Heartbeat (BTS Reverse Harem/Poly)

Untitled Part 9

"Time to pick teams everyone! Shall we do Gwai Bwai Bo?"

Before anyone could answer, Taehyung grabbed Aria and pulled her to his side next to Jungkook. "We call Aria! She's on our team! Jimin, come with us!"

Namjoon scowled at the two youngest members; his jaw fixed. He was getting frustrated at how they were acting. When would he be able to...

"Namjoon Hyung, if you want her, go after her. Tell her how you feel before someone else does." Jimin whispered to their leader, motioning with his head to the two men, clearly flirting with Aria.

Namjoon turned to face Jimin, a look of amusement on his face. "Fuck, Jimin, how can I tell her anything when those two are always around her? I won't ever get the chance."

Jimin leaned in, so only Namjoon could hear him. "Corner her tonight. Tell her your feelings then kiss her and leave. You want her to constantly think about you and what she could have."

Namjoon nodded in agreement. "You're right. Thanks, Jimin"

"Anytime Hyung" Jimin hollered as he watched Namjoon walk away...into the drama that he had created.

Namjoon couldn't help but sneak glances at Aria as she was tightening her laser vest around her torso. She was laughing at something Jimin had said, which only made Namjoon more frustrated. He wanted so badly to tell Aria how he felt about her but the others were making it almost impossible.

"Lights out in 3...2...1"

The lights in the laser arena went out and Namjoon was enveloped in the darkness. He heard the laughing and shrieks around him as the others ran around obstacles and climbed stairs trying to find an unsuspecting player. Adjusting his eyes to the dim light, Namjoon spotted Aria safely tucked away in a crevasse, picking off the others one by one. Quietly, like a ninja, Namjoon made his way to her hiding spot. He turned off his vest so he wouldn't be spotted, ducking around corners and when the time came, he slipped into her secret spot causing Aria to let out a yelp.

"Jungkook? Is that you?" Aria quietly asked

"Guess again" Namjoon whispered in her ear

"Namjoon?"

"Yes, It's me"

"What are you doing? Shouldn't you be playing the game?"

Namjoon reached over and deactivated Aria's vest, ensuring she wouldn't be seen. "I wanted to talk to you. I can never get any time with you. There is something I wanted to tell you."

"Oh Namjoon, why didn't you tell me? I would have made time for us. What did you want to tell me?"

Namjoon took a deep breath, quickly gathering his courage. "I like you, Aria. I really like you. Ever since I saw you on that video call I... I just wanted to tell you...and do this..."

Before Aria could react, Namjoon leaned forward and placed his lips on hers, in a slow, sweet kiss. He pulled away from the stunned woman in front of him and stood up to leave.

"I just wanted to let you know" and then he was gone in the darkness, leaving Aria in her thoughts about what had just happened...and what was to come.

"Lights On Everyone"

The lights came back on in the arena and the men all came to the center of the room laughing and giving high-fives, recalling who had taken who out of the game and which person was left standing, unscathed.

Aria emerged from hiding, still stunned at the events that had taken place and joined the group. She glanced at Namjoon, who was staring intently at her, then quickly looked away.

"It looks like Aria won. She was the only person not hit"

Aria turned to see Jimin pointing at her unlit vest. "Huh? What?"

"You won the game Aria"

"Oh, yeah, I guess I did. Um, excuse me, I need to use the restroom"

Aria pushed past the group and exited the room, breathing rapidly, trying to ward off the oncoming panic attack. She pushed open the door to the women's restroom and locked the door behind her. Sliding her back down the door, she sat on the ground and began to cry.

Back in the arena, the men looked at each other, confused about how Aria reacted. "What happened to Aria? Is she okay? Can someone please go check on her?" Jin pleaded

I'll go Jin Hyung" Hoseok offered

"Thank you, Hoseok. Please let me know if she needs anything"

Hoseok pushed open the large double doors of the arena and stepped into the lobby of the building. Scanning the room, he didn't see Aria anywhere.

"Aria? Aria where are you? Hoseok called out loudly

Walking from room to room, Hoseok was about to give up when he heard crying coming from the restroom. He pressed his ear to the door for a moment to make sure it was Aria, then softly knocked. "Aria, is that you? Can I come in?"

Hoseok heard movement behind the door and the sound of the lock being turned. He stepped back a bit when Aria opened it just a crack to see who was on the other side. She looked at him sheepishly then opened the door wider, stepping aside so Hoseok could enter.

Aria's eyes were red and puffy from crying. She wiped her nose with a tissue before taking a seat on the bench that was against the wall.

"Hoseok, l don't know what to do. This whole thing is such a mess. I can't believe that happened"

Hoseok sat down next to Aria and took her hands. "What happened. You can tell me"

"He kissed me Hoseok"

Hoseok looked at Aria, confusion clear on his face. "Who kissed you?"

Aria sighed and looked into his eyes. "Namjoon"

"Oh! Well! WOW!" Hoseok sat back in amazement. "Talk to me. How do you feel about it?"

"Well, I like him...but..." Aria began

Hoseok interrupted "But there is someone else that you like?"

Aria just nodded, now completely embarrassed, playing with her hands and afraid to look at Hoseok

"You can tell me if you want. I promise I won't say anything unless you want me to"

Aria sighed and looked at Hoseok. "What I'm about to tell you does not leave this room. You can't tell anyone. Do you promise?"

"I promise"

"I like Tae and JK"

Hoseok chuckled. "Well now, that's interesting. Um, I don't know if I should tell you this but they are..."

Aria cut him off. "A couple. And Bisexual...I know. Trust me. I know. Earlier today we did things together...a lot of things...and something bad happened" Aria trailed off and started to cry again. "Hoseok, this is such a mess. I have ruined everyone's lives"

"Shh Aria. It's going to be okay. I have an idea of why you are so upset. Listen to me, everyone cares for you. Nobody will run away, I swear. Not even me. I wouldn't leave you." Hoseok assured her

And kissed her