hands. |SOPE|

Chapter 14

Jung Hoseok POV

The drive back to school was silent, nobody making a sound.

Taehyung explained that Kai had searched my backpack and took all of my stuff. Well, those that were valuable anyways.

But I couldn't care less. Instead, my train of thought was somewhere else.

Yoongi-Hyung...

I can't stop thinking about the way he acted earlier. He NEVER missed a chance to be close to me. But why was he so distant back in the hospital? Did I do something wrong?

I silently slapped myself. I always took his affection for granted. But now...

It's like someone took my dream, laughed and twist it all around and placed it back.

But it's very real this time, and the reality hit me like a truck.

I felt myself tearing up and quickly wiped it off. You're just being delusional, Hoseok.

I could feel Taehyung staring, probably still worried. But he kept quiet, and I silently thanked him for that.

The car halted when we arrived in front of the school's gate. Yoongi and Namjoon frowned at the closed gate.

Yoongi quickly jumped off the car and opened the closed school gates. I frowned and stared at Taehyung, bewildered. Taehyung stared at me with the same expression.

"Don't worry, Yoongi does this every time," Namjoon said, breaking the silence.

When the gates are fully opened, Namjoon drove in, stopping at the parking lot. Yoongi jogged towards us. "Thanks for the ride Joon," Yoongi said.

Namjoon chuckled a hint of humor dancing in his eyes, "Shut up Yoongi."

Yoongi grinned at him and gave him a fist bump. Then he turned towards me, his gaze piercing through my eyes. I quickly looked away, feeling the blush creep up my face.

"It's getting late, I'll drop Hoseok off," Yoongi said, "What about you Taehyung?"

"If I run I will still be able to catch the last bus-"

"Forget it, I'll drive you home," Namjoon said. Taehyung shoots him a grateful look and bowed to him. Namjoon quickly bowed back.

"Okay, well... stay safe," Taehyung said, waving his hand goodbye. I waved my hand back, and Yoongi nodded. We watched as Taehyung and Namjoon drove away.

Yoongi and I walked side by side, the silence suffocating. I wanted to say something, anything-

"Hyung-"

"Put this on," Yoongi said, handing me the piece of headgear.

I took the helmet, putting it on. I sat behind Yoongi-Hyung, and we drove in silence.

I sighed in frustration, and I tried something crazy.

I slowly wrapped my arms around his waist. But he immediately shrugged it off and said, "Ah- Hoseok, I'm sorry but I feel really hot."

I wanted to scream.

But it's night time...

But you're not wearing a jacket...

But...

But...

But...

But you usually love my affection...

I choked on my sobs, staying as quiet as possible. But of course, my body has different plans.

Tears started to flow out, telling the world how I feel. Telling everyone who looks close enough...