𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬. | 𝐡𝐲𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐡𝐨

14

[PART 1]

wonho pulled on his jeans, buttoning them up and rushing to pull on his shoes. it was an early morning in spring, the birds chirping outside the window. wonho had woken up late, and if he was late again his teacher would give him an automatic F on his test. Other than that, wonho had a good chance of acing that test. he had studied pretty well for it and he's very confident about passing.

wonho always had good grades, math was his best course, which surprised many people, and he's the one people would always ask for help with.

wonho wanted to hang with hyungwon and his friends today because he loved all of their jolly spirits.

but he was frustrated with himself.

he didn't know what he thought about hyungwon. he thinks hyungwon is beautiful and he doesn't know why, he doesn't know he's gay. he doesn't want to admit it, but he can't help but stare at hyungwon whenever he sees him.

wonho was confused, and he just considered it a phase. he'll get over it eventually.

eventually...

he arrived at the school around 10 minutes later, it was cloudy and dark outside, rain had been predicted to happen towards the evening. the day seemed gloomy, once he entered the school, it was more quiet than usual.

"wonho?" jooheon runs up to wonho, a concerned look on his face. "have you seen hyungwon?"

"no i haven't, is he not here yet?"

jooheon sighs and shakes his head. "i don't know i'm just kinda worried, he's never late and he isn't returning any of my calls or texts."

wonho nods and walks them to where they hang out before class. changkyun, minhyuk, and kihyun sit at the table as well, chatting freely.

"wonho hasn't seen him either."

minhyuk groans. "should we go to his house?"

"maybe he overslept." kihyun suggests, shrugging and leaning back. "i'll send him another text."

"i hope he's okay.."

[3 HOURS EARLIER]

hyungwon buckled himself into his mother's car, smiling as she sits down next to him in the driver's seat and plays the radio station him and her both love. hyungwon's mom had wanted to drive him to school that day because she wanted to spend as much time as she could with him. she told her work she would come in later because she had important things to do.

hyungwon loved his mom dearly, she had always supported him no matter what, even if he was wrong or if he did something bad. she was his biggest fan and he loved that.

"did you sleep well baby?" his mom wonders, looking at him for a second before staring back at the road. hyungwon was taking in the gloomy surroundings and the dark skies.

"i slept alright, how about you?"

"i slept good, otis kept me company last night." his mom chuckles, her pretty smile showing. otis was their dog that they've had for a couple years, he's an angel. he loves attention.

"that's good mama."

the car ride is silent for a little until his mom speaks up, she clears her throat. "do you like anyone?"

hyungwon raises his eyebrows, looking at his mom. "like?"

"like a crush."

hyungwon blushes a little and stirs. "ummmm..."

"you do, don't you? what's their name?" even though hyungwon told her that he was gay, she still wanted to be precautious and polite and not assume the gender of his crush.

hyungwon stayed quiet for a second until he mumbled. "his name is wonho.."

she smiles. "wonho, aah? what's he look like?"

"he-he has uhh..black hair..and a big smile..he's tall and he's very built.."

his mother smirks further. "do you have PE with him?"

hyungwon's eyes widen, he knows where his mom is taking this. "moooommm..."

"come on!! have you seen him naked?"

"mooom!!" hyungwon giggles and hides his face in embarrassment, his cheeks a bright red and his smile uncontrollable.

"maybe one day i'll meet him."

his mom's phone buzzes from inside her purse next to her, so she digs in her bag to reach for her phone.

the next moments a blur. hyungwon screams his mother's name and his mother swerves to the right and slams on her brake. hyungwon lunges forward but it maintained by his seatbelt, and both of them close their eyes in fear, as the car smashes into a truck and flips, flying off the side of the road and into grass fields. the car continues to the roll 3 more times before it lands upside down.

both lay in the car, his mother unconscious and hyungwon is still awake. he has glass in his head and arms, blood dripping down his face and body. he's stuck under the dash that fell on him, meanwhile his mother is next to him under the steering wheel. she's bleeding harshly out of her head, but she is breathing. hyungwon doesn't have the strength to move, but he tries his best to push the rubble off of him. he eventually rolls out of the car, coughing harshly before stumbling over to his mother's side. he removes the steering wheel from on top of her and pulls her out of the car, laying her gently on the ground. hyungwon starts to cry, worrying for his mother.

he notices a witness is on the phone with the police, while others rush over to see if they're alright.

ambulances rush to pick up his mother, also rushing him into the ambulance, speeding off down the road towards the hospital.

[meanwhile at the school]

minhyuk and changkyun sit together in history, working on a project they have to finish by the end of the class period.

"so...should we put the 20 dollar bill here?"

"yeah, and put franklin next to it—"

"minhyuk, changkyun, the office needs you." the teacher says, sitting back at his desk after announcing that to the two boys. the boys stand and walk to the office together, finding the principle and walking back to her office to talk to her. her office is filled with uplifting comments and daily activities so that when the students enter her office they are up to date and know everything they need to know.

"hey boys. i have bad news for you. hyungwon and his mom got into a car accident this morning, and i know you guys are good friends of his. do you know anyone else who is? i'll contact them and let them know."

minhyuk starts to cry but changkyun holds the tears as best as he can, embracing minhyuk but still talking to the principle. "uhh, kihyun, jooheon and...wonho."

"okay, thank you boys. if one of you can drive, i give you permission to go visit him in the hospital. let me know how he is please."

the boys nod and run off to the parking lot to drive to head to the hospital.

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