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"I was never interested in the meeting." he complained while driving.

You averted your eyes at him in disbelief. How can this be even possible? Jimin you know is quite dedicated person, a person married to his work.

"Why so Mr. Park? Are you not well?" you asked, you sounded worried.

"I am fine Ms. Lee, thank you for asking." Jimin gave a warm smile. He was seriously looking breathtaking, his blonde hair were enhancing his facial features even more, his flawless skin and his prominent features made him look like a man who just walked out of Manhwa. He looked straight on the road and you averted your eyes.

We could have been great Mr. Park but then you are still not over your first love, you thought.

Jimin parked the car and you got down. He was telling some random things about the meeting, you were trying not to look at him because when you did, he would hold his gaze as if his eyes were trying to bore through you, he never looked away and it makes your stomach tingled everytime.

Door of the elevator opened and you both entered, it was afternoon time so the staff was almost busy and there were only you both in the elevator.

It was awkward, a close room.

3rd floor...

4th floor...

The digital numbers changed as the lift accelerated upward floor by floor then it suddenly stood still on 6th floor. The lights flickered before dimming and your eyes gaped in shock when the lift jolted.

"Mr. Park.." you squeaked, scooting towards him.

Jimin wasn't afraid but he was equally shocked. Never in the history, Park corporation has face such kind of nonsense or incident but then he calmed himself as you were there with him.

"Don't worry, there must be some technical issue." He comforted as he dialed a number.

"Hello, security. Park Jimin here."

"Yes sir."

"I am stuck in the elevator of wing B. What the hell is happening? Just see to it as fast as you can." he shouted and hung the call before waiting for the reply.

You were looking at him.

He placed the device in his pocket and averted his eyes at you. "Don't worry.." he said with a warm smile which was capable to calm a storm.

You slightly nodded. He tried to press some buttons but it was unless.

The light flickered again and this time it turned bright than usual.

"Don't worry... they are checking it. Take a deep breathe, don't panic." Jimin could see fine lines on your face, he never imagined that a girl like you can even panic for such small thing.

Few awkward minutes passed. It was difficult since you were stuck with Jimin. You were having a love-hate kind of relationship with him.

You inhaled deeply, slowly leaning on the wall. You were getting sweaty. Jimin wiped his own sweat and removed his coat. He placed it aside and leaned next to you.

He checked his watch again.

"I have Claustrophobia... not much but little." you muttered, eyes still on the closed door.

"You have what?" he raised his brows, he missed since it wasn't clear.

"Fear of having no escape..."

"Oh.. phobia of closed space, I get it." he replied. "Don't worry...just stay calm." he comforted, for a moment he wanted to calm you himself by hugging you but then he cannot.

You slowly sat on the floor. Jimin looked at you and landed next to you, his eyes still on you.

"Should I sing for you?" he suddenly says when he saw you shivering a little.

"Huh?"

Jimin averted his eyes away from you and decided to sing. You guessed the song when he started to hum a little.

Memory of the wind.

You gazed at him, his blonde thick and lustrous hair, few bangs resting peacefully on his slightly sweaty forehead.

He was worried for you and wanted to distract you from the situation.

He looked at you as he paused a little to see your reaction, his eyes were mesmerising, deep like ocean, there you saw something in his eyes, longing. It felt as if a shooting star reached safely to its destination.

But you weren't that lucky, soon his eyes disappeared forming a curve, his crooked tooth in view.

Jimin was worried for you, he thought you might start panicking again.

He resumed singing where he had paused. His strong brows bridged in the middle, his perfect pouty lips, the way his playful smile had drawn into a hard line across his face bewitched you.

You couldn't help but admire the man singing only for you.

Your moment was interrupted by a whirling sound of the lift. You squeaked while Jimin stopped as he tried to sense what was happening.

"Mr. Park, can we get out from here?" you pleaded, your eyes slightly getting misty as you chewed your lower lip to stop the tears which were threatening to fall.

That's it, his patience running out. Jimin sighed as he threw an arm around your small frame. He knew Taehyung has refrained him from touching you but then he cannot see your vulnerable state, he cannot sit back and see you suffer when he is there by your side. He pulled you in his embrace, closer to his chest. You raised your head to look at him and that's when your eyes met his stern ones, he was confident and strong enough to protect you. There is nothing more beautiful than being with a person who can be by your side to protect you.

He gave an assuring smile and you dipped your head in his chest, feeling secure. His strong hand, slightly rough from working held you on place. "Everything is okay Eun Ae." he patted and caressed your back.

Eun Ae.. he said Eun Ae..!! Your heart fluttered, it felt as if after ages you were back from under water.

His body was warm and toned, you felt it as he hugged you, his touch was comforting. He was breathing heavy, his heartbeats fastened. It made you stay a little more in his embrace, it was real, he wasn't drunk like last time. It was his choice to take you in his arms and protect you, this time its you and only you.

"Everything will be okay..." his voice was deep, with a serious tone. His breathe brushed your ear as he spoke.

You nodded in his chest, smiling a little. This was real.

Suddenly the elevator started. "Oh..everything is normal now." Jimin said, smiling.

You raised your head, the elevator was accelerating upward like it normally does. You smiled but did not moved. Even Jimin stood still, not wanting to leave you but then you both froze in place when the door opened and you saw pairs of eyes on you both.

You quickly scooted from him, tucking your hair backwards. Jimin cleared his throat as he stood up, tightening the knot of his tie. Few staff members and security guards were gawking at you both, they weren't expecting this.

You bowed, awkwardly smiling as you stepped out of the elevator while they greeted Jimin. The security guards and technicians were bit worried as they thought they might receive a bashing from Jimin himself but then they were wrong. After stepping out, he searched for you but you weren't seen anywhere and he guessed you must have went to your cabin.

A long sighs left his lips as he marched towards his cabin. He did not wanted to make things more awkward for you.

"You?" he gaped in shock as soon as he opened the door of his cabin.

"Welcome.." Taehyung waved as he placed his legs on Jimin's glass table.

"Yah you.. why are you here?"

"To see your face." he replied sternly.

Jimin sighed as he entered the cabin and grabbed a glass of water. Taehyung stared at him till the time he gulped and placed the glass on the table.

"Taehyung, I wanted to tell you something. Today-"

"Had fun in the elevator?"

Another shock for Jimin, he looked at him with wide eyes. "How did you..How di-" Jimin saw his lips curling upwards forming a smug. "So, it was your-"

Taehyung nodded, smiling.

"Aish.. you shouldn't have did that.. you know she is having Claustrophobia, she was panicking. It would have been dangerous and you-"

"Come on Jimin, nobody dies due to Claustrophobia and don't tell me that..." he paused as he threw his legs to the side and leaned on the table instead. "Don't tell me that you didn't took the chance to-" he paused awkwardly, wiggling his eyebrows.

"What? I didn't.." Jimin stuttered as he lurched towards the couch. "I didn't do anything." he firmly pressed his words as he landed on the couch.

Taehyung smirked, "Come on, I know you aren't a saint to suppress your desires." He chuckled. "Nevermind.." he got up from the chair as he walked towards the door. "Don't you think I deserve a thank you?" his hands buried inside his pockets.

Jimin raised his brow. "No, I don't think so Mister." he smiled innocently.

"Aish... there isn't any humanity left on this planet, I think I need to leave this planet soon.." Taehyung stomped his feet as he opened the door.

Jimin smirked looking down. "Drinks at my place Taehyung-ah." he shouted before Taehyung leaves.

Taehyung turned, his eyes beaming. "Now that's like my boy.." he winked, "See you later." he waved as he left.

Jimin rested his head on the couch, mild fragrance​ of your shampoo still lingering in his senses, he could still feel the way your body moulded with his, your delicate frame and vulnerable eyes conveyed that he needs to protect you from the evil world.

He smiled.

He just got a step closer to you..

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