First Love | EXO Fanfiction (#Wattys2016)

Chapter 13

Mina didn't know why she was doing it, but she needed answers and she needed them now. While Baekhyun was still sound asleep at home, she headed out to Sehun's place early the next morning. Walking up to his floor seemed like a treacherous journey, but she steeled her resolve and finally rung his doorbell when she reached his room. She stepped away from the door, not wanting him to see her through the peephole. She knew if he saw her he'd never open it. When Mina heard the familiar click of the door unlocking and saw it swinging open she walked in front of the doorway. When Sehun's eyes met hers, she knew the world would come caving in.

"I thought I told you I never wanted to see you again," he spat. His knuckles began to turn white because of his tight grip on the door.

I knew this would happen, but at least he hasn't slammed the door in my face. "I know, but this is different-"

"What? Are you coming over to rub your new relationship in my face?"

"No!? Sehun when did I ever-"

"He's always calling you, and I can hear him talking to you through the hotel walls! He's always so happy and giddy when he's texting you too." He snorted. "Just leave before I call the police!"

"Sehun, wait-"

"You have until I count to three to get your ass-"

I've got one shot to make him talk. "It's Baekhyun. Something's wrong," she said dramatically.

His frown deepened. "Stop trying to play games-"

"No! I mean it, Sehun! He's coming home with these bruises all over his arms and who knows where else!"

His eyebrows dripped in concern and his grip loosened on the door. "What... What do you mean?"

"You know what I mean! You all are picking on him, aren't you?"

"What the fuck, Mina? I admit I was the one that gave him the black eye, but we don't go around beating each other up!"

"Then answer this question: Do you remember him telling you about a really bad fall he had? Did you see him fall at a show?"

"No." Sehun shrugged before looking puzzled. "He and Jongdae room together, and I haven't heard anything from him either..."

Mina let out a sigh, combing her fingers through her hair. Nothing was adding up, so she knew one of the men were lying to her. She glanced up into Sehun's eyes, knowing he wouldn't be the one to lie to her even if he hated her. Baekhyun was a notorious liar, while Sehun was the most honest person she knew.

"Do you know of anyone or anything that could've happened to him?"

"No. I swear I didn't do any-"

"I'm not blaming you, Sehun. I know you didn't do it."

His eyes lit up for a brief instant, and for a moment Mina saw the man that once loved her but his expression quickly darkened. "Then why are you here?" he asked in an accusing tone.

"Because I need you to help me!"

"Help you!?" He laughed in her face. "After everything?! Really, Mina!? He's your responsibility now. Remember?" He was grumbling under his breath, but Mina could see he was still concerned.

"Just answer me this one last thing Sehun: Do you know of anything that's going on with him? Anyone that might be doing this to him?"

Sehun sucked on his bottom lip. "Well..." He sighed. "I can't say I do..."

Damn it, he looked like he was about to spill right then. Unless he really doesn't know? "OK... thanks Hun... Sehun, I mean. I'm sorry I bothered you about this. You won't see me again."

He simply nodded, his eyes sweeping her face before he closed the door on her.

Well that went better than I thought, but I still don't know anything. She let out a defeated sigh as she began to head out of the building and back to her car.

Maybe I can get Baekhyun to talk today? I hope he's even home when I get back. He should be awake by now. She opened her car door, sat down, and started the engine. How am I ever going to get down to the bottom of this?

"Mina! Wait!"

She stopped herself from putting her car into gear when she heard someone calling her name in a muffled voice. She looked out of her window, surprised to find Sehun had come after her.

He paused to catch his breath as she rolled her window down to hear him better. "He's been coming out of practices way later than the rest of us."

"What?" She frowned, still a little confused why he was still talking to her. Doesn't he hate me?

"I mean... It's not normal for him to be coming home so late, right? That's what I've noticed..."

He's actually helping me out? And that is true. Baekhyun had been coming home a lot earlier in the past, but he just told me he had a new routine he had to learn. "I... Thanks Sehun."

He simply nodded, giving her a once over before turning away again.

Mina watched his retreating form disappear from view. She wrung her hands on the steering wheel, piecing what she knew about Baekhyun's schedule together in her head.

He has vocal lessons tomorrow night. I should go in and check up on him. Maybe I can see what's going on and help him.

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A/N: What a surprise, Sehun actually helped her after everything that went down. Do you think he has anything behind his motives, or do you think he's the only good person in this story? Do you think he actually told the truth, or is he a liar? If you think Sehun is being honest, what do you all think this says about Sehun's character vs Baekhyun's?  Discuss if you want!

As always, thank you all for reading and thank you for your votes/comments! I'll see you all next update~