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➣ 22

Mingi was still shaking as there was a blanked wrapped around his body as he sat in the quiet living room, not being able to do much apart from staying still and spacing out in the space, not being able to believe that this just happened.

They kissed and then he had a panic attack in front of Yunho, a man who saved him. Mingi felt lost, but he felt a slight feeling of embarrassment underneath it all. He couldn't believe that a simple thing such as a kiss affected him like this.

It was too much to handle, but Yunho was here.

Yunho was here with him through this, he was here for Mingi even if he had nothing. He was here when Mingi didn't have anything to wear anymore, lending him his own clothes and buying him new ones with that same smile on his lips.

And Mingi? Mingi felt as if he didn't do anything to help him or even thank him enough. Breaking down was making this even worse, as if he didn't even belong here. Yunho probably wouldn't want him here anymore after he finds out the truth, and Mingi is slowly preparing himself for the absolute worse.

"Here you go..." Yunho mumbled as he placed the steaming hot mug of some tea that smelled absolutely perfect.

Mingi uttered a small 'thanks' as he sniffled again, looking down to his lap and wishing that he could melt into this blanket. Sadly that wasn't possible, but he also knew that he should face Yunho and talk to him.

He knew that Yunho would be curious and that he would wander what the hell actually happened and why did Mingi act like a complete weirdo now. He just hoped that it won't change anything in Yunho's eyes.

But then, he heard Yunho let out a small sigh, and Mingi mentally prepared himself for what was about to come.

"Mingi." Yunho started, soon stopping himself from speaking.

Mingi didn't dare to look up to him at that, instead keeping his eyes on his lap and gripping the blanket with his fists.

"Look, I don't mean to upset you even more than you are upset now. I don't want that for sure, but what the hell happened now?" Yunho spoke as softly as he could, staring at Mingi with that pitying look.

He looks like he is worried. Mingi thought.

Mingi sighed as his hands shook, licking his lips as he tried his best not to burst out crying once again. It was truly too much, but he couldn't blame Yunho for being curious as to what the hell happened as he said.

He didn't want to talk about it, but how could he stay silent when he has such a caring man besides him? 

Mingi sighed. "I-I..."

Yunho nodded his head for him to continue, but Mingi had to take a deep breath to slow his beating heart down.

"It's okay, just take your time..." Yunho mumbled. 

Mingi nodded. "When I-I was 17, things at home weren't pretty.."

Now, Yunho seemed even more interested in what was he about to say. He moved closer to hear him better since Mingi just couldn't speak louder in this situation, feeling as if he is about to start crying ever second now.

"I met a man one night at a party, his name was C-Chanwoo and we kind of...slept together many times even if I said no, and he still went on me harder and harder no matter how much I begged him to stop.." Mingi mumbled.

Yunho widened his eyes, but Mingi didn't dare to look up on that. He wanted to finish speaking before he even looks up to him, not wanting to see the disappointed face he had on now. He was scared to even think of what he thought of him now.

"A-and I got fed up and left him one day...he slapped me and said how I-I don't have a choice and that I am his. He even said- He said that he would ruin my life if I left him.." Mingi whispered.

Yunho sighed as he couldn't believe what he just heard. He felt angry and disappointed, not believing that this was that asshole that Mingi slept with even if he didn't want to, and yet he is aware of it.

It truly wasn't a surprise that Mingi broke down crying because of him. It's no surprise that all of it affected him so badly, and Yunho now understands why he didn't want to say anything when he asked.

"A-and I didn't care, I left him Yunho, and he really did make my life miserable.." Mingi then continued.

Yunho scoffed, feeling angry. "What did that asshole do to you?" 

Mingi gulped. "He shared my naked photos and videos, the w-whole school saw them...my family found out about everything and they believed his lies over their own son, and I-I ended up losing the scholarship and friends all because of him."

Yunho clenched his jaw. He felt as if he could smack someone with the full force now, and he couldn't believe that this asshole raped Mingi when he clearly said no and even shared his nudes. 

"So that's how I ended up living there after I left my hometown. My family s-still doesn't talk to me and I still remember everything they said to me.." Mingi sniffled as he pulled the paws of the sweater over his hands.

Yunho leaned back onto the couch as he couldn't believe what he just heard, running his fingers through his long hair. He was shocked, even more scared because of Mingi's health and wellbeing because he just knows that he won't be taking this well all alone.

He just can't leave him to deal with this all alone. It was a huge thing, and now that Yunho knows about it, he won't be leaving Mingi alone any second anymore. He just can't and won't be doing that.

"Mingi.." Yunho trailed off, now moving closer to him and grabbing Mingi's hands and holding them in his own carefully.

He didn't want to upset him even more, but when Yunho saw Mingi's eyes filled with tears, Yunho couldn't hold himself back. He had to protect Mingi with everything he had. He rubbed his palms with this thumbs and let out a sigh.

"I get it why you didn't want to tell me now. I'm so sorry for everything. You didn't deserve it.." Yunho mumbled as he stared into their hands.

No matter the situation now, Mingi felt so nice when Yunho held his hands. He didn't want to let them go ever again, feeling as if he found a lost piece of himself when Yunho held them in his own, feeling safe suddenly.

He didn't want to be alone anymore, he didn't want Yunho to let him go and he didn't want to leave Yunho.

"I understand if you don't want me here.." Mingi mumbled.

Yunho shook his head. "What are you saying? I won't make you leave, Mingi. I would never leave you."

Mingi suddenly felt like crying. He didn't want Yunho to ever leave him alone, and he didn't want to be ever alone again. Yunho is here with him, and he didn't want Mingi to leave. It made Mingi feel over the moon suddenly. 

He really doesn't know what would he do if he was left all alone once again, but now for the first time, Mingi wasn't alone. He had Yunho with him.

He sniffled, suddenly leaning his head on Yunho's shoulder and making the male smile lightly as he saw Mingi do that. He was insanely cute, and Yunho just couldn't help but wrap his arm around his shoulders and pull him even closer.

"I promise I'm not trying to hurt you, I know it's going to be okay. I'm not Chanwoo, I promise I will be here and stay here for you.." Yunho mumbled as he turned his head to Mingi's, nuzzling his face into his hair and pressing a light kiss

Mingi gulped, snuggling even closer and still feeling a bit dizzy, but he just didn't have any tears to cry anymore. He wanted to keep Yunho close and just relax, not wanting to remember or even think about anything.

"Stay with me..." Mingi mumbled.

Yunho smiled lightly, still feeling sad but sure of his decision as he continued to rub Mingi's hand as they sat on the couch snuggled against one another, not parting even for a moment and instead sitting in a silent living room.

"Of course I am staying here with you, forever and even more.." Yunho mumbled.