The Secrets That Keeps Me Awake

Eva

The sound of laughter and clinking glasses echoed from the common area of my dorm. My new friends were still celebrating the end of midterms with drinks, but I had barely taken two sips before my phone vibrated in my lap. I didn't even have to check the screen. I already knew it was Jinman.

My fingers tightened around the device as I glanced around. No one was paying attention to me, lost in their own conversations. The moment I saw an opportunity, I slipped away, my heart pounding in anticipation.

The hallway was dim, the only light coming from the vending machines. I stepped into the bathroom at the farthest end, locking the door behind me before answering.

"You finally picked up," his voice was deep, slightly breathless.

"I was busy," I whispered, leaning against the cold tile wall.

A low hum came through the speaker. "Busy doing what?"

I smirked, knowing exactly what he wanted to hear. "Thinking about you."