A face reveal at the end. As promised. 🙃✌🏻

Chapter 5:
편안한 (Comfortable)

"We all died without wanting to. We all wanted to live more but fate claimed our lives. That's why we are not at peace. Some of us were murdered and the murderer is still free. Some of us committed suicide due to some traumatic experiences and some of us have different reasons to not leave this world. We cant pass on to the afterlife until we get what we want. We want justice. You have to punish them to give us justice. Please Minchae, we want peace. Help us."

Namjoon almost pleaded the last words. I suddenly felt bad for them. They weren't bad guys. Destiny did injustice to them. "I would definitely like to help you."

The other six pairs of puppy eyes enlightened at my words. They cheered in happiness.

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It was already evening, I was cooking something for myself. The day went smoothly after the scary encounter with the 7 apparitions. The souls disappeared after the conversation. According to them, they had some business to attend to and hence all seven of them went out.

I was still in a daze. Everything felt surreal. First of all, ghosts do exist and on top of that, I was living with seven of them. Though they seemed harmless but who knows? Maybe they would kill me when I would be of no use? I sighed. I felt like running away... but where could I go?

"The pot is overflowing."

"Omo!" I jerked at the raspy voice behind me. Jimin smiled cheekily at me. It was still awkward to talk freely with them even after we had made up. "Umm... h-hi?"

Jimin pointed at the shimmering pot. That's when I realized I had kept the ramyeon to boil on the stove and zoned out. I quickly turned off the oven and smiled apologetically at Jimin.

"Yoongi Hyung will kill you if you burn down his house." I gulped when Jimin mentioned him. I was still terrified.

For the next few minutes, I cooked side dishes for my dinner while Jimin sat on the counter. His elbows rested on his knees and his chin rested on the v-shape formed by his both hands as his curious eyes followed every action of mine. It was an awkward silence so I started up a conversation.

"Is everyone back?"

"Jungkook and Namjoon are yet to come."

"I see. Umm... do you eat?"

"We will if you provide us with something," Jimin smirked at my expression. "I was kidding. We don't need food since we are already dead but no one stopped us from having some just to satisfy our taste buds. I would surely like some ramyeon made by you."

I smiled. "Then a group dinner it is..."

It was still much time left for dinner. I was bored. My only companion was Jimin at present. We got along pretty well. I liked his teasing sentences but at the same time, they were warm and friendly. He was surely a boy who was loved by many when he was alive.

I took a packet of snacks and plopped down on the sofa. The other six ghosts were still not visible. My eyes fell on the caramel-haired ghost infront of me. He pulled up his legs in a crossed position and rested his chin on his knees and sat on the ground just below the television. His eyes were fixed on me like when I was in the kitchen.

"Do you like seeing me that much?" I couldn't help but ask aloud.

"It's just..." his eyes suddenly looked sad, "I find you comfortable. I miss conversing with normal people. I was such a social butterfly when I was alive. I had so many friends and relatives but now... no one can see me."

I felt sad at his words. This was pure torture. You can see everyone and feel everyone but not the other way around. "Sucks to be a ghost. But hey! Let's get you freed quickly, okay? Then you can be free from this torture."

His eyes sparkled at my words, "Thank you. I hope I get to live longer in my next life."

I shook my head, denying his 'thank you. "I am glad to help. Now tell me about your past, how you died and everything. I have to know everything in order to free you."

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By the time Jimin ended, my eyes prickled with tears while Jimin's were already overflowing. I scooted closer and engulfed him in a warm hug. I thought it was the best thing to do then. He didn't deserve this. I wanted to assure him that he wasn't alone. He was still loved by all. His tears were precious. My actions spoke better than words.

After some time we parted. Jimin sniffled and wiped his tears. "It has been a long time, I got a hug from someone... someone warm and lively."

"No worries, you can come to me whenever you need free hugs."

"Do you mean it?" I saw Jimin's lips curved up to form a naughty smile. That's when I realized something dirty crossed his mind. My cheeks heated up instantly.

"Yah!! What are you thinking?!" I gently slapped his shoulder and stood up.

It was dinner time. I went to the kitchen to serve the ramyeon. Jimin went to call others. When I returned I saw all were seated around the small dining table. Some eyes were excited like Taehyung and Hoseok, some were amused like Seokjin and Namjoon and one named Yoongi was blank. It was difficult to understand whether he was interested or not but nevertheless he had the food except for the youngest one who stood far from the table.

"You can begin." Seeing them diving into the food. I went to the raven-haired one. "Jungkook-" He slapped my hand away rudely when I tried to touch him.

"Don't you dare come near to me! I hate you! I hate every human!"

"I-" My words stopped as I looked down. The words were sure hurting.

"Jungkook, stop being rude to her. She did nothing wrong." Namjoon stood behind me. Others were still at the table but got quiet.

"Everyone is wrong here! How can you trust someone like her?! Why is she even in this house?!" He shouted. I could see dark veins popping up on his pale skin.

"Jungkook! Why are you being like this?? Apologize to her!! Now!" Namjoon raised his voice too.

"Apologise?? To her?? Not even in my dreams!" he fired back with the same venom.

"Jungkook!!" It was Jimin this time.

"Don't 'Jungkook' me! She should be the one to apologize for being born as a human. They are the reason I am still stuck in this life!"

"I am sorry," I whispered. The matter was getting out of hand. I didn't know a simple matter would get so intense. I was still unsure why Jungkook hated me but I felt guilty due to some reasons.

"Don't play the victim card by apologizing now. You all are pathetic." He spat and stormed out of the house via the wall.

Everyone released a sigh after he was out. Seokjin stood up, "I'll get him." And followed the youngest. I fought back my tears as a fake smile got plastered on my lips.

"Don't worry. Jungkook was just too young for his death. He had one of the most painful ones and that's why he hates the human race. I believe he will adjust soon. You are a good girl." Namjoon ran circles in my back and guided me back to the table.

Everyone ate their food though it wasn't cheerful as before. But they didn't forget to compliment me on my cooking.

Jimin's story will be a seperate chapter. Stay tuned 😉.

I deleted them after 24 hours. 🙃🙃