WHELVE ↠ NA JAEMIN

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Jaemin walked down the stairs and sat down in front of the eating girl. The harsh screech of a chair scratching on the cold floor caused her to cringe at the deafening sound. When both their eyes met she instantly avoided by staring down at her steak. 

It was difficult to ignore his presence when she could feel the constant burning sensation that was shot at her direction. Sweat trickled down her forehead and she bounced her knees out of habit due to the uncomfortable situation she was in.

Yeon lifted her head up slowly to find his eyes looking right back at her as expected. Her heart beat faster and she immediately faced down. Taeyong knitted his eyebrows in confusion by the strange behaviour between the two teenagers. Leaned slightly behind his sister he caught Jaemins attention. He found his Boss gritting his teeth, glaring at him as he gestured the boy to eat.

The younger scoffed and picked his fork up, stabbed the streak in his plate making the girl to flinch. 

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It was 2 am but Taeyeons eyes still wandered around at the bare ceiling above her.  After thinking hard she eventually decided to pass the time instead of staying put like a sitting duck. The girl placed on her bunny slippers exiting her room. The mansion was big but Jisung and Chenle showed her around after dinner so she could get around the area easily.

Trusting her memory she walked about and made it to the kitchen. She was minding her own business filling a glass of water and turned around to face a black figure lurking behind her. Instantly she dropped her glass which clattered on the ground, loud vibrating noise echoed bouncing of the quiet walls. Her lips automatically opened to scream however she was shut off by a hand blocking her. Her voice was caught stuck at her throat and she couldn't speak. 

"Shhh- everyone is sleeping!" The girl calmed down after recognising the familiar voice. She yanked his arm off. "What's wrong with you!! " she whisper screamed at him. "It's not my fault you got scared. What are you even doing up - it's late?"

"I couldn't sleep!" she honestly spoke staring at the floor. Her right foot kicked the flooring lightly. "Why? Because you're in a gang's house" He deadpanned. He couldn't see her properly but he knew that she was glaring at him. Shutting his eyes tight out of irritation he let out a heavy sigh. "Someone like you doesn't belong in a place like this. It's better if you leave."

"Jaemin, why do you hate me?" the boy scoffed at her words and looked down towards her. Bending down at her height. "Do you want me to like you?" He said taking a step closer towards her. She couldn't help but feel flustered by his words, her cheeks heated up from embarrassment. Lucky for her the lights were off and it was basically pitch black, with only a tad bit of light from the moon reflecting of the white curtains to brighten the place up. The only sound was the open window letting in the cold breeze. A gust of wind entered the room past the miniature gap between the curtains sending goosebumps down her spine. "T-that's not what I meant" she stuttered 

The boy stood up and carried on to stare down at her. "I don't need a reason to hate you. I just do. I won't give you special treatment just because your Boss' sister. Understand" Taeyeon was taken aback. She didn't understand what she did so wrong for him to despise her so much. Her chest was built with rage towards the boy, she was about to burst but then halted at the sudden light shinning down. 

It began to blind her eyes. She squinted slightly to adjust . When she opened her eyes she flinched at how close Jaemin was standing to her. Their faces were a few inches away from each other. His breathe fanning at her face. 

"What are you both doing?" The new voice distracted the girl's thoughts and she looked towards the intruder.  Yuta was standing at the doorway eyes still half asleep. "I heard a loud noise. What happened?" his voice was deep and hoarse, still drowsy he yawned.

"Oh - I dropped my glass" Taeyeon replied and watched Jaemin walk out the kitchen past Yuta. As soon as he left she faced the girl in confusion "What were you both doing here late at night?" he asked trying to keep his eyes wide open. 

"Nothing .. he uh... I think he came down as well because of the sound I made" the girl fake smiled through her lie hoping that he wouldn't question any further

Yuta nodded and walked towards the girl to help her clean up the mess. After downing a glass of cold water she made it back to her bed. The girl lay on her side cocooning herself in the thick duvet. She couldn't help but think about what Jaemin said to her.

Someone like you doesn't belong in a place like this. It's better if you leave

I won't leave. I'm gonna stay no matter what you say Jaemin!

The girl gritted her teeth and closed her eyes not wanting to think about that infuriating boy.