You're in Danger

Chapter 25: Forever Rain

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*Alyssa POV*

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"Hey, can you meet me at the basketball court? We started a game and I forgot about the time."

Chanyeol's message lit up my phone screen. I couldn't help but smile. I'm so happy that he isn't mad at me.

I grabbed my purse and left the dorm. The court is super close to the dorms, so I didn't bother one of the boys about walking me over.

I could see the boys playing on the court so I quickened my pace.

My heart stopped when someone grabbed my arm. I had a dagger in my sweatshirt pocket, and I was prepared to use it.

"You know you should be walking alone out here. Why didn't you tell one of us?" Namjoon spoke.

"I'm just going to the basketball court. I didn't want to bother you guys, Joonie. But thank you for worrying." He loosened his grip on my arm and I continued on my way to the court.

I feel like while he is truly concerned about our safety, he is treating me like a child.

I can take care of myself.
He just doesn't understand that.

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*Namjoon POV*

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I left the kitchen and noticed that Alyssa wasn't in the living room anymore. I figured she went to my room since I heard a door open and close. But I realized it was the front door, not my door.

I grabbed a hoodie and pulled it over my head as I went after her.
I caught up to her and grabbed her arm. She tensed up went I did and i realized that I must have scared her.

"You know you shouldn't be walking alone out here. Why didn't you tell one of us?" I asked so she would know it was me.

"I'm just going to the basketball court. I didn't want to bother you guys since it's so close. And after last night, Chanyeol would probably get mad if he saw me with one of you guys. I'll be fine, Joonie. But thank you for worrying." I let go of her arm and she walked away.

She called me Joonie.

No, Stop. You can't fall for her, you can't.

But what if I do? What do I do then?

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*Alyssa POV*

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I found a spot on the bleachers and sat down. Chanyeol saw me and ran over.

"We're almost done, Babe. Once we are I'll take you out." He held my hands.

"Take your time. I love watching you play." I smiled. He pecked me on the cheek and ran back to the game.

They finished the game in fifteen minutes and he walked back over to me.

"Ready?" He picked up his phone and wallet from the bleacher.

I nodded and he lead to his car.

"So what do you have planned?" I asked as he started the car.

"It's a surprise." He chuckled as we pulled off campus.
"So I've been meaning to ask you. Every year we have a costume party for Halloween. Would you go with me? Like couple costumes?" I could hear the shakiness in his voice.

"I would love too!" I giggled.
"And I've been meaning to ask you. Will you come to our dance competition?"

"I would love to!" He said in the same tone I did before.

We pulled up to an older building the had neon signs on the front.

It was an arcade but for adults.
(Like Dave and Busters in America)

He opened the door for me and we walked in. I looked around in awe at all of the games and people having fun.

I had seen arcades when I was younger, but I never got to go to one. I never got to have a typical childhood.

"Do you wanna eat or play games first?" He asked, wrapping his arm around my shoulders.

"Hmm. Let's eat first!" He giggled at my answer. We grabbed a table and waited for the waiter.

My phone buzzed and I quickly looked to see who it was. Hwasa had messaged the dance group chat.

"Oh look! The dance class went out to eat after class today and Hwasa sent the picture we took at the restaurant." I showed him the picture.

His smile quickly turned to a look of disgust.

"Why was that Namjoon guy there? He's not in that class." He asked, clearly annoyed.

"He showed up a little bit after we got there and he's friends with Jimin, Hoseok, and Jungkook. So we pulled a chair up for him. Why?" I knew why Chanyeol was mad, but I played dumb.

"I don't trust that guy, he seems sketchy. He probably deals drugs or something." He spoke.

"Chan, Namjoon isn't like that. He's just quiet, that's all." I said.

"How would you know that? And why were you looking for him specially last night?" Anger present in his voice.

"I talk to his friends in class. We met him and his friends after I met you that first day. They warned us that sometimes sketchy people would hang around the campus. He said that if we every had an uneasy feeling, to call them and they could help us." I wish I could lie like Grace, but he seems to have believed the lie.

"And that didn't seem weird to you?" He asked.

"Well, I figured he knows more about the campus and the area around the campus than I do. So I'll let him take care of it. So now that you know, let's stop talking about him and let's focus on us." I held his large hand in my small ones.

"Ok. Just one more thing, I'd feel more comfortable if you didn't hang out with him anymore." He spoke.

He can't be serious! Is he really banning me from seeing a person? If it means that the fighting between them will stop, then I guess I will. But that just means I'll have to lie to Chanyeol. Or maybe it will be safe enough for us to go back to our dorm.

I'll talk to the girls later tonight.

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Song:
RM ~ Forever Rain (instrumental)