#the wrong number

Fear Street Part 1: 1994 (2021) by Leigh Janiak

Book title: four books by Robert Lawrence

The Sleepwalker, originally published in 1993 as part of the Fear Street series by R. L. Stine

Cheerleaders: The First Evil (1992)

The Surprise Party (1990)

The Wrong Number (1990)

written by Mycha Pryme, from Chilling Adventures In Poetry

Volume II: The Summer Of Fear Street [coming soonish]

Fear Street Part 1: 1994 (2021) by Leigh Janiak

Book title: The Wrong Number by Robert Lawrence

||chapter 4||

Genre- Angst

Description- After the argument you stop answering Jungkook’s calls. Unfortunately, he has never been the type to give up easily. 

Word count- 1,423

Jungkook knew he had made a mistake. The minute the phone had gone off, the had realisation of what he’d said, hit him like a truck. It brought him to tears, he never meant to go that far. Since the argument- which had been the day before- he had tried calling you twenty times. Even though you’d ask him not to call you, he couldn’t stop himself. He would never be able to stop himself from talking to you. 

“Look, Jungkook,” Jimin said, “give her a chance to calm down, after what you said, it’s going to take some time,” he reasoned. As much as he hated to admit it, Jungkook knew Jimin was right. What he said was not something that could so easily be forgiven. The fear of losing you was weighing on him, he had really messed up. 

“I know, I know, you’re right-” Jungkook began.

“I’m right! Wow, I never thought I’d hear that come from your mouth, you must be really upset-”

“Aaaand I take it back-”

“No, you can’t take it back now, you’ve already said it.” Jimin grinned, widely. “Seriously though, just leave her alone for a while, she’ll come around, you’ll see.” He gave Jungkook a reassuring pat on the back and got up of the sofa.

Jungkook stretched himself over the couch. He was emotionally exhausted. From the beginning, when he first spoke to you, he knew that you were different, that you would the one girl that was always going to be on his mind.

~

~Jungkook’s POV~

I couldn’t believe she was standing right in front of me. She was even more beautiful in reality, everything about her was perfect. I couldn’t believe she was really here. 

“I’m finally here, see?” She put her arms around my neck and pulled me closer. My body went stiff.

“I’m so sorry for whatever I said, so sorry, please just don’t leave me.” She smiled up at me.

“I would never leave you...besides could I leave you, when I love you?” I had been dying to hear her say those words since the beginning, to hear her finally tell me she loved me felt so surreal, like I was dreaming. But I knew I would never be able to make her understand just how much I loved her. 

~

Jungkook woke up with a start, sprawled on the sofa. It was all a dream, his heart sank. 

Of course, it was all a dream, she’s never going to be by my side, it was just wishful thinking. Neither will she ever say those words, I’m so stupid.

His thoughts were interrupted by his phone going off. He lunged for it from the other end of the sofa. His mind went straight to hoping it was your call; answering so quickly that he didn‘t even bother check the number.

“Hello!” he exclaimed, sounding overly excited.

“Hi!” It was Eunji. His hopes had been crushed once again. He felt as if nothing was going his way, and that the whole world was plotting against him. 

“Oh, hey,” he said his tone dropping. He didn’t mean to sound so unenthusiastic, he didn’t want to be rude; however, he couldn’t bring himself to even smile, let alone sound cheerful.

“What, were you expecting someone else’s call?” she asked, suspiciously.

“No, never mind, so what’s up?” he asked trying to sound interested. He heard a squeak from the other side, that caused him to jump slightly.

“Well, yesterday, I got a phone call from my mum and dad- and guess what?”

“What?”

“They said they’re coming to my wedding, they’ll be arriving to Korea in a week! Can you believe it! I’m so excited and happy!” she exclaimed. Jungkook was happy for her, she finally got what she wanted- though he couldn’t stop thinking about never getting what he wanted- and hearing her talk about her wish coming true made him feel increasingly worse.

“And guess what? she continued, the spark in her voice still there.

“What?”

“My baby sister’s coming too! Oh, I have to introduce you to her, she’ll love you- well not literally.” Jungkook froze. There was no way he was comfortable enough to meet another girl, especially since the only girl he had been thinking about in the past few months was you. 

“Hm- well I’m glad you’re happy,” he said, trying to pretend he hadn’t heard the mention of her sister. 

“I want you to be happy too, are you okay?” she asked, concerned. 

“I’m fine, seriously. You start preparing for your wedding, and cheer up now, you’ll have your parents,” he said, trying to sound a little bit more energetic.  

“I will, I was thinking about going dress shopping in a week, so my sister and mum can go with me when they get here. But anyway, thanks for everything, I don’t think any of this would have been possible without your advice... you really are a lucky charm Jungkook.” 

“I’m not but It’s nice that you think so. Bye.” 

“Bye!”  

~

After spending another hour wallowing in his misery, Jungkook decided to get some fresh air, hoping it would take his mind of everything. He sat down on a bench, in front of small vegetable stall. He watched people walk by. Unluckily for him there seemed to be a large number of couples out today, walking hand in hand, whispering sweet words to each other. He felt a knot in his stomach, he knew that he would never get to experience this. He would never know what holding your hand felt like, what your skin felt like on his. He sighed, from the moment he had first heard your voice he had known that you would change his life.

A phone call awoke from his deep contemplation. When he saw whose number it was, he answered at the speed of light. 

“Hello?” he asked, trying to keep his voice down even though he couldn’t contain his happiness. 

“Hi,” You answered quietly.

“Listen I’m so sorry for everything,” he began frantically, “I don't know what I was saying, just please, please don’t leave me-”

“You don’t need to say sorry.” You said. The truth was you had really been at fault not him. You made him feel guilty even though you had been the one who had started the argument, who had insulted him and his parents; he shouldn’t have been the one apologising- you should. 

“What, why? Look please, don’t say that, I’m begging you, don’t leave me-”

“Wait, you don’t need to say sorry because it was all my fault. I was riled up after arguing with my parents and then-” you paused for a second, “I argued with you for no good reason, it’s all my fault not yours.” You fell deadly silent.

“No, but I shouldn’t have said what I said after, I am sorry.”

“I’m sorry too,” You replied wanting to end the conversation. You knew the argument had been stupid and escalated too far too quickly. You wanted to forget that it had ever happened, “Anyway, I called you to tell you some good news-”

“What is it-”

“Guess who’s going to be on a plane to South Korea in a week?”

“Seriously!”

“Yes, Seriously! My parents came around after I had that argument with them, when I came home my mum broke down... and well I guess they had discussed it while I was gone and... yeah! I’m so happy!” You had never been happier then when your parents had told you the news. Finally, you and Jungkook would meet each other and not have to talk over a glass screen.

“Me too!” I don’t even know what to say!” It wasn’t a lie Jungkook was truly speechless, after everything that had happened he was at a loss for words. 

“Say you’ll stop bothering me about it now?” you requested. 

“Ha, fine, I will- I won’t even need to mention it now.” A smile was etched on his face, and it wasn’t going to disappear anytime soon.

“Good, also I have something else to say, that I probably should have said sooner.” Your heart started beating ten times faster. These were words that were long overdue.

“What’s that?” Jungkook asked. 

“I love you.” He’d finally heard it. The one phrase he had been dying to hear for so long. Now it was confirmed that you felt the same. He loved you and you loved him.

||chapter 3||

Genre- Angst

Description- You and Jungkook have an argument, leading him to say something you may never be able to forgive him for. Could this be the end of your relationship? 

Word count- 1,255

“We got a call from your sister yesterday.” Your mother said. You were sat down with both your parents. It was your day off today, but unfortunately you knew today was the day your parents would choose to break some bad news to you.

“She’s getting married in a month’s time.” Your father added. You didn’t know what to think. You were happy for her, of course, but at the same time you knew your parents would never go to the wedding. You chose, against your better judgement to ask anyway.

“So are we going to the wedding.” You had an ulterior motive. Sure, you wanted to be there to witness your sister get married. However, Jungkook constantly pestered you to ask your parents to visit your sister, under this pretext you could finally meet him too. He had asked you so much you were almost sick of it. If your parents decided to go to your sister’s wedding, both your problems would be solved.

“Of course not, she’s married someone without our consent, we are not going. We don’t want her influencing you either, so you run off with some-”

“MUM!” You didn’t know what came over you. Maybe it was hearing your parents talk that way about your sister, or the fact she was about to make an offensive comment. Or maybe it was the fact that this served as confirmation that they would never accept you talking to Jungkook. What would happen when they found out you loved him? Even he wasn’t fully aware of your feelings; you’d never really confessed.

“Is there a problem? I don’t appreciate you raising your voice at me.” Your mum looked at you sternly.

“Nothing, it’s just... I think we should go.” You reasoned.

“What you think doesn’t matter.” Your father replied “It’s our decision.”

“WELL I’M NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR DECISION!” you bellowed and ran upstairs to your room. Your mood had changed so quickly you had shocked yourself. It was because in your heart, you knew you and Jungkook could never be together if your parents had their way.

You grabbed your coat from behind your door and frantically put it on, your body shaking. Your ran back down the stairs. Your parents got up to stop you -but you stormed past them- and exited out of the front door, slamming it behind you.

~

You were sat on your own on a wooden bench in the park. You usually came here when you needed time on your own, time to gather your thoughts.

Today was my day off, look how it turned out. You sighed deeply. Nothing was ever easy when it came to your mum and dad. Perhaps they didn’t mean to, however, they made your life very difficult; more difficult than it should be. Your phone went off, you pulled it out of your pocket and checked to see who it was. If it was your parents you definitely weren’t answering it.

It turned out to be Jungkook. You answered immediately. 

“Hello, “you said, you’re voice slightly hoarse from shouting. He knew something was wrong instantly.

“Are you okay” he asked, concerned. You didn’t want to worry him, you were the least of his problems, so you opted to lie.

“Yes, I’m fine.” You sniffled slightly, it was cold outside and tears were welling up in your eyes, as much as you tried to force them back. 

“I was going to ask-” he began, but you already knew what was coming. How many times was e going to bring this up?

“Please! If you’re going to ask me about my parents, don’t.” You snapped. He was taken aback.

“I just wanted to know-”

“I know what you want to know! Just stop!” 

“You’re not event letting me speak!” He burst.

“Because I know what you’re going to say, you ask me every single time! Why don't you just drop it! You exclaimed

“All I’m asking is for you to ask your parents to come here, to visit your sister, why is that such an issue?

“I’ve explained to you time and time again, my parents are strict, they don’t want to talk to my sister. It’ not that easy for me to ask them about it. For god’s sake, I literally just argued with them about that, and you know what? It’s not even for my sister, It’s for you. I argued with them for your sake.” 

“It’s not that difficult, you could come here yourself, you are eighteen-”

“Oh, so just cos your parents don’t give a fuck about what you do, you think mine don’t?” You knew you were rude to him, you were probably rude to his parents too. However, all you could process at this moment, was the fact that he was clearly in the wrong.

“I wouldn’t have minded you talking shit about me, but don't you dare talk shit about my parents,” he said in a threatening tone, that made your eyes widen. He had never spoken to you like that before. 

“Why are you so offended? You don’t know your mum and dad that well anyway, you were so quick to live the life of fame you dumped them. Stop pretending you care about them-”

“SHUT UP! YOU DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WHO I CARE ABOUT AND WHO I DON’T. YOU STILL HAVEN’T REALISED, EVEN NOW, THAT REASON I ALWAYS BEG YOU TO COME TO KOREA IS BECAUSE I LOVE YOU!” He shouted. 

“WELL DONT BEG ME! I CAN’T GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT, I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT! you cried. He gave a bitter laugh that made your stomach turn. 

“And yet, you’ve still ignored what I’ve said. I love you, you obviously don’t feel the same way, I can see that now.“ The way he said it, as if he truly believed it, made you want to die. Right now, that was the only way out you could see.

“Look-” you began.

“I haven’t finished. You and I are both aware that I could have any girl I want. There are other girls out there who are so much more than you, they’re all at my feet. But you- do you seriously think you’re in any position to reject me?” he spat. You couldn’t grasp what he’d just said. You would never have thought he would ever say something like that to you. He reminded you of your status, you were nothing compared to him and he’d brought that to your realisation once again. 

“Your right, I’m in no position to reject you, just like I’m in no position to be with you in the first place. Thank you for reminding me where I stand. Now I know it could never have worked out. After all I’m just a waitress, and you- well you’re a celebrity aren’t you? A rising star, I’m nothing compared to you. You know what, Jungkook, don’t call me back. Find some other girl, like you said, they’re all at your feet, so it shouldn’t be too difficult for you.” You turned off the phone abruptly, not even giving him a chance to retaliate. 

He doesn’t realise how much he’s hurt me. Why did he say that? If he really loved me he wouldn’t have said that.