Rent (YiZhan)

Chapter 27 I need you now

Author notes: This is my first attempt writing YiZhan. English is not my first language, so please forgive my mistakes and awkward writing. This is NOT for profit. I don't own them. AU (as in Alternate Universe) and maybe OOC (as in Out of Character).

Author Notes 2: Thanks for the votes! Thank you for taking the time to read this. Thanks a lot for adding this story to your reading lists. Thanks for following my account. I'm humbled by your support.  Thanks to Dom for her input.

Author Notes 3: The song is I need you now, the version sung by Adele and Darius Rucker.

Thanks to CALActorsTypist for editing this story.

WARNING. PLEASE READ!

YiZhan moment with angst ahead, semi-explicit stuff.

Last angst here. A little drama next chapter BUT with a happy ending.

Chapter 27 I need you now

Zhan was extremely disheartened at first, after seeing Yi Bo and the other man in front of him. But then, he took a breath and calmed himself. He didn't want to do something harsh and stupid right now, so he moved a little to the side and waited.

"Come on, Yi Bo. Why did you drink so much? You used to be a model student in elementary school. Ouch, you're so heavy now!" Yixuan said, loud enough for Zhan to hear.

"Want to forget..."Bo slurred.

"Forget what, Yi Bo? By the way, where's your key card?"

"Him... I love him so much, Yixuan..." Bo struggled to stay on his feet, while two fat tears rolled down his face.

Zhan felt like shit, again. He had just about jumped to the wrong conclusions and Bo was in pain.

"Who's him, Yi Bo?" Yixuan asked.

Yi Bo moved his index finger towards his lips, indicating silence, and said.

"Shh, can't tell. He doesn't want anyone to know. He's always hiding behind them..."

"Behind who?" Yixuan asked again, finally finding Bo's key.

"His girlfriends..."

"Do you want him to come out publicly? Would you do that here?" Yixuan questioned.

"No... I know...but... I won't hide behind anybody. "

Yixuan finally maneuvered Bo so he could open the door. While he was helping Bo get inside, he told him.

"Come on, you need to take a shower, while I order you some food and coffee. I have to let Seungjoo know you're in your room." Then, he closed the door.

Zhan stood there, paralyzed. He had been an inconsiderate asshole, albeit unintentionally. No wonder Bo wanted to forget him. This was a mess.

Since Yi Bo seemed in no condition to have a conversation now, he had to deal with some other things. He rode the elevator to the lobby and went directly to the front desk. He asked if room 2111 was available and checked himself in at the hotel. After getting his key card, he rode the elevator again. This time he went to deal with Victoria.

He returned to the event, and graciously apologized for his sudden absence in front of the people sharing their table. Then, he excused both of them and told everybody they needed to leave.

When they got out of the venue, he curtly told Victoria that the driver would take her home and they would talk later. Then, he went to his room.

Zhan stepped off the elevator just as Yixuan was leaving Bo's room. Yixuan was walking while talking on his phone.