Dream or Reality

Coming Clean

Hongjoong held Yeosang tight, shielding him away from Sangwon and the man being pinned.

"The police are on their way," the other guard said.

"Good, now help me move this piece of shit to another room while we wait for them to come. I don't want to have him anywhere near Yeosang," Sangwon said. The man nodded and the two of them dragged him up and out of the room. Seonghwa closed the door behind them and everyone immediately turned to Hongjoong and Yeosang.

"Hyungie, what's going on," Wooyoung whispered, a tear slipping down his cheek. It was clear they knew something had happened but they didn't know what exactly.

"Right now, we're going to go back to the dorms and we're going to go to the loungeroom and have a proper discussion about what's been happening," Hongjoong said. Yeosang pushed himself closer to Hongjoong, holding him tighter and Hongjoong squeezed his waist gently. Everyone nodded, although seeming worried and they all turned to leave. Hongjoong slipped his arms under Yeosang's thighs, lifting him into his arms. Yeosang clung to him tightly, keeping his head hidden in his neck and Hongjoong carried him out of the room. Everyone was silent as they went to the van, getting into seats and waiting. Hongjoong kept Yeosang in his arms, not wanting to let him go.

"Is Sangwon going to take us back to the dorm," Yunho asked quietly.

"I dunno," Hongjoong said with a sigh.

"Hyung," Yeosang whispered. Hongjoong looked down and gently brushed his head against Yeosang's where it was still firmly tucked into his neck.

"Yes sweetie," Hongjoong said softly.

"Thank you," Yeosang whispered. Hongjoong's heart broke and he clutched Yeosang tighter as tears started falling down his face. He placed a hand on the back of Yeosang's head, dropping his own head down onto Yeosang's shoulder.

"Don't thank me sweetheart, not right now," Hongjoong said quietly.

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Sangwon eventually arrived and he drove the boys back to the dorm in silence, no one speaking another word. When they stopped, Hongjoong stood up and gently pulled Yeosang to his feet. Yeosang whimpered and clung to him tightly but Hongjoong was quick to pull him closer.

"I've got you, you're safe. Just stay with me," Hongjoong whispered. Yeosang whimpered again but nodded and followed Hongjoong out of the van. The other members followed as well, Sangwon driving off to go back and make sure everything was dealt with.

"Lets go to the loungeroom ok, we all need to have a talk," Hongjoong said softly. Yeosang's eyes went wide and he shook his head, his hands shaking slightly.

"Shh, I've got you, come on," Hongjoong whispered, gently guiding Yeosang inside and into the loungeroom. Yeosang clung tightly to them as they got into the room, curling up against him as they sat down on the couch. The others walked in quietly and sat down as well, grabbing extra chairs to sit on so Yeosang could stay close to Hongjoong.

"Hyung," San whispered, desperately wanting to know what was going on but not wanting to do anything to upset Yeosang.

"Just give it a second Sannie," Seonghwa said quietly, placing his hand on San's knee to try to calm him down. Hongjoong slowly turned around to face Yeosang, gently lifting his head up by his chin.

"I know you're scared and upset but we need to have a talk ok sweetheart," Hongjoong said softly. Yeosang whimpered again and cuddled closer to Hongjoong.

"If you really don't want to, then you don't have to Yeosang-ah. It's completely your choice," Hongjoong whispered. Yeosang sniffled and clung tighter to Hongjoong before replying.