Stuck in the middle (Minlix x Reader)

Chapter 17 - Conflict

It had been a week or two since I started at JYP and came into this weird agreement with Minho and Felix. Things were going great, minus the fact my legs were aching almost every other day. Felix really was the ideal boyfriend, taking care of me after sex, taking me for dates and buying me flowers. Although, most of the time our hangouts did include Minho. It was more like a throuple than anything, but you couldn't say that to him, because every time feelings got too involved Minho just pulled away, despite cuddling with us to sleep after our nights together.

I was in one of my last classes of the day, which unfortunately I didn't share with Minho and Felix. I was supposed to meet them to head over to the JYP building after but they had cut class and headed to lunch, meaning I had to call a cab.

When I got to the building I made my way through the practice rooms, looking for the group with my hands full of coffee. I walked in, pulling a face of confusion when I saw a girl group just packing up. I quickly bowed to them. "I'm so sorry... I thought StrayKids would be here. I must have gotten mixed up."

"Don't worry... you got the right place. We're just running a little over time so they're just waiting in the cafeteria for a few. You can wait here." One of the girls smiled, seeming rather sweet.

"Oh... thank you so much." I gave them an apologetic smile, walking into the room.

"You're the intern right?" A second girl with blonde hair asked, raising a brow. I just nodded in response, blushing a little. Was it that obvious?

"I heard she goes to school with Felix and Minho..." another girl muttered. I glanced around the room, there were at least six girls here.

"Nina... don't." The sweet girl from before spoke, a concerned frown on her face. The blonde who I'm assuming was Nina just smirked, making me feel uneasy.

"There was a rumour circulating but.. I didn't think this would be my downgrade." She spoke, throwing her blonde hair back over her shoulder. "I mean seriously... what's with the trashy hair?"

"You didn't pay for that did you?" Another girl chimed in.

"Look at her shoes..." I heard someone snicker, causing me to feel a little lost. I didn't know what I had done to these girls, but I thought it better to just leave.

"I-I think... I'll come back later.." I muttered, turning to walk back towards the door.

I felt a hand grab the back of my hair, pulling me to the floor, causing the hot coffee to spill all over me. The other girls all seemed to step away as the liquid splashed everywhere, pooling onto the floor.

I didn't know who exactly did it, but I had a good enough idea. "That's enough you guys.. just leave her be." The sweet girl interjected again, grabbing her bag. She looked ready to go, fed up with the petty behaviour.

"Here, let me help you wash off." If that wasn't enough to top it off, Nina took her water, pouring it over my head. The cold liquid dripped down my hair and across my face, and I couldn't do anything. This was my job on the line, a big shot at my future career, these girls could have me gone in an instant.

I heard the door swing open, feeling more humiliated than ever. Heavy footsteps marched over, shoving the girls out the way. The man wrapped his arms around me, helping me to my feet as I stood up, I looked up to see Minho. Great, this is just what I needed.

"Get out." He demanded, but he wasn't talking to me.

"But LeeKnow... that intern-.." the blonde started.

"I said, get out! Before I drag you out." The man snapped, glaring at the girls. They scurried out one by one, Minho turning his attention back to me.

His eyes ran down my clothes, noticing my white shirt turning see through. "Are you okay, y/n?" He asked, slipping his jacket off and pulling it around me.

I just nodded at him, feeling tears well up in my eyes. "Y-yes... I'm fine.. I got you coffee like you asked.. but..."

I felt him pull me into a hug, causing me to quickly bury my face in his chest. I've never been so embarrassed. "Forget about the stupid coffee.." he whispered, rubbing his hands in circular motions over my back. He was comforting me, something he never usually did.

Just then the door opened again, and I already knew it was probably the other members. "What happened?" Chan asked, standing there with shock on his face.

Felix quickly rushed over to me, pulling me into his arms. "Oh my god, y/n! Are you okay?" There was a flash of anger in his eyes as he quickly checked over me, making sure I wasn't hurt. "Who did this to you?"

I glanced over at Minho, who just looked slightly envious, turning away in defeat. I shook my head at Felix, forcing a small smile. "It doesn't matter.. I'm okay. I'm sorry about the coffee..."

"The coffee? Seriously? Who cares." Changbin shrugged, before leaving the room to get something to clean the floor.

"What do you mean it doesn't matter? Of course it matters." Felix pushed, resting his hands on my shoulders. He turned his attention over to Minho. "Leeknow? Did you see what happened?"

Minho just looked between me and Felix, and I could tell he could see me, silently pleading with my eyes. I didn't want Felix to get into trouble, I had never seen him so angry. He was always so happy and smiley. "Yea. It was Nina and her group." Minho confessed, not being able to keep a secret from his closest friend.

Jeongin frowned a little, taking a seat on the couch by the side. "Nina? Are you sure? She's sweet.."

Minho shrugged. "She's not. She's calculating. She was with Felix when we were trainees and then tried to get with me when she found out I danced with BTS, not realising me and Felix were friends."

"Is that why she was so angry?" I asked, looking up at Felix as if he had the answer.

"Maybe.. let's take you to the bathroom and get cleaned up." He spoke, taking my hand. "You guys can start without us, we'll be back."

"I can run over to the dressing room and find some spare clothes if you want?" Minho suggested, folding his arms. He wanted to help, but knowing he had excluded himself from that kind of thing he didn't push too hard.

I gave him a nod in response, pulling the jacket tighter around me before following Felix over to the bathrooms.