「 excruciate / kth 」

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責め苛む excruciate | 章 ❽

                      while i was straddling on the floor, reading a book quietly,  a pounding knock erupted at the front door. i stood up and peeked through the peephole to see who it was. i was taken aback to see a familiar face peering against the peephole.

it's him.

taehyung.

i can hear my heart beating fast as the knock on the door grew loudly its as if he was eager to get inside.

" scarlet! are you home? " he called while slightly knocking vigorously. i swallowed before opening the door.

taehyung grinned widely while his eyes rake me from top to bottom. now i really do feel paranoid by it so i backed away from him a bit.

is he possibly a pervert?
okay, i'm kidding.

" i made some pasta and it's too much for me so i want to give you some. " he smiled while slowly entering the room and shutting the door.

" oh thanks. " i managed to blurt out. i turn my back against him while i fix the couch for him to sit.

" where can i place this? " he asked and in a sudden movement, i can feel his hand on my arm and i jolted up. i looked at him swiftly but his smile turned into a frown.

" am i making you uncomfortable? " yes, taehyung. very uncomfortable.

i can't answer him with a blunt reply because it seems like he's just being genuine with his usual actions.

" not at all. " i said while slowly walking away from him. " you can sit here. "

he extended his arm to give me the bowl of pasta before taking a seat on the couch. i gripped on the bowl as i gently placed it on the nook but i flinched because i can feel his gaze intensifying on me.

i took a seat next to him but i was surprised when he scooted near me for our arms to touch.

" i see you've been going home late these past few days. " taehyung said while propping his chin on his hand. i gulped while slowly scooting away from him.

" oh you noticed? " i lied.

" yes. " he replied with a deepening gaze. " what have you been up to? "

i felt uncomfortable so i looked away from him but even so, i can feel him eyeing on me.

" i'm sorry but―" i bluff while my lips quiver. " i feel uncomfortable right now. "

i looked at him again but this time, he loosened up. his back is now hunched forward while he dropped his arms on his thighs.

" i'm sorry for interfering. " he admitted. " i was just curious. "

" and i came because i also need someone to talk to. " he added.

my eyebrows furrowed in confusion as i tilted my head. he still looked at me.

" i apologize for being so blunt. " i said while slowly moving back closer to him.

" it's alright. " he replied while looking away from me.

i studied his features.

apart from his captivating face, he posses a chiseled jawline. but sadly, his eyes looks tired as they were drooping. something in his eyes made me feel like he was in pain or in deep agony.