Painful Secrets

Chapter 13

"But you were right there!?"

"I just went in to cancel the reservation because he didn't want to eat there."

Seungmin sighed.

"You should go now," he said simply.

Though Minho looked like he wanted to object, he didn't and left the room.

Seungmin turned to Jeongin who was sitting on the bed, hugging his knees.

"Sweetheart," he called as he sat next to the younger who was now looking at him.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

Jeongin nodded.

Seungmin gently moved Jeongin from the bed and onto his lap, wrapping one arm around the younger's body while using the other to slowly stroke Jeongin blonde locks.

He could feel Jeongin relax under his touch.

Jeongin his head rested on Seungmin's shoulder and had his face dug into the older's neck.

Jeongin was so precious to Seungmin. He couldn't even imagine losing such a gem.

"Minho didn't really give me details about what happened at the restaurant since he was inside." Seungmin spoke. "Do you think you can tell what happened if you feel comfortable?"

"Yeah," Jeongin responded, "After Minho hyung left, a guy spotted me and he covered my mouth so I couldn't ask for help when he started groping me while saying that he'll fuck me. He started licking and biting my neck and about to undress me when Minho hyung came back."

"That motherfucker tried to rape you!?" Seungmin growled as he moved Jeongin's head from his shoulder to make eye contact before running his fingers over the purple marks on Jeongin's pale neck, "So these are hickeys? Not bruises?"

Jeongin nodded.

Seungmin felt anger pulsing through his veins but he managed to keep calm for Jeongin's sake.

"Do you think you can tell me why you wanted to leave the restaurant so desperately?" Seungmin asked.

"Well, uh....." Jeongin trailed off, not sure if he wanted to answer the question.

He looked away, not being able to keep eye contact for long.

Should he tell Seungmin?

But, if he told Seungmin the truth, he'll have to admit he's the son of Yang Haneul; their biggest enemy.

He was afraid he might lose everything he had right now.

"I'm so sorry, hyung. I-I don't think I can tell you." Jeongin's voice cracked up as tears welled up in his eyes.

"Jeongin-ah," Seungmin called lovingly as he gently touched Jeongin's chin and moved the younger's face in his direction.

"Please, forgive me. I'm so stupid." Jeongin cried.

"Jeongin, sweet baby," Seungmin wiped the younger's tears with his thumbs before giving him a soft kiss on his forehead.

"Don't cry, sweetie. It's not your fault. I'm ready to listen whenever you are ready to tell. I'll always be by your side. Don't upset yourself, okay?"

Jeongin nodded and felt himself relax as Seungmin rested his hand on the back of Jeongin's head and pulled it back on his shoulder, his arm never leaving his body.

Jeongin felt himself getting drowsy as he heard Seungmin say his favourite words in his usual gentle and soothing voice, "My sweetheart."