Once class was over and the room cleared I made my way over to Mrs. Bruce's temporary desk.

"Excuse me?" I said trying to hide the disdain for her in my voice. She was absolutely gorgeous and mature looking but at the time she was probably the same age as Hoseok. I wonder if she had the hots for him too.

"Yes ma'am?" She didn't look up from her phone. She seemed rather bored by my presence.

"Do you know when Mr.Jung will be back?" I made sure I was as tentative as possible.

She rolled her eyes and looked at me "For the thousandth time no. Damn all you little girls are so thirsty." She focuses her attention back into her phone slightly embarrassing me but more so enraging me.

I scoffed but it came out more as a hissing choking sound "Excuse me? I am the class president and I have ideas to run by him! I am not like the other girls. I most definitely do not dream about him or flaunt around like I'm trying to get his attention." I shut up right there because I was most definitely babbling like a ridiculous fool.

She rose an eyebrow "uh-huh. And as I already stated I don't know. I just know I'm subbing for a week so, bu-bye." She shooed me away, flashing her sharp red acrylics at me. I had to restrain myself from slapping her.

I sighed out of frustration and turned on my heel, out the door. It was out of my hands.

I couldn't turn off my curiosity about Mr.Jung in art class either, but I didn't want to obsess over it. It wasn't really my problem anyway.

I know I should focus on my major and how I'm going to pay the bills but the other half of me wants to dive into this case head on. The man had me wrapped around his finger, he wanted this.

I snapped to attention when my professor scowled at me in regards to my blank canvas.

"If you'd prefer to flunk out of college and waste thousands of dollars that's your choice; or you can maybe pick up the paint brush and at least attempt at the assignment."

I nodded sorrowfully, she had been so nice to me helping with my uncomfortable situation with Ryan earlier but she was loosing patience.

I payed attention for the rest of that period and I actually felt good not thinking about boys—no , men— for once.

On my way out, a sorrowful Mrs.Avery stopped me at the door.

"Esme I believe I was a bit harsh earlier. I understand you are still recovering and I hope you know you can talk to me anytime. I can see you're mind is not totally focused on the task at hand, which is understandable considering the fact that the traumatic event was so recent. I was insensitive."

I nodded "No, you're right Mrs.Avery. I should focus on my major and anything positive that can distract me. It's been a couple days and nothing actually happened so... I should be fine." I gave her a reassuring smile. I hadn't even thought about Ryan since the incident. Right after Mr.Jung got hurt, and although he may very well be manipulating me, I couldn't ignore the signs that this crush was starting to become infatuation.

Mrs.Avery shook her head "You don't need distractions you need to move forward. You can only do that by addressing the situation and making the decision whether you want to entertain those feelings or put them away for good."

I was wondering if we were still talking about the same thing. She seemed to be diagnosing my issue with Mr.Jung, not Ryan.

"Yes ma'am. Thank you for the helpful advice."

She smiled "Anytime. I really hope you can trust me with anything."

I held eye contact with her for a second before snapping out of it and sheepishly nodding. For a second there I wanted to spill the beans about Mr.Jung. Ask her if she noticed anything off about him. I wondered if she knew he kept a gun in his dorm. Probably not, Mr. Jung was always in control of who he wanted to know and when...until he wasn't, and things get out of control at that point.

By the time I was out of the art hall, Ahn and Tang were giggling amongst themselves about some meme from Ru Paul's Drag Race.

"Hey guys." I said approaching them during a break in their giggling. "Wanna head to lunch now?"

Ahn looked down guiltily and Tang took a deep breath. "Sweetums," She said putting both hands on my shoulders as if she was preparing me for the worst news "please don't be upset but I was hoping you had a date with some boy for lunch? I promised Ahn I'd take her out for Pho at my moms Thai shack."

I nodded trying to piece parts together. " Are you guys like... dating now?" I attempted  to sound completely cool with it if that was the case. But to be honest, I didn't want my best friend and Ahn; my really close friend, getting together because then I'd be a third wheel. But that'd be selfish of me of course.

"What?! No, no of course not. Just because we both like girls doesn't mean we automatically like each other. I just... wanted some time alone as friends with Ahn because I know you so well and I want to get to know her too!" Tang rebutted while Ahn nodded but looked quite hurt when Tang claimed they weren't dating.

Then it clicked: Ahn definitely is feeling things for Tang, and it wouldn't be long until Tang realized that and would give her a chance. I know this because that's just how sweet she is.

We've been best friends for over eight years, and Tang's always sacrifices everything for me even if she had to hold off on her own desires. She claimed she's gay because if she were straight then that mean I wouldn't have a great chance getting a boyfriend due to her being my competition. Although it's just a joke, in other areas it's definitely true. I couldn't keep her all for myself forever, and Ahn is an amazing girl. I've just been too wrapped up with my own life to give either of them any attention.

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever, sounds like a date to me! Don't have too much fun!" I said winking at Ahn while Tang rolled her eyes repeating "It's most definitely not a date."

"You sure you'll be okay alone?" Ahn asked me sweetly.

" Of course! You know me, I got lunch with a total hottie today. I was hoping you guys didn't mind but it worked out!" I lied.

They both smiled and waved at me before heading in the opposite direction.

I guess I could just go eat lunch in my dorm, or maybe I'll drive by the motel and check on Hoseok.

I smiled to myself pleased with my resolution but my smile quickly turned up in disgust when I saw him standing right across the hallway. He saw me too, and started advancing in my direction.

All I could think was " what the hell is Ryan doing here back on campus?".

A/N: Hi beautiful people!!! I just want to say thank you thank you thank you for all the support I've received from you amazing readers. You all have lifted my spirits when I was in such a dark place and I felt like giving up on writing. Your comments mean the world to me and I promise I will try my best to improve and keep you all interested. I will continue to release chapters VERY often. I took too long of a break while preparing for college and getting my license but I'm back and here to stay. I love you all so much and thanks for believing in me when even I didn't.