Struggles (Book One)

Stubborn Girl

Yongguk’s POV:

After a few days, the doctor finally let Zelo leave the hospital. I was excited to have my maknae back at home, but I couldn’t help but think that things were going to be different. Who am I kidding? I knew they were going to be different without Deonne there. Zelo hasn’t been talking much or eating for that matter. I mean he barely ate much as it is, but he ate less than usual. I could tell he wanted to cry too, but he never did. I hadn’t seen Daehyun since he ran out of the hospital, but I’m guessing he wasn’t doing any better than Zelo.

“Hyung… I am ready to go now…” Zelo had even lost his cheerful voice. It was all dull and had no emotion in it whatsoever. I had missed his voice and silly self. It’s what attracted me to him when we first met.

“Of course babe.” I helped him out the bed and handed him his clothes. I helped walk him to the bathroom then waited for him to change. When he came out, I took the hospital clothes and left them on the bed.

He walked over next to me and took my hand. I took and squeezed his hand, but let go so I could slid my arm around his waist to help him walk. His legs weren’t broken, but he had a limp. He also had a couple broken ribs and a bad back. During the whole ride back to the dorm he was quiet. He didn’t speak or anything. The only noise he made was a couple of grimaces as I helped him out of the car. I knocked on the door to the dorm since it was a bit hard to unlock it with one hand.

“I’ll get it!” I heard Jongup yell. He opened the door and smiled wide.

“Zelo! You are finally back!” He stepped out of the way so we could come in, but then hugged Zelo once we were in and the door was shut.

“Jongup be careful please. He is still sore.” I tensed up a bit.

“My Zelo baby is back!” Youngjae cheered as he came towards Zelo. I tensed even more.

“Your baby!” Himchan yelled as he came running from the kitchen. “That is my baby!” I pulled Zelo closer to me so they wouldn’t accidently hurt him in their feud.

“Yongguk, your grip is too tight. Please let go.” Zelo’s voice was so dull I wanted to cry, but I slowly let go of him; still staying close in case he faltered.

“Zelo… what happened to your voice?” Jongup said sadly. Zelo looked away and didn’t answer the question. Instead he moved slowly towards Youngjae and Himchan. He gave them small hugs then went to his room. I was about to follow when Himchan pulled me to the kitchen.

“What is it Hime?” I asked a bit grumpy. Without Zelo’s cheery self and no sleep, I was really grouchy.

“What is wrong with my Zelo? What did you do to him?”

“He is mine.” I growled, but then sighed. “I didn’t do anything. He has been like this since Deonne left.”

“Him too?” Youngjae asked. I nodded.

“How is Daehyun, by the way?” They all looked down.

“He won’t eat any the food I make him, not even cheesecake.” Himchan said.

“He won’t play video games with me.” Jongup said.

“And he won’t sing with me.” Youngjae pouted. My eyes widen. That doesn’t sound like Daehyun at all.