Frozen by Heart || PJM

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"But why did you do it?" Your gaze bored into his searching for any possible answer. You were so used to his deception that his act of kindness stirred up utter confusion in you. A part of you longed for the truth — a flickering flame that resides within that dark heart.

Not once you peeled your gaze away from his. You desired the definitive answer. A real reason behind his gesture. From your question there was a slight stir upon Jimin's face as his eyes darted away almost as if he was conflicted with his own doings.

Jimin licked his lower lip before finally speaking. "No particular reason." He answered with a hoarse voice as he ran his fingers through his hair.

"No particular reason?" You repeated his words with a doubtful tone.

"Is that a problem?" He answered flicking immediately towards your gaze with a stern look causing your shoulders to shudder momentarily.

You swallowed back before shaking your head. "No.. not at all." The lie that slipped out of your mouth was an attempt to hide your true feelings. Generally speaking this wasn't fine. There was something about his behavior that seemed a little unnatural for him. It was just out of character yet you longed for it. You wanted to know if his initial act was done genuinely or so he claims 'no particular reason'.

But then again.. perhaps you were getting too ahead of yourself.

You held back an exasperated sigh before fixing her gaze back at the dessert platter on the table. There were still many left untouched by you, however your appetite was slowly depriving away from this.. strange twinge inside of your stomach. You couldn't quite understand what it was, but the pang of sadness felt quite strong.

Maybe you were affected by his indifference.

For a men who you originally despised, you couldn't ignore the disappointment that lingered in your heart. What was worse to come for falling for someone who treats you nothing more than his rag doll. You must be insane to believe there was even a shed of light to be seen in him.

Jimin's P.O.V

Jimin's gaze was lingering on Y/n's face longer than necessary. He couldn't help but noticed the disheartened look laced within her eyes. It brought a pang of sensation to his heart, which felt strange.

It was just as that day when he witnessed her in another man's arms, but this was different. Instead of anger he was feeling something else. He wasn't certain what that was, however it bothered him more than it should have.

Once again he found himself licking his lower lips again feeling the rush of conflicting emotions surging in his heart. On one hand, he wanted to ignore these things yet another was screaming for him to make her smile. The contemplation was prolonged enough until he finally gave in as soon as the abrupt change of music filled the banquet hall. Already formulating an idea he slowly reached his hand out and grabbed her wrist.

"Let's go." Jimin whispered without another word dragging Y/n to the center where many people settling to the waltz.

"What??" He could hear the absolute confusion laced in her voice. "What are we doing?"

Not bothering to explain he then placed his left hand onto her waist with the other intertwining her fingers. "Dance." Jimin replied back shortly as he began guiding her to the rhythm of the song. His steps remained consistent for the entire waltz, moving with such precision on the dance floor.

He could noticed the hint of worry etched onto Y/n's face as they continued to dance. Her feet work was done not poorly but imperfect. The way her hand was squeezing his with minor trembles told him enough that she was nervous. Perhaps he was moving too fast hence he decided to lead the waltz in a deliberate effort.