•||The Son Of Kayden Break||•

Chapter 2 || hugs ||

Kayden's pov:
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I kept running through the abandoned streets, with the little kiddo in my arms. I could feel his small raggedy breath against my chest, making me worry more.
Was he in a worse condition than I thought?

I started running faster, making sure to look out for the kids back, so I wouldn't accidentally make him feel more pain than he's already enduring.

After about another 10 minutes I finally get to me and kartein's shared apartment in the big city, or our "secret hideout" if you will.

Anyways, I slam the door open, clearly scaring the poor male on the couch with tea in his hands.

-"OI! WHAT WAS THAT FOR-" kartein cut himself off when he saw kiddo in my arms.

-"HURRY UP AND TREAT HIM! ILL EXPLAIN LATER!" I yell as Kartein scrambles off the couch and takes the kid into his own arms.
I'm surprised that he didn't protest, and just went into his bedroom to treat the kiddo.

I follow after him, and when I enter his room he has a worried look on his face.

-"What happened to this fella? He's sick with a high fever, and is extremely malnourished. And not even bringing up the fact that he ripped his entire back open? Jesus." He sighs loudly, and I just stand there in worry. What happened to the kid?

-"The only thing I know about him is that his name is Jiwoo, and that he's 8. I didn't really let him say anything else, due to me knocking him out with force control. I just didn't want to see the kid with that terrified look.." l say in a calm voice, Kartein replying with yet another loud sigh.

-"Alright, alright. I'll heal him of course. I'm not gonna let a 8 year old suffer when I could treat him with minor difficulty. No need to worry."

*I don't think I've been so relieved in my life. Wait- what am I thinking? I just met the kid geez. But I can't help it. I have the sudden urge to protect him..*

I shake the thought out of my head, as I turn back my attention to the two people in front of me.

Kartein was still healing Jiwoo, with a more calmer expression on his face than earlier, and Jiwoo seemed to not have the same pained expression too.

-"Oi! Are you gonna look out for safer or what? Yo I know I need cover when I'm healing someone." Kartein says with annoyance clear in his voice.

-"Geez, sorry you motherfu-"

Just as I was about to finish the kids eyes shots open.

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Jiwoo's pov:
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I feel my eyes shoot open, as look around in a panicky manner.

I register that there is two people in the room, first mister Kayden and a person I've never met before.

-"where am I? WHERE AM I? I- "

Before I could continue I felt two strong arms wrap around my body, two very familiar arms.

"Jiwoo, calm down. This is my friend kartein, the one that's healing your bruises right now. I can assure that neither of us will be a threat to you, nor hurt you intentionally." He says in a relaxed tone, hugging me closer to his body.

"Okay.." I whisper out, feeling a large amount of comfort from the man's hug. I felt safe in those arms.

"Good. Just so you know, I had to knock you out back then, and I'm sorry for not really giving you a warning. I just didn't want you to suffer anymore than you already were. Sorry." Kayden continued, as he looked at me with a pleading face.

"It's fine..? Just please warn me about it next time."

"Are y'all done yapping? I need to continue healing the kid Kayden. Also you are ruining my progress. Can't you see you're hugging him to tightly?!" The man named kartein yelled out, making me jump. He didn't look like that type of man to just yell out like that.

Kayden signed, clearly irritated about something, and slowly let go of me.

I could feel him hesitate, but after another minute or so he let go completely.

"Jesus, didn't take you a year"

"KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT KARTEIN!!"

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Kayden's pov:
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After having to calm down Jiwoo multiple times, and having him in my arms for a good 20 minutes, he had finally succumb to sleep after kartein's treatment.

I sigh heavily, as I hold him tighter in my arms, making sure not to awaken him.

"You like the kid or what?" Kartein enters the room.

I glare at him, and my gaze shifted to the sleeping figure in my arms. I could feel myself soften just by looking at the little boy in my arms.

"Yeah. There's just something about him that I like. I don't know why.."

"Are ya gonna keep him?"

That question started me a bit, shifting my gaze yet again but looking up at the standing male in front of me.

"Keep him?"

"Yeah like adopt him or whatever. I have a feeling that you won't be able to let the kid go." Kartein's on gaze soften at the boy in my arms, quickly looking back at me.

"I think you should keep him."

"I was thinking of keeping him anyways. Don't tell me what to do."

"I swear to GOD Kayden I will lay king punch you in the throat if you continue."

"Alright mom"

"YOU-"

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HELLOOOO- SO SORRY THAT THIS TOOK SO LONG TO UPDATE AND THAT ITS SO SHORT😭😭 I JIST HAVE BASICALLY NO FUCKING MOTIVATION WHAT SO EVER- PLEASE FORGIVE ME:,))

But I'll try to update as soon as possible, alright?

Anyways, have a good day/night!<3

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