Let Go ✎ exo d.o kyungsoo

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HANEUL'S P.O.V.

I finally made it back home and I rushed to my aunt who was standing right in front of our burnt house. Our house wasn't big. It only had about two rooms, a washroom, a small unfinished basement and a kitchen. Our dinner table was only suitable for two people since there was barely enough space.

"Snow!" I yelled, trying to run inside.

The roof of our house fell to the ground, debris everywhere and worst of all is that I doubt any of our things were saved.

I was held back by my aunt, who told me that it was dangerous and that the firemen surrounding the burnt house were going to take care of everything.

She sighed in annoyance, "Stop worrying about that stupid bird. Just buy another one!"

My aunt wasn't one to yell and she was very kind, but when she annoyed, she explodes and let's out all of her wrath. Just as bad as it was a habit of hers, it became one of mine as well.

I scoffed and stopped struggling to face her with my face full of anger. "No! You know what Snow means to me!"

"Forget them Haneul, they're gone!" My aunt yelled, even louder than before.

I cringed in fear. Not once have I heard her yell that loud since I accidentally broke her tv when I was 7 years old. She noticed how I felt and her harsh gaze softened as she rubbed my back soothingly.

"Haneul, you don't need to cling on a bird to be reminded of your parents. All you have to do is remember that they'll always be watching."

I nodded, feeling warm liquid gather in my eyes. I sniffed, being welcomed into a motherly hug.

"Where are we going to stay now?" I asked with my head at the crook of her neck.

"I'm not sure..." She answered, saddened that we didn't have enough money.

KYUNGSOO'S P.O.V.

"So, D.O..." Chen started, sliding next to me as I was sitting on the couch, watching a movie. "You seem to be warming up to her... Hm?"

Baekhyun, who was talking to Sehun and was sitting on the other side of me suddenly turned his attention to our conversation.

"I agree, I agree... Could there maybe be feelings for this girl?" Baekhyun joined in.

Baekhyun, Chen and Sehun all smirked and wiggled their eye brows at me.

"No, I just felt bad from earlier." I said coldly, then went back to the movie.

Unfortunately, I couldn't focus on it. I kept thinking about what happened earlier. Why would I keep EXO a secret? It's not like I wanted to be friends or see her again. Being an EXO member is something I should be proud of. Why am I still thinking about it? We don't even have any sort of contact with her.

When the movie ended, I got ready for bed. Just as I was about to settle in my comfortable, untouched cushion, I heard Lay hyung yell something from the room next to mine.

"D.O~"

I sighed, walking towards Lay hyung's voice.

"Yes hyung?" I rubbed my eyes.

I looked through the door to see Lay hyung hover over Suho who wasn't feeling well. I looked at Suho laying on his expensive cotton and silk sheets, in envy.

"What happens to gramps!?" A loud voice from behind me yelled.

I looked behind me in annoyance to find Chanyeol peeking at grampa Suho, who was in immense pain, might I add...

"D.O, I trust you the most by being our Umma." Lay said grabbing onto my shoulders.

"Ouch..." Chanyeol muttered, then walked away, hurt.

"Suho hyung isn't feeling well and he needs medicine. By his state, I would say medicine for a fever. Can you quickly run to the supermarket or Walmart or something?" He asked.

I gave him a tired smile. "Don't worry hyung. I'll be right back!"

I ran down the stairs and put on the coat and mask I was wearing a earlier today and ran outside.

I jogged up to a convenience store and opened the door to be welcomed by the warmth. I looked at the cashier, who looked quite sad and bowed to show respect.

I rushed to the medicine section and picked out the right one. I almost ran back to the lady and remembered that I forgot to bring my wallet. I checked my pockets for spare change but instead, felt a small rectangle. I brought it out to discover that it was Suho's black card. The lady stared at the card, making me uncomfortable. Was she going to steal it? I adjusted my grip on the card and furrowed my eye brows.

"Are you rich?" She asked out of the blue, making eye contact.

"Uh..." I couldn't respond, not because I was nervous, but because I didn't know how to speak my words without sounding arrogant and getting Suho's card stolen.

"You seem like a wonderful young man, are you in your 20's?" She questioned, eyeing my outfit and the small half of my face while the other half was being covered by my mask.

I slowly nodded. She suddenly smiled and took my hands from the card. Thinking that she was about to steal it, my eyes widened.

"Can you take care of my niece for me?!" She asked.

Before responding, she called out to the staff room from behind her.

"Honey! I found someone to take care of you!"

All I wanted was medicine... I never agreed to this...