Locked Away

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"It's time to leave" I tell Hongbin as I lean in the doorway of his room.

He wears a suit as he lays on his bed. He remains expressionless as he stares up at the ceiling.

"I don't want to go. Hakyeon please don't make me go" he pleads and I frown as I walk over to him.

"You have to say goodbye Hongbin. You won't be able to live with yourself if you don't."

"I know, but if I go today, if I see him being lowered into the ground then that makes it real. That confirms that he won't be coming back" he begins to cry and lift him into a sitting position before wrapping my arms around him.

"I hate seeing you like this" I admit and he chuckles softly before pulling away from me.

"You ready?" he asks me and I shake my head. I know I won't be too bad but it's Hongbin that I'm worried about.

It's going to break my heart seeing him so upset.

We stand and head out into the living room. I turn of the TV and give Hongbin an encouraging smile before we leave the house and head to the funeral.

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The taxi pulls up and immediately we can see a huge group of fans mourning their beloved idol.

"They are going to hate me" Hongbin hesitates before getting out of the car.

"I'll be right beside you the whole way. Don't forget that" I try to assure him but I know what I'm saying isn't making him feel any better.

"Lets go" I open the door and get put. Hongbin follows suit and the fans are shocked when they see him. Did they really think he wouldn't come?

"How do you feel after causing the death of Hyuk?!" A girl screams at him.

He flinches but keeps walking, his head held low.

"It's your fault! If he didn't date you then he would still be alive!" another yells and I lose it.

"And how do you think Hyuk would be feeling knowing that his beloved fans are treating his favourite person like this? Huh?" I ask them and I see a look of guilt in their eyes.

"You guys don't have the right to say anything today. You don't know anything and you never will. So snap out of it and leave Hongbin alone."

I sigh before rushing to join Hongbin in the seats which have been arranged before a massive hole in the ground. Above it on ropes rests a coffin.

Hyuk is inside.

There is a huge canvas beside it which has a photo of Hyuk during one of his happier times on it. There is a wreath of flowers which has been placed on top of the stand.

I look at Hongbin to see that he is taking deep breaths as he tries to keep himself from completely losing it.

"I'm so sorry" I hear Taekwoon's familiar voice mutter. I look up to see him standing before us.

Hongbin doesn't look at him as he mutters a thank you. Taekwoon looks down and takes the empty seat beside me.

He places a hand on my thigh and I look at him. He frowns and briefly kisses me. "Hi" he says.

I smile sadly and bring my attention back to Hongbin. Today my attention is focused on my brother. He really needs me today.

Suddenly the fan girls begin screaming excitedly. I look to see Jaehyun pushing through the crowd.

The security guards manage to pry all the girls off of him and he manages to take the seat behind me.

"Glad you could make it" I say to him and he removes his sunglasses.
"I'm sorry" he gives his condolences and Hongbin nods in response.