Her (Love Yourself Tour - Book 1)

Chapter 19

Torrie's POV:

This night did not end as I thought it would. I thought that Adeline and I would be sitting on the couch gushing over Joon. Instead, I sat on the couch alone staring at the bedroom door where Adeline had self-exiled herself to. 

I wanted to burst through the door Kool-Aid man style, but I held myself back from doing so because it would just make things worse. Adeline was the type of person that needed space when she was upset. I always gave it to her. Now was no exception.  

I ran my fingers through my hair running through the night from the start trying to figure out where it all went wrong. Could it have been when I brought up BTS? I smirked when thinking of the look on Joon's face at the mention of his group. God, I wish I would have recorded it in some fashion because it was priceless. I sighed. Regardless, that wasn't likely what was bothering Adeline. I mean, I know she still hadn't told Joon about her job but even if I had spilled it, she wouldn't be as upset as she is. It's something else. I continued trekking through my recollection of the night and as I did my lips pursed before settling into a frown. As I was at the point where she left for the restroom and had just returned it hit me like a ton of bricks. I popped up from my seat on the couch. 

"Torrie, you idiot!" I smacked myself in the forehead. "What else would she think?"

She thinks I like him. She completely mistook my fangirling over hanging out with RM of BTS as flirting. Oh God, it likely looked like Joon, and I were canoodling when she came back from the restroom which I know she knew I was lying about what we were talking about. But it wasn't like I could tell her that I was exchanging numbers with him because he wanted advice on wooing her being that I was her best friend. I began pacing the length of her living room. Fuck! I ran my hands through my hair pulling it a little in frustration so mad at myself for not catching on sooner. I came to a stop in front of the large window that presented a view of the city. 

I wasn't sure how long I stood there staring at the cityscape drowning in guilt when I felt my phone buzz in my pocket. I pulled it out to see that I had a message from none other than Joon. I felt anger flood through me as I opened his message. 

Namjoon [11:37 PM]
Were you able to find out what happened? Is Adeline, okay? She won't answer any of my calls or texts.

Me [11:38 PM]
You. Your secret. That is what happened.

Namjoon [11:40 PM]
What do you mean?

I rolled my eyes. Why are guys so dense?

Me [11:42 PM]
She thinks that something is up between us two. She thought I was flirting when I was just fangirling because you are you. Now, my best friend hates me thinking I am trying to steal the only guy she has ever liked in her life from her.

Namjoon [11:43 PM]
I'm the first guy Adeline has ever liked?

Me [11:44 PM]
Seriously? That's your takeaway from this conversation so far?

Namjoon [11:45 PM]
Sorry, you are right. What can I do to help?

Me [11:46 PM]
You can start by telling her who you are? I don't even understand why you haven't already.

Namjoon [11:47 PM]
I will soon.

His response only added fuel to my angry fire.

Me [11:48 PM]
Nope, not good enough. I want a better explanation than that or I am marching into her room right now and telling her who you are.