Us | SunRic ✅

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I heard the door open and footsteps come into the room. "You don't feel like reading?" "No." "Want to play a game?" I weighed my options then decided it wouldn't be too bad. "Sure." I sat up then watched as he produced Monopoly from behind his back.

"Pay up." He rolled his eyes then handed me the money. I quietly looked at the game then back at him. "Who are you? Usually kidnappers aren't so...caring." "You're a human, a person, not property. And I couldn't bring myself to hurt you..."

His expression was genuine. "Can you at least tell me who you are?" "I can't tell you." "Do you live alone?" "Yeah. In a way." "What's that supposed to mean?" "Let's get back to the game." I frowned as he didn't seem intent on answering me.

I sat by the window as the sky slowly darkened. I wondered what my aunt was doing. Did she really not care? My mind drifted to Eric once more that day. I wondered if he was having fun without me. I hugged my knees close to my chest. He probably didn't care.

I quietly thought of when he left with Seunghyun back in the halls, leaving me with Youngseul. Then again on the roof. Was he trying to pull away from me? Had I become too attached to him? Was being with me suffocating? I rested my head on top of my knees then quietly cried.

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I got off the train then looked around. A part of me wanted to sightsee, but visiting his family was more important. I followed the directions on the app and hoped to get there soon.

I arrived at the front door then rang the bell. "How can I help you?" One of the twins had answered the door. "I heard relatives of Kim Sunwoo lived here...?" He briefly tensed. I was right. "And you are?" "His..." I swallowed my pride then looked at him seriously.

"I'm his boyfriend. He hasn't been to school for a few weeks now. He won't answer his phone and he's not at home. I was hoping you'd know." "Boyfriend...?" "You heard me. Now, do you know where he is?" "No..." "Sure...?" He was crumbling.

He partially closed the door then pulled me away from the house. "I know where he is, but not exactly." "Tell me." He looked nervous. Was it really that bad in telling me? "He's at my grandma's." "I thought she lived with you?" He gave me a confused look.

"Sunwoo told me. Ahaha..." "Did he? The last time we ever saw each other was over a decade ago..." He was now glaring at me. "I might have done a little research on my boyfriend okay?" It felt weird calling Sunwoo my boyfriend, but it felt okay at the same time.

"Well, my grandma's isn't far from here. I can take you, since no one is there right now." "Who kidnapped him?" He started to fidget. "My brother, Shinseo. They decided it was best, since they were so close..." "And you name is?" "Shinho."

We arrived at another home and he proceeded to unlock the door. "I'll stand guard..." "I'm holding you to it." I walked into the home then took in everything. It looked as if someone still lived here. I checked closets and rooms in hopes of locating him.

I couldn't find him anywhere. I sighed then looked up. "What's this...?" There was a lock on the ceiling. I walked back to the front door then inquired about it. "I don't know. I've never seen a lock on the ceiling." "So, you don't have a key?" "Nope."

I stood on a chair as I attacked the lock with a hammer. I heard movement coming from above. It started to give way then finally popped open. I stepped down then pulled on the rope. "An attic...Smart." I climbed the ladder then looked about.

"Sunwoo!" He sat up then crawled over to me. "Am I hallucinating?" "No." I climbed down then motioned for him to do the same. Just as he touched the floor, voices were heard outside. "Quick." I closed the door then hide us in a closet nearby.

I held him close to me as footsteps were heard. "Shinho, go home." "I will, I just...need to get something for grandma..." "Eric..." I turned my head slightly then felt my heart swell slightly. He was close, too close. "What...?" "I think...I know him."

It was hard to concentrate with his face being so close to mine. "You do?" "Yeah..." My body continued to heat up as he pressed himself against me. "Shinho!" There was no response. "Wait 'til grandma hears about this..." The sound of retreating footsteps were soon heard.

I looked at Sunwoo as we quietly stared at each other. "Is it a bit hot in here...?" "Think it's safe to leave?" He reaches for the knob, but I quickly stopped him. "The front door didn't close." "You're right..." I quietly sighed then briefly looked down. I sighed more.

"Are you uncomfortable anywhere...?" I bit my bottom lip as he shifted. "Please, don't move..." "Why?" "Just, don't..." "Eric..." He pulled me into a hug then started to shake. "What...?" "Thank you...for coming..." "Of course..."

The sound of footsteps approaching us worried me to the core. They stopped right by the door. We looked at each other with somber faces. The door never opened. "I guess he really did leave..." Finally, the sound of the front door being locked was heard.

I moved to open the door, but was stopped by Sunwoo. "What if he's trying to trick us again?" "I doubt it." I couldn't help but think Sunwoo made a good point. "Since we're in here...I want to ask something." "Shoot." He shifted his position, causing me further discomfort.

"You okay?" "Wonderful." He looked me over then covered his mouth. "How could you be horny at a time like this?" "Could not..." My face was burning hotter than before. He started to nudge me, asking what I was thinking about. "What was your question?" "Oh, right."

"Why did you come looking for me?" "Because you're a precious friend." "I see..." He backed away from me then sat on the floor. I followed suit then scooted over to him. "Hey, what's wrong?" "Nothing. I'm just tired." He was hiding his face from me.

"Did I offend you?" "No." I ruffled his hair then received a pleased moan from him. "Shh." "Sorry..." The door suddenly opened. "Shinho." "Shinho?" "Hey..." "Is it safe...?" "For now. You have a few minutes to get the hell out of here." I wasted no time in grabbing Sunwoo.