BTS: I Think I Love You

Chapter 26

We get to the place the party is being held at and I pause, looking up at the house in awe. I have never seen a house this big. Ok, in my defense I have never seen a house bigger than the regular sized ones. I thought those were huge, considering my house is pretty small in comparison.

I feel a tug on my hand, my gaze snapping from the house to the boy in front of me. Jungkook smiles at me, his face holding nothing but sincerity and cheerfulness. I can't help but blush at this, his hand in mine growing warmer and warmer by the second. Why does he have this effect on me, and how does he not notice?

"I've been meaning to ask you something" he says, his voice low as he looks at me. I nod my head for him to continue, watching in wonder as his face turns red. He scratches the back of his neck as he looks towards the ground, shuffling his feet nervously.

"D-do you maybe w-wanna go see a movie with m-me on Friday."

I blink once, then twice. I don't know what to say. Is he asking me out on a date? Does he like me too? Or is he just asking me as a friend? I hope with all my heart that he likes me too, but if he doesn't I'll be ok with that. Just being around him makes me happy. If I can be around him, even if we aren't together, I will be content.

"O-of course" I stutter out awkwardly, a small smile on my face. He grins back, pulling me over to the entrance where the rest of the guys are waiting for us. They stare at us, sly smirks on their faces.

"What's with the hand holding?" Yoongi asks while glancing pointedly at our intertwined fingers. My eyes widen as I glance at Jungkook, the same expression mirrored on his face as well. I totally forgot that we were still holding hands, his feeling surprisingly natural in my hand. We let go simultaneously, our cheeks pink in embarrassment. I feel somewhat empty without his hand in mine, the cold air hitting my palm. I bite my lip as I stare at his back, wishing that we were still holding hands.

We enter the house, the loud music ringing in my ears. There are already a lot of people here, their sweaty bodies either moving on the dance floor or standing in the kitchen. There are tons of red solo cups everywhere, wether it be on the kitchen table, on the floor, or in people's hands. I watch as they grind against each other, practically having sex on the dance floor. My lip curls in disgust as I spy a couple making out on the couch. I have never been to a party before, but I don't think I like it so far.

The guys disperse, leaving me and Jin alone together. He smiles at me as I look around awkwardly. I love being with Jin though, so I don't really have a problem. He always says the nicest things to help me become more confident in myself, and I really appreciate that.

"Stay here, I'm going to go get us some drinks."

I nod and smile as Jin walks towards the kitchen, looking around nervously. I don't like being alone like this in a room full of people I am not really familiar with. I have never really been alone since the guys befriended me, so this is kind of new for me. I literally jump into the air when someone wraps their arms around my waist, a startled squeak slipping from between my parted lips. I turn around thinking that it's just one of the guys, my smile fading immediately when I see who it actually is.

"Tom......"

His presence alone is enough to make want to crawl into a hole and never come out. His smug little smile is enough to make me shudder in fear, his disgusting hands still on my waist. He pulls me closer to his body, his chest pressed against mine. I cringe in fear, unable to make my body move in any way. The memories are too vivid, my past experiences with him forever ingrained into my mind. I will never overcome my disgust and fear of him, all the scars from his abuse and torment a permanent reminder of what he did.

"Hey baby, why don't you look hot in your little nurse costume. I've missed talking to you."

I stay silent, praying that nothing bad will happen. I clench my eyes shut as he brings his mouth closer to me, his lips making contact with the skin of my neck. I shudder uncontrollably as he nips at my neck, his teeth sharp and unpleasant. Jin, where are you? I need you.

"I have a proposition for you" he whispers, his putrid breath tickling my ear.

"I'll leave alone, if you meet me after school on Friday."

Friday? But that's when Jungkook wants to meet me. But Tom also said that he would leave me alone. I can probably meet him real quickly and see what he wants before Jungkook comes. Yeah. That's it. I'll meet Tom and get him to leave me alone and then celebrate with Jungkook.

"Fine. I'll do it."

He smirks, letting go of me. I watch as he walks away, wiping at my neck with frantic movements. I'm just glad he is finally leaving me alone. I don't think I would be able to survive any longer if he had continued to torment and use me. I have amazing friends, Jungkook is taking me to the movies, and Tom is finally going to leave me alone. Everything seems to be going my way.