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⋘ 𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑖𝑡 – 𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑎... ⋙

Ⰶ║ August 11 2020 ║Ⰶ

Yangyang harshly packs in the dirt around his new maple sapling, annoyed that he was left alone to his thoughts. Yes, he still was wary of these 'mainlanders', but Hendery could have at least left Xifeng in his hands. Right now, it seems like that baby is his only comfort. Which would be fine...if the baby was a licensed psychiatrist. Unfortunately, she is merely 9 months old, and cannot yet speak much less become a therapist for a heart-broken teenage gardener.

'It's been about an hour since Xiao-ge left me here. The mainland people should be here by now, more or else.' YangYang sighs and stands, wiping his glove covered hand over his forehead. "Oh fuck, the glove." He frowns, already assuming the dirt streak his glove left on his head. "I'll just go wash it off quickly. There aren't any screams, so it should be fine if I just leave the post." He mutters to himself as he leaves the garden. He locks the gate and heads into the house.

"Oh, Xifeng. Did they leave you here to sleep?" He stares at the sleeping child and smiles sadly. He rubs her head and grasps her tiny hand. "I'm sorry you'll have to grow up in a world like this...but it can't be helped. Maybe one day, we'll find other civilization." He sighs and heads to the bathroom, silently washing the dirt off and washing his face in general. He steps back into where Xifeng is resting, smiling sadly. "I gotta go now. But we'll be back in a few minutes. I promise, Xixi." he walks out the house door, closing it gently behind him. However, he pauses with his hand on the doorknob as multiple voices begin to reach his ears.

"They're here. Oh fuck, they're here." Yangyang rushes to the edge of the porch, his eyes following down the hill trail to the docks. Walking up to the house are Xiaojun and Hendery, along with seven other boys. They all look so happy, but Yangyang was terrified. How could they just trust these boys so easily?

"Oh, Yangyang! Come on!" Xiaojun meets his eyes and smiles. Yangyang wants to stay where he is, but decidedly starts moving off the steps.

"Are these..." he trails off, looking right at a familiar face. "Oh."

Renjun stares back at him, jaw hanging open slightly. "You...are alive?"

Yangyang nods slowly. "Yeah."

Hendery, who can't read a fucking room, smiles brightly. "Isn't this great, Yangyang? We were both so happy when we found out Renjun was still alive, and was able to meet back up with us no less!" Xiaojun nudges his boyfriend harshly in the ribs, silently telling him to shut up.

Yangyang stares at them and swallows before mustering up a smile. "Yeah, it's good to know everyone got here safely. Let's head up to the house, I have a feeling Xifeng is awake by now." He turns back one more time to find Renjun staring at his feet. Yangyang sighs internally before walking back up the hill. 'It's fine. It's gonna be just fine.'

Ⰶ║ August 11 2020 ║Ⰶ

Jisung sits silently(no shit amor, the guy is like mute smh my head) next to Chenle's bed, watching the sleeping boy intently. He's been there since they arrived, far too scared to go down and listen to all his sunbaes.

Lele...please wake up. I want to tell you what's happened...

Jisung jumps and whips his head around at the knock of the door.