"Eyes on me." I avert my eyes to see grocery store guy smirk and lean in further. I instantly duck my head and squirm around him. Escaping from being completely cornered against the wall, he instantly turns and looks at me with a glint in his eye.

"Playing hard to get eh? I like feisty girls."

"What is this? Déjà vu? Dude, back off."

"No can do, I don't see why you're resisting so much." He goes to wrap an arm around me, but immediately lets out a sudden yelp.

Surprised by his reaction, he immediately pulls his arm back to his chest and massages it with his other hand as his face scrunches up in pain. I tense as I feel sudden chills as I know the presence behind me. 

It doesn't take a genius to figure out I've been caught.

"When are you going to turn around and accept your fate?"

"Oh, well I think a couple more minutes of staring at the wall would be nice to see before my inevitable death."

"Very funny. I'd suggest you turn around befo-"

"What the hell! You again. What the fuck is th- wait a minute. Wait a damn minute! Are you that same girl! Aww shit man."

I furrow my eyebrows as I see the guy slap his forehead with his good hand.

"Man, why does nothing ever go to plan. I'm out. Don't even try to call your buddies because I'm already on my way."

He threw his hands up in defeat as he stormed off.

I stayed looking at the space the man had once occupied with extreme interest.

"That's it."

I felt his arms wrap around my waist before forcefully turning me around and slightly backing me up into the corner.

My breath hitched as I stared straight into Yoongi's slanted eyes.

"Found out who's party it was."

"Oh really? Who's is it? I still don't know who's it is."

"I don't believe it matters because we are leaving."

"What! No way! You can't do tha-"

"Yes I can and I will. You are seriously challenging me?"

"Uh yeah. I don't need permission to go to a party. You're my soulmate, not my dad. I'm an adult too and I didn't even do anything wrong!"

"Oh yeah? And how about that guy just now? I believe you said something along the lines of 'not hooking up with anyone.'"

"I wasn't doing anything with him. In fact I was doing perfectly fine deflecting his advances!"

"That didn't look like it. You two looked pretty cozy against this very corner here."

"Yoongi! You're doing it again! You're blaming me before you even hear me out! I can't believe you'd think I'd flirt with someone else when I literally just connected with the seven of you."

I instantly tried to shove him away as he tensed.

"Y/n, I-"

"No! Let go. I'm going to get drunk whether you like it or not. Go away, I don't want to hear it."

"Please calm down, hold still let me-"

"Move Yoongi! I'm not going to listen to your accusational ass of a-"

He immediately pressed his lips against mine and that shut me up quite efficiently. I shivered as tingles wracked up my spine and my eyes closed as though it was second nature.

He roughly pressed against my lips and his arm tightened around my waist. The music blared loudly against my ears and made me slightly dizzy as I began to lose the spark I started building up before it even started.

It felt like awhile before Yoongi eased his lips from mine and backed away slowly.

I fluttered my eyes open to see Yoongi staring at me with the same dazed expression.

"Just how many kisses are you planning on stealing from me?"

"As many as it takes until I reach it on the wanted list since I've stolen too many."

I rolled my eyes as my face slightly heated up before noticing our positions. I was pressed up into the corner and couldn't really escape unless he moved. I lightly pressed a hand to his chest and he got the hint before inching back a bit.

"Look I-"

"No you fir-"

"No you-"

We kept stuttering the same words at the same time and I felt awkward as I tried to let him speak first, so I stayed silent. And it appears he had the same idea as he didn't make a move to speak and instead briefly looked away.

"For christ sake, I'll go first. Look, I genuinely want to stay. This is my first ever party and I swear I am not going to do anything wrong. Are you actually going to spoil my fun?"

I looked up at him and purposefully tried to look innocent and sad. His eye twitched before he turned and scanned the area behind him. The party was in full swing at this point as the living room seemed to fill up even more and became more cramped.

"Yoongi. If you seriously don't trust me then I'll go with you then."

He whipped his head back towards me as I frowned.

"I- well no. I do trust you... It's just that I don't trust other guys."

"What kind of excuse is that? Oh yeah you trust me but not others so that's why I can't stay? If you trust me then you would know that I can fend for myself and not be tempted by anything else, huh?" Now I crossed my arms as my anger was igniting again.

"No it's not like that. I never said that."

"But you did. You know what, fine. I guess we are leaving. Let's go then."

I looked away in anger as I noticed him hesitate.

"No that's not- oh c'mon don't be like this."

"Oh I am being like this. Or you know what? You can leave and I'll get an uber."

"Calm down, le-"

"Calm down? Did you just tell me to calm down? I'm calm. I am so fucking calm right now! It's not as if I am retaliating against your demands and wishes. I am complying like you wanted, so don't tell me to calm the fuck down when I am listening to what you want just because you can't trust me!"

"For fucks sake, do I need to kiss you again so you can listen to me! I'm jealous alright! I don't want these heathens seeing you right now and especially not in your current attire. The others basically went ballistics when they heard you left and we all just want you to stay with us. Our connection is fresh and we are all paranoid with you even being here. I seriously hate parties and I know you already do too based on the fact that you legit isolated yourself in the corner. What is the point of going to a party if you aren't going to enjoy it and just sit out?"

"Well I-" I just stared back at Yoongi's expectant eyes. He waited for an answer but I couldn't think of one on the spot.

"Sure this is your first party, but those friends of yours ditched you first thing. Someone should have at least stayed with you to show you how to have fun. Look, if you want... perhaps another time we could take you to a party ourselves, but right now you are uncomfortable and I know you'd much prefer being in a onesie and sitting with us on the couch while watching Netflix compared to here with the loud and obnoxious atmosphere."

I stay silent as Yoongi looks down at me with a determined stare.

"Am I wrong?"

We both knew the answer to his rhetorical question. He wasn't backing down from his set stare and I fidgeted before throwing my arms up in surrender and letting out a groan.

"Fine fine! Yeah you win okay. But you didn't have to be so... assertive."

Yoongi sighs before wrapping his arm around my waist and letting out a small smirk.

"Let's leave. Without the attitude this time please."

"Without pleasure." I narrow my eyes but we both know I couldn't be stubborn for long.

He dragged me over to the entrance between the living room and the kitchen before I tugged on his hand slightly, causing him to look over at me.

"I have to let them know I'm leaving. They will worry if I suddenly disappear, I can tell."

"Fine, but be quick."

I saluted as he crossed his arms and leaned against the wall while watching me. Shivering at his bold stare, I turn and try to locate at least one of the girls in the crowd, crossing my fingers on locating one of the sober ones.

❀♡❀ 

It took me a minute before I luckily located Jihyo dancing with Tzuyu. I instantly pushed through the crowd and it took a bit before I reached them. Being within the dancing pack of grinding human sardines was definitely unfamiliar territory. I tensed several times as arms brushed past me and people looked me over.

"Y/n! You actually joined oh my gosh! I was just about to see if I could find you after this song ends to see if you wanted company." Jihyo grinned widely as Tzuyu raised her hands in the air and cheered for nothing.

"I wanted to let you know that I'm leaving."

"Huh? What already? But we barely started to get our grooves on!"

"I know, I'm sorry but I want to leave. I don't think partying is really my taste."

"How will you get home? I know we brought two cars, but we can't possibly fit all nine of us in one if you take the other."

"I know. I have a ride. I just wanted to let you know so the others don't worry."

Jihyo gave me a concerned look before sighing.

"I understand. We're sorry for forcing you to do this."

"Don't apologize! Thank you for giving me this experience but I'm sorry for cutting it short. You guys keep going and don't worry about me. Please get home safe and have fun for me."

"We will. I'll let the others know you left. You get back safely too. Bye." She hugged me tightly before we separated and I slightly waved before turning and brushing through the crowd once again.

It took me a few minutes to navigate my way back to Yoongi, but I finally located him in the same spot talking to some unfamiliar male.

I stepped closer and his gaze flashed over to mine before he nodded to whatever the guy was saying.

Once I got close enough, Yoongi pushed off of the wall he leaned against and held his hand out to me. Once I laced our fingers together, he instantly tugged me towards his chest.

"Oh hey. You must be y/n!"

I look up in confusion when I see the unfamiliar male smirking at me. He definitely had several handsome qualities and his confidence was unwavering. His outfit was definitely stylish, from the deep V-neck of his shirt showing a hint of his built chest to the sparkle of his dress shoes as he tapped one foot in sync with the music. Even though he was smirking, he wasn't checking me out at all. It was more of a smug smirk directed towards the male next to me.

"Uh, hi? I don't think I've met you."

"Ah, nope. You haven't but you should at least know the host of this party."

At his question, I shook my head in confusion as I watched his smirk form into a genuine grin.

"That would be me. I'm the host. Nice to meet you y/n, I'm Jackson Wang."

He held out a hand towards me and I let out a small smile as I shook it.

"I see. Your party seems pretty popular. It's going to be a pain to clean up tomorrow."

Jackson suddenly let out a laugh before he answered, "Honestly that's the first time anybody has ever mentioned the aftermath of a party. Oh hell yeah this is going to be a pain to clean, but we're all having fun. I heard you guys are leaving so soon. Yoongi getting jealous? I never thought the day would come."

I glance at Yoongi to see his eyes narrow into the familiar glare directed towards Jackson's grinning form.

"Shut your trap. It's too loud. I can't believe you stand to host these parties so often."

"Bro, you're invited anytime you know. Whenever you and the others come, damn the parties are jumping and popping- they're jopping." Jackson let out a small chuckle at his reference to the popular song.

"But seriously, your little girlfriend here wants to party. Hang back for a bit! Let's play one round of beer pong at least."

I froze at the word 'girlfriend' but Yoongi seemed unfazed. Perhaps he didn't catch it. I never made such a title official with the others.

"Nah, the others are waiting. Gotta go and get back to my date."

I gave Yoongi a bewildered look as he bluntly stated, "With my pillow."

Jackson and I let out exaggerated sighs as Yoongi kept a straight face.

"Yeah, yeah. But we really need to hang again. Get all of us together because we seriously need to catch up. I only recently heard the news about you, y/n." He looked over at me as I merely shrugged in response.

"Sure, whatever. I'm getting a headache from my deteriorating eardrums. See ya."

"It was nice to meet you Jackson."

Yoongi began to tug on my hand as Jackson winked at me and said, "It was nice to meet you too, y/n."

Yoongi led me through the crowd as the amount of people was basically at full capacity. The air felt congested as we had to squeeze through gaps or force ourselves between groups.

❀♡❀  

Once we neared the door, I gasped as soon as we took a step out. Breathing in the fresh air, I continued to blindly follow Yoongi as he dragged me down the street.

"Slow down for a bit. Let me catch my breath!"

Yoongi slowed down for me as I stumbled a couple steps forward before halting and leaning down to let in huge gulps of air.

"Well, maybe if you weren't so slow, we would already be in the car."

I shot Yoongi an annoyed glance as he sighed and rubbed my back gently. After a few minutes, I stood up straight and let out a heavy exhale. The temperature was cold and my attire didn't help warm me up.

"You're shivering."

"Yeah?" I looked at Yoongi as he blatantly watched the goosebumps rise on my skin.

"Fuck, I'm going to be cold now." He rolled his eyes as he proceeded to remove his black jacket that covered his simple black t-shirt underneath.

"You don't have to, you know."

"Oh really?" He held it still as he was about to completely remove it from his arm. I gave him a droll stare as he sighed and continued to take it off.

"Now what kind of gentleman would I be if I let a girl freeze in this weather."

"I mean you did lie about m-"

"Shh. Let's hurry up and go before I get hypothermia." He looked away as he wrapped the jacket over my shoulders and grabbed my hand.

I let him drag me off as I felt warmth flood over my cheeks.

"How cliché of you. Are you growing soft Yoongi?"

"Be quiet. It's just something I should do. After all, you're the one who stupidly wore such a short dress in the cold of winter without bringing a jacket."

I pouted at the back of his head as he continued his steady pace.

"Of course you would reply with something like that."

"Did you expect any less?" He turned over his shoulder and cocked an eyebrow at me.

I let out a huff before slowly smiling.

"Yeah, I guess not." Yoongi turned his head back to watch his steps, but I swear I saw a slight tint of red at the tips of his ears.

We continued to walk down the street with the soft melody of nature accompanying our journey.

I swear I felt a tinge of happiness radiate from deep inside. And it wasn't exactly from me.

❀♡❀ 

A/N: Well, I have updated late but it's here 😭. 

*Jackson Wang has entered the chat* 

Alright, I think ya'll know what time it is.

Question Time! What is your favorite song lyric? 

(It can be any song of your choosing. Does not have to be by BTS)

I have to think, but one song is among my all time favorite songs by them. Especially with the lyrics...

"I still believe, even though it's unbelievable,
To lose your path,
Is the way to find that path." - (Lost)

"그래도 믿고 있어 믿기지 않지만
길을 잃는단 건
그 길을 찾는 방법" - (Lost)