Saviors

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Soonyoung began to get worried after the first thirty minutes of nonstop shivering. He held Jihoon close and tried to keep him warm from his body heat. It wasn't working though.

"Jihoon, are you alright?" The shivering boy shook his head. He began sobbing.

"I'm sorry Hyung, but I don't think I can do it anymore, I don't think I can protect you anymore."

~

"A warrant? Why would you want to search my house?" His voice was light, carefree.

"Two teenagers have been kidnapped, and there is some evidence against you. I apologize, but it's necessary."

"Am I allowed to go home?"

"No. We can't allow that, sorry." Minhyuk nodded his head in understanding.

"It's just, I needed to give my friend some old toys of mine, he's having a kid soon. I promised that I would give them to him today. Can I call him?" The young cop narrowed his eyes.

"Sure, go ahead. But after that, no more calls." The officer turned and walked out of the room. Minhyuk smiled smugly at his back and pulled out his phone. He eyed the camera in the corner and quickly dialed.

"Hey. Can you pick up the toys? They're downstairs." He said quietly. "Thanks, I owe you." Minhyuk smiled again and leaned back in his chair.

~

Officer Hwang grabbed Officer Jung by the arm and pulled him back.

"Keep an eye on the suspect. I'm going to his house."

"But we don't have a warrant yet." Officer Jung said in surprise.

"I have a feeling that might not need one."

~

The basement door swung open, making Jihoon grab on tightly to Soonyoung's arm. His nails were slightly long and they cut into Soonyoung's skin. Soonyoung didn't even wince in pain. He curled himself around Jihoon, attempting to protect him.

A man came down the steps. It wasn't Minhyuk, he was too short. He still towered over Jihoon though. He glared at them and started fumbling around with some keys.

"W-who are you?" Soonyoung asked shakily. The man smiled widely.

"I'm Minhyuk's friend. He's run into some trouble, so I'll be taking you to my house till he comes back." Jihoon's eyes widened.

"They know it's him. They found us. They found us! No... we can't go with you, we have to stay here!" His eyes were wild. He looked almost delirious. Jihoon laughed. Soonyoung looked at him in fear. Jihoon was at his breaking point. The man subtly pushed back his hoodie to show the butt of a gun in the waistband of his pants.

"No funny business, alright? You're coming with me," the man gowled. At the sight of the gun, Jihoon's eyes became fearful again. "I'm going to unlock you guys, then take you to my car. If you make a break for it, I'll shoot the one that doesn't run in the back. If you both run, then I'll shoot both of you." Soonyoung and Jihoon nodded and gulped. The man unlocked Soonyoung, Jihoon was already unlocked, and pushed them up the stairs.