Chapter 3 - Settling Surprise

Jimin's POV

Even with all of the chatter and noise going around the bus I still managed to doze off a bit. I didn't wake, even with the bus stopping and people pouring out. I don't know how long I was out.

I woke to a gentle shake on the shoulder. Thank goodness it was gentle cause if anymore pressure was applied I fear I would have scared who ever it was that was waking me. I'm very sensitive and jumpy. I try keeping my guard up at all times, probably due to my father. I never know when he's going to strike so I guess I've grown very, very, alert.

I turned my head to see who it was that woke me. There stood an asian guy, probably around the same age as me.

"Sorry to wake you... Its just, well, the teachers already assigned cabin keys to all of the students. Yours is the only one left." He said, pointing to the exit of the bus. "We all assumed, that maybe you didn't come on the trip. I just came to get my bag and well... saw you sleeping here." He continued before grabbing his bag.

"T-Thanks for telling me... I didn't really plan on falling asleep." I replied shyly, rubbing the sleep from my eyes.

"I'll fill you in on the briefing the teachers gave to everyone earlier." He said giving me a faint half smile while nudging his head to the door. I followed him out the bus in silence. When I got outside the atmosphere hit me like a punch in the face. The sky was a solid blue, growing lighter near the retreating sun. Crap, I must have been knocked out for sometime if the sun was already setting.

"What time is it?" I hiss rubbing my eyes again.

"Around four-twenty." He answered after studying his watch for a moment. I guess its good that I got some sleep in though. Its kind of challenging trying to fall asleep, knowing that there's someone in your home that has it out for you. That being my father.

He took me over to a stump near a bunch of trees lined up near the ocean. There were several thing littered about, making it look like a camp. I heard voices of cheerful students coming from many directions. It seems they've already gotten settled into their cabins.

"Alright so, this is your key." He pointed to a single key lying in a box on the stump. "It has your cabin number, but if you aren't sure where to go it should be right in that direction." He pointed to my west. "We'll be having a tour of the town tomorrow. Teach said we get extra cred if we come along." He cracks a goofy smile. I couldn't help but to let it sneak onto my face. I looked up at him and the sun hit my eye, making me squint a little. "The day after we'll go hiking in the mountains and forest near by. I'm all about that extra cred man." He let out a slight chuckle. I'm not here for the extra credit, I don't care about my grades, I know I won't be going to collage anyway, due to the lack of support. I came here to get some time away from home. I suppose the tours could be fun though. "The teachers have a schedule near the main building so if you need anymore help, head there. I'm sure you can tell but the school can be a little scatterbrained at times so if something doesn't make sense you can always come to me. My cabin number is four." He explain pointing in the directions.

"That would explain why I was able to fake my fathers signature without them questioning it." I mumble, mentally rolling my eyes.

"Wait, what?" He asked sounding confused.

"N-nothing." I reply quickly shotting my eyes in the opposite direction of him.

"Anyway, I'm off." He said grabbing his backpack and heading east. "Oh, one more thing, dinner is at six-thirty, near the center of the park." He says spinning my way with a raised finger. He turned back and continued walking.

"T-Thanks for the help!" I forcefully squeeze out, raising my voice. He turned halfway and gave me a little smile before disappearing behind a cabin.

I sat in my spot thinking a little before lifting my stuff and carrying it towards my cabin. The line of trees casting beautiful shadows over the park was like something from a movie or painting. The ocean air only added to the already pleasing atmosphere.

While heading off to my cabin I looked around and saw many of the students already enjoying themselves. I was a little shocked they weren't all on their phones. Like the guy said earlier, the school was a bit scatterbrained and forgot to ban cellphones. I brought mine in case I needed it for anything. I won't be receiving or giving any calls though, cause my contact list is totally empty.

After a couple minutes of walking I finally reached cabin twenty. When I took to the stairs I heard footsteps cross the deck. I spotted the source of the noise, it was a guy heading for the door.

"E-excuse me, is this cabin twenty?" I ask just to be sure. I didn't want to walk into the wrong cabin and make a total fool of myself. He turned around and oH CRAP its one of the attractive guys I mentioned earlier. I suddenly got nervous in his presence. I felt like nothing in comparison to him, which intimidated me greatly. I don't know what I would do if we were sharing cabin.

"Yeaaaah... can I help you?" He asked looking pretty confused. His look made me a little nervous so I started playing with the strap of my backpack.

"Well, my uh... my key, says this is where I-I'm supposed to be staying?" I clumsily pull it out of my pocket, almost dropping it. I held it up to him while trying to cover my embarrassment.

"Oh, so you're the kid that didn't show earlier, huh?" He sighed. "I guess I won't have a whole cabin to myself after all." Wait, did he just say we're sharing a cabin? together?

"I uh... sorry." I quietly apologized, lowering my head. I didn't want to burden anyone while on this trip, but it seems like I'm already causing problems.

"Its cool, you seem like an okay dude at least." He gave me half smile before heading through the door. I could swear I felt my heart skip a beat. After recovering for my little moment I struggled carrying my bag up the steps. I filled it with snacks and books in case they didn't give us any here. I finally managed to work my way up the steps and through the door with the little pantry stuffed inside my bag. Upon entering the house I spotted the kitchen to my left, and a little down the hall off to the right was a merged bedroom and living room, and a bathroom to the left. There's a door at the end of the hall which I assume leads to the backyard.

I made my way to the bedroom and saw the guy sitting on the a bed. He glanced at me a second before going back to whatever he was doing. I dropped the heavy bag on a bed placed on the opposite side of the room from the guy's. I sat on the bed with my legs crossed and pulled out a book from my bag. I planned on reading the rest of the day.

It felt very unusual having a stranger in the same bedroom as me. I peeked at him a few times before opening my book. I heard him ruffling through some of his things before coming to an abrupt stop. He turned my way and started speaking, almost startling me.

"Name's Jeongguk. Yours?" He asked before going back to rummaging through his stuff.

"I-I'm Jimin, Park Jimin." I answer, surprised he cared enough to ask.

He let out a breathy laugh before speaking again. "Sounds pretty dorky." I gave him a little smile knowing it was a joke before going back to my book. It seemed like he found what he was looking for because all of the noise stopped. A moment later he turned my way again.

"I uh, I want to set some rules, since we'll be living together for a week in this cabin." I bring my eyes up to him once more and give him a slight nod, even though I was worried as to what he might propose. "Tell me in advance when inviting any friends over, and please, no parties." He spoke soft but stern.

"Its okay, I-I don't have friends anyway." I replied as blandly as I possibly could, but a little sadness escaped with my words. I look back down to my book, and the room washed with silence once again.

After a minute Jeongguk spoke again. "You have any rules you wanna lay down?" He asked, playing with his hand and looking ever to me. I felt very nervous having his attention on me, but at the same time I felt content being in his presence.

"Y-yeah. My only rule is that you not restrain yourself cause of me, you can do whatever you want. Though I would ask for some peace and quiet every once in awhile." I responded, then give him a shy half smile. He smiled back, only his was much brighter.

"I'll be out back." He announced. It looked like he was holding his phone and a pair of airbuds, so I assume he's going to listen to music. I gave him another half smile before going back to my book. I heard his footsteps slowly growing quieter until he reached the back door. When he left, the cabin was peaceful, with no other sound than the pages of my book.

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