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Sunwoo was back to work, now he can say he might have friends. Eric, Juyeon, and Haknyeon were so kind to him. Sunwoo blew out the smoke feeling himself smile, he pushed himself off he wall and entered through the back.

The name tag on and apron around his waist, Sangyeon walked up to him with a smile, "Sunwoo, do you want to try waiting in a different section today or stick to the normal."

Sunwoo smiled liking that his boss thought of him before send him to do his work, "I don't think I'm ready yet."

Sangyeon nodded and patted his shoulder, "no worries."

Sunwoo bowed and got to work seeing what tables have been managed and who needs his assistance. He felt a little weird not having the other boys at their usual table yet. However, Sunwoo did start a bit early today.

"Waiter!"

Sunwoo rushed to where he was being called helping people left and right, serving food, drinks, desserts, and appetizers.

"Hey Woo!"

Sunwoo turned and saw Juyeon and Haknyeon with a smiling Eric behind them. Sunwoo smiled finishing up taking the tables order before making his way to his friends.

"Two cokes and one sprite," Sunwoo said.

Juyeon smiled, "yeah thanks."

"Are you guys going to experiment with the menu again," Sunwoo asked.

Haknyeon nodded, "yeah but, eric will get what he normally gets."

Sunwoo glanced at Eric with a small smile, Eric was fiddling with the sugar packets on the table. Something about Eric was different but Sunwoo couldn't put his figure on it.

Sunwoo excused himself and got their drinks ready. Sunwoo was hoping for a good day today he was normally patient and quiet. Learning to communicate on this spectrum is something he wanted to achieve.

However when he walked back to hand them their drinks, a foot stuck out and tripped him. The drinks fell all over Haknyeon who was shocked at the cold drinks.

Sunwoo scrambled up, "Haknyeon I am so sorry, I have a change of clothes you can change into."

Haknyeon smiled, "It's okay, I have an extra pair for practice after class, I'll just wear those."

Sunwoo felt really bad, Haknyeon grabbed his bag and went to the restroom. Sunwoo bowed to the other two males and apologized also.

"Hey, that's not how you apologize," a voice said behind them.

Sunwoo turned to who he assumed was the male that tripped him. Sunwoo felt his heart rate jump out of that stable state and beat hard against  his chest.

Juyeon tilted his head, "he's fine."

"Get on the ground," the male only looked at Sunwoo.

The male was starting to shake, Eric took notice more reminding him of when they went to arcade. The male was spitting words at Sunwoo that pissed Eric off.

He felt as Sunwoo was about to kneel, Eric rushed out of his seat and pulled Sunwoo back up.

"You should be the one that says sorry. You tripped him," Eric spat.

The male sighed in disbelief, Eric tried to lead Sunwoo away but the male grabbed Sunwoo's arm.

Eric glared, "let go of him."

Sunwoo felt the tears prick at his eyes, he couldn't breath nor hear a thing around him. It was suffocating.

"Release him!"

The boys turned and saw Sangyeon, to which caused Eric to sigh in a bit of relief.

The male let go of Sunwoo, Sangyeon told Eric to take him to his office. Eric took the boys hand and lead him to the back where a little office was. He closed the blinds to the windows and locked the door.

Sunwoo was choking on his tears and breathing rapidly. Eric grasped his hands, caressing the knuckles.

The light touch was enough for Sunwoo even in his state to notice him. Eric slowly lead Sunwoo through some breathing exercises, which he managed to follow.

"I'm here okay? I'll protect you."

Sunwoo nodded slowly soon just bursted into tears which made him cling and hug the male. Eric smiled fondly and slowly rubbed his back to comfort him.

Sunwoo never met someone who help him so patiently, when his mom tried to help she would end up hurt and his father used to just lock him in a room until he passed out. But here in Eric's arms is the most safe he ever felt, so he cried because he felt comfortable enough to let out from the scary moment.

Eric pulled Sunwoo back and wiped his tears, "you feel better?"

Sunwoo nodded.

Eric smiled a bit, "you need a glass of water?"

Sunwoo nodded again.

Eric used the little water dispenser in the room to get Sunwoo a nice cold cup of water. Sunwoo felt his throat clear up, he felt he could finally breath properly.

Sunwoo smiled, he was grateful to Eric, his friend.