Chapter 3: A Weird Day

I groan as the annoying buzz of the alarm fills my ears. Grumbling I sit up in my bed and reach over to turn the darned thing off. I grab my phone and tap repeatedly on the stop button before sighing as I sprawl out across my bed. I hate mornings.

Just as I'm getting up to start getting ready for the day, I feel a little head nudge my hand. The feeling of soft fur brush against my fingers. I turn to my side and see the little golden puppy nosing my hand sleepily, even in the tired state he still wants attention. I smile a little as I sit at the edge of my bed, taking the puppy's face into my hands and give a quick kiss on his nose. Scratching his ears lightly as I sigh out tiredly.

"Good morning Hobi," I whisper in a tired tone as a yawn takes over me. My eyes flutter closed for a second as I lay against my pillow again.

"Good morning." I hear from beside me as a hand holds mine. How sweet- wait-

My eyes shot open to see a man next to me. His hair a golden blonde, continuing up I see a pair of dog-like ears on top of his head. His face holding a bright smile, his eyes shimmering, and a very cute button nose. My eyes then fall down from his face to eventually fall upon his bare chest and my blanket that covers the rest of him. My blanket...covering a man in my house...A MAN IN MY HOUSE?!?

"AHHHHHHHHH!" I scream as I quickly roll out of my blanket ultimately falling off the edge of my bed, my body colliding with the carpeted floor making me let out an oof. I'm quick to scoot back to the corner of my room with my hands in a weak position resembling a karate chop.

"Y/N? Are you okay?" He says worriedly as he gets up and starts walking towards me, leaving me with the view of him butt naked. I feel heat rise to my cheeks, leaving me to become a freshly ripened tomato.

"AHHHH," I yell out of shock, quick to cover my eyes, "DON'T TAKE ANOTHER STEP! FIRST OF ALL WHO ARE YOU AND HOW DO YOU KNOW MY NAME? AND WHY DO YOU HAVE EARS?!? SECONDLY, COVER YOURSELF UP!" I state loudly as he swiftly grabs the blanket from my bed and covers his bottom half. Good enough I guess.

I cower in the corner, my hands shake terribly as I see the man in front of me pout before kneeling on the ground. Allowing me to see the tail that is connected to the back of him as well.

"I'm Hobi, Y/n. Your golden retriever…you saved me yesterday...I have ears and tail because I'm your dog. I'm a hybrid, a mix between a human and a dog. I saw your name from one of the letters you got in your mail yesterday. P-Please don't kick me out! I-I just have this feeling that I can t-trust you for some reason...so that's why I went into my other form. This is it...j-just please give me a chance." Hobi explains with watery begging eyes while staring directly at me.

"I-I don't know what to say…" I mutter out, the whole situation still confusing me completely as his ears begin to flop down on his head as water brims his eyes.

"P-Please…" He continues to beg, cupping his hands together while slightly bowing his head.

"W-We will have to discuss this later...I-I have to get ready for my class now." I quickly respond while looking at the ground and grabbing the closest clothes from my closet before running into my bathroom. I shut the door and lock it, making sure I heard the click of the lock before sliding down the backside of the door. My back rests against it as my legs lay lifelessly on the ground, I take a deep breath in and out.

There is actually a guy in my house- not just a guy. A hybrid?!? I'd only ever read about them in those fanfictions on Wattpad for one direction...never in my life would I have imagined they were real...but he's real. And he's here.

I sigh before standing up and glancing at the clock on my counter. Sh*t.

I slip off my PJs, stumbling over my feet as I grab the clothes I snatched up randomly in panic. My hands slightly shaking from adrenaline as I grab the doorknob and open the door back up. Hobi's fast to whip around, stilling standing in the same spot facing where I had been. His eyes have tears threatening to spill out as he sees me once again, he's almost about to start speaking when I shush him.

"I'm sorry, Hobi. But, I have a class to attend so I can't deal with this right now. We will talk later, but I can promise you I'm not going to kick you out." I state while looking at him as his shoulders that were tensed relax and he looks as if I've said the most amazing thing in the world.

I glance at my watch again and see that I have only 20 minutes before my class starts. I rush around gathering everything I needed for class. Grabbing a protein bar on the way out, although before I shut my front door to leave I couldn't bear not telling him goodbye at least.

"Bye Hobi! Oh, I almost forgot food is in the fridge if you need it!" I say loudly before closing the door and getting to my car as my current future depends on it.

Please, please don't be late!

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I pant heavily as I lean against the doorway into the classroom, having made it only with 2 minutes to spare before the class started. I take one more deep breath, making sure my breathing is somewhat normal before entering the classroom. As usual, taking a seat towards the back of the classroom. Luckily for me, this is the one class that Jackson isn't in, so I can relax in this class.

I put my bag down on to the floor beside my chair, pulling out the supplies I needed. I place everything in a way that'll be efficient for me as the professor walks in.

"Alright class, before I start we just had someone transfer into this class today. Please introduce yourself." The professor states as the same guy that was staring at me the other day walks through the door.

Oh no no noooo, not him.

I'm fast to look at my notebook on my desk, beginning to trace the designs of it with my finger. I'm not even looking at him right now, but I feel as if his eyes are burning right into my soul once again. Whyy?!? I don't want another awkward interaction or worse...another person making fun of me…

"Hello, I'm Min Yoongi." The guy states coldly to class, quick to stop the teacher from questioning him any further as I hear his footsteps approach my way. No, no, no. He walks past me making me think I'm safe until I hear the creaking of the seat behind me. Ugh...don't tell me he's gonna stare at me the entire time again?!?

I rub my temples, mentally preparing myself for the professor's lecture and for this Min Yoongi guy to stare at me again. I sigh out quietly as I hear the professor beginning to lecture the class. I try to relax as I already feel the hairs on the back of my neck stand up as I feel his intense stare on my backside.

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"Alright, that'll be all. Pick your partners for this assignment wisely. It'll be worth 50% of your grade." The professor finishes as the people in the class begin to pair up with their friends. I sigh laying the palm of my hand against my cheek knowing I'll end up alone like I always do on group projects...I'm just about to get up to leave when I feel a light tap on my shoulder.

I glance up to see the creepy blonde guy- Min Yoongi. He's looking off to the side acting as if he didn't tap me before finally meeting my gaze.

"I notice you don't have a partner…" He says in a quiet voice before I nod at his correct observation. I use my hand to try motioning him to say the rest of what he's thinking. What does he even want?

"Well, how about we be partners?" He whispers, almost not loud enough for me to hear. I fail to keep myself from silently gasping, my mouth agape. Although, I'm fast enough to go back to my neutral expression as I give a nod, accepting his offer. I guess since he seems nice, it'll be fine.

"Okay, well," He says as he takes a sheet of paper on my desk and a pencil before writing a series of numbers down, "here's my number. Contact me tonight and we'll come up with a plan of when to meet up. I guess...I'll see you tomorrow or something." He finishes before swiftly exiting the classroom, not looking in my direction once. He sure is weird.

I glance at the sheet of paper he wrote his number on before putting it in my bag along with all my other supplies. Luckily, today I only have this class so I'll have time to deal with the matter at home.

I have a feeling it's going to be a long day…

******

I pull into my driveway, my hands sweating slightly against the wheel as I park the car. I put the car into park before unbuckling the seatbelt. Safety first, kids. I grab my bag and drape it over my shoulder. I open the driver's door and carefully step out the car, closing the door behind me as I let out a breath I feel like I've been holding all the way here.

You can do this. You're just gonna talk to him…

I head to the front door, taking out my keys although before I can open the door I feel arms wrap around my body. A head perched on my shoulder, feeling the material of my clothing there begin to dampen. My body froze as I hear choked sobs escape Hobi while all I can do is stand there. Oh no.

"I-I thought you left me." He says in between hiccuping out his cries, as I raise my hand giving a light pat his back.

"I'm not going anywhere, Hobi," I whisper out softly into his ear, the situation finally sinking in as I bring us inside enough for me to close the door with my foot. After making sure to lock the door with my only free hand. I gently guide us over to my couch, making him let go of me a little for a second as we sit down. Finally noticing he had found a pair of Uncle Jin's clothes that he's left behind from his visits. I smile to myself a little before remembering the matter at hand, this emotional puppy.

Hobi's quick to resume his position as soon as we're both settled on the couch, although this time wrapping his arms around my waist in a tight hold. He buries his face into my neck, inhaling intensely as he lets out a sigh of content. I feel a light blush rush over my cheeks. What is he doing?!?

I lightly move him off my neck, at which he pouts before looking at me directly in the eyes. I gently take hold of one of his hands, trying to comfort him in some sort of way that isn't going to make me flustered. But, just from holding his hand a small smile adorns his face which reveals dimples. Ahhh- cute. Wait- stop focus.

I take a long deep breath before beginning to speak.

"This is still...a lot to take in. I wish you could've at least given me some sort of warning before all of...this happened," I say with a light chuckle before giving him an intense look of concern as his eyes glisten with hope, "but, Hobi...I'm not even sure if I can provide for you correctly. I thought taking on a puppy might be too much for me and now...another full human being...I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of you the way that I should be. I honestly find it hard to believe I'm talking to another human right now, I haven't spoken to anyone since...nevermind." I state feeling myself getting sidetracked.

I feel my eyes soften as his lips form into a pout from my words, "Hobi, I wouldn't mind taking care of you. I would love to actually, you've brought the smallest of happiness into my life, which I haven't felt for years. I just don't know...if I'll be good enough to take care of you properly…" I say sincerely as water begins to block my vision as I look down, avoiding eye contact with him. I don't want him to see me like this.

I feel his hand cup my cheek lightly as if I'm the most delicate thing in the world. Lifting up my face to look at him as his thumb brushes away the tears that escaped my eyes.

"The fact that you care enough to take care of me well is enough for me. Sure, we may hit some bumps in the road, but I can easily say that I see your kind heart. Even if I've only been here basically a day, I can tell. I wanna be there to protect you and this heart of yours. Even though you're scared about taking me in, I trust you because you care about my well being. Nobody ever has cared this much until you. So I'm willing to be there to help you. Can you do the same for me just by staying by my side?" Hobi says softly while gazing at me with looks like love and adoration in his starry eyes.

I nod my head before he crashes into me, his tail wagging rapidly as we hold each other tight. I'm willing because you're still the Hobi I know and have begun to love.

******

After discussing a few more things with Hobi, I finally had to get back to my home to finish my English assignment from the other day. as I pull my laptop as I type away at the keyboard while Hobi watches in astonishment in his sparkling eyes, his head laying gently on my shoulder.

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It wasn't long before I finish the assignment, letting out a sigh of content. I close the laptop screen gently and glance to the side of me. Hobi's eyelids closed lightly as he breathes out steadily. I smile slightly to myself as I let out a breathy chuckle. What did I get myself into?

I carefully lift him off my shoulder and place his head on the sofa with a pillow under it. Hoping that he doesn't get sore from sleeping there. I gently peck his forehead, giving his head a light pat.

"Goodnight, Hobi," I whisper softly as I go off to my room to get ready for bed.

As I put my laptop in my bag for tomorrow I notice the sheet of paper Yoongi wrote his number on early. Well better late than never.

I grab the sheet of paper and my phone nearby, typing his number into my phone. I take a deep breath before sending him a message.

You:

Hey, it's Y/N, ya know the one you asked to be partners with.