The Stranger

"You know.. you don't have to come with me in New York. In fact i'm just with Aria." I said to my Manager.

In case you all wondering. I'm an Idol. And i swear going with Aria in New York is like a vacation for me. Like i can't even remember when was the last time i did have one.

"Please~" i said cutely.

"Chloe you know I'm not allowed to do that. But i promise you. You won't be able to tell the difference even if i go with you guys." He said.

"Alright then" i sighed in defeat.

Even if i'm an idol for awhile now. Since then i'm still not used to people recognizing me, following me anywhere when they saw me and not having a little privacy of my own.

I'm currently walking with my manager in Hongdae street it's a little crowded street but a lot of stores and restaurants in my taste. You know just strolling around. I love to do this when i'm sad and when i have a lot to think.

Yes. I'm sad. In fact i'm hurt.

Why? Because i'm in love with my bestfriend and i know she will never love me back. And here i am helping her to get the girl she truly love. I'm stupid right?. I love her that much. If she's happy, and all is well for me. But why am i feeling this way?.

I stop at a cafe and buy us a drink. Me and manager is seated near the glass window and while sipping my milk tea i felt like someone is staring at me. I looked around when i saw a guy wearing a cap staring at me intensely and grinning.

I felt creep out.

"Uhm.. h-hey" i whispered to my manager

"Why?" He asked.

"I think that guy right there recognize me. He's even grinning. Oh my god." I said while i try to cover my face.

"We should probably go Chloe" he suggested.

"We really should. Let's go, hurry" i said standing up but i'm a bit flustered when that dude suddenly got up from his seat and now heading to us.

We hurriedly head out to the front door to get out when the guy grab my arm.

"Excuse me?" i said sounding respectfully as i can.. Seriously what is wrong with these guy.

"Do you need my autograph or something?" I asked and still his not letting go of my arm. And it kind of hurting me now.

"Please let go of her.." My manager said grabbing the guy's hand but the guy suddenly shove my manager's hand and punch him in the face.

Oh my god...

"Stop getting in my way" and the guy punch him in the stomach that left me shook.

"No!!! Stop" I screamed.

"Shhhhh. Don't shout. I just need you to come with me" he said grinning.

"I don't know you. G-get lost! Or i'll call the cops now!" I said. Honestly i'm so scared right now. The staff in the cafe is probably shook too 'cause they're to scared to help me. And it's kind of late now so there is not much customer in here. And my manager is still on the floor. Ugh and probably unconscious. Why did i even decided to bring him? Aria is much reliable than him.

"Oh really?" He said walking to me. So i step back a bit.

"Y-yes!!" I stuttered. Shit.

"Oooh I'm scared" he grabbed my arm again this time with much force i can feel his tight grip and it's hurting me.

"L-let go of me you lunatic! What do you want from me?!" I scream my lungs out. Damn. I'm crying right now.

"What do i want from you hmm? Well someone wants you and she paid me a lot for that. So i need you to come with me. But.." He paused and he looks at my body and i felt shivers down to my spines.

"We could have a little bit of fun before that right?" He creepily said and smiled at me.

I'm so confused right now.

"Not going to happen.." My manager suddenly said and grab this guy's foot. He groaned again when he received another hit.

I cover my eyes in shocked. My mind is pretty much blank and i am just so scared.

"P-please.. someone. H-help." I cried. i don't even know if someone heard me.

He was about to drag me with him when someone just kicked him and left him to roll on the floor.

"Hey asshole!!" I heard someone shouting. I'm so shook at the moment to even make a move i tried to look at that someone's face but he is wearing a hoodie i can't see his face.

He effortlessly kicked that man again and i heard his groan.

But the guy is not giving up and he charged again to and he throws a punch but he wasn't able to hit.

My hands are shaking as i tried to wake my manager up. What the fuck he is stone cold and not even moving. He passed out from that?

I saw the creepy guy took a chair and was about to hit him but then he got kicked and was pushed to the ground. He receive a kick in the stomach.

He took his phone out while his foot is still in the guy's stomach maybe he is trying to call the police or something.

I gasped when the guy moved and pulls the hooded guy's foot and falls on the ground. He received a kick to but was able to move fast as he punch the guy again over and over again.

I could here the siren it must be from the cops oh god finally..

I stood up and was about to leave the shop when i saw the creepy guy took something out from his back.

"No!!" I screamed my lungs out.

He managed to avoid the swing with the knife.

And the hooded guy suddenly went to me and blocks my sight from the guy with the knife.

We could here the police shouting at us. Warning the guy to put the knife down.

I took a peak and saw the guy is on panic now.

I couldn't see him. I'm so scared i don't know what to do..

As we moved back two police managed to surround the guy.

"Let's get out of here" he then drag me out i don't know what's gotten into me but i didn't even resisted.

I was so pre occupied and shocked at the same time that i didn't even notice that i am in a car already.

"Are you alright?" He asked me.

I am still shocked and i can't even talk. I could feel the cold sweat in my face and my body is still shaking.

I feel so scared.

"I.. uhm" i am breathing hard.

"Hey.. it's alright you're safe now." He said and touched both of my shoulders. He made me look at him but i couldn't see his face yet it's kind of dark in the car.

But i somewhat felt safe. I calm down a little bit.

"Uhm. T-thanks.." I said as he removed his hoodie.

A GIRL?!

I thought she was a guy. I don't know well that was i assumed she is. Looking back from the height, the choice of outfit. I really thought she was a guy. She also happen to have a deep voice so i really didn't notice.

"No problem. I just happen to saw the guy making a fuss when i went down and was about to order another drink. I don't like to meddle with other people stuff but when i saw him kicked your boyfriend's ass and he pass out that fast you know I'm sorry to say this but i was going to laugh but it went pretty serious already. So yeah. Since no one is stopping him so i did." She laughs.

Wait. Boyfriend? Who? My manager?

"Actually he's not my boyfriend" i chuckled.

"Really? I thought he's your boyfriend. Haha he's kind of weak you know." She said.

"Ah.. no he's my manager but really. Thank You.. wait!!" Oh my god speaking of manager..

"We left him there.. oh god" i said panicking.

"It's fine the cops are there and also your manager is probably awake now." she laughed again.

Okay she's a happy person.

"Oh.. thank God. What about the guy?" I asked.

"Oh. He's going to jail for sure. He won't get away with that. And also i'm sure they'll ask your manager for the incident and i already sent them some proofs so yeah." She said.

"What proof?"

"I took a video and photos of him" she said smiling widely at me.

"V-video? Seriously you still had a time to take a video while he was harassing and threatening me?" I asked her sounding a little bit annoyed.

"W-well.. i thought your boyfriend i mean your manager can handle him so yeah.." she said not looking at me.

I shrugged.

"It's fine.. you saved me anyways. Thank You. I owe you my life" i looked at her and i can't still see her face.

"Oh please.. I'm just glad you are safe and nothing worse happened." She smiled at me.

"Are you sure you are not hurt? Anywhere or something? " She said moving closely to me. She examined my face.

That's when i have a closer look to her face.

She's pretty..

"I'm Ki-hyun by the way but call me Kayley" she said scratching her nape.

Cute.

Wait what?! She doesn't know me?.

"Y-you don't know me? I mean you honestly don't recognize me or what?" I asked looking so surprised.

"Uhm.. no. Seriously miss trust me. We haven't met before." She said looking so confused.

Wow. Seriously. I'm shook right now. I'm not gonna brag or what but I'm pretty famous and i never met someone who really don't know me even just my name.

"I'm Chloe.. ever heard that name before? Singer Chloe? Rings a bell?" I asked.

"No.. sorry." She said shaking her head.

Wow. I can't believe it.

It actually felt good.

"Nevermind. Just.. just call me Jaehwa" i smiled.

"Okay, Nice to meet you Jaehwa. So where do you live? I'll drop you off" i felt somewhat comfortable around her and we just met in a most not so good way.

And she doesn't even know I'm an idol. Cool.

I told her the address to Aria's house. 'Cause I'm still scared to go home alone because of what happened earlier.

We talked a bit and i know she is just trying to calm me down and that is really so nice of her.

She is all smiley to, she is so cute.

"We are here. So.. uhm" i looked at her.

"B-bye then?" I said looking so awkward.

"Yeah bye. Take care then." She smiled at me. And i feel like my heart skip a beat.

"Thanks for dropping me off and for earlier." I said shyly.

I opened the car door and she went out too.

"Are you really sure you are alright now?" She asked me as she approach me.

"Do you live alone? You sure you're going to be alright?" Again she awkwardly said touching her nape.

"I'm okay.." I chuckled.

She looks at me as if she wants to say something..

"Really.. I'm okay." i assured her.

"O-okay.. Just be careful next time.." She said. Again with the smiley face again. God she is so cute.

"I will.." I said and moves closer to her. I grab her face and she seems taken aback by my sudden gesture.

"Thank You.." I said and gave her a peck in the cheek.

I bit my lower lip as moved back from her.

Oh god that's so.. ugh what did i just do?.

I was about to turn my back when she suddenly talks.

"Can i return the favor?" I looked at her again.

"Favor?" I confusedly asked.

She moved and lean a little closer to me, and closer as she looks at my lips i don't know why but i slowly closed my eyes.

"I don't like people owing me something.." and i suddenly felt a soft lips to mine.

She broke the kiss and I open my eyes and she was just smiling to me.

"Now you don't owe me one anymore." She chuckled.

What the hell just happened?

"I b-better go now.." i said stuttering. Oh my god i swear i want to be bury in the ground right now this is too embarrassing.

"Will i see you again?" She asked but i just ignored her question.

"Bye then" i said without looking back at her and i hurriedly went inside.

"See you Jaehwa!" She shouted and i heard her chuckles.