Lone Performer

The Hospital

After what seemed like forever to Jeonghan, they finally made it to the hospital. The managers practically ran to the front desk while the group sat on the chairs and couches. Jeonghan was having an internal panic attack, but being the second oldest and mother of the group, he hid it. He tried to soothe Seungkwan, who was crying into Jeonghan's shirt. Jeonghan turned his head to see Mingyu clutching onto Wonwoo and Joshua pacing. 

The manager's came back with a nurse. The nurse led them into another waiting room, before leaving to grab the patient's files. 

"Hyung, are they okay?" Seungcheol asked one of the managers. Both of them shook their heads. "The nurse didn't tell us. She's going to their files right now." 

Seokmin sucked in a breath. He couldn't believe this was actually happening. He didn't notice that his breath started picking up pace until Jihoon grabbed his hand. Seokmin couldn't help but launch himself into Jihoon enveloping the shorter man into a bear hug. Jihoon hates hugs and skinship, but for the moment, he was relieved to have someone wrap their arms around him. 

When the nurse came back in, everyone held their breath waiting for the results. When she finally announced that the manager was in a coma and would probably wake up in a couple days, they all sighed in relief. Everything was going to be okay.

"Kwon Soonyoung suffered from a broken leg and arm and a concussion. He's sleeping at the moment." Wonwoo smiled with relief. His best friend wasn't dead. After recovering, he might even dance like he did before. Wonwoo looked around the room and could see that everyone had similar hope. However, their relief did not last long. It only lasted three seconds. 

"Moon Junhwi fractured his neck and is on life support right now. Seo Myungho lost a lot of blood and is suffering from internal bleedings, he's in surgery." 

Almost immediately the atmosphere changed from relief and hope to worry and grief. Seungkwan, who had stopped crying, burst into tears. Mingyu could hear is heart breaking. Vernon stopped breathing, everyone was frozen. It could only get better, right?

"Lee Chan died from head trauma supposedly on impact. He had passed before the ambulance reached the scene. Sorry for your loss."

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Sobs and screams and tears were heard from everyone in the waiting room. The two managers went to talk to Pledis, leaving SEVENTEEN by themselves. If they even are SEVENTEEN anymore. They had just lost a member. Not just any member, but their precious diamond maknae. He had so much potential. Chan was a skilled dancer and singer. He was always full of energy and life. 

Not only that, but the Chinese members were badly injured. Life support? Surgery? Blood loss? What is going to happen to them. Joshua like to stay positive. Tears were running down his face as he hugged Vernon close to him. Joshua wanted to say comforting words like 'Don't worry, Myungho and Jun will be okay' or everything 'everything will be okay.' But Joshua didn't, because he knew deep down that everything will not be okay. Chan died. And Joshua can only pray that the other two will survive. 

One of the managers came rushing in. Every head turned to him. The manager felt his heart break. These young men, which he liked very much, all have tear stains down their cheeks. They're clutching each other like lifelines. People this young shouldn't feel this sorrow. The manger didn't want to shatter their hearts more than they already were. But he had to, they deserved to know. 

This was the worst news the young men could receive at this moment.

"Myungho didn't make it through surgery."

Gasps and stifled cry's were heard.

"You mean..."

"Yes."