Dreams | Seventeen

8.

The atmosphere was somber as the Seventeen members accompanied Y/n back to her place after the cremation. Y/n's grief was palpable, and the weight of her loss hung heavy in the air.

As they entered her home, Y/n couldn't help but feel the emptiness that seemed to pervade every corner. Her brother was gone, and the world felt colder without him.

Y/n walked to her room quietly and took out a box from the cupboard. She sat down and pulled the photo album out of it.

The room seemed to close in on Y/n as her grief and guilt weighed her down. She clutched the photo album to her chest, tears streaming down her face as she looked at the pictures of her and Yooin. Each image captured a moment of happiness and love between them, a stark contrast to the painful memories of their family.

"I should have left you alone," Y/n whispered.

The weight of Y/n's grief and guilt was crushing, and her words were filled with self-blame. She believed that if she had stayed with Yooin, despite the abuse and negativity they faced, things might have been different. The torment of "what ifs" haunted her.

The members of Seventeen stood outside Y/n's room, their concern evident in their expressions. They knew that Y/n was going through an incredibly difficult time, and they wanted to be there for her in any way they could.

Seungcheol, as the leader, took a deep breath and spoke softly to the group, "Let's give Y/n some space for now. She needs time to process everything. But we should also check on her periodically, make sure she's eating and taking care of herself."

The others nodded in agreement, understanding the delicate balance of giving Y/n space while also being there for her when she needed them. It was a challenging time for all of them, but they were determined to support Y/n through her grief and healing process.

Y/n stayed in her room for the next few days, staring into space. The Seventeen members would drop by after their schedules, bringing in meals for her.

One weekend morning, the Seventeen members were resting at Y/n's place as they didn't have a schedule. Y/n walked out of her room and suggested heading out to the beach.

The suggestion to go to the beach brought a glimmer of hope and anticipation to the atmosphere in Y/n's home. The Seventeen members welcomed the idea, seeing it as a chance to help Y/n find some solace and take her mind off the grief that had been weighing her down.

They all quickly got ready and packed some essentials for their beach outing. Y/n's home, once a place filled with sorrow, started to buzz with a newfound energy as they prepared for the trip. The prospect of spending time together, away from the heavy memories, felt like a breath of fresh air.

With everything ready, they made their way to the beach, hoping that the change of scenery would provide some comfort and healing for Y/n.

As they reached the beach, some of the members set up the area, and others went ahead to play in the water. Y/n sat down on the sand and smiled as she watched the members having fun in the water.

"It's nice seeing you smile again, Y/n," Seungcheol said as he sat down beside her and smiled brightly.

Y/n's smile, once rare and overshadowed by pain, had a remarkable ability to brighten the mood of those around her. Seeing her smile again was like witnessing the return of a long-lost friend, and it lifted the spirits of the Seventeen members.

Seungcheol's words resonated with everyone, and they all felt a sense of relief and joy at this small but significant step forward in Y/n's healing process. They continued to set up the area and prepare for a day of relaxation and bonding at the beach, grateful for the chance to share some happiness with their dear friend.