Into the Wild | BTS

Chapter 4

To say that I managed to stay up til daybreak was a miracle, I thought for sure I was going to fall asleep at some point but being the nocturnal person I was, I occupied myself with thoughts and writing. My journal was going to fill up quick at this rate, as well as running low on sample kits. I was intrigued by the fact that a banana tree could grow so easily in such a climate, as well as other nearby plants I could see from my vantage point. So I took samples of the soil, hoping I could possibly bring it back, if I get back, and look at it under a microscope.

The morning sun was basically shining brightly, as I snacked on a banana for breakfast, noticing that Jungkook finally stirred in his sleep.

He sat himself up, bleary eyed while all the while I watched him with his tussled hair and sleepy eyes, I couldn't help but stifle a giggle.

"What?" He groaned in a husky voice heavy with sleep. "How long did you let me sleep for?" He rubbed his eyes squinting one shut from the glare of the sun.

"I'd say you got a decent four hours of sleep." I looked at my watch, reaching down I broke off one of the bananas and held it out to him. "Breakfast?" I offered.

"Huh?— oh thanks." He took it from me still delirious but quietly started peeling it.

"Here, you can have this back. Thank you again by the way." I tossed him back his army jacket, the day was quickly warming up and I didn't exactly want to be sweltering in it.

"Oh, it's no problem." He said while chewing. "You can borrow it anytime."

I gave him a kind smile of acknowledgement before turning back to my journal. Now awake, he seemed curious as he attempted to peek at what I was writing.

"Have you been writing all night?" He asked and I simply nodded.

"Well, if we're going to survive I've got to make sure we take note of things thoroughly. Like this—" I showed him a page.

His eyes widened in amazement, "wow you drew all of this?" It was a page I've listed of the current dangers we had come across, the poison ivy, the poisonous berries.

"Yeah, it's if let's say— something happens to me so at least you'll have this to survive without me." I smiled up at him but his now piercing gaze, made my smile falter.

"Stop talking like that."

"Talking like what?"

"Like— you're not going to survive." He frustratedly said, running his fingers through his hair. My eyes couldn't help but linger on that action he did. Immediately I looked away when he looked back. "Professor— I mean Hana." He started, "I won't let you die alright? You have my word, and if there were a situation, I won't hesitate to hand my life over first."

"Jungkook—"

His hard glare shut me up.

"I'm not joking Hana, you're my mission and my priority, and I stand by that." He affirmed, so I nodded knowing I wouldn't have a say in any of this. "But—" he pointed down at the page, "thank you, this was very thoughtful of you." Breaking out into an adorable smile I didn't expect, the way his nose crinkled with his eyes, made my stomach do flips.

This man would end up being the death of me at this rate.

I realised I was staring too long so I quickly looked away. "It's no problem." I said softly, not knowing what to do with my hands suddenly.

"Alright, since we managed to survive an entire night without being massacred, I'd say that's a good start!" He got up with such positive energy, he had a good sleep too. "So let's say we explore a little?" He suggested.