Past, Present and Mafia; SEVENTEEN ✔

nine.

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When you woke up, Soonyoung was gone, but you figured he had things to do. So, you got out of bed and went to the bathroom. As you looked in the mirror, you realized how weak and vulnerable you seemed to be.

You lifted up your shirt and touched your scar. Minghao was right, it was unattractive. Maybe Jihoon was right when he said you didn't deserve better. Tears welled up in your eyes. You wanted your mom, she always helped you realize your self worth when you were losing grasp of it.

"Get it together, Seungbi." You mumbled.

You hopped into the shower and let out a sigh. The hot water really took your worries away. You got out of the shower and looked at the bandages you had just replaced, and you stared crying again- three more scars to see everyday.

You walked back into your room and changed into this, not even caring that your wounds could be seen.

You wiped your tears away, and went downstairs. Everyone was in the kitchen talking, and when you heard your name, you hid behind the wall.

"She's in serious danger, Seungcheol." Wonwoo said.

Seungcheol sighed, and he sounded irritated "She can take care of herself, Wonwoo."

"Look, all I'm saying is that she is going to drag us into another war with them." He stated. "All she's done since she's been here is get herself hurt."

You walked into the kitchen and quietly leaned on the wall behind him, and everyone looked up at you. "Why are all of you looking behind me?" Wonwoo asked.

He looked behind him and quickly got up, trying to walk towards you, but you held your hand out.

"Seungbi, I didn't think you were awake." He laughed nervously.

"And that means that you talk about me like this?" You scoffed. "If you're worried about me pulling you into a war, kick me out."

You turned and headed to the living room when Seokmin spoke up. "Seungbi, why do you act like that?"

You turned and gave him a look. "Are you asking why I just stood up for myself?"

He nodded. "Just because you're Seungcheol's sister, doesn't mean you can treat us like this. We were so nice to you and you just push us around like this?"

You chuckled bitterly. "I push you guys around?"

You turned on your heels again and headed for the front door. You were about to open it, but someone caught your wrist. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean what I said in the kitchen."

You glanced at Wonwoo. "Please move."

"Where are you going?"

You yanked your arm away from him. "It doesn't matter."

You walked out of the house towards the city, then you realized something; Seungcheol didn't even stand up for you.

Seungcheol didn't even get the chance to stand up for you. You left the house, but he didn't chase you down. He knew that you would get mad at him and not come back to the house with him, but he was definitely angry.

"A bit dramatic." Seokmin mumbled.

"I can not believe you had the audacity to say that about my sister." He looked between Wonwoo and Seokmin.

"She hasn't even done anything but caused trouble for us, Seungcheol. You didn't even find her until maybe a week or so ago. Why do you treat her like she's a goddess?" Seokmin replied.

Seungcheol scoffed. "She's my sister. Are you telling me that you wouldn't do the same if you just found your sister after eighteen years?"

"She's hurt two of us." Seokmin added.

"You should've let her and Wonwoo handle it." Seungcheol sighed. "She hasn't said anything about any of you, so have the same amount of respect."

"And, the only reason she hurt us is because we pushed her to a limit where she felt the need to defend herself. That's what we wanted. We don't need people pushing her around, especially us. We need to help and support her, because eventually, she's going to be our second leader." Minghao spoke up.

"Minghao's right. We need to help her and support her." Seungcheol paused. "Wonwoo, did you mean it?"

Wonwoo shook his head. "Of course not. I don't know what I was thinking when I said that."

Seungcheol nodded. "Hopefully she comes back tonight, and when she does, you need to tell her that."

After walking around and cooling off for a little bit, you decided to go back home; maybe you overreacted? When you got back to the house, the door was locked, so you knocked on the door and heard things like 'Maybe it's Seungbi' and 'If it's not, I hope she's okay out there' and 'I miss her'. The door opened, revealing an anxious looking Seungcheol, who relaxed when he saw you.

He pulled you into a hug. "Seungbi, I'm so glad you're back."

You walked inside and sat on the chair near the boys, sighing. "Sorry that I acted like that. I guess I overreacted."

Wonwoo smiled weakly at you. "I shouldn't have said all those things about you, I was just angry and taking it out on you."

"And I shouldn't have said anything in the first place." Seokmin added.

You nodded. "It's all good."

Seungcheol looked up at you. "I'm sorry for not standing up for you, Seungbi. I should've said something, but I was still processing what they said to you before you left."

"He was very vocal after you left, though." Jun informed.

"It's okay, Seungcheol. I have to be able to stand up for myself."

He smiled and ruffled your hair. "Go get some sleep."

You nodded and headed upstairs, laying in your bed and thinking about how that little fight would bring you and your brother closer together. You started falling asleep, but your door opened and made you look up.

"Sorry if I woke you up." Joshua whispered. "Seungcheol told me to stay with you tonight."

You smiled as he sat in the designated chair. "Goodnight, Seungbi."

"Goodnight, Joshua."

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