Game Of Survival | Yang Jungwon

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Lilia's POV

So apparently holding a pride flag up with your member is equivalent to using a person of another gender to cover the flag saying it isn't right?

What the fuck.

"A simple misunderstanding has broken out and it isn't good."

We all look at our manager. Even if it was just Jungwon and I, all of us got called in. It's been less than 24 hours since people started misunderstanding and it's already blown up.

"That's it." I mumble, going into my notes.

"What are you doing?" My manager asks as I start typing. "An apology? An explanation? I'm not even sure but I know the longer we wait the more people would misunderstand." I mumble, writing the apology.

Niki watched from beside me.

I spent an hour writing, and rewriting the apology/explanation, not knowing what to say. As everyone talked around me about what to do, I sat there and kept writing, soon writing the translation of my Korean words in English, Chinese, Japanese and French.

By the time I finished, most of the members have left, the manager keeping Jungwon and I in the room.

"I'll send you the document, please release it as soon as you can. And don't change my words, ask me first if you wish too." I tell him and he nods, looking at the two of us. "I'll write one in Korean too." Jungwon says and he nods.

"In public or when a camera is around, I unfortunately have to ask you two to not be near each other, staying near other members, but Lilia because of your gender, you'd have to stay more alone and not look too comfortable. We will wait it out and let the situation calm down before we let everything go back to normal."

We both nod, understanding what we had to do.

"We'll post it as soon as we can." The manager nods before letting us go.

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Apology and Explanation letter, Lilia Kim and Yang Jungwon of Enhypen.

I'd like to start off by saying sorry. I wanted to show my support but my small effort to do so has led to an misunderstanding. I'm at a loss of words, never knowing what I did was wrong but I have learnt from my actions now. I will continue to learn and grow, becoming a better person day by day. Thank you Engene, you do not have to forgive me but I hope you can understand.
-Yang Jungwon

I'm sorry. I apologise. That's all I can say right? All of the apologies I've heard have sounded the same, should I blame it on young age? Yes I am young but I know that wasn't my mistake. It isn't my young age, or my nonexistent homophobia. If I'm being honest I never knew what I did was wrong. I'm hoping right now my words haven't been changed, but I'll say that I'm proud to support the LGBTQ community, as many of the people I know are apart of it. Love is Love and there are no rights or wrongs to it unless it's hurting yourself, or them. It can sound made up or fake, but it isn't. I never intended to take the flag and cover it with two people of the opposite sex, I never knew it would be seen that way. All I wanted to do was hold the flag to show support, and I know Jungwon did too, so please don't blame him. I don't mind if you hate me, take out your anger and hurt on me, but not my leader who doesn't deserve it. I am and will learn from these mistakes and educate myself so I could become the best version of myself. I'm not sure if this would do anything, but I hope it clears up the situation and tells you Jungwon had no bad intentions. You can use me to express your hurt, as I am deeply sorry I have caused this much pain to you guys. I take full blame and responsibility for the actions that caused this, and I hope to be a better person in the future, to re-educate myself and think more to see if i'm hurting someone when doing something. Thank you Engene, I love you all.

-Lilia Kim.

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"LILIA KIM!"

I look up from my phone, meeting eyes with Jungwon. "What is this apology?" He asks and I frown. I look up at Sunoo who followed in after him. "He's mad you protected him and not yourself." He sighs and I look at Jungwon, shrugging.

"You didn't do anything wrong. I'm used to bad comments might as well take more. If I was careful I shouldn't of held the flag like a blanket." I tell him truthfully but he looks at me like I'm crazy.

"But they're mad that the both of us were in front of it, since you're a girl and I'm a guy. I'm the one who wanted to share the flag, it's my fault."

"It's not. It's already out don't worry about it please." I tell him, getting up from the couch and walking into my room.

It was only 7 but I decided to go to bed, not falling asleep as the thought of my nightmares haunted me.

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It was raining.

But I held no umbrella.

People surrounded the scene of his body, watching the police cover up the crime.

I push my way through the crowd, their umbrella held up high above them as they whispered.

They knew nothing,

But acted like they knew everything.

My eyes fell upon the body, covered by a white sheet.

But they had forgot to cover one part.

The part that held the bracelet we shared.

I looked up, it wasn't real. It wasn't.

It couldn't be..

But as I did, all eyes cast upon me, their stare penetrating through my mental walls.

"You could've done something. You could've helped. Where were you? Why didn't you save him!"

My eyes closed shut, their voices repeating the same words over and over again.

"Why didn't you save him!"

"Why didn't you save me?"

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My eyes opened, my chest felt tight, it felt like there wasn't any oxygen to even breathe in. I uncovered myself from the covers, getting out of my bed and running to the kitchen in the dimly lit home, rummaging through the second drawer before finding my pump.

I took a few breaths of it, finally being able to breathe again, even if it was barely a breath. I looked up, hearing someone's footsteps come towards me, a light behind the figure.

He looks so much like..

"Elijah?" I choke out, slowly walking to the figure as I felt my breath slowly slip away from me.

"I'm sorry Elijah, I'm sorry.." I apologise, walking towards the figure. But just as I wrapped my arms around him, my legs felt weak and gave out on me, my body falling as my breath finally left.

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