Mr. Not-So Nice Guy

Chapter 16

Areum's POV

"Just one more time? Please JB, just say it one more time." I saw a small smile form on JB's face as he tried to avoid making eye contact with me. 

JB sat up straight, removing his arm from resting on the couch behind where I was sitting. He turned his body to face mine. "Areum..." His eyes, I couldn't help but stare into them. His dark chocolate eyes that always made me get lost in his gaze. I looked down as his hand engulfed mine. Our fingers intertwined as I felt the heat of his hand surround my own.

"I love you." He said as my eyes looked back up at him. His free hand moved to caress the side of my face. "I love you so much Areum..." He whispers as he leans in, inches away from my face...

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Blinding light comes into my vision as I open my eyes. I felt tears form as I reached for the table where my phone had been laying. I had slept for about 40 minutes before my heart couldn't take the cruel dreams my head wanted to come up with.

I collected my things and stood up ready to leave and make my way home. I was done with the school day, there is no way I was going to stay here and have my heart ripped out every time Nari touched JB. I looked around the room before heading to the door, the last time I was here I was being squeezed to death by JB as he pulled me down to lay with him on the couch. I hung my head low as the memories filled my head again. 

I walk out of the greenhouse and make my way down the stairs, halfway down I hear a buzz coming from my pocket. I pull my phone out of my pocket, but I don't look at it until I am all the way down the stairs. I don't need a falling accident to add to my list of events for the day. I unlock the screen to find a text message from Mark.

M- Did you get any rest? I asked Jackson not to bother you while you are sleeping. Text me when you wake up. I want to know you are okay.

A- Yes, I got a little rest. I'm awake now and going home. I can't be here today. It's too hard Mark, I can't do it.

After sending that text I put my phone back into my pocket and walk up to my locker to put my books away and grab my bag. I'm so focused on getting all of my stuff in my bag I don't even notice someone come up and lean against the locker beside mine until I close mine.

"Hey... are you going home for the day?" I look over to see Jimin leaning against the locker beside mine. I take a step back while closing my locker trying to put some distance between us. I look behind me trying to see if there is anyone in the hallway just in case I needed a quick getaway. "Yeah, I'm not feeling good... might be the flu... might not wanna get to close." I say as I continue to slowly back away from Jimin as he slowly walks towards me. 

"Listen Areum, I'm sorry for what I did before. I want to make it up to you. Can I take you home? Or at least walk with you to make sure nothing happens to you?" I stop mid step and look at Jimin confused. "I'm not sure if that is a good idea, Jimin. I'd rather just walk home by myself." I turn towards the door and start walking away when I see Jimin stride up beside me. "Please Areum, I want to make sure you get home okay." I let out a sign, and against my better judgment I agree.

We stop by Jimin's locker so he can get his backpack out of his locker. As we start to walk, Jimin stops and starts patting his pockets. "Dammit, Areum, can we stop by the gym? I forgot my phone in PE."

"Whatever." I say as I follow him towards the Gym. As we enter the Gym, the hair on my neck starts to stand the further we go in. And I regret ever leaving the greenhouse when two of Jimin's friends from the other day close the door behind us. Jimin turns to face me while grabbing my waist and pulling me closer to him. I put my hands up trying to push him away, "What the HELL JIMIN?!" I start to yell. Jimin covers my mouth with his free hand as his friend starts to move closer to us. "Shhh, it's okay Areum. We just want to treat you to a good time baby." 

Tears start to form as I try desperately to get out of Jimin's grasp.