The Kissing Booth: Adult Edition

He Attacks At Night

And save. There! My writing's all done for the day. Now to search for some good ticket deals to Busan. I had just opened up my browser and was about it type in "cheap train tickets from Seoul to Busan" when my office door opened. One of the professors who worked on my floor stuck his head in.

"You're still here, Evans? It's almost seven o'clock," he asked me in Korean; the language I answered him in. My chair spun a bit in his direction so I could see him better. "Just finished up. I'm going soon; I'm waiting for someone to pick me up," a kind grin showed itself on my face. He nodded understanding. "Good, you shouldn't stay here too late. Everyone's already packed up and left." "I understand. By the way, did they ever find that guy? The one who broke into the labs earlier?" The professor shook his head. "No; they think he ran off a while ago, and the security cameras haven't been much help. But I wouldn't worry, Evans; I'm sure he's long gone now." "I'm sure you're right. I'll head out soon, then." "Ok, remember to lockup when you do; you're the last one on our floor." "Right, I will; thank you. Have a good night, Professor Chew." "You too, Evans." We gave each other one last smile before he shut the door. I turned back to my laptop and closed the screen. Well, it's almost seven anyway; I'm sure Marco's on his way. At that exact second, my phone began to buzz. I picked it up and smiled. Speak of the devil.

"Hey, Marco." "Hi, Elle. Just finishing up here in the studio. I'll be downstairs in about ten minutes or so." "That's prefect; it'll give me time to pack up here," it felt so good to hear the sound of his voice. So calming.... "Did you talk to Lee?" "Not yet. He's still with Noah, I think." "Ok. We'll just head home together then." Together.... "Sounds good," I grinned. "Wait inside your building for me. Did you hear? They haven't caught that creep sneaking around campus yet." "I heard he left, but I'm not entirely sure." "Regardless, I'd feel better if you waited inside. Your doors have automatic locks on them, right?" "Yes, but they don't come on until after seven." "Damn. Oh well, just stay inside. I'll be there as fast as I can." "Take your time; there's no rush. We have all night together." "What?" Oh crap! I didn't mean to say it like that! "I-I mean we're riding home together and all that. The trains won't be busy now, so we don't have to rush." Marco chuckled on the other end. "Good save. I'll be there roughly in ten minutes. Meet you down in your lobby." "I'll be there." "Ok then. See ya." "Bye, Marco." Click!

There was this great big goofy grin pencilled across my lips as I lowered my phone from my ear. This was the third time we'd called each other this afternoon. I'd called him once and him twice. I told myself it was just to check-in, seeing that part of the school went on lockdown earlier. But if I'm being totally honest, hearing his voice made me feel so good inside. These little tingly bubbles started in my toes and floated up all throughout me. It felt so good! I don't know why Marco was so eager to call me; what he got out of it, I'm not sure. But he must have got something out of it, since he wanted to check on me twice today. The very idea made me smile. He's protective of me.... I hadn't felt this way since Noah.... My hand rose up to my pounding chest. I'd forgotten how good it can feel.....

Feeling extra bubbly, I leapt up from my chair and began packing up my backpack. It was painfully obvious that I was the only one felt on my floor; everything was dark outside. My floor's kind of different. There's this hallway that leads from the elevators to this open space area. Surrounding this common room are offices, each with their door facing inward. The only way out of the common space was through that single hallway, which lead back both to the elevators and emergency stair exit. I should have taken the fact that my light was the only one on more seriously.

You know in horror movies how the victims are never aware of the danger they're truly in until it's too late? Little did I know that was my situation at the moment. My curtain was drawn back and my light was fully on; you could everything happening in my office, which was a blessing and a curse. Mostly a curse in this scenario. I was merrily working away, blissfully unaware what was about to happen. It all started at the sudden and unexpected bang in the hall outside our common room. Admittedly I flinched, straightening up and immediately looking to my unlocked office door. We weren't supposed to lock our doors if we were inside. Still, my nerves did heighten a little.