Claimed [Kai Exo]

THIRTY ONE

The vehicle was white in color, which surprised me. I had expected to see the almost-familiar black car.

But it wasn't who I had expected;  in fact it was quite a relief when I saw Tao jump out of the driver's side.
He came running over, shouting something at us.

I don't know what he said, because I felt distracted as soon as Kai's hand made contact with mine. I adverted my gaze to the panting boy who was lying across the back seats.

"What do you need?" I soothed, leaning closer to him. I was standing just outside, but the door was opened so that we could still speak with him.

"You," he breathed out while clutching my hand to his chest.

I sat him up momentarily. Just long enough so that I could slide in and lay his head to rest on my legs.

It's normally Kai that comforts me, but it is my turn to be strong. He is very vulnerable and I know he's not used to that feeling.

I heard Sehun and Chanyeol explaining the situation as Tao listened intently. Running my fingers through his messy hair, I attempted to calm Kai down.

"I only thought about you," he blurted so suddenly.

"Hmm?" I hum, planting a kiss on his head.

"When they were trying to take me away, I mean. I fought through because I wanted to be able to see you again."

"Jongin..." I began. "Where did they plan to take you?"

"As if I know," he mumbled, shifting a bit.

"Okay guys," Chanyeol started, patting my back. "Let's get him to a hospital."

"Are you crazy?" Sehun laughed dryly. "We just need to make sure that he is hydrated."

"Did they break your bones?" Tao questioned, peeking his head inside.
Kai shook his head, mumbling a quick 'no'.

"Okay," Tao spoke again. "Sehun is right, we shouldn't take him to a hospital. Suho's parents are not in town, so we can take him there."

"What about Yifan's house?  He's the leader." Chanyeol stated.

"Or, what about my own house?" Kai said.

"No," I interrupted. "Do you want your father to know what happened?" Kai slouched again, feeling defeated.

"Yifan's is a good idea, but his parents are home. Plus, Suho is also a good leader, Kai will be in good hands."

"You're not leaving me alone, right?" said Kai anxiously.

"Of course not, Suho will be there."

"The boy is traumatized, at least make sure Ari can stay with him." Sehun stated, to my shock.

"What, we all cannot stay?" Chanyeol whined.

"That is enough, boys. We'll discuss it once we arrive at Suho's home." I cut in, giving each of them a look of warning.

They each obeyed, hopping in so that we can drive away. Tao drove separately, since he brought his own car to begin with.

Once we arrived, we had explained to Suho what had taken place. He eagerly led us to each spare bedroom in his home, telling us that we can choose which one we want.

Suho is wealthy, so his home is big enough to fit us inside.

"Kai should have the largest room," Suho said, brining him in. "I will get some water and food for you. Is anyone else hungry?"