the gas
I felt it.
Warmth.
Behind me.
My body stiffened.
Wait…
Didn't I just finish bathing?
Why am I suddenly feeling this hot…?
I slowly tried to turn
But froze.
A hand caught mine.
Firm.
Gentle.
Jimin.
His body was right behind me.
Too close.
Way too close.
He wasn't wearing a shirt.
I could feel the warmth of his skin through the thin fabric of my dress.
My breath hitched.
His voice came low… right beside my ear.
"Babe…"
It was softer this time.
Hoarse.
My heart started beating faster.
Louder.
Like he could hear it.
"Jimin…" I whispered.
But I didn't move.
I couldn't.
His fingers tightened slightly around my hand.
Not hurting.
Just… holding.
Like he didn't want me to go.
"You ran away earlier," he murmured.