there were two knocks on her front door. however, the poor girl was too traumatized and shocked to realize the noise. her fingers were tangled in her hair as she kept her head shoved between her legs. her breath was ragged and beads of sweat now covered her forehead, which caused strands of her hair to stick onto her skin. yet again, another two consistent knocks. and then a shout, "val, you in there?" even if she was in her panicked state, in an instant, she recognized that voice. "k-kim taehyung?!" she shouted, unfolding herself from the uncomfortable position she was in. as her limbs were finally able to stretch, val opened the door and walked down the stairs to the front entrance. she noticed that the whole house was quiet, which meant her mother was probably out for work. a good s

