Days Thereafter

Yoongi gets up from the bed and walks towards the door.

“It’s probably better to tell everyone sooner than later. I’ll be there to help you if you need it.”

“Gomawo.” I watch as his retreating figure opens the door, flooding the room with light then leaving me alone in the dark.

This is how it seems to be a lot lately.

I lie down on the bed and stare at the rungs of the upper bunk bed.

I’m going to tell them all together. It’s better to rip the bandaid off all at once. Maybe it won’t be so bad, I didn’t kill that girl, I’m innocent… I’m innocent… and so was she.

I let my thoughts take the wallowing road, picturing the worst and letting my mind go.

It’s all too much, if I wasn’t stupid enough to talk to her; if I would have just ignored her.
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“I can’t do this to any of them.” Ju mie whispers, looking at her fingers. Ara slams her hand on the desk.

“YOU WILL DO EVERYTHING I SAY GO JU MIE!” Ju Mie flinches back into the soft black chair. Ara clears her throat, throwing her hair behind her shoulder and readjusting herself into the seat.

“Don’t make me take matters into my own hands. If I do you’ll regret ever being born, got it?” Ara smiles sweetly.

“What if they see me?”

“Then you pretend to be a perverted fan.” Ara turns the chair to look at the bookcase behind her. She runs her hand over the massive collection of knives and other assorted weaponry.

“If anyone tries to give you a hard time after that, scare them with this.” She tosses Ju Mie a small knife. It’s one of the deadlier ones with a bunch of scary notches. It lands on the desk with a clattering sound. Ju Mie’s hand shakes toward it slowly, gingerly picking it up between her forefinger and thumb.

“Now, I’ll have Xie waiting for you in the car about a block or two away. If you fuck this up and come running out, he will leave you behind, then you’re on your own.”

“You’d leave me behind?” Ju Mie squeaks behind her curtain of hair.

“Well I can’t be found behind any of this, so since you are the uglier of the two, you’ll have to be sacrificed.” Ju Mie’s eyes teared as she realized she was being thrown under the bus once again. Ara rolls her eyes at the pathetic scene in front of her, and throws on a fake concerned look.

“Hey, that’s not going to happen right?” She stretches her hand across the desk. Ju Mie peeks from behind her hair and looks at Ara.

“You’re going to get everything right the first time right? Then no one will find you and you can come back safely with me.” Ara gives her the most dazzling smile, making Ju Mie smile and join hands with Ara.

“That’s my girl! Okay, I’ll have Xie give you everything in a file folder, and don’t stare at his bald head anymore, okay? He says it makes him angry.” Ju Mie bobs her head. Ara’s demeanor turns stone cold once again as she waves away her cousin. As the door closes she’s able to release a big sigh.

“The seeds are being planted as we know it!” Ara crows with joy.

“It’s never been any easier to manipulate these idiots than now.” Ara sits back into her chair with ease. She presses the button on her desk.

“Yes Ms. Go?” The female voice comes through.

“I need all of the files under the name Jimin to be brought into my office, have Xie bring them to me.”

“Right away Ms. Go.” Ara drums her fingers across the cold cherry wood in anticipation. Xie walks in 6 minutes later with various folders.


“What are the dates listed?” Ara commands

“We have a few from two years ago, and then the most recent ones.” Xie answers

“I want the ones from two years ago to be delivered to my house, I want the ones from recently to be altered. I need you to change my name to the name of Kim SeokJin on any and all of the papers, then I need you to put them all in a special folder. After that you’re going to give them Ju Mie. Then finally, you’re going to drive her somewhere and wait for her, but only if she’s walking. If she’s running to the car you need to drive away, fast. Understood?”

“When does this need to be done by ma’am?”

“Well… I have a meeting this weekend, so how about next weekend?” Xie bows as a reply then leaves her office.

“Planning my revenge is so tiresome.” Ara yawns to herself.
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Jimin’s P.O.V.

Everything’s been so hectic and terrible, I’m happy I got to experience this moment of bliss with her. Nothing could have been more perfect, except if she was happier. I’m happy that I could make her smile.

I open my eyes to see the sunrise peeking through the navy blue curtains, halfway closed. I turn to see the love of my life laying next to me. Her hair is crazy but still beautiful. Her face looks so peaceful, something it hasn’t been for the past 3 days. Everything’s quiet too. I can hear the sound of a clock ticking, every once in a while a car drives by. It’s so different from Seoul. You can always hear the sound of cars honking early in the morning, maybe people laughing in the evening, and we’re surrounded by people. All the time. I like being with the guys and all, but this moment with her is one that makes me feel even more in love with her than I thought was possible.

Seeing her back rise and fall with her breathing, seeing her shoulders exposed and kissed by the soft rays of light, coming here and missing rehearsals was worth it. I can always stay up late at night and practice the choreography, but it was these moments I would regret losing.

Even everything going on with Ara doesn't compare to this. I bet I really pissed her off not answering any of her texts and not going to the meeting.

The thought brings a huge smile on my face. I sit up carefully in the bed, leaning against the headboard.

I won’t let that crazy bitch ruin anything between us.

I let out a content sigh, staring at the pictures hanging on the mirror.

Then something pops into my head.

This whole accident couldn't have been Ara’s doing, could it?

“Good morning oppa.” I turn to see the most beautiful thing. I see her looking at me with a sleepy smile, the soft rays illuminating her gorgeous eyes casting a glow on her face. Being caught up in the moment I lean down and push my lips into hers. I feel her fingers slip around my neck, pulling me closer.

Then I hear the door open.

“Honey- Oh My Gosh! I’m so sorry! Oh Wow! I didn't know you had a boyfriend!” We pull away quickly.

“Oh My Gosh! Mom! Can you please knock next time?!” She burrows herself down into the blankets, only a few wild strands peek through onto the pillow.

I look over at her mom. They look a lot alike. Even their smiles.

“Well hi! Nice to meet you! I’m mom, may I ask your name?” Her mom comes over and sits on the edge of the bed.

This woman is funny! I like her.

“My name is Jimin. I am … from Korea. I’m singer.” That’s it, that’s about all I remember right now.

“Wow, you’re a singer? What do you sing? You are very handsome!” Her mom takes my chin in her palm and moves my face all around. I let out a nervous laugh. I feel shifting beside me.

“Mom! Stop being so weird! You’re gonna scare him away! I love him, please don’t scare him away.” Finally being free the lady’s grasp I look over and see her sitting up, covering herself with the bed cover. Even that image manages to take my breath away.

“This seems pretty serious, let’s talk about it over breakfast okay? Make yourself decent.” She walks away and closes the door behind her. I look over at her and see her looking at me.

“She didn’t scare you did she?” I shake my head and grab her hand. I let our hands fall between our legs.

“She seems funny and really nice, although I’m not sure I understood all of what she told me besides me being handsome.” I rub the back of my neck with my free hand.

“Of course that’s all you focused on.” She nudges me with her shoulder.

“How are you feeling?” I ask

“Well, last night was pretty intense, but good. I still feel like I’m all intact and everything.” She laughs, leaning her head down to my shoulder. Her lips press the softest kiss on my bare shoulder, making a slow burn start in my veins, hitting me in my soul. My body feels like slow lava running through.

“Let’s go meet my crazy mom.” She says, hopping off the bed, dropping all the blankets from her grasp.

After dressing we head downstairs to the smell of bacon, pancakes and eggs. I can hear my stomach make gurgling noises.

We sit at the spots already set. I take one look at the food and see a bunch of forbidden food.

“Jagi, I can’t eat any of this.” I whisper

“Wae?” She asks, bacon crunching.

“I’m on a diet…” I inform her.

“A diet? Since when? And what for, you’re perfect Park Jimin.” She takes my plate and loads it up with everything. Then she sets it down in front of me and puts the silverware in my hands.

“I knew there was a reason I loved you.” I smirk at her and lean over for a quick kiss.

“Okay Lovebirds ,it’s time for the story.” Her mom walks over and sits in front of the both of us.

Notes

Hi guys! How do you feel about Ju Mie so far? Can you guess anything upcoming? Btw I've noticed that I have forgotten to put any thoughts from the characters in the previous chapters in italics. I'm sorry if that may have confused anyone. I'll see if this program will let me change them, no high hopes though. I wont be updating on Thursday, so if you guys want one on Wednesday let me know, otherwise I'll just continue with the schedule, skipping thursdaay and update on Dec. 1st.