Secrets | Felix × Stray Kids ✔️

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Earlier chapter because I'm not trying to be late tomorrow at school 😭

Also, grab some tissues, y'all gon' need it, hahahaha~~ ❤️❤️

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The night was heavy with grief, the house cloaked in an uneasy silence broken only by the continuous soft sobs escaping Felix. His mates took turns staying close to him, offering what comfort they could, even though they knew words weren't enough. Seungmin stayed at Felix's side the entire time, his hand resting gently on Felix's, rubbing soothing circles into his skin.

Minho sat by Felix's legs, his face stern, masking the deep pain he felt for his mate. Hyunjin and Jisung had joined Felix on the couch, one on each side, holding him tightly. Jeongin lingered nearby, occasionally bringing water or tissues. Changbin stayed close too, his hand squeezing Felix's shoulder, silent but steady.

As the hours passed, exhaustion began to take its toll. One by one, they all fell asleep where they sat, surrounding Felix like a protective barrier. Even Felix, who had sobbed himself hoarse, finally succumbed to the weight of his grief, drifting off into a restless sleep.

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The next morning was anything but peaceful.

It was 5am when a cry pierced the quiet house, startling Chan and the others awake. He sat up, heart racing, as the sound of Felix's anguished screams filled the air. Jisung's voice followed, choked with tears, and then Minho's sharp snarl rang out, laced with frustration and sorrow.

Chan rushed out of the room, followed by the others, to find a scene that made his chest tighten painfully.

Fear and pain.

Genuine fear and pain.

Felix was thrashing in Minho's arms, his face twisted in anguish as he screamed into Jisung's shoulder. Jisung was clinging to him desperately, his own tears streaming down his face. Minho held Felix from behind in a firm grip, his expression torn between anger and heartbreak, his own eyes glistening with unshed tears.

"Felix!" Chan's voice was firm but gentle as he approached. "Baby, what's going on?" Chan asked Minho.

"He tried to leave," Minho ground out, his voice tight. "I was in the bathroom, and he thought everyone was asleep. I caught him at the door."

"I just needed to be alone!" Felix cried, his voice breaking. "I wasn't going to leave forever!"

"No!" Jisung sobbed, shaking his head violently. "You can't be alone, Lixie! You can't--you'll--you might--"

Jisung couldn't finish, his voice dissolving into heartbroken sobs as he shook his head. Felix froze for a moment, guilt washing over his face, but the weight of his grief was too much to bear. He collapsed into Jisung's arms, screaming and crying uncontrollably.

Hyunjin reached them first, his long arms wrapping around Felix and Jisung, pulling them both close. Jeongin joined moments later, hugging Felix from the side, his own tears falling silently. Changbin and Chan followed, their hands resting gently on Felix's back, grounding him with their presence while Seungmin brushed Felix golden locks with his hands.

"I don't have anyone anymore..." Felix said in a whisper, heartbroken.

I'm... all alone now.

"Felix," Minho said softly, finally letting his tears fall. He turned Felix's face toward him, cupping his cheeks. "Don't say you have no one left. You have us. We love you, and we'd do anything for you."

Felix's lip trembled. "But I... I don't want you to suffer because of me. It's too much. I'm too much." It's too much, it's too much...

Minho leaned forward, pressing a soft, lingering kiss to Felix's forehead. "Don't say it. Don't give me space, that's the last thing I want from you. We love you too much to lose you. You're ours, and we're yours kitten."