Stolen || Lee Jeno

Chapter 55

"Hello, do you know where he lives?"

"No, I'm sorry."

"Um...excuse me, do you know where he lives?"

"No..."

The girl walked on the empty street, holding a single picture while asking various people on his whereabouts. Striving for answers, her tired self walked endlessly on the city, once again asking people.

"Hello, have you seen this man?"

"I'm sorry, no."

Exhausted; almost breathless, the girl kept on walking for three straight hours nonstop. People shaking their heads over and over again that made her feel empty and rushed.

"I need to find you...Please."

...

"So um...Hyejin, how are you?"

"Hm? I'm fine." Hyejin smiled then looked at Jaemin.

Disappointed and anxious; that's what they all felt. Looking at the girl who innocently ate her food, knowing that she won't come back anymore. That's what they thought.

Jeno, on the other hand ate his food quickly, not looking at her. Standing up, he walked out of the dining room and left the others without saying a word.

They all looked priceless. Looking at Hyejin who continued to eat her food without a word. They knew something was off but no one could pinpoint.

...

Knocks on the door were heard and the boy groaned before hiding in the covers, pretending to sleep.

The door creaked open and subtle steps were heard but nonetheless, he stayed put; pretending to sleep.

"Jeno?"

As he heard her voice, he shut his eyes more. He hated it. He hates how he feels attracted to her, how he finds her beautiful and how her voice give him healing. Everything about her attracts him and he hates it.

"Jeno, I feel bad for doing this but, wake up."

Hyejin slowly walked on the side of the bed and climbed up, shaking Jeno's shoulders. The boy didn't budge so she shook his shoulders more, in attempt to wake him up.

"Mm..."

Jeno pretended to stir in which the girl seized the opportunity to wake him. She had enough of him and so did he; Hyejin was about to walk away not until a hand grasped her arm, pulling her in the bed.

Flustered and agitated, the girl tried to move; pushing Jeno away from her but the boy was too strong. His arm circled her waist, engulfing it into a big hug while his other hand snaked itself on her head, pulling her unto his chest.

Heartbeats rising and cheeks flushing vermillion red, the girl was breathless, once again processing how and why it happened.

"Jeno, I-"

"Don't move."

Jeno moved his head for a better position, eyes still closed and chin on top of her head. Hyejin on the other hand couldn't help but to feel anxious as her arms stayed put on his chest, fists closed.

"Just this once Hyejin, don't move."

His hand slowly caressed her head, giving her an enigmatic feeling of security. Her hands then slowly loosened, also engulfing him into a hug as she snaked her arms on his waist.

Hyejin's breathing was even once again and her cheeks weren't heating up anymore but her heartbeat still arose just like Jeno's.

They could feel each other's heartbeats, knowing how they beat in sync but no one said a word; one enjoying her presence and one slowly loosening up.

Jeno smiled, unknown to her, and as seconds passed, she did too. The two engulfed each other, not needing a blanket for the warmth was emitted by themselves and soon enough, they both fell off to dreamland.

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