Courage in the Game 2 (Discontinued)

Where is he?

Two weeks later-------

Suho POV (Exo)

As I neared Hunter's hospital room, noises coming from inside made me stop. It was someone crying......well sobbing was more like it. And further, it sounded familiar. Like I had heard it before. 

"I'm so sorry Hunter. This wouldn't have happened if it weren't for me. I wish I wasn't so afraid to love again. I really do wish that I could let go and fall helplessly in love with you. I think I already am, but the fear is still there. I know you being like this is my fault. If I hadn't reacted badly like I did, you wouldn't be laying here. Just please be well," I heard the person say. 

It was weak, but I knew that voice. Chen! He was here. I tried to go quietly into the room, but it didn't work. Stupid creeky door. Chen snapped around and saw me. And boy did I get a look at him. He looked like he was about to die himself. Somewhat dirty clothes, unbrushed hair, red and puffy eyes. I could tell there were tear stains on his face that were there from some time before. After a moment he seem to come to his senses and bolted from the room. I had never seen him run so fast. It was like he was truly scared. But how did he know that Hunter was here? I knew someone had told him, but who. It hurt to know that Chen must be feeling like he was on his own. I wanted to chase after him, but I had no idea where he had gone. Sure he had fled from the hospital, but where would he go after that. I sighed and sat in a chair by Hunter's bedside. It was then I notice an envelope sitting on the table there. It was sealed and had Hunter's name on it. I didn't dare open it. 

A tap on the door broke my thoughts. I turned to see the doctor entering. 

"Well, a patch of good news. Three days ago we started lowering the medicine we have been giving him so he could wake up at any moment. It's all up to him. Well then, I'll leave you be," the doctor informed me before leaving. 

Once he was gone, I quickly sent out a huge mass text to let everyone know what he had just told me. But did I want to let them know about Chen? What would they do if they knew? I was pretty sure a few of us weren't happy with him even after hearing his story. But how would they feel after hearing what I had seen? Would it change how they feel at all? After all, Chen was still an Exo member and one of our brothers. 

Hunter POV (Midnight)

I was lost in a sea of darkness. Then suddenly, there was a door in front of me. I reached out and opened it. It opened into the cabin I had stayed in while we were at the camping trip thing. I looked around the room and saw him there. Why was Chen here? 

"I'm so sorry Hunter. This wouldn't have happened if it weren't for me. I wish I wasn't so afraid to love again. I really do wish that I could let go and fall helplessly in love with you. I think I already am, but the fear is still there. I know you being like this is my fault. If I hadn't reacted badly like I did, you wouldn't be laying here. Just please be well," I heard him say. 

He was possibly in love with me? I tried to reach out and touch him, but he vanished. No! Come back! I opened my mouth to try and talk, but nothing came out. I wanted him to come back. I wanted to talk everything out with him. Please come back. 

Lucy POV (Midnight)

I was standing by Hunter's bedside. After I had received the text from Suho, I rushed to the hospital. Thankfully, I wasn't too far away. I was one of the first there. I went straight to his bedside and clasped his hand. I prayed for him to wake up. I wanted him to be alright. He was like an older brother to me and I don't know what I would do if I lost him. A few minutes after I arrived, Chanyeol came into the room with a few others. He was instantly at my side with his arms around me. But I never let go of Hunter's hand. After almost an hour, everyone was gathered. We all had a silent agreement of sorts. I don't think any of us were going to leave until Hunter woke up. I was suddenly broken out of my thoughts. Something had moved against my had. I looked down to see Hunter's hand clutching mine. My eyes darted up to his face. 

"Hunter?" I whispered. 

He blinked a few times before opening his eyes. Hunter just weakly looked around at everyone. Did he remember how he got here? The doctor had told us after he fifth day here that his memory might be affected but we wouldn't know for sure until he woke up. I watched as Hunter's eyes glanced around the room. It was like he was looking for someone. Was he looking for Chen? 

"Hunter!" I heard a voice exclaim. 

I saw a flash of blonde before it landed on the bed next to Hunter. I glanced over at L.Joe and saw Lynn was with him. So it was Rayne that was currently almost hugging the life out of Hunter. 

I pulled her back. "Easy Rayne. Be gentle." 

She pouted and quickly went back to Niel's side. He took her in his arms and it was his turn to mess with her hair. Then the doctor came in and said Hunter could go home in about a week. He added it could be less, but it depended on his wrist. Hunter's eyes flickered down to it when the doctor mentioned it. Did he remember doing that? 

"Come on guys. Let's give him some space," Aaron announced after the doctor left the room and after we had given him some water. 

"Suho....stay," Hunter weakly called out. 

Suho looked puzzled but obeyed. Everyone else left. I got to the elevator then realized I forgot my charger cord in the room. I told everyone I would just meet them at the cars and dashed back to get it. The voices inside the room made me stop outside the door and listen. 

"Was he here at all?" A weak voice asked. Hunter. 

"Why do you ask?" Suho answered. 

"I thought I heard him.....I thought he was here."

I could hear Suho draw in a deep breath. "Yes, Hunter he was here for a bit. I came by this morning to see you and he was here. He talked to you and I tried to silently enter the room, but the door creaked. It scared him and he bolted. I have no idea where he went."

"Is he okay?" There was a pause, I assumed Suho didn't want to say anything. "Don't lie to me!"

"Hunter, he looked haggard. His clothes were a bit dirty, his hair wasn't brushed, and it looked like he had been constantly crying. I've never seen him like that before."

"I want to see him."

"Why?"

"I have to apologize."

"Apologize?"

"Yes. For my actions that night. Maybe if I tell him that I'm sorry for them, he'll be my friend again."

"Hunter.....I think he likes you. It's just he had a really bad heartbreak in the past just before Exo debuted so he is scared to love again. He doesn't want to get hurt again."

"I still want to apologize. Can you find him for me?"

Suho sighed. "I can try."

I could tell Suho was getting ready to leave the room, so I acted like I had just come up to it. 

"Oh hey Lucy. I thought you left with everyone else," Suho commented when he saw me. 

Lie Lucy. Don't let him know you heard everything. "I did, but I forgot my charger cord. I came back for it."

Suho smiled. "I'll wait for you if you want to go in and grab it."

I nodded and went to get the cord. I smiled and Hunter and kissed his cheek goodbye. It wasn't anything abnormal. It was my way of saying goodbye to him. 

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