ALONE IN THE RAIN ✓

Chapter 14: A Red Rose

School hours were over. I packed my stuff, noticing Hoseok's been staring at me.

"You need something?"

He shook his head. "I can't stop staring at you."

He did that on purpose, again! I gave him a fake smile.

Namjoon headed to exit the classroom.

Taehyung entered our classroom, placing his hand on my shoulder. "We're going at Namjoon's house, this evening. Won't you come with us?"

Seriously? I'd love to! But I can't.

"I-I got some shit to take care of."

Taehyung turned his face at Hoseok. "What about you?"

"Nah! I'm taking Y/N on a date." Hoseok replied, looking at Namjoon who was waiting for Taehyung to join him outside the classroom.

A date?! What the hell is he talking about?

"Maybe next time," Hoseok said, winking at Namjoon who was staring at us. "Am I right, Namjoon?"

Namjoon nodded as he was giving us a fake smile. "Come on, Taehyung. We're gonna be late."

Taehyung nodded. He smiled at me and left with Namjoon.

I looked at Hoseok. "Why did you say that?"

He ran his fingers through his hair. "What do you mean?"

I rolled my eyes.

•••

My cellphone started vibrating. I looked at its screen. 3 new messages from Hoseok.

I threw my cellphone on the couch, covering my face with my hands, because I didn't want to read his messages.

I laid down on the couch, massaging my forehead with my thumb and index finger.

I grabbed my cellphone, wanting to dial Namjoon's number. I stared at his name. I took a deep breath, and closed my eyes.

Suddenly, somebody rang the doorbell.

As I was trying to get up, my cellphone fell on my face. Ouch!

I put my hand on the knob and opened the door.

Hoseok raised his eyebrows. "Whom were you wrestling with?"

"What?!"

"Your forehead... it's red." He replied, laughing.

He held up my chin, kissing me on the forehead.

"Close your eyes." He said, smiling at my face.

"Why?! You wanna stab me with a knife or something?"

"Are you kidding me?" He asked, taking a deep breath. "Do as I say. Please?"

I closed my eyes. After a few seconds, he held my right hand. "Now, open them."

I opened my eyes, seeing a red rose in front of my face. "I know that you deserve more than this, but—"

I smiled, wrapping my arms around his neck, cutting him off. "Thank you, Hoseok." Then, I came out of his hug. "Wait here. I'll be ready in a jiffy."