Against the Odds | DAERIN

Chapter: 7

I hadn't stopped thinking about my interaction with Danielle since it had happened. Why had I been so bold? But even more importantly, why had it seemed like she had liked it? I shouldn't even be thinking about her like this, I mean, she's my brother's girlfriend. It should be so wrong, yet somehow, I feel like it's right. I feel like I want to know her, and I'm constantly wanting to see her. I furrowed my eyebrows. Shit. I like my brother's girlfriend.

I mean, how could I not? She's sweet, kind, funny, and not to mention absolutely gorgeous. This is not good. Jungwon already hates me, and now I like his girlfriend. Although, she does deserve better...

I heard my phone buzz. I sat up on my bed and picked up my phone.

Jungwon:
Me and Danielle are going to a club, Mom says I have to take you or I can't go.

I shook my head and rolled my eyes. My mom was constantly trying to get me and Jungwon to reconnect, but it was no use. I don't blame her though; what kind of mom wants to see her children hate each other? Usually, I would've just ignored this message, but my mind traveled back to the brown-haired girl that was occupying my head most of the time. I guess I'll go...

My phone buzzed again.

Jungwon:
Are you coming or not, we r outside hurry tf up

Charming.

I quickly put on a simple, yet attractive outfit and went outside. As I opened the door, I saw Jungwon and Danielle standing there together, waiting for me.

"Okay, let's go," Jungwon said as he started to walk off down the road. We lived close to the center, so it wasn't a long walk until we got to all the clubs, bars, and shops.

I shook my head at him. Why was it so hard to accept someone?

"Hey."

I looked to my side and almost instantly my stomach flooded with butterflies, and a soft smile made its way onto my face. I couldn't stop it if I tried.

"Hey," I replied. She had this look in her eyes, but I couldn't tell what it was.

We walked next to each other, with Jungwon in front of us by at least ten steps.

"Why's he in such a rush?" I joked, looking at Danielle.

"God knows, probably because you're here."

I put my hand on my heart jokingly. "Damn, break my heart, why don't you."

She laughed, and I swear I nearly melted.

"You have a cute laugh," I said when she had finished. She looked at me, doubting what I had said.

"Really? Jungwon says it's annoying," she said quietly.

"I like it."

I saw a light blush on her cheeks and I smiled to myself. God, I wish this girl was mine.

We continued walking until we got to the club.

Once we were in there, I instantly wanted to leave. It was so busy and drunk. I watched Jungwon instantly find his friends and walk over to them. Danielle looked hesitant to leave, and as she was about to, I gently grabbed her hand.

"You don't have to go over there, you know," I shouted over the music. "Realistically, he probably is not going to even notice you're gone, so you can just come chill with me if you want."

A look of hurt flashed across her face for a second, before she shook her head at my offer and walked off to find Jungwon.

Okay then.