𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖗𝖞 𝖇𝖔𝖒𝖇 | 𝖓𝖈𝖙 𝖒𝖆𝖋𝖎𝖆 𝖆𝖚

𝟚𝟙

~Aspect's P.O.V~

I think the adrenaline rush had finally worn off, since shortly after my reuniting with the boys I passed out. When I woke back up, I was in the familiar setting of Johnny's hospital room.

As my eyes fluttered open, I noticed Taeyong, still dirty from the mission. I coughed, but then held my chest, it hurting so bad. Taeyong sprang up from his seat and grabbed my hand, trying to comfort me. "Hey Aspect, relax okay, just take a deep breath" He told me calmly. I did as he said and then my side hurt. I clutched my side as I hissed in pain.

"Oh yeah, you bruised a few ribs. Nothing major" He smiled and I glared at him. Why was he the face I had to wake up to?

"Why are you here, Taeyong?" I asked him, putting a hand over my head. He looked away from me and sighed.

"I'm here to make sure you're okay. Quite frankly, I think you'd prefer me over the rest right now. Since they will just overwhelm you. That, and I wanted to talk to you" Taeyong spoke, in a soft voice. I nodded, understanding what he was trying to say.

"Well go ahead, I'm all yours" I said to him, extending out my hand to motion for him to speak. He rolled his eyes but then looked serious.

"For starters, no training for a couple of weeks. That also means no onsite missions" He told me and I shrugged.

"I mean I'm not complaining about the no training part" I told him, and that's when he smiled.

"However, you will be required to be present and actively watching at each training session" He smirked and I glared at him.

"Why am I required to be there if I can't even do anything" I whined, not understanding why he felt the need to torture me.

"Well I said I'd punish you for what you did, and due to your injuries this is the only thing I can really fit in" He told me, the smile never leaving his face. I groaned and then sighed.

"Anything else?" I asked, fearing I'd yet to hear the worst. He just leaned back in his chair and shrugged.

"No more seeing Mr. Pretty boy, or I should say your fiancé. That includes personal dates and all other things like that" Taeyong told me, and I laughed at him, clutching my side.

"You realize that simply just cannot happen right? I don't understand why you all act like I wanted this to happen. I do not  want to marry Bangchan, alright? But I don't really have much of a choice, do I?" I explained to Taeyong, frustrated with them all thinking I asked for this. He just sighed and ran a hand through his hair.

"He's the reason you're in here right now. He's the reason why we had to do that dangerous mission just to get you back. He's a liability for Christ's sake Aspect!" Taeyong said, starting to get angry. I rolled my eyes at his behavior.

"Don't blame him for this, Taeyong. That's not right. I don't blame him and neither should you. And like I said, none of this matters because I have no power in this marriage. I don't have a say in anything that's going on and neither does he" I scolded Taeyong, I could tell he was getting pissed off but so was I. He can't just pin the blame on Bangchan and call it a day.

"Do you think this would've happened if you were here with us? Be honest with me Aspect. Would you have been taken if you were here?" Taeyong asked me, starting to use his hands a lot when speaking. Which told me he was starting to get really upset.

"Listen their base isn't as secured-" I started to defend them, but Taeyong cut me off.

"Answer the question, Aspect" He stated sternly and I sighed, knowing I had to give him the answer he wanted.

"No, Taeyong. I don't think it would've happened if I were here" I told him, sadly. Even though I gave him the response he wanted, he didn't stop there.

"Exactly. How are we just going to sit around and let you marry someone who can't even properly protect you?" He now asked me, I was really annoyed now. He just doesn't understand that it's not that easy to call off an arranged marriage.

"So then what the fuck should I do? Hm? Cause I'm open to suggestions" I sarcastically mocked, beyond pissed off at this whole conversation. He was speechless. He didn't know what to say, because at the end of the day, there's nothing I can do.

"Exactly. Why do you even care so much anyway?" I questioned, curious as to why he even gave a fuck in the first place. He opened his mouth to speak and then quickly shut it, standing up instead.

Once he did he shrugged. "You're right, why should I even care?" Taeyong stated dully before leaving the room, never looking back once.

After he left everyone came to visit me. First WayV, then NCT 127 (minus Taeyong), NCT Dream (which included all of the members still training), and lastly Straykids.

"Noona why would you do that, I told you to go back in the room" Changbin pouted, I ruffled his hair.

"It's not like they wouldn't have found me even if I stayed in the room. Jooheon was looking for me, after all. And I couldn't just let you guys do it on your own. You needed help, and I'm glad I could get them away from you" I smiled and Lee Know shook his head at me, crossing his arms.

"What you did was stupid, but we all appreciate it nonetheless" Lee Know said, thanking me indirectly. Felix nodded his head at what Lee Know said.

"Yeah, don't be the hero next time. It's on one of us," Felix told me, seriousness written all over his face. I put my hands up, signifying I surrendered and Felix just rolled his eyes at my behavior.

"All jokes aside though, we are seriously happy you're okay, Aspect" Jisung told me, flashing me a small smile. 

I gave him the same one back as I said, "Yeah, me too."