Welcome To The Panic Room《Hoseok X Reader》

Chapter 3

3 days before birthday:

In the cafeteria, people were scrambling everywhere. Jungkook and I shared a glance, confused about the commotion.

I shrugged as Jungkook spotted his friend group off at the corner table, laughing together.

"Hey I see my people, I gotta go okay?" He leaned down and kissed my cheek, letting go of my hand.

I smiled, but then remembered something.

"Hey wait! Could Hoseok and I maybe sit with you guys?" I played with my fingers, unsure of what he was going to say.

He turned back around and grinned. "Of course you can! They love you and you know it."

"But what about Hoseok?"

He tilted his head to the side, thinking. "I could ask but I don't know if they'll agree."

I waved him on and shook my head. 

"It's okay, I'll sit with him and you can go with your people."

He frowned. "I don't know if I like the sound of that."

I raised an eyebrow, waiting for what he would say next.

"I'll ask. I can't have my girl all by herself with a creep now can I?" He winked and turned to walk to his table.

"Hey I'm not your girl just yet!" I call after him.

He chuckled and looked back over his shoulder. "I'll have to fix that soon!"

I smile. That man is really something else.

I skimmed the cafeteria, trying to find Hoseok. After a few minutes, I spot his floppy brown hair on the opposite side of the cafe. I groan, making my way over there.

"Hey Hoseok! Jung-" I stopped. He wasn't just at any table. 

He was at Minji's table.

"What has this idiot gotten himself into..." I mutter under my breath.

Speaking of the witch herself, she turned and looked me up and down, clearly judging me.

"Well isn't it little miss princess! What'd ya get your spoiled self now?" She sneered.

I rolled my eyes. "Mind your own business egg girl. While you're at it, stop bothering my friend."

She faked a gasp. "How could you say something like that? Hoseok, stop her!" She grabbed his arm and clung onto him.

He looked so uncomfortable and turned face me, trying to get me to help.

I stood right in front of her now, towering over her sitting figure. I glanced at Hoseok, then back at her.

"Let go of the poor boy, you might scare him out of the whole country." I smirked.

At this point, she was seething with hatred.

"As if he would choose you over a queen like me!" She flipped her hair over her shoulder, ticking me off even more.

"Don't flatter yourself, your ego might burst. And a crusty witch is a way better description of you."

I grabbed Hoseok's hand, dragging him with me. Minji yelled after me, but I ignored her.

"Stupid brat...always so full of herself!" I grumbled to myself.

Hoseok heard me and laughed. "You certainly have a special place for her somewhere on you huh?"

"Like my buttcrack? Totally reserved for her." 

He laughed again as we approached Jungkook's table.

His friends saw me first and smiled, causing Jungkook to turn as well.

"Y/n!" He stood up and came to hug me. 

I let go of Hoseok and grumpily accepted his embrace.

"Woah, did Minji rile you up again?" He chuckled.

"Her head is further up her arse than yours, and trust me, that's pretty dang far." I smiled, finally calming down as his cologne filled my senses.

He chuckled again, pulling back to look at me. He pushed a stray hair behind my ear and just stood there, admiring me.

My face started to heat up again, and of course he noticed it.

He laughed, throwing his head back. Leaning in, he whispered in my ear.

"Am I making you nervous, baby?"

My eyes widen and I backed away.

"You know what? Hoseok here needs to meet your friends so we can, um, you know..eat?" I rubbed the back of my head.

He smirked but dropped the situation. "Hoseok meet my friends."

Hoseok turned to face them.

"Hello! I'm Hoseok!"

They each took turns introducing themselves.

"I'm Namjoon, nice to meet you Hoseok." He smiled politely.

"I'm Jin aka world wide handsome, but Jin is fine." He smirked as everyone rolled their eyes.

"I'm Taehyung, but you can call me Tae!" He smiled, full of energy.

"I'm Jimin, nice to meet you!" He held out his hand to shake with Hoseok.

Hoseok took it with a grin. "The pleasure is all mine."

And finally,

"I'm Yoongi. Try not to be too loud okay?" He frowned.

"Okay I'll try."

"Welcome to the group!" Jungkook said with a smile.

Hoseok's grin lit up the room, happiness evident in his gaze.

"Thank you! You won't regret it!"