Deep End | Hyunlix

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Chan sat over Felix, watching the younger sleep. It's been three days since they were able to rescue him and Chan has barely left his side since the younger's been back in the compound. Chan reached over to touch Felix's cheek, his hand trembling, he still couldn't believe that they had rescued Felix. He thought for sure that the younger would be dead. So having Felix in front of him was still surreal.

"How's he doing?" Han asked, interrupting Chan's thoughts. He stood in the doorway wearily looking at them.

Chan moved his hand back to his side and turned to look at Han. "He seems to be sleeping easier today."

Han nodded, moving closer to Felix. "Has he said anything about what happened?"

Chan shook his head, looking back down at their leader. He thought back at how they found him, barely clothed, marks covering him, and clear hand prints on him.

Chan shook his head, letting his intrusive thoughts go. "It's a miracle that we found him," he whispered.

Dread washed over Han, he couldn't even fathom the thought of their leader, no their friend being dead. He walked closer, he looks so young laying there, so fragile, he thought. He stopped when he got to the end of the bed not being able to tear his eyes away from the younger, worried that he would disappear if he did.

"He'll be okay?" Chan said, sounding more like a question than a statement.

Han tore his eyes away from Felix, to stare at Chan. He too looked so fragile. The toll that this took on the whole team affected them more than they realized. He walked over, clasping his hand on the older's shoulder.

"He will be, he has us. We will be okay," Han said, ensuring himself as well. Chan nodded, clinging on to those words. "Why don't you get some rest. I will keep an eye on him." Chan was going to protest, but the younger stopped him. "I'll call you if anything happens. We aren't of any use if we are too tired.

Chan couldn't argue with that. He glanced over at Felix one last time before getting up to head to his room. Collapsing on the bed as soon as he reached his room, Letting the sleep surround him.

Han watched him walk out before taking a seat where the older had just sat. He turned his attention back to the younger. "Felix, what happened to you? Will you ever tell us?" He whispered, his heart heavy for his friend.

Han thought back to when they rescued Felix in the hotel room. They were all on edge when they reached the top floor. Especially when they weren't met with anyone. They expected a shootout and were met with complete silence. He remembers thinking it could be a trap and they all proceed to the double doors with caution. They heard some rustling on the other side and Chan counted them down before they burst through the door only to find a barely dressed Felix. He was holding a hanger as a weapon, ready to attack.

They had their guns pointed up, but quickly lowered them when they realized. The look of shock and disbelief was on all of their faces. No one moved for a second unsure still if this was real.

"Did you get him," I.N through their headset, making Han jump a little. Forgetting that they were in.

Chan cleared his throat before answering, "We got him and we're coming home."

Seungmin ran up to their leader first, hugging him and giving him a once over. "Can you walk?"

Felix bit his lip, holding in his emotions. He cleared his throat, "I-I'm a bit shaky. I am not sure how long I've been out for this time,"

Seungmin and Chan exchanged a look while Han was doing a once over of the room, looking for anything out of the ordinary. No one questioned Felix's lack of clothing and he was grateful for that.

"We should hurry just in case someone decides to come back," Chan said, walking over to Felix and putting an arm underneath him. "Lean on me and we will get out of here." Felix nodded, they all glanced at each other and prepared to leave.

"I.N we are heading out. Is the hallway clear?" Chan asked.

"You're all clear. No one in the hallway or elevator."

Chan glanced over at Seungmin and Han and nodded for them to proceed. Han moved to the front to cover them and Seungmin fell behind Chan and Felix. They moved slowly through the doors and into the hallway. They waited for the elevator to arrive and all stepped in. The ride was silence, the only sound heard was Felix's ragged breath.

They all glanced at each other and back at their leader. "You okay?" Chan whispered, keep a strong grip on the youngers waist. He could feel Felix's rib cage underneath his fingers, and he gritted his teeth.

"Y-yes. Sorry I just don't have a lot of energy," Felix said through deep breaths.

"Don't apologize, we will be out of here soon," Seungmin said, giving their leader a small smile.

The elevator dinged, letting them know they've arrived at the garage. "The garage is clear," I.N said into their earpiece.

They all filled out and glanced around to make sure and all got into their van. Han got behind the wheel and Seungmin beside him in the passenger seat. Chan helped Felix into the back seat and climbed in after him, closing the door behind them.

"I.N call the doctor to have him there when we get there. We will be back at the compound in ten minutes," Chan told the youngest.

"He's already on the way,' I.N confirmed. "Just get him home."

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