"My third best friend was an author who did not know I existed" 

-John Green

Good morning. Another beautiful morning to wake up to. But I doubt that the day will be as beautiful as the morning. I felt empty today. There was no excitement about anything today. No meeting with Kookie, no meeting with BTS. Not even my friends are here to get me out of my loneliness. It's been a while that I talked to my friends, I was thinking about calling them, but it was already time to get ready for the library to do my shifts. I dragged myself to the bathroom; Washed up my face, brushed lazily and showered.

I wore my white button up and jeans. I put on my only make-up that was the lip-gloss. I sprayed my flowery perfume and got ready for my shifts.

I took a cab to library and was listening to 'Illegal' of BTS. It's a song I love very much from the album. It's sung by the vocalists of BTS, and is sung very beautifully. When Jungkook sings... 'Oh baby no hey~'....my heart skips a beat. He has such a beautiful voice that just touches my heart.

I reached the library, greeted my co-workers and got to my work. There was a shelf that needed to be arranged so I got busy in work. There are thousands of books in this library, and taking care of them is not so easy. I love them, so I enjoy it. I was arranging the books when someone tapped on my shoulder. I turned back to look who it was....

"Rapmon hyung...!!!! What are you doing here? Why didn't you told me you are coming?" I was so happy to meet him. I thought I am going to be a loner today, but Rapmon hyung just made the day easier for me.

"I just wanted some book, so I came here. I knew you'll be here at this time, so, I thought about surprising you" He said explaining why he was here, that was so obvious though. Stupid me.

"That was a great surprise. I missed you" I said suddenly giving him a hug. I am in love with the crazy family.

"Ah~.... We were also missing you a lot, even Suga hyung was missing you, he thinks you are really perfect to be part of our family" he said hugging me back and stroking my head.

"What books do you want Moni hyung? I can show you" I asked him parting from our hug.

"Umm.... I wanted a good novel to read. Can you help me suggesting a good novel? I am sure you know some great novels"

"Sure. Come with me"

He followed me to the shelf where English novels are kept. I searched through it and got what I was looking for. It was a novel written by Ruskin Bond, an Indian author and my favorite too. His short stories are the best.

"Read this novel, this is the first novel written by Ruskin Bond, when he was just 17. I hope you like it" I said handing him the book.

"Hmm.... I'll read this. Thank you, you really know what you are doing. You are so good at your job. This job suits you perfectly. Finally, I got someone who is crazier for books than me. Those kids at the dorm don't read many books, they occasionally read a book or two. I am glad I got a partner"

"Thank you. I myself love this job. I am glad that I could be your partner in reading books. We'll make a great team and read every book available in the world" I said over-dramatically, like we are going to conquer a land or something. Then, we started laughing at my little drama.

"How was your date with Kookie yesterday?" He asked me when we finished laughing.

"It was great. We went to a coffee shop, and I loved that place and then, we went for dinner. Kookie told me that, all of you go there often. I enjoyed a lot yesterday" I said enthusiastically at the end; at first I was shy.

"I am glad you enjoyed, Jungkookie was nervous at first. After returning back he was really happy. He really enjoys your company" he said making me blush, I am not used to being complimented this often.

"Thank you, I too love his and all the hyungs company"

He said thank you for selecting a book for him...again and then he left me saying that we'll meet soon. I was starting to feel empty again. Now. Rapmon hyung is also gone....

I re-focused on my work. It took me 2 hours to arrange the shelf. My shift was done, but I didn't want to go home now. I'll feel lonelier if I go home so early. I sat there, in the library and continued to read my book 'Something Blue' by Emily Giffin. That gave me a little escape from my loneliness. I got lost in the book. Once, I realized the time, I headed back home.

I decided to go to the gym and prayed Elliot doesn't comes to the gym today.

On reaching the gym, I changed to my tracksuit and started running on the treadmill. After running for 2 miles I got down from the treadmill to drink water and saw Elliot coming towards me....no!!! Why does he come here every day? Can't he go to some other gym? He comes here so often that he has developed those biceps and triceps that are a bit scary to me.

"Hey, hi. How are you?" he said noticing me.

"Hi. I am fine"

He started his work out beside me.

"Why don't you come here often? I miss you here" he said. I knew how much he missed me. He flirts with every girl who comes here. But for me he did that a bit too much. I hated these kinds of boys who didn't respect girls but thought they are toys to play with and leave them when they get bored by the same girl. Some girls liked his flirting and played along with him, but I didn't give a shit. I think that's why he kept on chasing me.

"I don't get enough time Elliot, I have a job" I said sternly.

"Oh~... yesterday I saw you with someone, a boy, who was that?" was he following me now?

"Elliot, I have a life and I can do whatever I want, why do care about my life? For your information, I went on a date yesterday, with the boy you saw with me." I said stating the obvious. His expression changed when I directly stated the word 'Date'...what's his problem? Can't he leave me alone?

"I see... that boy is going to die soon, or else you are" I was shocked at his sudden warning. What was he talking about? I didn't want him to hurt Jungkook. I could not afford to let him harm Jungkook at any cost.

"Elliot, stop your non-sense right now. Don't you dare even to touch him. You have no idea how far I can go for him" I said giving him an ultimatum. I am generally a peace-loving person, but if someone is going to hurt my Kookie I am not going to let them live in peace.

"If you can't be mine; You can't belong to anyone else" Elliot said and walked away before I could say anything. What has happened to him? All this while he talked sweetly to me and now he is giving me warnings? I always knew his intentions. I am not going to let him harm Jungkook.

I went home after running for about 5 miles on the treadmill. I was worried about Elliot's ultimatum. Is he really going to hurt Kookie? No, I won't let him do it. I'll save him from Elliot.

When I reached home, it was night and that night was freezing cold. I cooked my dinner while listening to music. But Elliot's words never left my mind. I thought about calling Nishi and Simmi. So, after dinner I called Nishi, but her phone was busy. Who is she talking to now...? I tried calling her again but the same thing happened. I called Simmi then, she picked up my call....

"Noor!!! How are you? We're missing you so much" Simmi said as she picked up my call. I felt calmer now, that I listened to my best-friends voice.

"I am fine. I am also missing both of you a lot. Who is Nishi talking to now?"

"Oh~ Nishi is talking to Jimin. She talks to him every day... I don't know what's going on here"

"Ah~ now I understand. When are you taking the flight on Wednesday?" after a week, they are coming here. I can't wait to meet them. I am so scared about what Elliot said. But I am going to fight him if I need to protect Jungkook.

"At 9 in the morning. Noor...is there any problem? You don't sound well" Simmi got to know, she always gets to know just by hearing my voice. Nothing new.

"Nothing, I am just feeling a little insecure. I'll tell you when you come here"

"I hope the problem is not very big, we can solve it together, don't worry" Simmi said giving me some courage.

"Simmi, don't tell Nishi about this now. Let her have some good time with Jiminie. She worries too much about me" I didn't want to spoil her time with Jimin.

"Okay. I won't tell her. You take care of yourself."

"Hmm.... I'll take care. Good night" I wanted them to come here soon. I needed them. I feel afraid. I hope that was just a joke to scare me, he doesn't do anything like that.

I showered and changed into my pajamas. That night I couldn't sleep. I started counting the stars, but that too didn't help. I kept on thinking about Elliot and what he said....   

Author's Note:  

Uh oh....here comes a problem in their peaceful and smooth life named Elliot. What do you think he'll do.... don't worry though. He is not going to do anything now, maybe sometime in the future. No one will die, no one will get harmed now. So, you can sleep in peace. My characters are so sweet, I can't even think of killing them.

The quote at the starting of the chapter; I feel it's true, for me. My third best friend is also an author but he doesn't even knows I exist. John Green is an author himself and has written some Best-sellers, he himself must have thought that sometime when he was in my place. The thing, that he understands this fact is really heart-touching for me.

Rapmon and Noor met at the library. I've added a special picture of RM for SusmitaSanyal . Don't get a heart attack yet....you have to read my book.

I hope you liked the chapter. Thank you for always loving and supporting me and 'DESTINY'. I hope in the coming future too you keep supporting us like this.

Happy reading.