Black Heart (Book #1)

Chapter Thirty Five

Kyung Mi's POV

To say the least I was nervous to see Kai. I was worried that he was going to have another panic attack. And for whatever reason I wanted to know what caused it and why people are after him. Kai doesn't seem to be a law breaker nor a bad guy. His friends seem to really protect him from whom ever is after Kai. And I had come to the conclusion that I'd want to protect him to.

I ordered my coffee finding a spot in the very back and got out my phone. I was taken out of my thoughts when I seen someone slide in the booth in front of me barely noticing that it was Kai. "Kai? Why are you wearing a mask?" I asked confused by the mask on his face. He slipped the mask down before a smile came his his lips. "Hello to you to Kyung Mi. To answer your question I'm wearing a mask so no one recognizes me. It's easier this way". He explained as he took a sip of his coffee.

I nodded still curious. "You're afraid that the people that are after you are going to recognize you so you wore the mask". I asked keeping my voice low. Kai nodded looking around. "Yes, I'm afraid that they will recognize me or harm people I love. It's why I have to lie low".

"Why can't you go to the police? They'll protect you from them take the bad guys off the street". I insisted telling the same thing I told Chen. Kai shook his head. "I can't Kyung Mi it's why I'm under the protection of Chanyeol's family. The police can't get involved or else bad things will happen. I can't have anyone else get hurt". Kai's tone came out shaky as he looked down. I had an idea but didn't know if it was going to set Kai off. It was all or nothing and every second mattered. "Then let me be one of your protectors. I care for your safety and well being. I don't want to see you get hurt anymore. This person or persons have already done enough damage. They even put you in a coma. Let me protect you for once because you protected me on more than one occasion".

Kai looked at me fear crossing his features. "I can't have you protecting me Kyung Mi. Enough people have gotten hurt because of me which I have to live with for the rest of my life. I care too much about you to get hurt. If something bad were to happen to you I couldn't live with myself. Please don't try to protect me. I'm the one to protect you". By his voice I could see that he was dead set on protecting me. But what about him?

"Then how else am I supposed to protect you? Because I can't sit around and watch you get hurt. I don't want to live with the fear of losing you". I couldn't help but worry that I would lose him to those people.

Kai leaned forward taking my hand in his. "You won't lose me. I been doing this for as long as I can remember and I always find a way back. I promise you're not going to lose me". While Kai was trying to reassure me I still felt this bad feeling. "Then I'll guard your heart. But no matter what I will guard you regardless of what happens. No one your age should have to go through this".

Kai was about to say something when Chanyeol caught our attention. "Sorry to interrupt but there is an emergency". Chanyeol panted as he looked between us. "It's okay Chanyeol. What's wrong?" Kai asked looking at his friend worriedly. "We need to leave now". Chanyeol demanded. "I'm sorry, Kyung Mi but I have to go". I watched as Kai stood up. "It's okay I understand, duty calls". "I'll see you tomorrow at school Kyung Mi. Meet me at the school gates". I watched as Kai and Chanyeol ran out of the cafe worried as to was going to happen.

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Kai's POV

"Chanyeol what's going on? Why aren't either of you guys telling me what's happening?" I asked as we flew down the highway. Still they didn't answer. "Someone answer me. What's going on?" I asked looking between all my friends. "You still haven't told him?" Baekhyun asked looking at Chanyeol. By the look on Baekhyun's face I knew it wasn't good.

"Lay has been kidnapped by Mr. So's men. It's a possibility that he might be there as well. We just got the coordinates as to where he is located at. We need to think quickly because his life depends on it". Suho spoke as he drove down the road. Anger flashed through me as my best friends life was hanging in the balance.

"If Mr. So wants to go after me, then why doesn't he? I'm tired of him hurting people I love. Did he say why he got Lay?" I asked looking at any of them for an answer. "All he said was that you would know what he's after and they'd free him. Do you know what he's after?" Chen asked breaking the silence.

I knew that Mr. So was after one thing and that my family died protecting it, but I had no idea what the said item was. My memories were forgotten after the accident and those memories haven't returned yet. The doctor said that my memories might not ever return. "Do you know what Mr. So is after?" Chen asked again. I rubbed at my head trying to think but my mind was blank. I groaned in frustration rubbing my head. "Guys give him a break he's trying". Chanyeol spoke as he put an arm around me.

"I can't remember. Lay's life depends on me. And my memories haven't returned yet. I'm sorry". I apologized. "Hey, don't worry we'll help you figure it out. We'll get Lay back". Xiumin reassured me.

My thoughts were interrupted when the car pulled to a stop. I went to open the car door, but was stopped by Chanyeol. I looked at his hand that was stopping me. "Chanyeol-"Kai, listen to me if you go in there might not be a chance you come back out". I know he was protecting me but I had to save my friend.

"I have to do this. It's because of me that Lay is captured. I need to save him. It's the only way he'll be set free is if I'm held captive". I quickly shut the car door before Chanyeol could stop me running into the building.

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