When the Moon Watches

Under the Stars - 3

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Come to me with secrets bare

I'll love you more so don't be scared

-Goo Goo Dolls

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Coming home to an empty apartment is kind of sad. So on this crappy day, I couldn't wait to get home and be comforted by my boyfriend Jaden.  He had told me that he was off today so when  I walked into the apartment I expected to see him, but it was Molly that greeted me.  I smiled at the poor pup that must feel lonely too.  I patted Molly's little head as his tail wagged furiously.  I picked up his little body and carried him to the kitchen to feed him, a nice reward for his kind welcome.  

After a quick shower, I changed hoping to go out with Jaden later.  I carried the laundry bag to the nearby coin laundry to give him some time till he got home.  The pale light coming in through the dirty window barely illuminated the dreary place and the blinking fluorescent light unnerved me.  I couldn't wait to leave, so I quickly put the clothes in the washing machine and reached into my pocket for the coins.  Just like in a creepy horror movie, I suddenly felt I wasn't alone.  The goosebumps on my neck told me I wasn't wrong.  For a second, I felt rooted to the spot.  I was sure there was nobody there when I first walked in.  Could this be a ghost or is my imagination playing tricks on me?

Until it happened, I did not realize how it was more dangerous than a ghost.  I felt a cold hand encircle my waist and another cover my mouth.  I tried to scream using both my hands to try to uncover my mouth but the stranger was too strong.  This wasn't a prank by my boyfriend or even my mysterious neighbor.  The hairy arm encircling my waist had tattoos that were crude and unfamiliar.  The more I struggled the tighter his hold on me.  I would do anything to escape.

"I like it when they fight back," he chuckled lightly enjoying having me under his control.  I realized I was the kind of girl that would never waste a glance on him and he hated me for it.  His breath reeked of alcohol but even more nauseating was his body odor. 

With my arms now pinned to my sides, my instinct was to give him a solid headbutt. It served to loosen his grip over my mouth momentarily and I was able to let out a quick scream before my shrieks were muffled again.

"Make another move and I'll kill you, you stupid bitch!"

Suddenly, I heard a familiar deep voice, "let go of her," he commanded.

The hooded attacker let me go and ran escaping through the door.  

We stood in silence staring at each other, our expressions mirroring each other's shock.

"Didn't I warn you not to be out alone," his deep baritone sending shivers through me.

Suddenly the thought of what could have happened hit me.  His accusing tone bringing it home.  I could have been raped.  I didn't feel safe anymore.  The innocence of being safe in my surroundings was gone.  I felt faint and surrendered into my rescuer's embrace.

My body shuddered slightly as Min Yoongi held me in his arms until I calmed down. Embarrassed about the tears I shed on his shoulder, not to mention how rude I had been earlier that day, I looked away.

"Should I call the police?"

"No, please. I just want to forget it. I think he was just drunk." I paused thinking for a moment and then I asked him, "how did you hear me scream?"