Hoseok had offered to walk me back to Qian's dorm but I declined his generous offer because I knew he had more important things to do. I headed to the library across the street. Still getting that eerie feeling that someone was following me, I tried to put the thought to the back of my head and focused on how I have to work on this project that's 40% of my grade and think of what I'm going to do for my solo dance. 

As I walked into the library I went in search of the book I needed. Once I found it, I walked over to the table nearest the shelf where I got my book and let out a breath before diving into my study session.

~

A hour later I could feel my head throbbing and I had the urge to bang my head against the table. 

"Ambie!" I heard a shout that startled me. Looking around I saw Taemin walking, more like running, towards me.

A librarian putting away books shushed him but he just bowed quickly before going back to reaching me. He sat beside me with his unusual wide smile. 

I looked at him suspiciously, "Hi Taemin."

"Heyyyyyy!" 

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Like what?"

I poked his forehead, "Like you have some juicy gossip to tell me."

Taemin smiled even wider, I didn't think it was possible but yep. "Well..."

I shut my book, "Spill."

Taemin sat up straight and held my hands, "So remember when I told you that you and Jackson practically are meant to be?"

I sighed, "Taemin, I already told you it's not gonna happen. I only see Jackson like a bro."

Taemin's face scrunched up, "Then why did a little birdie tell me that they saw you two hugging?"

I froze before looking away, "Uh..."

"Yes?"

"See the thing is....um...it wasn't what it looked like. It was just a friendly hug."

"That's not what Mark said." Taemin covered his mouth and cursed under his breath.

"So, it was Mark who told you. I didn't know you two were close."

"Well I have a lot of classes with Jackson and Mark so we were obviously gonna get close sooner or later." He shook his head. "Anyway, that's not