Chapter Eleven

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Cause I like you,

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Cause I like you,

This ain't for the best

My reputation's never been worse, so

You must like me for me...

The comfort you felt in Namjoon's arms felt like it eased away the worried anger you previously felt. You think about what Tae had said, about how Namjoon most likely had a good reason for being late. It allowed you to bring forth a rational mind frame, encouraging the effort to be reasonable as you hugged him back.

In a hushed voice that was barely a whisper, you say, "I didn't think you'd make it."

Namjoon exhales a breath of relief, pulling back just enough so that his eyes can meet yours. "I almost didn't." He admits softly before adding, "But I know there's a lot for me to make up for and being here, with you, is one of them."

You mull over his words as an apology balances on the tip of your tongue. "I really had no right to be upset with you." You admit while averting your gaze from his stare. "I blame my own selfishness for snapping at you the way I did and I'm sorry."

Namjoon's brows raise in surprise. "I wasn't expecting you to apologize." He breathes out. "I was under the impression that I'd be in the dog-house because of the way I handled our last conversation."

You breathe out a small laugh before taking a steadying breath, one that allows you the time to gather your thoughts. "I realized that I've been treating you unfairly." You begin, finally able to really reflect on your actions. "I jump to conclusions way too quickly and disregard that you have your own reasons for not sharing every detail of your life with me, and it's not fair to demand more than what you're willing to offer me. So, I'm sorry Namjoon." You finish, forcing yourself to look him in the eyes. You wanted him to know just how sincere you were being.

Namjoon's features soften with a warm expression. "I think I really needed to hear that." There was something about his tone that hinted towards relief, as if he had been holding his breath the entire time.

You wonder what could possibly plague his mind to make him question whether you would react in anger or not. You can't help but feel guilty that you had piled on him.

A small smile tugs at the corner of his lips. "You're pretty amazing when you're not being so bossy and shit." He jokes, attempting to lift the serious mood that settled over the both of you.

You roll your eyes at him as the nagging thought of wanting to know more about him makes itself known. You fight against the impulse to blurt out the question and instead force a small smile to keep the words from tumbling out. You hope Namjoon doesn't notice this, but there's a glint of recognition that says otherwise.

Namjoon breathes out a sigh before saying, "It's a long story if you don't mind me explaining what happened today."

You nod your head as a reassuring smile pulls at your lips. "It's a good thing we have all the time in the world to talk."

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