Just as Jimin mentioned his 11:11 experience in front of the flashing lights, I was in awe. Never did I thought that even he could hear a voice inside his head. Yes, I can hear someone too but not at 11:11, a little later.
At first, it was a sob.
Followed by happy stories.
Then a continuum of pain.
She's hurt.
"Taehyung~"
I was in deep sleep when a heard a whisper coming from the room. Thinking it was just a dream, I pulled my pillow into a tighter hug. Hiccups followed, then a soft sob. I try to shake my thoughts on it and continued to sleep.
At first, it was always at 11:11. After a while, I hear her voices later than 11:11. With this daily activity, I became to know her, waiting patiently for her next stories to be told.
"Love~ I missed you!"
The sky was clear and the moon was full. I was sitting at the balcony of the apartment when I heard her cheery voice. Unknowingly, my heart fluttered.
"I'm in the province. The stars shine brightly here. How about there?"
Is she stargazing again? It's becoming her habit. I looked at the bright moon, positioning my arms behind my head for support.
"Yeah." I answered back, hoping she could also hear my voice. "You're cheery today, something good happened?"
"Mmm. I saw you went out with Tannie, did you had fun?" She continued to talk to herself.
"So much fun, I missed him." If someone was to judge me at that time, I can be considered as a crazy person talking to the thin air.
The talking stopped for a few minutes. Then I heard her giggle.
"I may be called crazy imagining you answering me right now. Haha." I am talking back, someday you'll hear me say these words to you personally.
"Love, it's getting cold there. Keep warm and have a good night sleep. I love you." Her voice slowly faded.
"I will, take care of yourself. Good night." With that, I entered my room and drifted to sleep.
The next days were quite quiet. No whispers, no voices. No her.
Few days later while I was getting ready for bed, she whispered with a soft sob. I felt her pain. I closed my eyes and tried my best to talk to her.
"What happened?" I asked.
"Love, I miss you and I'll tell that everyday. I love you with every fiber of my being, with my everything. I love you." She continued to cry. I can feel her sincerity.
"Please wait for me. I promise I'll be fast. I'll do my best and prove my worth. I love you."
She is risking her youth just to be with me. Will everything be worth it for you? How can you be so sure about me?
I know you always say that love isn't about seeing each other in person. You always tell me that once you feel that unusual feeling of love, it is real.
I know it's been quite long since this started. It's been more than a year and with that span of time I have been emotionally attached to you. I admit, I always wait for your next rants about how close Jungkook and I can be that we look like couples, how you make me jealous by shrieking on Yoongi and Jimin being handsome and boyfriend material, how you drearily tell me how your day went when your professor did not accept your paper for it was a minute late. And yes, I remember them all. I always waited for the next stories to be told.
And with all your stories, I tried my best for my lowly whispers to reach you.
"I may just be a speck of dust in your universe but in mine, you're my entire one." This was the last words I heard before her voice faded.
I stepped forward as soon as Jimin finished his message. He looked at me questioning as I continued to scan my eyes in the crowd hoping to feel something as I looked into each of the faces.
"Me too. I admit. I have been hearing your words. This may sound creepy but I really do. I know your here too, you told me you'd be here. You told me you'd be here to show your love to us, and with that, we thank you.
Thank you for trusting me with your stories. I may be your human diary but I promise your stories are safely zipped in my heart.
May all your days be filled with happiness. May all your days shine like the brightest star. May all your days be better than the following.
I know it's a risk but please do it for yourself. ARMYs, do your best not only for us but especially for yourselves. Seeing you at your best is our greatest achievement.
To you who's been talking to me later than 11:11, this may sound foolish but I promise too. Be fast and let's fulfill our dreams. I'll wait."