Heat (Yumark)

Chapter Twenty

Yuta couldn't sleep. Nightmares filled his head, jolting his heart at the vivid scenes. Just as he would fall back asleep, another nightmare would start. Some caused tears to escape, others made him curl into himself.

Every single nightmare was about Mark. The fear of him not waking up had plagued the older, and the fear of living without him sent his thoughts wild.

He dragged himself to the meeting room, dreading the day. He wasn't allowed to do anything but sit in the van.

"Good morning hyung," Shotaro yawned. "Couldn't sleep?"

Yuta shook his head.

"It's okay hyung. To be scared I mean. Just try to think positive."

The older nodded his head as the two walked into the room. Inside, everyone was sitting, obviously exhausted, but ready for the day ahead.

"Let's get started," he yawned. "Do we need to review anything?" Not a sound, nor a hand raised. "Okay. Let's gear up and get ready to go."

.........

"Make sure you're ready," Chan whispered as he unlocked Taeyong's restraints. "Felix and Han got Mark into a separate room. They should be waiting out front for me. Remember, don't open these until you see your comrades."

"I know Chan," Taeyong looked down. He hadn't been able to sleep much, the fear of Mark dying plaguing his thoughts. "I'll be ready."

Chan went to the room Felix and Han took Mark too. They had-by Woojin's orders-placed him on the floor, in a position that made him look like he was simply sleeping. The Australian walked over and placed two fingers on the latter's neck. He let out a breath. There was a pulse. It was low, but it was still there.

After checking a couple things, Chan walked out of the room. Everything would go smoothly. He would make sure of it.

No matter what.

.........

"Alright," Johnny hopped out of the black van. "We're going in. Lucas, Jackson, and I will grab Mark, Chenle and Jisung will grab Taeyong, and we'll bring them back here. According to Chan's last message, they've left the base. So everyone else will be taking care of Woojin's goons. Xiaojun, Taeil, and Jimin. Be ready to check on Mark and take him directly to the hospital. You too Yang Yang, be ready to zoom out of here and to the hospital. Jaemin be ready to check on Taeyong."

"Please let me check on Mark," Jaemin pleaded. "He's my best friend and I-"

"No. Taeil, Xiaojun, and Jimin are more experienced medically than you. Plus, according to Felix and Han Taeyong is almost perfectly fine."

"Alright."

"If there's nothing else to address, we'll start our mission then."

.........

Johnny, Lucas, Chenle, and Jisung ran through the building. All around them were sounds of fighting. Johnny could tell Lucas was on edge, but admired the way he focused on the task at hand. He wasn't given a gun, they only trusted him with a knife, but his size scared people off.

"Taeyong's in that room right there!" Jackson yelled over the chaos. "I found Mark too! Hurry up and follow me!"

Chenle and Jisung took a sharp turn into a room, smiling widely when they set their sights on Taeyong. The pair grabbed under the older's arms, effortlessly lifting him off the ground. "We're heading out!" Chenle yelled. "Hurry up and get Mark!"

Johnny nodded his head as the three ran faster. "He's in here," Jackson opened the door. Lucas paused when he saw Mark's form, a sudden wave of sorrow pulsing through his body.