Escape (Minho x Reader)

Where Am I And Why Does He Look Familiar?

POV: Y/N

I begin to wake up, squinting my eyes against the bright lights above me.

They're a bit too bright so I keep my eyes closed for a minute.

Everything comes back to me. Escaping, running into someone, all of it. Was I just kidnapped? Nice. I escape one hostage situation and get myself into another.

After convincing myself that I've been kidnapped I force my eyes open. As they adjust to the light I try to make out what I can of the room I'm in.

It's bright, I'm on a bed, my clothes have been changed, there's an IV in my arm. Hold on, am I at a hospital?

Things begin to clear up and I look around at the other empty beds, the shelves and chairs in front of me, the door to my left leading to more shelves and storage. And then I look beside me.

That's the one that I ran into.

Sitting in a chair.

Resting his head on the edge of my bed.

Okay, maybe I wasn't kidnapped. I don't think someone holding a person hostage would tend to their medical needs.

"Hey, how are you feeling? Are you in pain? Hungry? Thirsty? Do you need more sleep? I swear we are not keeping you here against your will." The guy next to me says, obviously having fallen asleep anxious.

I look over to him, his dark hair disheveled and sleep lines adorning his face and arms.

Hold on a minute.

This dude looks familiar.

"Uh, I'm a bit hungry and thirsty yeah. But, do I know you? Have we met?" I ask, studying his face trying to place it.

"Okay, okay, I will tell Seungmin to get you food." He says nervously, taking out his phone.

I watch as he types and bites his lip in concentration.

Where do I know him from?

He looks back up and sets his phone down," I'm Minho, I don't know if you remember helping me or not. But I made it. And I've been looking for you since then. I'm so sorry I couldn't get you out. I promise I tried." He informs me, calm but clearly upset in the eyes.

"MINHO!!!?" I shout, smiling and just about to cry.

He flinched at the sudden burst of sound in the quiet room before a small smile appears on his face.

"Oh my god! How have you been?" I ask, genuinely curious about his wellbeing.

"It was rough for a little bit when I got back but I've been just fine. Actually I have gotten more work done since then than I ever have. Well, when I wasn't out searching for you." He answers, still brandishing the neutral face and emotional eyes.

"I'm so happy you have been safe. I was so so worried you have no idea" I confess, turning to face the door opening.

A boy walks in with bed head, crooked sweat pants, and a t-shirt all twisted around.

What time is it?

"Hi there, Y/N right?" He says, walking over and checking my vitals.

"Yeah, that's me" I respond with a quick smile, watching him do his thing.

"Other than being hungry and thirsty, how are you feeling?" He asks, pulling a chair to the other side of my bed.

"I mean, I'm still tired I guess? Realistically I assume I should be in some sort of pain. But I don't really feel anything other than a dull ache" I answer, wanting to be as honest as possible.

"Hm, that's alright. I'm going to grab some food for you. I'll be right back" Seungmin says, getting up and walking to the other door on the left.

I stare at my hands, playing with my fingers.

Silence consumes the room once more.

The sound of footsteps and a door opening makes me turn my head from my hands, "I got you some water, crackers, and an applesauce. I want to keep it light just to see how you react."

"Thank you, anything is better than nothing." I say, immediately taking a drink of water before he could even set the tray down.

The instinct to eat as fast as possible takes over quickly. I almost forget where I am for a moment.

"Slow down a bit, we won't take it and you can have more if you want it alright?" Seungmin says, looking at me in a worried but analytical way.

They're going to make me tell them what happened aren't they.

I push away my nervousness at that thought and give him a nod. This time I make a conscious effort to eat slower, chewing my cracker entirely.

"So, um, I'm sure you already know what we have to ask." Minho says, his eyes showing all of his concern.

I briefly stop chewing a cracker and stare at him before nodding and continuing on. With a sip of water and a deep breath I begin to tell them what happened. All the way from when I helped him escape, when I got caught slacking, them keeping me in the same room he was in and not letting me sleep, the move, them starving me.

"When they left they didn't lock the door and I knew I had to go right then." I continue, letting a tear fall.

I take a shaky breath before starting again, "The only reason I got out was because I wanted to be strong like my brother. He got out a long time ago. I don't know where he is but he would've been proud. That was enough power to keep me going despite my obvious physical setbacks."

"Oh Y/N I am so sorry" Seungmin says, sadness in his features.

"It's alright, you didn't do this to me. You did quite the opposite actually." I reply with a slight laugh.

Minho remains silent, avoiding my gaze but not moving from his position next to me. He appears to be deep in thought. And very upset.

He conceals his emotions so well. Kind of reminds me of Chan.

"Thank you for telling us, it helps a lot. Do you think you can stand?" Seungmin asks, moving my tray out of the way.

I nod and swing my legs over the side of the bed. I steady myself and plant my feet on the floor, lifting myself from the bed with ease.

"Have you, uh, been hurt like this before?" He questions, backing up and motioning for me to walk towards him.

"Not like this but I was used as a punching bag in a private room during fight club hours as punishment. Why?" I answer, walking in his direction as if I had never been injured.

"Because you seem so calm and you aren't reacting to these injuries the way you should be. Do you know how long you were running for?" He inquires, having me do more movement and balance tests.

"Probably 30 minutes to an hour. Maybe more like 45. I'm not exactly sure" I try to give an answer, racking my brain for any time stamps.

"That's okay, don't think too hard about it. You seem good enough to walk on your own but I'd like you to take it very very easy. We already set up a room for you, you just have to get upstairs okay? We will help you and you take as long as you need" Seungmin informs me, holding out a hand.

I take hold of it and feel Minho appear at my other side. He offers his hand as well and we make our way towards the door to the hall.