COLORED ʷⁱᵗʰ ʸᵒᵘ | soulmate AU [ fem!reader X skz Ot8 ]

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Love, warmth, and affection.

That's what they gave you for the past three days, staying by your side until your physical wounds would heal, and trying their best to cure the mental ones.

They never left your side; ofcourse they did to eat, take a shower, or rest, but at least one of the boys stayed right next to you on your hospital bed, holding your hand.

They didn't want you to feel like you were alone even in the slightest.

They wanted to show you they cared, that you're a priority, and that you mattered to them.

Seungmin had spent the most time with you over these days. Even when the other boys were around, he'd still be there with you. He still felt guilty about what he did; So he made a promise to never leave his snowflake's side.

And he kept it.

Right now, as the doctor explained how your wounds have healed enough for you to move around and leave the hospital, you saw the happy expressions on your soulmates.

They couldn't wait to take you home and shower you with even more affection.

However, a part of you didn't want to go back home. 

That place now carries memories that tore a chunk out of your heart.

Two memories actually.

One was of being a victim of the cruel act; caged and unable to escape.

The other was a reminder of two people who you wanted to see, but will never have the chance to again. Every wall, every piece of furniture, everything in that house would remind you of them--and you weren't ready to ball your eyes all over again.

Once the doctor walked out, Chan walked over to you, sitting down on one side of the bed. He looked into your eyes which were kept downcast as you fiddled with your fingers.

"You're thinking about something baby, tell us" He muttered in a soft voice, making you glance up and meet his gaze.

The rest of the boys also walked closer, giving you caring and affectionate looks. You knew they were listening.

Letting out a sigh, you nodded softly before speaking. "I don't think... I'm ready to go home yet" You mumbled, pouting softly. 

Chan's eyes softened. He knew why you said that. He knew it would be hard for you. 

All the boys knew. They understood you.

"I know..." Your soulmate muttered as he scooted closer to you, placing a finger under your chin. He looked into your eyes before curving his lips up in a soft smile. "That's why... I've talked with our managers... you'll be staying with us baby" He muttered softly.

Your eyes widen softly, your heart quickening its pace in joy after hearing Chan's words. 

Staying with them? In their dorms? With the boys? your actual home? 

You didn't even know how much you needed to hear that. You wanted to be with them, and you needed them by your side, especially now. 

You remembered how it felt when the boys left you alone for a couple of minutes. Your train of thoughts ran on deadly broken tracks whenever you were left alone; But when they were around, everything just fixes automatically. 

They wanted to take you home now and fix you completely. To help you heal, and to color your life all over again. To kiss your scars, to wash away the pain.