RUSTIC GUNS OVER RED ROSES

Chapter 20 (Under the rug)

Namjoon's POV

I composed myself. This was not the time to think about past. I took a deep breath in absorbing the scenery one last time before making my way back in. I looked around seeing people talk with each other in small groups while my eyes skim over the crowd searching for her. It took me a minute to realise she wasn't in the hall. A light panic takes over me as an anxious thought of her trying to escape again crosses my mind. I spot Jin a few feet away from me and strode towards him in a jiffy.

Namjoon - Where is she?

I whispered near him. His eyes turn to mine in befuddlement.

Jin - She was right here.....

His eyes wander off searching for her but he couldn't notice her anywhere. He quickly speaks through his ear piece.

Jin - Code red. Sparrow's out of sight!! Does anyone have visuals on the sparrow!!?

I looked at him hoping someone could spot Y/n but no one did.

Jin - I'm going to the security room! I'll check the CCTV!! You check the lobby!

I nodded and turned to leave but Jin held my shoulders making me turn towards him for a split second.

Jin - FIND HER JOON!!

He gave me a stern warning. I nodded back and made my way towards the lobby area. No one was there. I asked a few of the guards over there if they had spotted Y/n but no one did... I made my way back inside trying to go towards the emergency stairs in case she exited that way... But before I could reach the exit I caught a glimpse of Y/n rushing down the corridor leading to the restrooms. I quickly made my way towards her. She looked panicked and kept checking behind her, when I finally reached her she crashed into me and stumbles a little as I held her arms to steady her. I scanned her face for a moment before my grip on her arm tightened.

Namjoon - Where the hell did you go!!!

She was panting trying to catch her breath, while constantly looking behind her as if she was checking something...
I looked behind her scanning the area to see if anyone was in sight but no one was there..
I turned toward her as I pulled her a little closer to grab her attention.

Namjoon - Why are you breathless!?? Did you run or something?

I asked in confusion yet the anger and panic I had a few minutes ago still seeps in my words. She gathered her breath and answered me. But her shutters didn't go unnoticed.

Y/n - I had t..to use.. the rest...restroom.....bu..bu...but th..the door..go..got stuck....th..the lights ... went...ou...out too... I didn't... know what to do.....

She answers in panic. But before I could tend to her Jin came holding her shoulders to calm her.

Jin - Y/N! Are you okay!?? What happened!!

She tells the same thing to him but her panicked state was nowhere near better. Jin stroked her arms trying to calm her down a bit and offered her some water. She gulped down the liquid and relaxed a bit. I opened my mouth to ask but Jin beat me to it.

Jin - You look anxious Y/n. Did anything happen??

She takes a deep breath before speaking.

Y/n - I...well...

She hesitated but continued anyways.

Y/n - I don't do good....with the darkness..... I get panic attacks... sometimes....