Alcoholic Maze (PJM FF)

Part 8

The rest of the day flies by and after some more talking, we all get back to our rooms to rest a little. As I lay down on my bed, I can't stop thinking about all that's happened in the last 24 hours. It still feels like a dream, a very wet one. I think I need a cold shower before I can sleep.

I take a very quick and cold shower and get on my comfy pajamas before getting in bed and drifting to dreamland. My dream takes me back to Ace's with the girls. We're all having fun and playing drinking games with the owner, Jin. He's very thankful that we go there so many times and keep bringing new friends along to try their fantastic food and drinks.

The conversation is very light but I can't shake the feeling that someone's watching me. However, when I look around there's nobody there. We keep drinking and laughing at Sarah doing the splits in the middle of the pub as a dare from Jin. That cheeky son of a bitch always makes us do ridiculous and embarrassing dares. 

And then, I feel it again, someone is staring at me, burning holes in my back. Except for this time, when I look around, I see him. He's looking at me with that twinkle in his eyes, inviting me for whatever deliciously sexy endeavors he has in mind. And before I can stop myself, I'm getting dragged into his arms.

His scent is the same as always, so inviting and relaxing. And he takes my hand and, after checking it's safe, drags me away into the restrooms. He starts sweet-talking me into all the nice things he knows I love to hear. But something doesn't feel right. Maybe because I know how this ends already.

It's always been like this with him, flirting, and sugarcoated words. Complete white lies to get me to do what he wants and have his way with me, just to throw me away and shoot daggers and throw stones at me the next minute. I've seen this movie too many times and it never ends well. So, I stop him. "Get off me", it comes out really low but he still hears it.

"What did you say?"

"I SAID GET OFF ME!" I push him back and try to run away from him. But he's too quick and grabs me and shoves me against the wall. "You think you can get away from me that easily princess?" He asks before kissing me against my will. However, I won't let him get away with it. I bite his tongue and scream for help. "Someone needs to stop him, please, he's too strong," I cry, but no one seems to come and I'm trapped in his hold.

"Iris, you need to wake up, now" someone keeps whispering to me but I just keep on begging him to stop, "please stop doing this to me".

"Iris, come on, open your eyes, you're safe" I hear again and I suddenly open my eyes and sit straight. I look around and I see someone I wasn't expecting to see in my room today. Jimin.

"What are you doing here?" I'm completely exasperated, gasping for air after the vivid nightmare I just had. 

"Sarah invited me over, we're supposed to be having a barbecue this afternoon, or so I've been told. But that doesn't matter now. Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, Jimin. Don't worry. I'm just startled that you're here, that's all. I wasn't expecting to see you when I woke up." I shrug apologetically.

"Well, that's funny, because I was actually expecting to see you when I woke up this morning. However, you weren't there", there's this sadness in his voice that confuses me, but probably he just wanted morning sex. That's all men think these days. He stops my train of thought by asking me, "are you sure you're really okay? You were screaming for help, begging someone to stop, you sounded really upset..."

"I'm really fine, it was just a dream." Well, a really bad one about a person that I never want to see in my life again, someone I trusted with all my being that used that fucking trust to take advantage of me and fuck me up into a messed up version of myself. But that's something you don't need to know, Jimin.

He just keeps staring at me wide-eyed and for a second I don't know what to do or how to even process what's going on in my life right now or why these dreams are coming back again to haunt me. 

I slowly get up from my bed and start looking for something comfortable to change. I choose a big hoodie and some leggings. We're not going out, after all, might as well be comfy. I, then, look at Jimin who's eyeing my legs up and down. Shit, I forgot these pajama shorts were really short.

"Hey, pervert, will you stop staring and get out so I can change?" I call him out on and he just smirks at me.

"Can't I watch? It's not like I haven't seen it before", he wiggles his eyebrows and I just feel like throwing my slipper at his smug face. I can feel my face getting hotter and hotter. Can't we just pretend it didn't happen? Goddamn it. No, you can't Iris, you can't pretend something didn't happen if, every time you look at his face, you relive what you want to pretend didn't happen in your mind.

"C'mon Jimin, just get out, please. I just woke up from a bad dream and I don't want to drag your ass out there, but if I have to, trust me I will!"

"Okay, okay, I'm going babygirl. But next time, don't use kicking me out as an excuse for touching my ass", he winks at me before leaving. I'm doomed with this cheeky dude. He's going to be the death of me. So far he's been able to get me in two moods: kill him mood or fuck him till you kill him mood.

Once he closes the door, I collapse on the bed and taking a big long breath, and then another, and then another. Today is going to be so much fun, I can't fucking wait, ugh. I take my time changing into my loungewear and apply some moisturizer on my face. I put my hair into a high ponytail before leaving the bedroom and going into the living room where everyone seems to be chatting.

Jungkook and Jimin are telling Bee and Anna the same stories they told me and Sarah yesterday and allowing them to get to know Jimin. I just sink into the sofa and lean my head back until I hear my name being mentioned by Bee.

"So, Iris went home with you last night Jimin. Care to enlighten us on what happened? She's being weirdly quiet today and I wonder if that's your doing", I quickly lift my head and look at Jimin, praying he gets my telepathic message that they're unaware of our activities last night and they're supposed to stay that way.

"Oh, we just got some more drinks, some food and then went home, chilled a bit and then slept", he shrugs and I mentally thank him for not turning me in. I give him a small smile before leaning back against the headrest, once more.

"Anna, you are so nice though, how come Iris is such a little smartass?" he enquires, making me shoot daggers at him for being an asshole. He just throws a smug smile at me. Why can't they leave me alone today? I'm usually never moody but I don't know, after that nightmare, I don't really feel my usual energetic and bubbly self. Do you know what you need Iris? I obviously do, I need a drink. Or maybe two or ten.

As if reading my thoughts, Sarah comes in and hands me a glass of Anna's homemade Sangria. I thank her and take a sip. My sister never fails to amaze me in her concoctions. No matter how strange they are, no matter how many different types of hard liquors she mixes, they always taste incredible. And sweet. And I can't say no to sweet drinks. Or sweets at all, anyway.

After three glasses I feel myself getting into a good mood. Finally! And in 1, 2, 3, I'm back.