Letter 2 U

Part 36 - The Intervention

Mark was still in the bathroom when a concerned Bambam entered Jinyoung's room without knocking. The Thai boy looked exasperated as he started telling the singer, who was still in bed, that Jackson was going to leave the island.

"Someone leaked his parents' addresses in Honk Kong and China. Can you believe that? He said he's going back home to fix things. I tried to change his mind, but he won't listen to me. He just got into a cab and took off." Bambam spoke nervously as he hoped his hyung would be able to help.

"We should get JB, I don't think I'll be able to convince Jackson to stay. I'm not sure if I want to. If I go after him by myself I'll probably encourage him to go ahead with his suicide mission." An upset Jinyoung announced as he got up from the bed.

"Is JB back already? Where's Mark hyung?!" The Thai boy looked surprised when the American suddenly came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist.

"I'm right here." As soon as the words were out of the elder's mouth, Bambam ran to him and enveloped his hyung in a tight embrace. Jinyoung raised an eyebrow at his dongsaeng's gesture. Bambam was never a hugger and the way he was giving the half-naked American a body-crushing hug was unexpected. Yet, it didn't take long for the singer to hear the Thai boy sniff and choke back tears. Only then, the Korean realized how Bambam was distressed with that whole situation. They all were. Soon Jinyoung's frown dissolved into a tiny smile. Bambam was not the skinship kind of guy, but when he did it, he really meant it, and right now the younger didn't want to let go of Mark.

"Oh, bro. You are here, and you are okay! I thought you would ditch us. Thanks for coming back, man. Thanks for not abandoning us. Don't do that again. Don't you ever walk out on us again." Bambam wiped his face as he rested his head on the American's shoulder. The elder only patted his back and let him cry a little more. It was not his intention to make his dongsaengs suffer, but he knew his wayward behavior was affecting everyone.

"Bam, let go. We gotta get Jackson back, right?" Jinyoung reminded him, as he wondered if the rapper could really be stopped at that point. Bambam then released Mark and nodded to the Korean.

"I kinda overheard your conversation. Can you explain to me what exactly is going on?" Mark asked as he started getting dressed. Jinyoung had already put some clean clothes in the bed for him to wear. He didn't wanna interrupt a possible 2jae moment upstairs just to get some clothes out of Mark's closet, so he decided to lend his boyfriend some of his own. Bambam talked hurriedly about the events of last night, including how unsettled Jackson had become after hearing about the leak of the Wangs' addresses that morning.

"He won't be able to get in there even if he tries. Hong Kong airport is in chaos. Flights have been cancelled and protesters are blocking the international terminals. It's a matter of time for the police to show up there and things might get even more out of control." Mark pointed out, surprising the other two.

"How do you even know about all this shit?" Bambam asked quizzically.

"These protests have been going on for months. Don't you guys watch the news?" Mark eyed the two, as he shook his head in disapproval.

"I'm gonna get JB to come along. Wait here." Jinyoung announced as he turned to leave the room, but the elder took his boyfriend's arms in a strong grip.

"Don't bother, I'll do it. I'm going to Jeju airport and I'm gonna convince Jackson to come back here, but I need to do this alone." Mark declared, now fully clothed and with an expression of unflinching determination. Bambam just nodded at him, but the singer didn't seem to like the idea.

"If you're going, then I'm coming with you. I'm not leaving you alone with him ever again." The Korean argued, suddenly displeased as he removed his lover's hands from him impatiently.