Locked Away

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"Photos have been leaked of popular idol Hyuk and his scheduler in intimate positions by the schedulers house. These have left fans heartbroken after discovering the sexuality of the idol. On the same night as the photos were taken a fan has accused the star of pushing her to the ground. After getting examined by a medical team it was revealed that she has a hairline fracture in her tailbone. The girl says she plans to take legal action against the star. Hyuk's agency released a statement saying, 'We were unaware of this relationship and will look into it. We will deal with this legal case and make sure the truth is known and the right punishments are given.' The star himself has not made any statements and has remained quiet about the whole situation."

Hyuk remains quiet on the couch as we watch the news. The photos are out and by now everyone has probably seen them.

This is really bad. Hyuk got a message from his manager telling him to come into the office this afternoon where they will figure everything out.

"Have you been on your social media?" I ask him quietly and he scoffs.

"Everyone is tagging me in the photos calling it disgusting and they can't believe that I would do something like that. A few have supported me but the majority are absolutely disgusted. Even worse they hate me for pushing that fan over."

He turns his head to look at me and I see that his cheeks are wet from tears.

"Don't cry. Your company has dealt with bigger scandals before. They'll easily be able to push this away and soon, everyone will forget about it" I try to comfort him but he just laughs.

"You don't understand do you?"

"What do you mean?"

He leans forward and takes my hand in his.
"They'll make us break up Hongbin. We won't be able to be together."

"We can. They can't do that" I assure him but he shakes his head. What is he saying?

"Maybe we should just end it now. It might be easier if we do it and not them" he suggests and I rush to stop him.

"No. We aren't breaking up Sanghyuk ah. Come here" I move closer to him on the couch and pull him into my embrace.

We just sit there like that for at least an hour before he has to go.

"Call me as soon as you have finished there. Please, I am going to be worried sick" I tell him and he nods.

I hug him one more time before letting go, allowing him to leave. He stops in the doorway and turns to face me one more time before leaving.

"I love you Hongbin" he frowns and leaves, not giving me a chance to respond.

Hakyeon's POV

Laying in bed I feel a sense of relief. Taekwoon managed to convince me to stay at his place for the night.

Taekwoon is still asleep behind me. He has lazily placed his arm over my side, holding me loosely.

I pull my phone off the bedside table and decide to browse the internet whilst lying there. If I get up then I may wake him and I don't want to risk it.

I am surprised when I see an email from Bong Goo. I haven't actually checked in on him and the baby for a while. Hongbin calls every other day but I'm usually with Taekwoon when he does so.

He has attached several photos of him and Taeyong. He looks happy.

I'm glad that they are both doing well, just the two of them. It must be so hard for Bong Goo but he is doing well by the looks of it.