Vampire In The City
Recognition

Don't forget to give a trace

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Soojung's eyes slowly opened. He felt his body still limp but not as golden as before. Soojung looked at the ceiling and the white walls. He was trying to remember what happened last time he fainted.

Ah, Seokjin..!

Soojung turned her head to the side, feeling that there was someone near the bed. He saw Yeobin, his classmate who was waiting for him. The woman gave a smile. “Finally you realize..”

Soojung's eyebrows frowned. Why isn't Seokjin with him?

“This is where?”

“This is in the health room, we are still in the campus Soojung-ah,” said Yeobin, ”Mr. Kim told me to take care of you.”

“Mr. Kim?” Soojung's eyes grew bigger. As it turns out, he was not hallucinating, he saw Seokjin before he was unconscious.

“Mr. Kim brought you here. You passed out, Soojung, but the doctor injected the drug.”

Soojung immediately sat up from the bed. He remembered his problem again. What makes him stressed and sick like this is because of regret for what he did to Seokjin. He has to clean it up. He must apologize to Seokjin.

“Eh Where are you going?” yeobin asked as she saw Soojung get out of bed and pick up the bag. “I was told by Mr. Kim to take you home when you wake up.”

“Gomawo, but I can go home alone,” Soojung murmured. He's going to Seokjin's office right now. “I go first.”

Yeobin was so stunned to see Soojung's departure. He was asked by Mr. Kim to look after Soojung and in return she can get her lecturer's number.

Soojung's body is fresher than ever. His head no longer hurts. Soojung took her feet away to her History lecturer's room. He could not stand stalling longer. He felt guilty for the bad treatment he did, especially the one who carried him to the health room was Seokjin himself. Soojung could imagine that the man still cared about her.

It didn't take long to get to Seokjin's room. The woman took a deep breath preparing her mentally for this meeting. The sky is already yellow orange which indicates the sun will soon set.

Soojung knocked on the door once and slowly opened the door. Seokjin already knew about his presence, had smelled Soojung's scent since.

Seokjin was tidying up student stationery and worksheets when Soojung came in.

“Excuse me, Mr. Kim...” said Soojung nervously. If previously Soojung could freely call him with Oppa this time she called formally because they were on campus.

“Yes, Soojung?” seokjin said casual but without looking at the students.

“A-me...” Soojung bit his lip, if Seokjin would be angry at him he received because he also realized that all this was his fault. “M-Mrs. Kim... I want to apologize..”.

Seokjin glanced towards Soojung, observing the woman carefully. “Are you better? Because you fainted earlier.”

Look, how Seokjin keeps worrying about her when Soojung wants to apologize.

“A-I'm fine, and I thank you for taking me to the infirmary when I fainted.”

“With pleasure.”sahut Seokjin.

Soojung's eyebrows are curved. “A-I want to apologize for–“

“We can chat tomorrow, Soojung.” cut Seokjin. The man felt that this time it was not right to talk about their problems. He wants Soojung's condition to recover first. “It is better now that you go home and rest.”

“But, Mr. Kim–“

“I'll drop you off, okay?” says Seokjin, “If you don't mind.”

Soojung was flabbergasted but saw the gentle smile given by her lecturer, again making Soojung more melting. He nodded and nodded slowly. “I don't mind.”

Seokjin's smile grew longer. “Yapc. I happen to be finished today and I am getting ready to go home. I just need to fill out the absences first. You want to wait for me in the parking lot?”

Soojung nodded. “Good, Mr. Kim.” The woman bowed politely and walked out of the room with a red face.

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Namjoon sat in the middle room. His mouth turned as if he was thinking hard. Many times he patted the fingers on his thighs, as if he was seriously thinking about a decision. Taehyung the henchman next to him, was trying to do his job. Namjoon is there to help the baby vampire who will soon be UTS, but there is something else that Namjoon thinks about.

“Is there anything you're worried about?” asked Yoongi who was making something with beads.

Taehyung raised his face, expecting Yoon-gi to ask him.

“The man named Hoseok..” sahut Namjoon answered Yoongi's question, “He was getting suspicious of me.”

“What happens after Halloween?” ask Yoongi.

“He read a lot of literature about vampires. I think he knows a lot about vampires.”

Taehyung raised an eyebrow, more interested in hearing this talk than completing his task. Why are these two hyungas talking about a human who seems to know so much about vampires?

“How is his life?”yongi asked while inserting the beads into the rubber thread.

“She lives alone, I know after a few days of following her. And even though he knows my identity as a vampire but he doesn't seem to pass it on to anyone else.”

Taehyung's eyes puffed up, staring at Namjoon and Yoongi in turn, shocked that a human knew Namjoon's identity on campus.

Namjoon grimaced and glanced at Taehyung. “Don't tell Seokjin Hyung yes, Tae. I'm still keeping it a secret.”

Taehyung gulped. So why are these two hyungas just calm? Wouldn't they usually panic and immediately move cities if anyone knew their identity?

“I'm not worried about that man,” said Yoongi, “As long as the man is a vampire fan, he won't be a threat to you.”

Namjoon. “I'm lucky means yes. If he hates vampires and knows my identity then I'm done.”

Yoongi gave a grin. “But you have to stay alert. Aish, you've always been careless.”

Taehyung listened to the conversation and he got tense again. Jungkook hates vampires but maybe the difference is Jungkook does not know that Taehyung is a vampire, right? What's really bad is that Jungkook knows his identity. True as said by Yoongi, vampire-hating humans who know their identity is a big threat, because they could have reported it to the hunter so that the vampire was exterminated. Taehyung shuddered at the thought. I hope it never happens to him, after all he still wants to be with his friends.

“Ke-why does anyone know your identity, Hyung?” taehyung asked Namjoon.

“Huh, I was off guard, he saw my real eyes and because of his extensive knowledge of vampires, he once accused me of not breathing like a human.”

Taehyung glared in amazement. “Daebak.”

“You can say you're not unlucky,” said Yoongi, “Because he's a vampire lover so it won't harm you.”

“Yeah, but it would be nice if he doesn't know anything about my identity. I get tense every time I meet him.” Namjoon glanced at Taehyung. “If you how, Tae? Still safe, right?”

“I'm still safe...” Taehyung said in a hurry, “My identity is safe.”

“You're getting closer to your human friend, don't let your guard down like me huh.” advises Namjoon.

Taehyung. He also wanted to hide more about the incident behind the Lab building, about the actions of Woobin and Xiumin. If the hyungas know maybe they will move cities, especially plus Namjoon's identity which is also discovered.

“Hyung, what are you doing?” taehyung asked Yoon-gi to try to divert the conversation.

“I'm making a bracelet out of beads.” said Yoongi with a smile, “Filling free time, Tae.”

Namjoon grunting. “It looks like you have a lot of free time.”

Yoongi curled, “Who knows this could be my job in the future besides being a cake maker. Ah yes, Tae, you can also make bracelets like this. I have a lot of her beads because ordering is very much.”

Taehyung frowned. “But make what?”

“Ah stupid base. You could have made it for your two friends. You could have a couple bracelet together as a sign of friendship.”.

“Wahh...” Taehyung's eyes sparkled at the idea. Also true.

“Aish, you don't add to Taehyung's busyness,” Namjoon said to Yoongi, “He will soon be UTS.”

“He can do it when he is stressed and bored of learning. It's fun anyway, it can relieve stress!”

“I want, Hyung~!!” say Taehyung spirit, “I'll make 3 bracelets!”

“Yes, yes...” says Yoongi, “You only have to insert beads into the thread and your bracelet is done. But of course you should be able to combine colors well so that your bracelet is attractive.”

Taehyung. He immediately moved his seat to nearby Yoon-gi, looking around at the beads in the box. The beads that belong to this Yoongi is also very good quality, not cheap, Taehyung is sure if he makes it, Jungkook and Jimin would be happy to accept it. This is a friendship bracelet. Taehyung hopes that even Jungkook hates vampires but Jungkook won't hate him.

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Seokjin takes Soojung home. They don't talk much in the car. The woman was still feeling bad, she felt not yet plong because she could not apologize with more proper and explain the situation.

“Nah has arrived..” said Seokjin slowly when his jeep car has arrived in front of the residence Soojung house.

“Once again I thank you for helping me today...” Soojung said. He is confused to have to call Seokjin as Mr. Kim or Oppa. The man asks her to call him Oppa, but with this changing situation Soojung is not sure if she still deserves to call him Oppa.

“No problem, Soojung.”

“And I also want to apologize for what I did.” Soojung can't just get out of the car, she wants to solve her problems with Seokjin. “I was too childish by avoiding you.”

“What happened on Halloween.. Do you regret it?” ask Seokjin, “That's why you dodged?”

Soojung. “Anni..”.

Seokjin terdiam dan memandang Soojung, menunggu penuturan wanita itu.

Soojung squeezed his hand, until the nail was stuck to his skin. He did not know what explanation this would receive by Seokjin.. He himself did not know how to explain well what he felt.

“I don't regret what I did on Halloween. Maybe I avoided you because I didn't want your good name to be tarnished because of me. You know what Kai did to you was stirring up some nasty rumors on campus. And I don't want to add to it.”

“I don't respond to rumors, Soojung. You know I'm a History lecturer. Rumors without proof are lies.” Seokjin gave a wry smile, trying to melt away the tension that was within the woman.

“Then what do you want to do after this? We can go back to how we used to be, not knowing at all, if that's what you want.”

Soojung gulps. He tried but only gave a sense of stress and guilt in the woman.

“I won't be angry whatever your decision is, Soojung. I understand your position. But you don't have to worry about my position as a lecturer.” said Seokjin, “I'd rather obey my heart than hear rumors made by others.”

“A-I don't want to avoid you.” Soojung murmured finally, “I still want to meet and chat with you, Mr. Kim.”

Seokjin smile. “We can be a talkative if that's what you want.”

“A-I want to date.” cut Soojung. I don't know where the courage came from until he said it.

“Ow...” Seokjin was a little stunned but slowly he returned a gentle smile, “If you are still confused, we can do 1 or 2 dating... then see what his next.” looks like.

Soojung held her breath. Right, this is better, right? They can both try dating and if they already understand each other's wishes then just give a decision about the continuation of the relationship. This is better than what Soojung did before.

The woman gave a nod. “Yep. Kim.”

“You can call me Oppa, Soojung.”.

Soojung's eyes blinked and then nodded.

“For the first date I leave it to you, Soojung..” muttered Seokjin gently, “You can specify it...

“N-ne...” said Soojung with a tinge of embarrassment. “A-I'll let you know, Oppa.”

Seokjin nodded and smiled long. “Good nite, Soojung.”

Soojung could only nod, unable to return the greeting. Excuse me and get out of the car. The woman felt her ears were very hot and her legs seemed to turn into jelly. He hurried to open the gate and immediately entered his house.

Fortunately, today everything went well, even beyond what he expected. Not only did he apologize to the man, they even planned to go on a date to see what the seriousness of the relationship was like.

O God…

Soojung's heart was beating. And the woman unconsciously kept smiling cheerfully.

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The author likes it best when Yoongi's hair is white. Hence in this novel, Yoongi's hair is white.

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