He's NOT a Psycho

Chapter 11

The next few days, Kun and Yangyang spend time toghether in Kun's apartment. Yangyang explored a new room of the apartment every day, taking it slow and letting everything sink in. Kun let him explore and discover at his own pace, explaining everything to him that was new and unfamiliar. Kun loved to just sit and study how Yangyang went through a room, looking at which ever so small details he noticed that Kun had not even noticed or had forgotten about. If Yangyang found anything he liked, Kun always saw the smile appear on the younger's face, before Yangyang walked over to Kun to show whatever he found. Yangyang's little relieved sigh as they were done with a room always suprised Kun slightly, as if it had been a huge task that Yangyang had fought through. When Kun asked Yangyang about it, Yangyang would just say he's tired. Kun hoped Yangyang could eventually explain to him one day what was going on inside his head. Kun wanted to understand how Yangyang perceived the world, and as his list of disorders got shorter and shorter the more time he spent with Yangyang, he just wanted to be absolutely sure he got the right one. Kun made sure to listen to everything Yangyang, even though it still wasn't much. Yangyang had began talking more and more, but they were still simple sentences, and Yangyang preferred to be silent most of the time. Kun just cared for him like any other person, and they sometimes could have lots of fun, both laughing loudly for minutes until their bellys hurted.

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"Yangyang? It's been a few days since I did any groceries.. Do you want to help me go get them at the supermarket?" Kun walked to the livingroom, seeing Yangyang look up from his favourite spot in the armchair. Yangyang looked at Kun with curious eyes, clearly not understanding what Kun meant. "The supermarket? It's a big shop where we can buy food and other items." Kun smiled as he sat down on the armrest of the couch. "If you want you can go with me there, help me gather what we need. It'll be good for you, some fresh air, a new experience." Yangyang thought about and nodded slightly. He didn't know what to expect, but he felt brave enough to go with Kun. He trusted that Kun would keep him safe. Yangyang nodded and smiled. "I'll go." "Good good. Let's go put on our shoes and jackets, okay?" Yangyang got up and walked to the door, doing exactly what Kun had asked. Kun walked after him and grabbed his jacket and car keys, slipping into his shoes. Kun opened the front door, letting Yangyang out before stepping outside himself and locking the door behind them. Yangyang happily ran to the car, standing next to it until Kun came to open it. "Remember to buckle up!" Kun said as Yangyang got in the passenger's seat. Kun closed the door and walked around the car, getting in the driver's seat. "Are you excited?" Kun asked as he buckled himself up and started the car. Yangyang nodded happily and looked outside. "Groceries. Food." "Yes, that's what we're going to get." Kun chuckled, rolling out of the driveway and driving to the supermarket.

As they walked to the big supermarket building, Yangyang was in awe of everything around him. Cars driving past them that were looking for a parking spot, people and children going in and out of the store, talking, yelling or laughing as they went their way. Yangyang let his eyes go over the contour of the building, being amazed at how big it was. Kun smiled and looked at Yangyang. "It's big, huh?" "Yeah.. very big." Yangyang grabbed Kun's hand, holding onto it tightly. He didn't want to lose the older male in the crowd, as he had no way of getting back to their home. Kun hummed and grabbed a cart before they entered the store. Yangyang had so much to look at as they walked into the first aisle, and he had no clue what he should focus on. Kun walked slowly, letting Yangyang decide their speed. "So, we need veggies, meat and some things to spice up our meals. Rice or pasta, maybe some bread for lunch. Oh and eggs too." Yangyang nodded, not knowing where those things would ever be in this place. Kun looked at Yangyang, smiling slightly. "Do you want to find them or do you want to follow me?" "Follow.." Yangyang said quietly, already feeling the impact of the new surroundings. "Alright, hold onto the cart, okay?" Kun guided Yangyang's hand to the cart, letting him grab onto it before he started walking. He kept talking to Yangyang as he started collecting things, but Yangyang was too distracted to listen to Kun.

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Kun suddenly felt the cart rotate as Yangyang had stopped walking. Kun stopped and looked at Yangyang. "What's up? Did you spot something you want?" Kun put a hand on Yangyang's shoulder, who looked at him with unfocused eyes. Kun tilted his head, wondering what was happening. "Can you talk to me Yang?" Yangyang looked like he was trying to gather his words, but he didn't speak. Kun bit his lip, worrying Yangyang was scared or tired. "Can you show me what's going on?" Yangyang shrugged slightly, his eyes shooting all over the place. Kun sighed, not sure what to do. "Can we continue?" Kun asked softly, watching Yangyang closely. Yangyang nodded ever so slightly, beginning to walk again. Kun took a deep breath and started walking as well, pushing the cart along. Kun tried to focus back on getting the stuff they needed, but he kept checking up on Yangyang once every minute. Kun felt bad for not being able to read Yangyang's mind right now, as he wanted to desperately know how Yangyang felt. Kun experienced the world very differently than Yangyang, and he sometimes couldn't imagine what it was like for Yangyang. Was it any kind of sounds? Where there any kind of smells that were pungent? Kun tried to find anything that could be overstimulating to Yangyang's senses, but the only thing he could think of was a crying baby they had passed a few minutes ago. Kun sighed and placed his hand over Yangyang's, hoping to let him know he was there for him.

As they turned into another alley, Kun suddenly heard a whimper from Yangyang. Yangyang retracted his hands, covering his ears. Kun's eyes widened as he now knew exactly what was happening. "Oh- Yangyang-" Kun quickly went to stand in front of Yangyang, placing hands on the younger's waist. "Yangyang, it's okay. Block the sounds out. I'm here." Yangyang looked at Kun with teary eyes, already being on the verge of a meltdown. Kun took a deep breath and pulled Yangyang into a hug, protecting him from 'the outside world'. Yangyang still covered his ears, closing his eyes as he rested his head on Kun's shoulder. Kun held him lovingly, stroking over his back. He felt Yangyang tremble slightly, and he could hear his soft sniffles. "Oh Yangie.. it's okay. I'm sorry. You should've told me what was happening." Kun looked around, a woman staring at them as she walked past them. Kun bit his lip, letting Yangyang do his thing, not caring if the whole store would look at them. Yangyang whimpered a bit more loudly, his sobs getting heavier as his body went slightly weak. Kun gasped and tried to hold Yangyang up, wondering if they could even make it to the check-out. Kun grabbed his phone from his pocket with one hand, dialing Ten's number. He held his phone to his ear, stroking over Yangyang's back with his free hand. Kun prayed to whatever god was watching over them that Ten would pick up, and he felt Yangyang grow weaker with every second. Kun struggled to keep him up with one arm, so he slowly knelt down until they were sitting on the floor. He didn't care if they were blocking the alley, he only cared about Yangyang's well-being.

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"Yes my best friend, what's up?" "Ten! Are you busy?" "Not really, why? Do you miss me?" "No it's uhm- I'm in a sticky situation, Yangyang has-" "Don't tell me you-" "Ten listen! Yangyang is having a meltdown in the middle of the supermarket." Kun stroked over Yangyang's back, his whimpers getting louder, easily hearable for Ten via the phone. "Please just, come here and uhm.. maybe you can bring him home? He doesn't want to be here and he shouldn't be. He is overwhelmed." "Right uhm, I'll be there in five minutes, okay? Just hold on. And don't let any Karens ruin your day!" Kun chuckled slightly at the joke and then hung up. He placed his phone down and tightly held Yangyang to his body, who cried and trembled as his body was in overload. Kun let it happen, as he knew that he couldn't stop it in any way or form. People past them and they gave weird looks, some store employees eventually rushing over asking if they could help. Kun shook his head, knowing the employees meant well, but it wouldn't help the situation. Yangyang calmed down after what seemed like more than just a few minutes. He held onto Kun, totally weak and exhausted. Kun placed a small kiss on Yangyang's head, stroking through his hair. "Ten will be here any minute now." And speaking of the devil, Ten turned into the alley, running to them. He knelt down next to them, smiling slightly at Kun. "Your hero has arrived." "Thank you so much." Ten nodded and looked at Yangyang. "Poor kid... I'm sure he feels guilty." "He must but.. that doesn't matter right now. Could you, carry him and bring him home?" "I sure can." Kun raised Yangyang a bit, cupping his face. "Ten will bring you home, okay? I'll be home as quickly as possible. You just rest and recover." Yangyang made a small sound, too weak to answer properly. Ten carefully picked Yangyang up, holding him close and letting Yangyang lean his head on his shoulder. "Right. Take care you two. I'll let you know when I'm on my home." "Take your time. I'll take good care of this adorable baby." Ten and Kun smiled at eachother. Kun watched Ten walk away, sighing deeply. "Oh my poor Yangyang.."