I picked my coffee cup and took another sip, looking at Daniel over the rim. It was awkward.

"Did it work?". Daniel asked, breaking the silence.

I looked at him, quizzed "What work?"

His face was blank as he was eyeing me trying to figure out something. He kept searching, making me uncomfortable. I shifted tracing the rim of my cup.

"Jungkook. You wanted some reaction from him, did he react the way you wanted". He said as if it was obvious "Isn't that the reason you asked me out in the first place".

"No". I almost yelled "Are you crazy why would I do that? I asked because I wanted to talk to you about something, not because I wanted to make Jungkook jealous. Why would you even think that?"

I eyed him in disbelief.

He shrugged "I don't know, maybe you and Jungkook broke up".

What in the world?

"Jungkook and I never dated in the first place". I said

This is what they think, just because we are distant. We still talk not like before, but we still do. It is hard to completely avoid him. We go to the same uni, the same class and the same friends. What tops all of those is Jungkook himself. He makes it harder. He is just so stubborn.

To any other it may seem we may have dated and asked Daniel. Fuck this is how he felt, he thinks I used him.

I sighed "Look it's not what you think, Jungkook and I are going through something. Trust me I didn't ask you to make Jungkook Jealous if that is what you think".

He nodded slowly"I am sorry, you can't blame me for thinking that. You both were so into each other and suddenly you don't talk. And You asked me what you think, I will think about this."

"I asked you because Daniel I know you like me". His eyes widened "I know and that's the reason I asked to talk, I can't ask you to stop liking me. It's not up to me or up to you. You don't know when we start liking someone, I just want you to be happy Daniel I don't think we will ever you get what I am talking about".

He just sat there not saying anything. I came out to direct it had to be done. Usually I don't do this. Daniel is a nice guy. He deserves better. Someone who likes him for who he is, will love him more and more. I can't give him that. He knows that I know that he couldn't accept it.

The reason I am doing this is because Daniel is my friend. He is shy and nice how many times Jungkook was rude to him and he didn't do anything.

Jungkook behaves like that with everyone he is mean and plain rude to everyone, with Daniel it's little but too much Jungkook is territorial when it comes to me.

That's him, I love him even though he is like that but it doesn't mean I am okay with it. It has happened so many times I lost the count he is possessive and most of his hits unfortunately Daniel was the victim. Daniel tried many times to ask me, but it was not like Jungkook and I were in a relationship. I purposely dodged his question changing the topic. I didn't want to get his hopes high.

Jungkook didn't literally hit him, he was just harsh with him. I felt bad so I wanted to apologise.

"You know I never expected you to be my girlfriend. You are right I like you, knowing you like Jungkook I don't stand a chance I still wanted to try. You are way out of league, I knew that didn't stop me. I wanted to be with you, I wanted to know how it feels like". He said not meeting my eyes.

I didn't know what to say. I was speechless that he is telling me this. This is how he felt, I can relate to him because that's what I felt about Jungkook.

"I knew we don't stand a chance, Jungkook and you are so much in love, how could I ever think I could be him. I hoped, I wished. I am glad we talked about this. I wanted to let all this out. I am glad I could tell you how I feel". He raised his head to look into my eyes" I like you very much, admiring you from afar was enough for me. I learned so much from you and Jungkook too, even if I hate to admit it. Looking at you both taught me how much you can love one person, how beautiful it is. Even though we didn't spend much time, it was great. We don't have moments with you apart from our culture committee, they are the only memories with you. "

I took a deep breath, to anyone it may sound creepy how he is talking but I know. I know because the look in his eyes, his eyes hold sadness, admiration and light which I don't want him to lose.

After that we talked about each other's interests. He told me about his future plans for photography. He showed me some of his works, they were beautiful. I asked him about the report he worked on with Rhea, how it went. His eyes twinkle, I told him about Rhea being in a relationship. We laughed about how he doesn't catch a break from liking someone who is already in love with someone else. It was nice talking to someone forgetting your problems for a moment.

" Could you excuse me please? " He asked, I nodded as he got up and made his way to the lavatory.

I closed my eyes, leaning my head on the chair.

A chair scraped as I felt someone taking a seat beside me. I opened my eyes, confused only to fade into a cold and blank stare of an underlying anger for the person in front of me.

Nathan sat there unbothered taking my cup sipping it, letting a hum "Some things never change you". He said taking a bite of my chocolate cake.

I closed my eyes to compose myself opening only to find him eyeing me, the look in his eyes repulsed me so fucking much.

"What are you doing here? Are you stalking me now?". Anger visible in my voice, I balled my fists under the table.

He looked amused at my anger bringing his hand towards my face as I jerked back his jaw twitched in annoyance. Did he think I would let him touch me? Even if we are in public he is more than capable of pulling out any horrendous act.

He does not fear and seeing the two bodyguards standing near our table with their back turned around. No one would dare go against Nathan Evans. This makes it more difficult because no one will help you. Again I am helpless with him just a feet away from me.

Despite my resistance he tucked my hair behind my ear, caressing my jaw with his thumb. I gave him a furious look swatting his hand away.

"I would not call that stalking my love. It's keeping an eye on the things that are mine." He chuckled as I glared at him. "How's your date? Oh by the way its so cute seeing that Daniel boy confess to you, already moved on and dumped your boy toy I see".

My eyes widened, how did he know this? He keeps on scaring me like this, I don't feel safe if he knows everything I do. Does he keep tabs on my activities?

"Don't look so surprised you know I can know everything you do". He smirked as a cold shiver past my spine. " I always knew you had it in you, but damn baby so fast. I am impressed, he is younger, duh no fun". He fake pouted.

He suddenly returned, startling me in the process, I froze under his furious cold eyes. He grabbed my hair harshly pulling me closer to his face. I winced slightly, throwing him an angry look clutching his shirt in a grip pushing him away.

"How many times should I tell you? You stay away from them or do you want to repeat what happened back then". He said tugging my hair.

At times like this my body completely forgets the fight and flight. Even though I tried fighting it never worked, it never made the difference it wouldn't make now. My legs are just numb, my body already locked and shut down in fear.

Flight is not an option with those big men standing there who wouldn't let me pass, just like the bouncers of the club not letting a underage person pass not unless they give you something in return.

"Fuck off".I spat angrily.

His eyes darkened this time he took hold of my neck, his nails digging in my skin. "I dare you to say that again".

I smiled sweetly " I said Fuck off". Giving him a blank stare" You don't tell me what to do, you don't own me".

His nails digged painfully as his grip tightened. I tried to pry his hand away as I was having difficulty in breathing. Tears streamed down the corner of my eyes.

"You will not speak in that tone to me again. I will forgive you this is the last time." He let go of me. I gasped taking in air, putting my hand on my neck I glared at him.

"See you soon". He kissed my cheek, I wiped it disgusted as he chuckled "Your friend looks worried there, so I take my leave, Bye my love".

Indeed Daniel stood there fighting the bodyguard to let him pass, everyone just turned away, they just looked down.

Nathan walked away not before giving me a smile making me want to throw up.

"Not a word". I said to Daniel "Just don't ask and don't tell this to anyone, not a soul."

I got up grabbing my stuff walking out the door, I heard Daniel following me.

"Your neck Mia". Daniel said standing in front of me inspecting it.

I looked at him annoyed " It's fine". I tried to walk away he stopped me. " What?" I asked annoyed.

"I am not going to turn a blind eye to what happened there, who even he is?"

I ran my hands in my hair in frustration " It's none of your business". He flinched at my harsh tone. I sighed "Look I know you are worried, but I am fine just go home no need to drop me home there's the answer to your next question. I called a cab. Bye".

He didn't follow me, which I was grateful I wanted to be alone. I am conflicted. Is going home a better option now? Knowing Nathan he probably knows where I stay, creeping me out. What if he entered without me knowing or already did?

Will this ever stop? Will he ever leave me alone? Why did he even come back after so many years?

I can't even tell this to anyone. I am so done so fucking done. I was better off if I died that day.