his time? ;

You dashed forward.

Pig-face was right next to you. And behind you, there was a hippopotamus. A human hippopotamus. The floor shook as he ran, chasing both of you around the corridor.

Yes, you were still on level seven, outside the humongous lounge. The last thing you'll ever see would be satan's little devils and, as much as you hate to admit it, a face sculptured by the gods.

"I TOLD YOU IT WAS A HORRIBLE IDEA," you hissed at the laughing man.

Oh, Park Jimin only does as he pleases.

Jimin just shoots you a wink, and dashes forward. You needed to work on your stamina. Hippopotamus man lunges for you but fails as Jimin pulls you ahead.

"Does the princess need some help?" You wanted to wipe that infamous smirk of his off his drop-dead gorgeous face. "But servants aren't allowed to touch high-ranked people, did you not learn that?" You stuck out your tongue.

Jimin's face darkens - it was as if suddenly, clouds had covered the sky. For no reason whatsoever, the clouds blocked all sources of light. They weren't the usual white clouds. They were black, grey.

"What do you know about that? You humans nowadays only know how to use those rectangular thing, sleep, and breathe. You know nothing, you peasant." Jimin snaps, eyes rolling upwards.

Dang, was he really into playing that role?

Sassy Jimin was funny, nevertheless.

It was funny how you were running whenever you were with Jimin. It was even funnier how you two managed to start weird conversations when you should be running for your lives.

Looking back at the ball-liked male, the incident flashes through your head.

"Do you think we could make it past him?" you whisper to Jimin. He shrugs, taking in the surroundings.

Both of you had managed to slip inside the lounge. It was enormous, ten times the size of an elephant. There were multiple cupcakes, cookies, muffins, chocolate, and even a chocolate fountain.

The only way you got in the lounge was through the man that was munching on your favourite chocolate bar - Twix. He had rods in his side pockets, a walkie-talkie on his front shirt pocket, and on the table laid his card.

The card that had access to this room.

It was a room limited to staff. Staff as in, higher leveled guards, according to Jimin. "Don't know why they gotta create so many names for people who are doing the same job," Jimin mutters under his breath.

"It's so annoying, this world has evolved in a way it has become lousier," he grumbles, shuffling behind the couch.

Your head pops out from behind the couch, peeking at the eating demon. He was way rounder than the first one. Were all demons like that?

The couch barely hid both of you, but it was the first thing you had spotted upon crawling past the open door. It was easier than you had expected. Right after the demon walked into the room, Jimin stuck his foot out to hold the door.

The demon headed for the soft drinks. Your eyes latched onto his back as the both of you crawled in, to make sure you were safe.

Thinking about it, you should've gone to one of the tables with snacks. "I'm pretty sure he likes muffins, what do you think, toshiba?" Jimin nudged you with his shoulder.

"Stop." your hit makes contact with his head. "Calling." you flicked his forehead, "me, names." Now, you had your hands placed on his shoulder, and you shook him vigorously.

His huge eyes disappear and crescents appear. His lips pulled back, cheek rising upwards. He was ethereal when he smiled. Like an angel. "Why not? It's fun," He grinned.

"Maybe I should give you a name, instead of mixing around. It's confusing and my brain is running out of juice," He yawns, leaning his head onto the back of the couch.

You couldn't be bothered with him. Lazy pig, you sighed. "He's walking towards the muffin section though, what else does that demon like?" you question, head popping out from the couch.

You imitated Jimin's posture, a deep sigh escaped your lips. Up til now, you hadn't rested a single bit. You didn't even know what time it was.

What were you going to do about school?

You haven't had sufficient time to absorb everything - the interior design of hell, the counter ladies, the ghost that marked three holes in your cheeks, that cutie jungkook, the hong kong guy, and now, this.

All of that happened in a day. Maybe two, depending on how time worked here.

And all you did, was to try to save of Jimin's friends. What would you encounter next, while trying to save the other five?

You haven't even completed your first mission.

"Jimin?" you turned your head, admiring his side profile. He hums, eyes closed. He looked exhausted, maybe even more exhausted than you were.

His voice was smooth, angelic. It was like music to your ears. You could listen to it all day, and never get sick of it.

Heck, you might even miss it.

"Why do you call my cellphone a rectangular box?" you question, eyes landing on his smooth, turquoise coloured hair, to his huge, eyes. They held secrets. Then, your eyes traveled to his nose, and lastly, to his mouth.

It was pink, and it looked so soft. Like a marshmallow. Oh, you'd love to taste it one- wait, what were you thinking?? he was a ghost.

You didn't even know him.

"Cellphone? Oh, so that's the label for it. I didn't have that during my time," he answers, humming softly as he played with his fingers.

Your eyes then traveled to his fingers. They were tiny, yet veiny. One word - hot. Or soft. His time?

Before you could ask him what that meant, he spoke.

"Durian."

One corner of his lips curled up. He gazed at you, mischief dancing in his orbs. Durian? What about it? "That's what I'll call you. Durian. Spiky on the outside, soft on the inside."

Your heart fluttered a little as you held his gaze. You could get lost in those eyes of his. "Now, my precious durian. Shall we catch some muffins?" Jimin's eyes crinkled as he took your wrist in his hands.

Unconsciously, a soft laugh erupted within you. "Let's get this bread,"

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omg, school started. i mEaN YES IT STARTED DURING THIS PANDEMIC. well, i gotta deal with it anyways. it's taking up so much of my time. school hours + homework. but i'll still be updating!! i love writing lmao.