Insanity

The Revelation

That voice... Woohyun freezes... a smile of relief and gratitude comes over his face... as the silhouette continues.

'He said he'd protect me from the bad things in the world... he said he'd never let anyone hurt me... but that's exactly what he's done... he's broken me.. and the fact he's not here... shows he doesn't know me or care about me enough to explain...' Myungsoo breaks down and cries into his hands; hiding his upset as much as possible from his mother...

Woohyun slowly moves towards the silhouette and kneels down next to him... he bows to the stone in front of him.. and all is silent for a few minutes once again...

The sound of silence is tense... Woohyun raises his head after a couple of minutes and turns to the silhouette. His heart rate has slowed down to a resting rate, his body filled with relief... He doesn't know what to say... only one word can be found in his mind right now.. the most important word to him at this time...

'Myungsoo...'

The silhouette raises his head in confusion and turns to Woohyun. The light shines on his face. It is Myungsoo... his face is dirty, his eyes are bloodshot, and his face is wet from the rain and his tears combined. Myungsoo flares at Woohyun. He is silent.

He tries his best to hide his upset and anger from Woohyun... but it doesn't work... Myungsoo can feel his anger building up inside... but he knows he can't shout in the presence of his mother... So many questions are running around his head at this moment... 'How dare he? Who was that man? How could he let him say those things...?' However, Myungsoo can only find the courage to ask one question...

'How... how did you know I was here?'

Woohyun chuckles lightly and edges closer to Myungsoo slightly. 'I know you better then you know yourself. I remember everything you tell me... and I know this is where you come to feel peace... to be with your mother...' Woohyun feels so heartbroken at Myungsoo's appearance... his face portrays his heartbreak, and it destroys Woohyun as he is to blame. He places his hands between his knees, and maintains eye contact with Myungsoo; a look of regret and sorrow showing in his eyes.

Myungsoo has the smallest smile in the corner of his mouth; Woohyun is slightly reassured at this point l, hoping Myungsoo will start to understand what's happened and what he listened to. 'Fair enough...' Myungsoo appears to brush off Woohyun's comment, however it has hit him right in the heart; Woohyun really does care for him... This makes him feel slightly better about Woohyun and the situation. He lets out a deep exhale.. and turns to Woohyun...

'I just want to know why... why you let those things be said about me.. and why you didn't defend me... and.. who was that man...?'

The first two questions Woohyun knew he'd be able to answer with a bit of confidence. So he clears his throat and begins talking.

'Honestly Myung... i froze...'

Myungsoo has a look of confusion in his face... Woohyun continues on..

'He was saying all of these things about you.. and he said it all so fast... The more things he said... the angrier i became.. and i.. was letting my anger build up.. until i lost it.. and i has a chance to fight back.. to fight for us.. and you..' Woohyun's voice begins to quiver and he begins to shake; realising how disgusted he is with himself for allowing Myungsoo to feel this way..

Myungsoo knows Woohyun is being sincere.. he understands what that feels like.. he's done it with his dad several times... Myungsoo is silent for a minute.. as Woohyun is upset beside him. Woohyun turns away from Myungsoo; hiding his emotions from Myungsoo.... because he has no right to be upset.. when he's the one who upset Myungsoo..

'I know I should've stuck up for you sooner. I wanted to. But when the first thing was said.. I was shocked... that anyone could think those things about such an amazing and pure guy.. it just disgusted me and i had no words...' Woohyun pauses for a moment to compose himself.

'I'm so sorry...'

He is really upset now.. the more he thinks about it.. the more angry he becomes... he moves his head into the shade and releases his emotions into his hands... he is shaking and he can't catch his breath. A few minutes later.. he feels a gentle embrace around his ribs and a soft, quivering voice in his ear... 'don't cry Woohyun...'

Woohyun wipes away his tears and slowly turns his head to see Myungsoo cuddling into him from behind. Woohyun rotates his body, and combines his hands with Myungsoo.. he is silent with disbelief... as Myungsoo begins to talk.

'I understand. I know how that feels.. living with my dad anyway.. I forgive you for not sticking up for me. I understand. It was nerve wracking. The man did look very intimidating. So don't feel bad that you didn't stick up for me. I shouldn't have ran off like I did.. or been eavesdropping. if anyone should be sorry.. it's me.' Myungsoo looks sincerely into Woohyun's eyes.

They stare glances for a minute before crying into each other's shoulders. Woohyun tightly grips Myungsoo's waist and Myungsoo buries his head into Woohyun's neck. All is beautiful. They are back together again, and Myungsoo feels more connected to Woohyun then ever before.

They were both secretly thankful this situation happened.. because it brought them closer together, and finally showed the strength and power of their love for each other. They didn't care about the rain. The moment was perfect.

Until that happiness is disturbed by a dark voice.. from a shadowed figure watching from afar. He is tall, skinny and has his arms crossed. He leans against a tree, watching everything unfold.

'Hmm. I never remembered you to be this cowardly myungsoo.. i raised you to be stronger than this.'