Wayward Kids: SKZ AU ✓

Chapter 36

Hello! I apologize that this is a day late. I was busy yesterday and didn't have a chance to update. It is here though and it's a heavy chapter so he prepared. Also...guys! After this chapter, we're three more away from the end of this fic. I mentioned that a few chapters ago but we really are reaching the end!!!! I can't believe it. I'm still going to hold back the tears and the sappy thank yous for the end, so let's get into this before I get into another rambling tangent.

The cousins have been in the car for about an hour when they get a call from Seungmin. Felix reaches for his phone and answers the call, placing it between them so the man of letters can clearly hear the two of them. "Hey, Seungmin, we're heading back to Seoul," Chan says, "We should be back in a couple hours."

"Did you finish going through Wonpil's journal?" Seungmin questions, "Did you find out what killed him?"

"Yes and no," Felix answers, "We went to the location of the last journal entry, but we both decided not to keep searching for what actually happened to your brother."

"Oh," Seungmin says.

Chan sighs, "The last location was Jeongin's town. He killed Jeongin's family and left him scarred. We met up with him, but he was afraid of us. That was Wonpil's doing, Seungmin. I'm sorry, but I just can't continue this anymore..."

"I understand," Seungmin says, "I would've probably quit too and he's my brother..." The man of letters knows almost everything that has happened along this journey. The cousins not hesitating to fill their friend in on everything that his brother did. Seungmin was definitely bothered by all of it, but in the end Wonpil was family. The brunette still cared for his brother even though he hates and disagrees with everything he did. When it comes down to it, Seungmin can't defend his brother or excuse his actions. It's just something the boy will have to live with. "I guess that means you don't want to check this place out with me then..." Seungmin says.

"What place?" Felix questions.

"I just got an email from this dude about rental payment for a storage unit that Wonpil has been using," Seungmin says, "They told me to come unload his stuff before the end of the week or they'll be throwing it out so someone else can use it. I don't know what's in there. I didn't even know hyung had it. I called to tell you that we should meet up and check the place out together, but if you guys are done then you don't need to come." Felix glances over at Chan, whose mouth is set in a firm line. The car falls silent for a second as neither cousin confirms or denies they are going. After all, they did both say they were done with this mission. If they were to do this, it would be like getting involved with Wonpil again. "Send us the location," Chan states after a bit more time has passed.

"Are you sure?" Seungmin asks.

Chan nods, "Yeah. I'm not letting you go in there alone. We don't know what's in there after all."

"Okay," Seungmin says, "Thanks. I'm sorry for dragging you back into this."

"It's fine," Felix says. "We agreed to it."

"I'll see you later then," Seungmin says, "Bye."

"Bye," Felix says before ending the call and looking over at his cousin, "You really want to do this?"

"No, but as I said before, I'm not letting Seungmin go through Wonpil's bunker alone," Chan says, "We've experienced firsthand the things that Wonpil has done. Seungmin hasn't and you need to remember Wonpil is his brother. This is going to be a lot for him."

"You're right," Felix says, "It's better if we're there."

"Plus, this isn't going to be anything crazy," Chan says, "We already know the type of person Wonpil has become. We're doing this for Seungmin and after that we're done with Kim Wonpil for good."