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Trust Me

Not a request just wanted to write a series. Hope you like it.

Genre: Thriller AU

Word Count: 3127

Warnings: None for now

Pairing: None for now

Description:

Living every moment of your life in paranoia was the norm for Mingyu. He couldn’t help it. Maybe he was watching too many thriller movies with his roommate, Wonwoo. For as long as he can remember there was always a feeling of someone watching him. Brushing it off as much as possible, he continues his daily life as a sophomore in high school. Mingyu was quite a popular kid until he befriends a quiet, foreign student from Japan. Soshida Mayu was her name. She never really spoke much and she never needed to. With her petite, 5-foot frame; Mingyu towers over her like a bodyguard. Little did he know that he was the one being protected.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -Mingyu’s PoV-

As I quietly shuffle my feet against the cold carpet; I stopped to take a few seconds to breathe. Nervous, I stood in front a single white door. Slowly turning the doorknob, I push the door open as quiet as possible. Hearing the familiar snore in the room immediately puts me at ease. My muscles relax slightly before I enter the cozy bedroom, and shut the door behind me. Careful not to make any noise, I tiptoe to the side of the bed and gently poke at the sleeping figure.

“Wonwoo.. C-Can I sleep here tonight?” My question was immediately answered with a groan.

“You know you can’t do this every night right? We’re boys. It’s weird.” Wonwoo states with a hint of annoyance in his groggy voice.

“I’m sorry. But I can’t sleep again. I’m scared.”

“Gyu, what if I get a girlfriend and she spends the night. But that night you can’t sleep again. What are you going to do?”

“... I can sleep on the floor in here.”

“Absolutely not.”

“Please! School starts in five hours and i want to get at least three hours of sleep in!”

“Fine. But this is the last time Gyu, I swear to god.”

Ignoring his comment, I squish myself into the queen sized bed ned to the other. As I close my eyes, my mind fills with contentment and security.

It’s not long until the feeling disintegrates as the sunlight peeps through the blinds, waking me from my dreamless sleep.

Bolting up from Wonwoo’s bed, I take a moment to look around only to realise the alarm from my phone was going off. After swiping the screen for the alarm to stop I looked up to find Wonwoo already awake and dressed for class as he sits on his arm chair, reading a love novel in silence. I slid out of his bed and we went on with our usual morning routine. Wonwoo would stay with me in the bathroom as I took a shower because I always feared someone would come after me when I’m the most vulnerable. Then, I’d drag Wonwoo back to my room so that I could get dressed. He would have his back facing me as he waits with his hands in his pockets. I knew he hated it, but would he still dread it if he really knew how terrified of being alone I was? The feeling of panic and anxiousness buries me under a 2-ton bag of fear and it wasn’t something that could be understood so easily. To Wonwoo i looked like a simple crazy kid with too much imagination. He always said these thoughts are messing with my mind and body and that I should see somebody for my mental health. Whether he believes it or not, if it wasn’t for Wonwoo’s help I feel like I’d be a goner in this world. I’m thankful to have a friend like him but at the same time I feel bad that he basically acts as my caretaker.

I took a minute to look at my complexion in the mirror. The three hours of sleep really shows on my face as I let out a soft sigh. After dusting my sleeves off, I slung my backpack over my shoulders and patted Wonwoo’s back.

“I’m ready.” The other turned at the sound of my voice and nodded, leading the way out of the shared apartment complex. After locking the door behind us, I followed right behind Wonwoo, almost a little too close for his comfort. I gently held onto the little IU keychain hanging from Wonwoo’s backpack without him knowing as we continue our journey to school. As we inch our way down the busy streets of Seoul I start to feel more anxious with every step I take. I instinctively turn my head from side to side. Occasionally I would look behind me, but I never saw anything abnormal. Eventually, I hung my head low as I stayed inches apart from Wonwoo.

Was I really just crazy? I’ve lived up until now, why am I so scared? I never did anything wrong… Did I? All my thoughts were just choking me that I didn’t even realize that I was on the verge of crying.

“Stop thinking about it.” The sound of Wonwoo’s voice pulls me from my thoughts temporarily as I nod gently to the command. I suck up my tears, not wanting to embarrass myself in public.

“Sorry… Can you walk with me to my homeroom Woo? I don’t think I could go by myself today.”

“Keep this up and people will start to think that we’re dating. Which we’re not.”

“Please Woo?”

“Stop with the nicknames in public and just go. You’re safe here. It’s all in your head.”

“But just-”

“Bye Mingyu.” Wonwoo interrupted my plead for help as he slapped my arm gently. I watched as he entered the school’s corridors. This time I really feel like the tears will spill. I took a hesitant step into school and looked around. Other students were happy, laughing, joking with each other and I’m standing here looking like a fool.

“Mingyu!” A high pitched voice came from down the hall. Frozen in my place, the owner of the voice placed her hand on my shoulder. “Hey, what’s wrong?” She squatted slightly to get a better view of my face. For some reason I couldn’t mutter a word to her no matter how much I tried. “Where is Wonwoo?” Her facial expression turned into worry as I didn’t respond to her questions. My breathing was becoming uneven again as I tried to muster up some courage to talk.

“J-Jaein… I n-need to go.” She immediately understood what was happening and mentally cursed Wonwoo for not taking care of me.

“I’ll help you to class if you want Gyu.” Jaein held onto my arm as she tried her best to console me with subtle rubs on my back.

“It’s okay…” I said as I exhaled deeply. She nodded and gave me a brief but warm hug.

“Text me if you need anything, okay Gyu?” I nodded.

Once I was alone, not only did I feel embarrassed but I started to feel anxious again. I’m losing my mind. People around me were stealing glances at the crazy one-man show happening in the foyer. The hallways started to flood with students freshman year and up as it neared the beginning of class. I started to feel dizzy, but i knew I had to get to class quickly. I jet up the stairs, pushing students out of the way before sputtering a broken sorry to them afterwards. Rushing into my designated homeroom, I stopped again to breathe. My friends greeted me but I wasn’t in the right mind to greet them back. Slowly, I walked over to the desk in the corner, farthest from all the doors. Taking off my backpack and setting it on top of the desk, I plopped into the chair and slid down against my chair in a slouch position. I wiped the sweat off my forehead with my sleeve and let out deep exhales before scanning the entire classroom. My best friend sat in front of me and turned his body around to face me.

“You don’t look so good Mingyu.” He said as he handed me a water bottle and apple flavored hard candy from his backpack.

“Thanks Myungho.” I took the water and downed half of it before fist bumping him and returning my attention back to the front of the classroom. The homeroom teacher entered the classroom and the class leader called the room to attention. After standing to greet the teacher I yawned into the sleeve of my school uniform. I rested the side of my head against the palm of my hand as I fight the urge to fall asleep in the beginning of class. As soon as my eyes close for .01 seconds the class goes into a rowdy crowd of “OOHs” and “WHOAs”. My eyes shoot open for a moment to see what was going on.

“The new student will be here shortly, she moved here from Japan and says she’s eager to continue education here in Korea. Make sure to welcome her and make her feel at home.” Tch. A new student? Whatever. I thought to myself as it’s not something to get rowdy over. I close my eyes again to see if I could sneak a couple more minutes of sleep in while the teacher and class waits for this new student.

With only three whole minutes of shut eye, I found myself looking at the opened door. Everybody went quiet as they turned their head in the direction to see a petite girl the size of a middle schooler shuffling her way inside. She kept her head slightly low as she stood next to the teacher. I guess she’s just shy.

“Please introduce yourself to the class miss.” The teacher said with a cheerful ring in her tone. The girl flinched slightly at the teacher’s enthusiasm. Hesitantly the girl sighed softly and lifted her head up to see her face. Damn. Insomnia hit her hard too.

“Soshida Mayu. Just call me Mayu.” She said loud enough for people in the back to hear before bowing. Mayu excused herself to sit in the only empty seat which is next to mine. As she walked closer to my direction, she stopped midway as I came in eye contact with her. Mayu blinked once before sitting in the seat next to mine without taking off her backpack. I couldn’t help but at this point feel a little curious. There were a lot of “why” questions linked to Mayu that I wanted to ask but didn’t really bother to. Throughout the day I snuck a few glances at Mayu who sat up straight, kept her eyes on the lesson and didn’t move an ince. Not even for lunch time. She didn’t move or talk even when the other classmates wanted to talk or have lunch with her. Mayu had medium length hair that she braided messily into pigtails with a strands of loose hair framing her face. Her eyebrows were filled in as you would see it on TV recently. The tired in her eyes were plastered on her face as if a whole year of sleep wasn’t going to get rid of them. She had a rosy red lip tint on that matched the rosy blush that trailed along her cheekbones and nose bridge. Maybe she’s trying to hide how tired she is with makeup? If so, it’s not working girly. She doesn’t even smile. I thought to myself, not noticing that she had been staring at me the whole time as well. I broke out of the trance and looked out the window, the glaze in the window showing the reflection of her still looking at me after I had looked away. Something about her creeped me out and I know I wasn’t the only one thinking the same thing. The rest of the class completely avoided Mayu as they deemed her weird looking with a creepy vibe.

Class for the day ended and I got up, dragging my backpack behind me as I head to the school’s library. Wonwoo always promises to meet me in the library after school before we head home. I push the glass door to the library open, waving to the friendly librarian as I enter. I strut my way over to the fiction section of the library only to see that Mayu girl again. I watched as she struggled to reach a book on the highest shelf.

“Um. Do you need help?” I quietly asked. She looked up towards my towering figure. I was a whole foot taller than her yet she looks like she could rip me in half easily. Mayu pointed towards the book she wanted and I grabbed it off the shelf for her. “Here you go.” I cracked a fake smile to see if she would do the same. No luck. Mayu mumbles a quiet thank you as she hugs the book close to her chest. We stood there for an awkward second just staring at each other before I decided to break the silence. “I… have to go find my friend…” I said as I turn around to dismiss myself. Mayu quickly steps in front of me, stopping me from leaving.

“He’s not here.” She whispers enough for only me to hear. For some reason it sends a shiver down my spine.

“What do you mean? He always meets me in the library after school.” I started to sweat. Mayu avoided eye contact with me as she looked down towards her book.

“Your phone.” She says, almost inaudible. Confused and a bit frightened, I took out my phone from my pocket. My eyes widen as I got a text from Wonwoo short after. My body heated as I felt angry and upset at the thought of Wonwoo going to hang out with his friends after school without me. I’d rather sleep here in the library than walk home alone. I started nibbling at my fingernails anxiously.

“I can walk you home.” Mayu looks up at me, her facial expression not changing one bit.

“Stop. Stop this. Who are you?? Why are you reading my mind?? Get away from me!” I suddenly started to feel dizzy again. Embarrassment and shock was overwhelming as people shushed me in the library. I felt like breathing was the hardest thing for me right now. I needed to get out of here. Mayu stood still before reaching a single hand to mine. Once our hands came in contact it was as if Mayu had sucked all the ill feelings from my body. I regained my conscious and yanked my hand from hers. “I-I can’t walk home with a stranger. I know you don’t talk much but you’re going to make me trust you.” I crossed my arms demanding an answer. She stood there in pure silence as she continued to stare up at me. I realised it was only getting darker outside and there was no point into putting full trust on someone. Trust comes with time and time I do not have a lot of. I sighed in defeat as I held onto a loose strap from Mayu’s backpack, “just because I’m letting you walk me home doesn’t mean I trust you even a little bit. I just really don’t want to walk alone.” Mayu nodded as she went to check out her book.

“Fair enough.” Is all she said back.

Once we exited the library, the wind of the night blew making me tense up uncomfortably. It was a silent walk between the two of us though the night life of Seoul was roaring around us. Halfway towards the shared apartment complex, Mayu stops in her tracks. Confused, I tug on her backpack strap.

“Hey, why did you stop? We’re almost there.” I asked. Mayu looked up at me with a frightened glint in her eyes. I couldn’t help but copy and paste her expression onto my on face.

“Let’s run,” she whimpered as she grabbed a hold onto my wrist, “now!” Without a question in the air my body moved on it’s own. I sprinted wherever the latter lead us to. I don’t know if I was being crazy or if the footsteps of someone chasing behind us was real. I ran with Mayu as if my life depended on it. Soon the footsteps behind us faded as we continued running. Mayu’s steps slowed down as she encountered a mustard-yellow door. She unlocked the door and dragged me inside, shutting and locking the door behind her. She closed the blinds and turned off any main light source, only to leave a small lamp on. Mayu turned to Mingyu and sighed, a slight hint of sadness in her eyes. “Make yourself at home..” She whispered as she poured two glasses with peach juice from the fridge, handing a glass to me. I quietly thanked her as I downed the whole glass in one.

“Where am I?” I asked as I look around the small space furnished with only small kitchen that could only fit two people at a time, a red-tattered couch, a small 24-inch TV, a nintendo-64, a tower of different animes, the lamp, and a small picture hung next to an old calendar from 2016.

“My home…” Mayu sips on the peach juice casually as she strolls to the couch.

“Cozy.. I guess.” I sit next to Mayu.

“Hey! Mayu! You’re back! How’s school!” A man who was three times bigger than Mayu comes from the bathroom and waves eagerly with a smile. Mayu replies with nothing but a simple, “good.”

The man fixes his glasses and looks at Mingyu curiously. He was tall but really bulky at the same time. He wore red basketball shorts and a blue sailor moon themed shirt. “Oh uh.. Hello! I’m Sam! Short for Samgyeopsal. HAHAHA. People just call me Sam for short. Nice to meet you.. Uh … What’s your name?”

“Mingyu. My name is Kim Mingyu… Is your name really Samgyeopsal??”

“Probably not. I don’t know my actual name to be honest. So what brings you here? Are you hungry?”

I raise my eyebrows, fascinated at how somebody doesn’t know their real name. “I actually don’t know why I’m here to be honest and no I’m not hungry. I was walking home with Mayu when all of a sudden we just started running away from something or someone or…. I don’t know. Mayu! What was that even about?? When can I go home??”

“Home isn’t safe.”

“I don’t feel safe anywhere I am so what’s the point!”

“Quiet.”

“Mayu! I need answers! Can’t you tell me what we were running from?!”

“...”

I close my eyes and groan in defeat. I might as well rest here and go to school with Mayu instead tomorrow morning.