Vice - Versa

Chapter 15 - Unexpected Expectations

Stacy had taken control as they had rounded the corner. Dae and me had kicked them, sending them flying backward.

"What the hell?!" Theo shouted.

"Payback, bitch." Stacy said, grinning. Remember, not enough to kill him, but enough to nearly kill him. You're giving me permission? Yeah, I am. Kick. His. Heartless. Arse. Please~ Stacy got the message: she threw him around, lifting him up with our levitation powers and slamming him into walls and the floor. Dae was dealing with Jjong in a nicer way; fist-to-fist. Jjong was better, but Dae was pissed off at this point. He wasn't crying, but he wasn't laughing. His face was neutral as he took every hit and returned it, with more force. I heard a sickening crack as Jonghyun's nose broke, his high-pitched scream following not a beat later.

His scream pierced through our head, making Stacy disorientated. While we were stumbling around, Theo had got up. He seized his chance and slammed into us, breaking my hip-bone as we smashed into the floor. I winced but held it in, while Stacy found her bearings. She laughed at the damage, wincing when she moved too quickly.

"Nice shot, Thee. But I can do better. Remember the secret you told me? Heh heh heh. NEVER trust us." We all took charge, gathering our energy and blasting it at him. He screamed in agony as we tortured him. His weakness was his past. His parents abandoned him because he wasn't as powerful as they were, so he spent most of his child and teen years on the streets. He passed out, and we were about to finish him off when Dae flew into us. We both scrawled along the floor, where Dae had hit his head.

"Daehyun!" Jonghyun ran over to him, making sure he wasn't bleeding. We tilted our head in confusion. Didn't Jonghyun break up with him?

"I'm sorry, babe, they forced me to. I love you, ok? Wake up, I didn't mean it. Wake up, please!" He was frantically listening for his breathing and stroking his face and hair. He pulled back when he heard Dae cough and push him off him.

"G-Get away from m-me." Dae said, holding his head in pain. They both turned their attention towards me as I screamed. Theo had pulled me down, holding a knife to my neck. My eyes widened and Stacy let go, allowing me to take control. Damn you, Stace. You know my issues with knives and hostages. I mentally sighed, while I slowed my breathing. Every time I swallowed the knife blade bit into my neck, and I could feel the blood seep down into my shirt.

"You little shit. You fucking shit. You lying, useless piece of shit. I knew you couldn't do it, you still love him. I knew we couldn't trust you, to do a simple thing like that. What's so hard as doing this, hm? All he said was hold them hostage, only kill them if necessary. Why did he let you join?" He started laughing, while Jjong looked down. I saw Dae grab his hand and squeeze it, looking at him with worry. If Dae could handle it, I could too. Supposedly. That was easier thought of, not done. With Stacy backing out, and none of us being able to do anything, Theo knew he had the advantage.

"What shall I do with you, hm? While those two can't do anything, I can torture you, can I not?" He smirked, whispering in my ear. I tilted my head back to get away from it. I could tell he was needy, but I wouldn't let him relieve himself. Especially not with me.

Sher, you alright?

No, Theo's holding me hostage.

I'm guessing he has a knife to you as you're in charge?

Mm. Please hurry.

On our way. Where's Jjong and Dae?

They can't do anything, the knife gets deeper when I swallow, and-

Stay calm, okay? Count to ten, we'll be there, alright?

Whatever, just hurry! I can't breathe properly!

Let me hear you counting.

Hana, dul, set, net, daeseot, yaseot, ilgop, yeodeol, ahop, yeot-

They came running round the corner, shooting blank rounds at Theo. I trusted them not to hit me so I stayed still, rigid in his arms. As they kept hitting target, he let go of me and retreated back. I jumped up and ran towards them as they open fired again. Theo turned and sprinted out of sight, so they stopped.

"Jeez, that's deep Sher." Peter said, looking at me neck. I nodded and looked toward Dae and Jjong, making their way toward us. Jjong was crying, with Dae comforting him. When they reached us Jjong kneeled before me and kept apologising.

"Get up, Jjong. You are forgiven." He stood up and hugged me, squeezing tightly.

"Sorry, sister." He whispered in my ear, kissing my cheek as he pulled away. I smiled lightly and nodded. Cameron sighed loudly and hugged me from behind, resting his chin on my shoulder. They did this often, so I was used to it.

"What do we do now?" He asked, his voice deep in my ear. I shrugged my shoulders. I had no idea.

HELP.