Hide And Seek

I leaned against the door and took a few deep breaths waiting and hoping that Jungkook had left.

After standing there for a minute I thought it was safe and slowly opened the door an inch. I jerked back as Jungkook's large hand gripped the side of the door and pushed it open. "Thanks for inviting me in," Jungkook drawled as he flung the door shut and sauntered past me.

I stood warily in front of the door and watched Jungkook play with the desk lamp. "At least there's no pink" he muttered under his breath. "You've seen Ruby's room?" I asked as I admired his toned body.

"Unfortunately. Your little friend hijacked us in there earlier. We barely escaped" he exaggerated, turning around. We locked eyes as he leisurely ambled towards me his eyes predatory.

Instead of the fear I had expected I found myself extremely aroused and captivated.

"It's part of her charm," I stuttered, dodging him.

I had to stay away from him. I marched straight for the opposite side of the room. I didn't trust myself to be too close to this guy. "Is there a reason why you're in my room?" I asked, placing my hand on the balcony door handle trying to remember to breathe.

I have to get under control I thought as I blanked my expression and looked him straight in his gorgeous brown eyes. He raised an eyebrow and sat down on the bed. He reached into his pants pocket and pulled out a phone. "Your Dad asked Nam Joon and I to look out for you."

I raised my own eyebrows in disbelief.

"It was when you went to get food" he vowed, passing me his black cased phone. I grabbed the phone and looked down, anger starting to build as I recognised Dad's and Nam Joon's name at the top.

What the hell is this?

It was a p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e meeting both of you. If you could do me a favour and look out for Phoebe? It's her first time so far away from home by herself. I would feel better if she had some friends.

I chucked Jungkook's phone on the bed as I tried to calm the anger that was now threatening to consume me as I clenched my fists.

I unclenched my fists and reigned in my emotions as best as I could. I didn't want Jungkook to see me angry. I hated that what he thought of me now meant something to me.

I made a mental note to bring the text up later with Dad.

I focused back on Jungkook as he slipped his phone back in his pocket and I watched dubiously as he opened the nearest suitcase next to him on the ground. I bent down and pushed his hand away and without saying a word I picked up the heavy suitcase and placed it on the other side of the bed.

"Sorry," he teased, flashing me a cheeky grin that as much as I fought it, had started to soothe my anger.

"Ignore whatever he said to you. He's just being overprotective" I assured him. "You can go back to your girlfriend now."

He looked confused. "What girlfriend?"

"Madeleine," I goaded, rolling my eyes in his direction.

"She's not my girlfriend. More of friends with benefits," he said, staring right back at me.

I was pretty sure he was trying to get a reaction out of me but I wouldn't play.

Jungkook stood and inched closer towering over me until his face was directly in front of mine. I looked away in hopes to quell the building l.u.s.t that appeared whenever he was near. He grabbed my chin making me look at him. "It can be you if you want" he whispered into my ear.

Squirming inwardly, I maintained my calm voice. "As long as my boyfriend can join" I taunted daring him to respond as I pushed him away. I noticed his cheeky aloofness had gone and been replaced with a cold distant mask.

Just as I began walking towards the door a large hand clutched my arm and pushed me roughly against the wall. My breath caught in my throat and my hands balled into fists. I closed my eyes and prayed that I would disappear as I felt his fingers trace paths up and down my arm. He twirled strands of my light brown hair in his fingers sending a shive down my spine. I opened my eyes after I felt him let go of my hair and became completely immersed in his eyes aflame with d.e.s.i.r.e. I didn't even realize my mouth was open until I noticed his eyes had dipped to stare at it.

I looked up at the ceiling repeating Cody's name over and over.

Until I felt a soft warm hand cup my cheek and my eyes flew to his face. The craving that clouded his face was enthralling. He slowly inched his lips closer and closer to mine as I held my breath. The anticipation killing me. Part of me wanted to know what he tasted like.

Knock.

"Phoebe!"

Ruby's interruption broke the sensual web and I jerked back violently, bumping my head against the wall. My heart racing, I held a hand over my c.h.e.s.t trying to get my breathing back. I locked eyes with Jungkook as he ran his hands through his messed hair. The d.e.s.i.r.e that I had seen a minute ago had gone.

"Phoebe. You in there?" Ruby repeated.

The room was too hot.

Ruby's happy face greeted me. "Hey, you finished unpacking in there?" she asked, stepping past me into my room and stopped when she noticed Jungkook. He still hadn't moved except to place his hands in his pockets.

"Jungkook was just passing a message along. Thanks. You can go now," I explained, glaring at Jungkook.

He didn't reply simply arched his eyebrows at me and marched past us through the open door.

I can't believe I was going to let him kiss me or that I wanted him to. How could I let my guard down so easily? I always promised myself I wouldn't be that girl that let a boy become their focus. I only wish I could keep that promise but Jungkook was making that hard. What about Cody. How could I do this to him?

"You haven't even started yet! If you want I can help," Ruby suggested, breaking me out of my internal struggle.

Grateful for the distraction from what just nearly happened I joined her next to the black suitcase on the bed. "Sure. I'd love that," I replied, throwing an arm over her shoulder as we looked at the six huge suitcases spread around the floor.

It had taken Ruby and I around 2 hours to unpack and organize everything. We had gotten distracted multiple times especially when we started putting the clothes away in the wardrobe. Ruby had wanted to try on nearly everything.

After some begging from Ruby I had agreed that we could share clothes. She had appointed herself wardrobe manager and gave me the job of organizing my bathroom. After I completed my list of items to pick up to complete my room and bathroom I walked back into the bedroom to help Ruby pile the suitcases onto the trolley.

Here.

"Ruby. Robert's here. You coming?" I called, pushing the trolley in front of the door.

"Yep," Ruby replied pushing the wardrobe door close running past me to open the door and grabbed my room key off the table. I pushed the bulky trolley into the empty hallway stopping as I waited for Ruby to lock my room door. "Here." She dropped the room key into my hand coming to stand next to me.

I put the key in my jean pocket as we both strolled past the opened and closed doors as Ruby babbled about her favourite shoes.

"Robert. Thank you," I grunted after having helped him place the last suitcase into the large boot of the Mercedes. "No problems, Ms" Robert replied politely before he drove off.

"I can't believe you have a driver," Ruby marvelled as we watched the Mercedes drive through the University black gates.

"A gift from my Dad. I can't drive yet," I explained.

"I can drive. See that's my car," Ruby exclaimed pointing to the car park where in the maze of different colours and expensive models, a new pink Porsche stood out.

Typical Ruby I thought to myself laughing silently.

"I don't know. I'm still tired from my flight," I pleaded.

It was no use Ruby had the stubborn look on her face which I had become very well acquainted with when she had taken charge of unpacking.

"Fine," I added, sheepishly smiling as Ruby flung her arm around my shoulders as we meandered back to the dorms. "Wait. I have no idea what to wear," Ruby stammered. Her expression became very serious and I wondered what was happening in her head. She grabbed my hand running towards the elevator. "I have an idea," she babbled out of breath.

Ruby's great idea was to spend half an hour running between our two rooms styling the perfect outfits. I don't know why she doesn't study fashion I thought yawning as I sat on the desk chair watching a frazzled Ruby run past me for what felt like the 300th time.

"Phoebe. I'm done" Ruby yelled from her room. I got up bracing myself for whatever she had put together hoping at least there wasn't any shade of pink.

I walked into the room and spotted two dressed mannequins. "Wow. Ruby they look amazing" I mumbled. "Why aren't you studying fashion" I questioned. "You're clearly talented."

"Thanks. It's just a hobby. My mum really loves art. I wanted to do something we could share, you know?" Ruby said her face shadowed.

"Hmmm." I did actually.

My mum had been an international culture journalist. That's how she met Dad when she was sent to Melbourne to cover the International Art Exhibition. Grandma had told me they met on the night of the Gala and had instantly fallen for each other. Two weeks after meeting they travelled to Mums home in Spain and got married in secret. They had decided to live in Australia as Mum had fallen in love with the place and one month after I was conceived.

"This one is yours," she exclaimed, standing next to the mannequin dressed in a white lace crop top and matching white high waisted skirt that stopped mid t.h.i.g.h.

"That's mine" she said, pointing to the mannequin clothed in a pink sparkly off the shoulder long sleeved dress.

"I love it but isn't it a bit much for a party?" I wondered out loud.

The few parties I had been too had always been with Cody and the attire had always been casual.

"No way, everyone here goes really all out" Ruby assured me as she bent down and went through her shoe drawers. I remembered how fancy the other students had looked earlier at the lunch and decided to trust Ruby.

"Take these and go get dressed. Hurry up." Ruby instructed, pushing the clothes and shoes into my arms and pointed to my room. I poked my tongue out at her as I walked out.

I got changed quickly and stood in front of the bathroom mirror as I wondered what I should do with my hair. It was still messed from earlier.

Absentmindedly, I ran my fingers through my long locks and I recalled the feel of Jungkook's hand on my cheek. I looked up at myself in the mirror and was surprised. I looked different. I'd always been so polished and proper but there something different in my face I couldn't quite put my finger on it though.

Sighing, I opened the door and noticed Ruby sitting at the desk with a large makeup mirror and a big box full of hair accessories. She clapped her hands together and jumped up."Come on. Hair time. Now close your eyes no peeking" she exclaimed, leading me to the chair.

I had to admit today had been fun Ruby's contagious positive energy had definitely worked on me. Even with Grace we had never done stuff like this. It had always been give and take between us never sharing almost like our friendship had been a competition. Ruby was different though she never asked for anything in return for helping me out and just seemed genuinely happy to be spending time together.

As I felt her tugging and pulling at my hair I was split in two ways, happy that she had offered but slightly anxious if I would have any hair left. After what felt like hours but had only been 15 minutes Lucy put her hands on my shoulders.

"Open your eyes," she said excitedly. My long light brown waves had been straightened and when I turned my head different sides it shined. The girl that stared back up at me from the mirror looked older. I had red lips and smoky eyes which only made my icy blue eyes stand out more. I beamed at my reflection.

I stood up and gave Ruby a genuine hug. I had never had a makeover before and never been really interested in makeup preferring to go for a simple look. She kept surprising me with her talents and I was grateful she had decided to choose me as a friend. She stilled but after a second she wrapped her arms around me too. "Thanks Ruby," I whispered.

We both pulled back smiling, It was in that moment I felt Ruby and I had become friends. Even though we hadn't known each for long my instincts were telling me she was alright and my gut was right. Most of the time.

"No worries, I just have to do mine and then we can go" she said, already diving into her box of goodies. I sat down on the bed and looked at my phone.

No new texts from Cody. I felt the guilt from what had nearly happened earlier and decided I should reply if only to selfishly quell my own feelings.

Hey. Busy day but everything's good. I made a new friend Lucy she is amazing. My room is huge and the whole place is beautiful. I have plans tonight. I'll call you after

I wondered if I should finish with love you. This is crazy he's my boyfriend. Thanks to my straying mind the chasm had grown too far between us without me even realizing it had been happening. I sighed as I hit send. The thought made my stomach drop. Cody was my first boyfriend and I didn't mean to hurt him.

I stared at the wall lost in a maze of feelings until a pair of shiny green eyes enhanced by soft shade of light pink eye shadow interrupted. "You look amazing Ruby," I promised as she pouted her pink sparkly lips at me. Pink was definitely her colour.

We both put on our shoes, mine white wedges and hers pink strappy heels. I looked down at my outfit and was impressed. I had always had heaps of fancy clothes but none of them had made me feel as confident as what I had on now. Without helping myself I found myself wondering what Jungkook would think about my transformation. Damn it. Stop thinking about him.

"It's nearly 10 lets go meet Nam Joon," Ruby called, poking her head back in my room. "Okay," I replied, grabbing my phone which I had attached to my keychain and closed the door.

I couldn't help wondering if we were too dressed but my fear was soon erased when Nam Joon opened his door. He was wearing black tux pants and a white button long sleeved shirt with the first couple buttons opened exposing a broad c.h.e.s.t. He looked good. He greeted us both and darted back inside his room quickly.

"Where's Jungkook?" Ruby asked as Nam Joon closed his door.

"He's already there."