It's A Fine Line

24: Hae Rin? More like Hae (we should probably) Run

I turned away from Jungkook and carried on looking at the books. I brushed my hand against the spine of a few of them.

For some reason the feeling of books were always comforting to me. That was one of the reasons why I preferred reading proper books rather than online reading. But online reading had it's perks.

Jungkook continued following my steps but now was silent. When I reached the end of the aisle I looked to the door which was sort of in my line of vision.

I checked to see who entered the library, not particularly interested on who it might be. Until I noticed who it was.

"Shit," was all I said before I hastily turned around and prepared myself to make a run for it.

I would've ran faster than the flash but unfortunately for me, as I turned I bumped into Jungkook who I momentarily forgot was there.

"Oomf," I said as bumped into his chest. My nose hurt a little but I made no effort in moving. I stayed in place and used him as my hiding place.

"Senthu, are you okay?" He asked rubbing my back.

"Shh, don't say my name," I whisper yelled against his chest.

I heard Jungkook make a noise I'd never heard him make before.

"Did you just giggle?" I asked removing my face from his chest.

"Uh...yeah. I'm ticklish," he said rubbing his neck in embarrassment while his ears started to go red.

"Aren't you supposed to be ignoring me?"

In my panic I forgot that I was ignoring him.

"I was and I will continue doing so after I'm in a safer environment," I whispered.

"Senthu-"

I covered his mouth with my hand.

"Don't say my name! I don't want her to hear."

"Who?"

I left Jungkook's question unanswered and walked to the other end of the aisle.
I peeked from behind the shelf to check if the coast was clear.

Maybe she left.
What is she even doing here?
She doesn't read?
Can she even read?

I saw the girl again and if I doubted whether it was her before, now I knew for sure it was her.

For a brief second we made eye contact but I hid behind the shelf again.

Shit.

I dropped to my knees and started to crawl through the aisle, not caring if anyone thought I was crazy for doing so.

I was getting out of here one way or the other.

"Senthu, what are you doing?" Jungkook whispered.

I suddenly remembered something and even though I was currently upset with Jungkook I still needed to keep him safe from her. She was a vulture.

I grabbed his hand and pulled him down so he was on the ground too.

"We need to get out of here, quickly."

"Okay but can't we walk out, instead of crawl out, like normal humans."

"Normalcy is a subjective thing. Now stop talking and start crawling," I instructed.

My escape plan was quickly put to a halt when my path was obstructed by someone's legs.  A woman who wore heels.

Who wears heels to a library?