Bad Boyfriend

New Beginning (FINALE)

Trigger warning:

The following chapter contains physical violence and mentions of blood. Reader discretion is advised.

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As Phayu rushes outside to where his bike is, his friends crowd behind him, chasing him desperately.

"Boss, this isn't a good idea." Saifah states matter-of-factly. "We'll go with you or- or let's call the cops."

"No!" Phayu exclaims, then recollects himself and says as calmly as he could in this situation, "Not yet. Stop is cunning, I'm sure he won't send me the exact address to make sure I don't lead cops to them."

"But we can't just do nothing." Saifah argues. "You're not even well; how would you protect yourself."

Phayu knows this and as they speak, his vision keeps getting slightly blurred and his headache is worsening. At this point, Sky and Prapai appear, the former hurriedly approaching.

"P'Phayu, h-have you seen Rain? Aunt called and said he isn't home."

And at this, the boys all look sullen and it's Aon who tells him, "Stop's got him."

"What?" Sky and Prapai chorus. They're really the last people Phayu wants to see but right now, it's not important. "I'm going to get him back." He tells them with conviction in his eyes despite visibly in pain.

"Phayu, you're not thinking of going there by yourself, are you?" Prapai remarks worriedly. But actually, he already knows that's exactly what Phayu plans to do.

"I don't have a choice." Phayu replies without sarcasm or any heat behind it for once. "I can't just sit here while Rain is there. God knows what that bastard is doing to him. This is all my fault."

"No, I'm to blame." Sky says, feeling somewhat responsible himself.

"This isn't the time." Prapai tells them both pointedly. "We have to think of a way to help Phayu; he can't do this by himself."

And Sky recalls something that maybe of some help. "Wait, I can track Rain's phone!" But to this, Phayu reveals, "His phone is right here. He must've dropped it."

"Then..." Prapai briefly hesitates but it's their last option so he continues, "We'll just have to track Phayu and once he's at the location, we'll alert the authorities. It's dangerous but-"

"I'm willing." Phayu says without a doubt. And the rest, albeit worried, agree that this is the best course of action to ensure Rain's safety.

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Phayu arrives at the address and as expected, it isn't the exact location. It's on the side of a deserted road with no establishments in sight. But there are two guys waiting there for him and they pat him down, making sure he doesn't have weapons or whatnot on him.

Phayu masks his nerves during this time, knowing if the phone is found, he's screwed. But thankfully, they miss it. It's taped around his leg under his jeans and biker boots so it didn't fall out either when they had him take off his shoes.

Once he puts them back on, the guys motion for him to follow. They go off road, knitting through the woods and onto a minor road that seems to have been neglected, leading to a discontinued construction site.

It was a good ten minute walk before they reach the said building and Phayu wonders if the others are able to track him when he's in the middle of nowhere. But that quickly gets wiped off his mind when he enters the building and sees Rain tied to a chair.

"Rain!" He calls, prompting the boy's head to flick up. Fuck! There's a glaring bruise on his cheek and Phayu is already seeing red.

He tries to approach the boy but is instantly held back by two, no, three boys. And their leader, Stop, goes to stand in front of Phayu once they've secured him.