5 Minutes More 》 KTH ✓ (Book Two)

Glare

April 2, 20XX
Thursday

I hardly slept last night. 

Yejoon is teething and constantly waking throughout the night.

Plus, I couldn't help but worry...

"Jennie!" Sungjae rushes over to me, nearly tripping. "Ouch!"

I yawn, greeting him.

"Morning, Sungjae."

He gives me a little nod of his head as he greets me.

I smile as I start walking over to our office, sinking back in my thoughts. 

It isn't until a couple of seconds later that I feel Sungjae's eyes on me.

Tilting my head up at him, I read the concern on his face. 

"Are you okay, Jennie?"

"E-everything is fine..."

He blows out his cheeks, raising an eyebrow.

"I'm just sleepy," I reassure him as best as I can, stopping at the elevator.

"You sure? Because you're missing something."

I tilt my head questioningly. 

"Smi-le." He emphasis each syllable.

I give him my best smile, not really feeling it.

He points his fingers to his own cheesy smile. "Like this."

I giggle at him.

"Ah, there it is." Sungjae beams, proud of himself.

Tucking my hair behind my ear, I look up at him. "Thanks, Sungjae."

He leans against the elevator, pressing the button before turning his attention back my way.

"When you're sad, Jennie. You know that I'll always be there to listen."

I'm touched.

But wouldn't things be weird if I told Sungjae my whole story?

"And, to make you," Sungjae suddenly gently starts to poke my sides, "smile!"

I cover my mouth as I start to giggle, pushing him away.

"Sungj-"

"Sungjae." A firm voice cuts between us.

We both turn our heads to see Taehyung walking towards us, his bag over his shoulder, eyes locked on Sungjae.

Sungjae stands up tall, head tilting up as he waits for Taehyung to continue.

"I'm going to need those photos edited by 10."

Sungjae flickers his eyes over to the clock on the wall. 

I do too, noticing its 9:15.

Taehyung doesn't say anything else, continuing to walk past us and down the hall.

Sungjae curses under his breath, walking straight into the elevator.

I follow, catching the way Taehyung looks at me one last time before the doors close.

It sent shivers down my spine.