Jin placed his mobile on the table and spared a glance at Taehyung who had almost made his cabin a mess. Taehyung was sitting on the rolling chair with his legs folded, his hands stuffing popcorns inside his mouth and his eyes on the TV screen.

"Sit properly Taehyung-ah." Jin scolded him with deep voice. Taehyung, like always ignored him completely. Jin sighed and walked towards​ the table to get water.

"Hyung, did you saw that? A building caught fire. A whole floor is on fire. People should take precautions isn't it?"

Jin completely ignore his statement but then he casually drew his stare towards the TV set and that's when his eyes popped out, "Mizu.." before completing his statement, he placed the glass on the table and hastily ran outside.

"Hyung, where are you-" Taehyung's words remained trapped inside the cabin as the door locked.

Jin drove towards her apartment, the scene from earlier playing in his mind. The floor which was on fire was exactly the one above Mizuki's flat. He wished that Mizuki should be safe.

He reached the area. Jin got down from the car, his eyes on the floor which had engulfed by fire from all sides, the doors and windows were on fire, fire was even coming through various openings, looking as if a fire-breathing dragon was inside the house, puffing away vicariously. He saw various firefighters trying to put out the fire. They evacuated the street and told everyone to go inside their houses. Jin struggled, pushing away everyone which would come in his path. He just wanted to see Mizuki. His gaze was fixed on her window, luckily her floor was safe and he could see her lights still on.

"Mister move from here. Just go to your home." a firefighter stopped Jin.

"Sir…Mizu..Mizuki…my.. " Jin huffed. He switched his eyes towards the people who came out from the building, his eyes desperately searching for her.

"Hello Mister just move okay. Don't create chaos." the firefighter pushed him aside. Jin wasn't in the mood to budge nor he had strength to walk away. The firefighter called out for someone and he took Jin aside.

"Please..just let me..just let me see her for once…i swear to god i will-"

"Mister please, the people whom we have saved are already out and there is no one inside the building. Just call the person and check." the man retorted and he left after warning Jin to go away from that place.

Jin stood rooted to ground. In all those chaos, he was not able to find her. The ear piercing siren noise of ambulance invaded the atmosphere​. There were people crying and few were worried for their loved once. He leaned on his car, he just wanted to know about Mizuki. The words from earlier struck his mind. He quickly took his phone and called her.

"Damn…where are you? Why is your phone switched off??" he cursed under breathe and slid the phone in his pocket.

"Seokjin…!!!"

Jin turned only to see her standing with her bag, her hair messy, a slightest shade of fear could see from her eyes. Her eyes switched from the chaos towards Jin who was already shocked and equally happy to see her.

"Mizu..Mizuki.." Jin called her with infirmed voice. He ran towards her, "Mizu..Mizuki..where were you?" He scanned her by grabbing her shoulders.

"Seokjin..i.." before she could answer, Jin pulled her in a strong hug. Mizuki was stunned initially but then she hugged him back thinking that he must be worried for her. She inhaled his scent and melted in his arms.

"Paboya… where were you?? I was so worried…!!!" she heard him saying as he released her.

"I was in hospital on duty." she replied and switched her eyes towards the scenario, "I was lucky today."

Jin turned to see what she was looking at. He stood beside her, "Yeah..i know.." he said, "Now come on."

"What? Where?" she looked at him.

"My home..! You are coming with me. You are not staying here. This can be dangerous." Jin said after pulling her along with him.

"It's fine Seokjin..i can manage and they will clear things by tomorrow and i can stay here so-"

"Shut up..i said just shut up…!! I had enough of your stubbornness!! Come with me and keep your mouth shut till we reach my house." Jin snarled at her and for the first time she felt her body shaking due to the raspiness in his voice. She allowed him to take her along with him. Jin opened the door for her and she sat, then he went to his side and started the engine. The road towards his house was drop dead silent. Mizuki nor faced him nor she tried speaking a word.

They reached his house and she quickly got down from his car, following Jin towards his house. Jin unlocked the door and switched on the lights, she walked inside keeping her bag on the couch.

"Come with me." Jin said without even looking at her and she blankly followed him. She entered his room with Jin and stood aside watching Jin taking out some clothes from his wardrobe.

He handed it to her, "Here, wear this and sleep here. I'll take the restroom. Call me if you need any help." Jin said before walking towards the door.

"Seokjin"

Jin turned only to see her twinkling eyes. He can practically see her expressions filled with gratitude.

"What?"

"I can sleep in the restroom as-"

"Not needed." he interrupted. He knew he was being too harsh on her. He should be comforting her after what happened today. His expression softened as he walked towards her.

"I am sorry about earlier...i was-"

"I don't mind." She chuckled and he flashed a smile.

"Good..now take some rest. You can go in morning to your place." he said and after taking a glance at her, he left.

Mizuki took shower and she changed her clothes. His clothes were so warm and extra large for her but she liked the feeling of getting herself covered in his whiff. She buried her face in the pillows, inhaling his scent which was lingering on the mattress. Soon she drifted to dreamland.

Jin switched from one side to other. The scene playing in his mind. He was afraid, he was never worried so much for someone. Last time he remember, he had such condition when his mother had collapsed and taken to the hospital. He remember how mad he was, how his condition became so worse. Jin sighed, the fact that something​ could have happened to Mizuki tore him from inside few hours back and he couldn't stop himself from visiting her place. It was difficult to put in word how happy he was to see Mizuki safe and unaffected.

Jin sat on the bed, his mind was in a mess. All he wanted to see was her. He got down from the bed and made his way towards the room where she was sleeping. He waited at the door, it was inappropriate to walked inside the room especially when she was sleeping​ but then it was important for Jin to know her condition, he just wanted to see her sleeping figure. Without any second thought, he walked inside and saw her sleeping. He stood beside her and chuckled when he saw his over size clothes on her. She was looking huge yet equally baby-like.

Jin sat beside her, resting his back on the headboard he gazed at her. She was looking gorgeous and peaceful. He smiled and allowed his hand to weaved inside her silky smooth hair. He caressed it slowly and that's when he realise how deep his feelings were for her. How badly he wants her to smile, how badly he wants to protect her.

He stroked her cheeks, her small yet pointed nose which he wants to pinch right now. A dim light falling on her skin making it look velvety.

"Yah.. why are you doing this? Why are you being so vulnerable? I just want to protect you now. Paboya…" he chuckled, he was talking to her sleeping self. Jin realise how soft and delicate she was.

He rested his head on the headboard, his hand making its way towards her hand and he intertwined it with her and that's when he found his comfort.

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Mizuki woke up, she was about to stretch but then she realised she was in an unfamiliar room and over size clothes.

"Aahh… Seokjin.." she groaned as she remember what happened last night. She walked towards the hall and found no one.

"Am i alone?" she muttered walking towards the rest room only to see nothing.

"Seokjin…" she shouted as she walked towards the kitchen and found breakfast with a note which reads;

A grin was formed on her face as she saw how many items he had prepared for her.

Mizuki ate the breakfast which was made for her and after taking shower and wearing yesterday's​ clothes, she went towards her apartment with his manager. The things were settled, the investigating team had did the checkup and residents of the building had returned. The officers declared the building safe for living but the only problem was the floor which was on fire. It was told to repair soon.

Everything went pretty well that day but she wondered why Jin didn't assisted her and instead told his manager to help her out.

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On the day of her birthday

"Aye thank you Lizzy but i miss you so much. You should have been here with me." Mizuki pouted, the fact that her friend was away on the day of her birthday ruined her mood.

Mizuki blushed, "Aniyo, he doesn't know about my birthday. I haven't told him."

"It's fine Lizzy, i am missing you today but no worries come fast. Let's have a party..!!"

"Yep, bye."

She hung the call and rested her back on the couch. She didn't saw Jin after that day nor he came to meet her so she assumed that he must be busy, after all he is a owner of the most finest restaurant. She sighed as now she needs to celebrate her birthday with ramyun. She walked towards the kitchen and grabbed the packets of ramyun. The door bell rang interrupting her.

"Tsk." She strolled towards the door and opened only to see Jin standing with a box.

"Seok-"

"Happy birthday Mizuki." He greeted her with a sincere smile. Her heart fluttered.

"Seokjin.. how come you know..i…never told-"

"Namjoon told me. You forgot? You told him about your birthday when you went to the mall with him?"

Mizuki remembered the scene when she told Namjoon about her upcoming birthday, "Oh yes… great.." she smiled.

"Please come." she stepped backwards and he entered. Jin walked towards the couch, keeping the box on the centre table he sat on the couch.

"I have bake a cake for you." he said as he opened the box and that's when​ the beautiful cake came into view.

"Whoa..that's looks yummy…!!" She chimed and ran towards it.

"Let's cut the cake."

Jin sang the birthday song and fed her.

"Whoa that's delicious Seokjin…!!" Her eyes widened and she wasn't able to believe how awesome its taste was.

"I know." he guffawed seeing her reaction.

"So where's the party?"

"Aamm..i..Seokjin.. let me cook for you." She got up only to get stopped by him.

"Let it be, let's go out." he suggested.

"No Seokjin. Let's just eat at home. Are you okay with ramyun?" she raised her eyebrows, she knows whatever she was offering was cheap but still she thought Jin will accept her offer.

"Okay..!!"

Mizuki smiled before going inside the kitchen. She prepared ramyun and they ate till their heart content.

"Plain ramyun is good sometimes." Jin said on which Mizuki just nodded in agreement.

"So birthday girl what are your plans this year?"

She shrugged, "I don't know."

"Come on and just marry someone already coz you are too old now." Jin burst into laughter only to get hit by her.

"Stop joking you are old." she mocked but then Jin became all serious.

"Okay i know why you are afraid. Is it because of Jeffy right?" Jin asked, his tone was serious yet deep.

"Yeah.. i don't know why but i think i will never get one like him." she pursed her lips.

"Yahyahyah why do you want someone like him? Paboya." Jin hit her forehead with his knuckles.

"Ouch that hurts..!!" she winced rubbing her forehead.

"You are single because you are afraid. Because you are stupid to love again…!!" Jin scoffed laughing harder.

Mizuki was left rooted, he mocked her, she wanted to do the same. She cleared her throat, "Yahyah says the one who was drop dead afraid to approach a girl." she saw his smile vanished, "You know what Jin? You keep on telling people what to do.. But what about you? You call yourself handsome right? Then why are you still here? The girl you loved got married, has a son and look at you, you are here celebrating my birthday instead of patting the son which could have been yours but-"

"Stop it..!!!" He shrieked and Mizuki flinched due to the intensity in his voice. Jin turned, he was raging in anger, his eyes reddened. He wasn't the same calm person.

"Stop what Seokjin? You keep on talking about my life and when it comes to you, you behave as if you-"

"I said stop Mizuki…!!" Jin retaliated as he got up from the couch. Jin walked towards the door without uttering a word.

He was about to open the door but then he stopped only to look at her over his shoulder, "We are done Mizuki..!! I am not seeing you anymore." was the last word he said before opening​ the door.

Mizuki realised her mistake, she had pulled the elastic too hard that it slipped off from her hand and it was Jin who got hurt this time.

"Seok-" she never completed her words and he slammed the door.

Her lips quivered and this time she knew she had went too far.

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