I felt my mood drop suddenly. I was shocked and didn't know what to say after what had just happened. I had been looking forward to this day for so long, but it turned out to be the complete opposite of what I expected.

The clouds in the sky seemed to get heavier and darker, and the streets felt dull and lifeless as I walked alone on the sidewalk. Even though there was no one else around, his face consumed my thoughts, and I wished I could forget him forever. The more I thought about him, the more my anger grew. My hands clenched into fists, thinking of his presence. I had an overwhelming desire to punch him in the face and scream as loud as I could.

In less than a minute, tears started streaming down my face and it began to rain. At that moment, I felt as though the rain had come to conceal my tears, and it did just that. I gazed up at the dark reddish-golden sky, which seemed to be comforting me by sending down it's tiny droplets to keep me company. I longed to let out a piercing scream, to rid myself of the unbearable agony that felt like a disease slowly taking over my body.

While I was sunk in that unavoidable event that had just occurred, I heard horn sounds behind me, blaring it's way in. The headlights fell upon the wet road, illuminating the path. The car halted beside me and the window glass was lowered. He stepped out of the car, calling out my name.

"Y/n, what are you doing here? I've been looking for you everywhere. It's raining, let's get in the car." He pulled me close to him and shielded me from the rain with his body. Jungkook took off his coat and covered my head to keep me from getting wet.

"Jun-Jungkook." As soon as I realized he was there, I hugged him tightly. The pain was killing me slowly, and I couldn't bear it anymore. He looked confused and startled for a minute, probably didn't see it coming.

"Y/n-ah, what happened?" I could see the anxiety in his eyes, but I didn't want him to worry about me or spoil his mood.

"Nothing. I just missed you. I missed you so much." I hugged him again and closed my eyes tightly to control my tears.

"Is it?" he asked. I responded with a hum and looked at him. He was smirking at my response. I could have hugged him forever, but he was getting wet in the rain. I didn't want him to get sick.

"Let's get into the car first. You're getting wet." I said. We quickly got into the car, but I was completely soaked. My hair was a mess and my dress was drenched and cold.

"You're completely wet. Take this," he said, handing me his hand towel to dry off. However, he was the one who needed it.

"You first." I said, trying to wipe the water off of his head. But he stopped me and took the towel from my hands. He gently rubbed my soaked hair, like a mother drying her baby. His eyes showed pure care for me. I knew he was controlling his feelings for me.

But all I could do was stare back awkwardly. I still feel embarrassed about it now. I acted so foolishly!

I can feel my heart falling for him slowly. The way he cares, the way he feels for me, the way he treats me, and mainly, the way he makes me feel comfortable when I'm around him just makes me go insane for him.

Jungkook lowered the towel and looked at me. To be precise, stared at me. "What?" I asked him with a soft tone. He placed his hand on my jaw as his thumb caressed my cheeks softly. For a moment, he spoke nothing. Just silence. But then, he folded his lips inward closed his eyes for a moment, and asked, "You cried, right?"

I was startled by his question. I know he knew about me more than I know myself. But, I was shocked to see him guessing my mood so easily. "What? N-no." I tried to turn towards the other side to avoid contact with his eyes. But I could still able to see the confidence in his eyes over his own words. So clear like crystal.

He held my chin softly and tilted my head towards him. I tried to stay still but he got me. "Don't lie. I know you cried. What happened?" His demanding, yet caring gesture demands my true answers. I don't want to upset him but I can't lie to him either. I took a deep breath, bringing all my emotions under control, and said, "It's about my father."

"Your father? Is he ok?" He looked concerned about him. But my so-called dad isn't worth Jungkook's care.

"I don't know. But, because of him, I'm not ok." My eyes were filled with tears, again. Whenever it comes to my family, I'm getting emotional every time. So, I made up my mind to tell everything to him without hiding anything. This time, I can't bear the pain anymore.

[Time Skip]

He took me to a nearby cafeteria since I was sobbing a lot. That was the moment when I told everything about my father to Jungkook. To be precise, I ranted out. He was first confused by my rants but later, I linked my past with the present, he finally understood me and the situations I'm in. And now, he seemed so cross with my dad.

"Why is he back now?" He said this with a heated tone while clenching his jaws tight.

"I don't know. I'm getting worried that he may bring some trouble to me and my mom. I have no idea how to protect her from him." My face lowered, thinking of my mum's safety.

"Hey, don't worry. Nothing will go wrong, okay? If he comes back again, call me and I'll take care of him. Don't get bothered. I'm right here for you." He held my hands inside his one and soothed it. His eyes never left mine, giving me enormous comfort. Those eyes spoke more than he said. I feel him. I can feel that feeling he has on me.

"Thank you." I smiled a bit.

"Stop thanking me. I'm taking care of these things for my bab-'' He paused his words for a moment and then he looked at me.

"For you only, right? Don't thank me, please." He came closer, kneeled in front of me, and stretched his arms to caress my shoulder. "Jungkook! Get up! What are you doing?" I spoke through my teeth and asked him to get up as it was a public place.

"Bab-" He paused, tilted his head sideways lightly as his eyes were shut, and opened it again after clicking his tongue and continued while looking at me, "Y/n-ah, I don't care. All I care about is you. Only you."

I was taken aback by the way his words conveyed his true feelings. Once again, I was left speechless and responded with a simple "thank you."

He sighed and said, "Y/n-ah..." I interrupted his words and continued talking, "It's not for what you just said. It's for always saving me and protecting me. If it weren't for you, I would be broken into pieces." My voice started trembling with mixed emotions at that moment.

After bringing myself together, I continued, "Thank you for being there for me at the right time when I needed support. I... I owe you a lot." I fell on my knees, pressed my face over his chest, and clutched his shirt. I wanted nothing except his presence near me.

That was a sudden move, again. He was speechless but I was able to hear his heart thumping hard more than usual. For a minute, I stayed still, unbothered about the crowd who locked their gaze over us, until he broke the silence. "Ask me anything and I'll do it for you. You can ask me whatever you want. But, please, don't cry."

He pulled me away from him gently and looked into my teary eyes with his soft gaze. He said, "I want you to be happy and never cry. I saved you back there and stayed with you to make sure you are happy and well taken care of. It's not fair to cry now after smiling and enjoying your days."

He caressed my cheek with his thumb as his hand was placed over my jaw while his other hand was resting over my hips and locked his gaze into my soul. "I'll take good care of you and I'll never leave you alone. Please promise me that you will never fail to stay happy. Will you?"

I nodded in response and smiled a bit, even though my eyes were teary. "Jungkook-ah..." At the moment, I was clueless, not knowing how to react to that situation. But my overwhelming emotions made me hug him tightly as soon as I reacted to his words.

He made me realize that there are still good people in this world and that he is different from other men. I relaxed in his embrace as he brushed some hair strands away from my temple and tucked them behind my ears before gently patting my shoulder.

"I feel so lucky to meet you." I pressed myself over him, making his heart race more like a wild horse. I feel him getting excited more and more. He soothed my shoulder and later patted gently while his other hand stayed on my hip.

"You need to take some rest. I'll drop you at your home." He spoke softly while gently snaking his hands around my hips. The contact we had at that moment was amazing. I wish we would have stayed as such for a longer time. But the moment when I realized what he said, I pulled myself backward and shook my head sideways with a big no sign.

"N-no, don't." I stuttered, mumbled, and got concerned at the same time. "I... I can't go there right now. He may follow me." I folded my lip inwards while caressing my heated temples, thinking about what to do. "I don't trust him. He shouldn't know where I live." I mumbled and got up on my feet while thinking of his next moves and what should I do to protect myself and my mother.

Jungkook kept his hand in front out his mouth while tapping and caressing his chin and lower lips gently with his index finger. It looked like he was thinking about something very seriously. "Hmm." He took his hand away, clicked his tongue and got up. He grabbed my wrist and led me out. It was still raining but he seemed to be unbothered about that.

"Come with me." He led me straight to his car and asked me to get in. I promptly went into the car since it was raining outside. He too got in, started the engine and drove the car.

Engines roared as he increased the speed. I wrapped my hands around his arm and laid my head over his shoulders. My heart pounds so fast to stay with him forever like this and wanted to make more moments with him.

But still, some of my inner-most feelings and scattered thoughts remains unanswered and confused, forcing me to stay silent, keeping my thoughts and feelings hidden. I must keep it together until every puzzle gets solved until it doesn't turn in late.

"Where are we going?" I asked, with my eyes closed, relaxing with his presence after snapping out from my intricate thoughts.

He gently caressed my cheek while replying, "Somewhere safe."

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