SEVENTEEN | SICKFICS - HURTFICS I

Wonwoo | Accident Part II

Back at the dorm, Seungcheol paced anxiously, glancing out the window at the torrential rain. His mind raced with worry. "Where is Wonwoo?" he muttered to himself, feeling a knot tighten in his stomach. "He should've been back by now."

He picked up his phone and dialed Wonwoo's number, his heart pounding in his chest as each ring echoed in his ears. "Please pick up, please pick up," he urged under his breath. When the call went straight to voicemail for the third time, panic began to creep in.

"Maybe he's just taking a break somewhere," he reassured himself, though doubt gnawed at him. He called again, and this time, the phone rang longer. "Come on, Wonwoo, answer!"

Finally, the call connected, but instead of Wonwoo's familiar voice, a stern tone came through. "Hello, this is Officer Kim. May I speak with you regarding Jeon Wonwoo?"

Seungcheol's heart dropped. "What's going on? Where's Wonwoo?" he demanded, his voice rising in fear.

"I'm afraid there's been an accident. He was hit by a vehicle and has been transported to the hospital," Officer Kim explained calmly but firmly.

"What?" Seungcheol gasped, his legs giving out beneath him. He collapsed onto the couch, feeling the room spin around him. "No, no, no... this can't be happening."

"Sir, I need you to remain calm. He is receiving medical attention, but I need your cooperation for further details," the officer continued, but Seungcheol barely registered the words.

"Hyung! What's wrong?" Joshua rushed into the room, followed closely by the other members as they noticed Seungcheol's pale face.

"He... he's in the hospital," Seungcheol stuttered, his eyes wide with fear. "Wonwoo was in an accident!"

"What do you mean? What happened?" Jeonghan asked, stepping forward, concern etched on his face.

"He... he didn't answer his phone. The police just called me and said he was hit by a car!" Seungcheol struggled to keep his composure, his voice trembling. "I can't... I can't lose him."

The members exchanged worried glances, the weight of the news hitting them all at once. "We need to get to the hospital," DK said urgently. "Let's go now!"

Seungcheol shook his head, tears welling in his eyes. "I can't believe this is happening. What if he's...?" His voice broke, and the reality of the situation crashed down on him.

"Hyung, we'll be there for him," Woozi said, placing a steadying hand on Seungcheol's shoulder. "We need to go. Right now."

As they gathered their things and rushed out the door, the rain continued to pour, a reflection of the storm brewing in Seungcheol's heart. He couldn't shake the feeling of dread that hung over him like a dark cloud, each step toward the hospital heavy with uncertainty.

The members rushed into the hospital, their hearts pounding with anxiety. Seungcheol approached the reception desk, his voice urgent. "We're looking for Jeon Wonwoo. He was in an accident-where is he?"

The nurse looked up from her computer, her expression serious. "He's currently in the operating room. I can't provide any details until the procedure is complete."

Seungcheol's stomach dropped, but he nodded, turning to the others. They all gathered in the waiting area, tension palpable in the air. The clock ticked loudly, each second stretching into eternity as they waited in silence.

After an hour that felt like a lifetime, a doctor emerged from the double doors. "Are you here for Wonwoo?" he asked, scanning the group.

"Yes! We're his brothers," Seungcheol responded, standing up immediately, heart racing.