Strawberry And Cigarettes || ONEUS Leeon

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Before we start this chapter, I do have to warn you that there is a ⚠️TRIGGER WARNING! ⚠️ in the beginning. I'll let you know when it's over with "HERE" on it 

Hwanwoong POV:

He was calling and walking around a building when one of the bullies walked towards him from a wall.

"Hi sweetie. Trying to find your friend?" Dangling a bunny keychain Xion always clipped on his backpack.

"Where is he, you punk!" Using all his strength, grabbing the bully's collar.

"Oh this little b*tch is feisty today eh? I'll bring you to him, don't worry darling." Grabbing Xion by the shoulder. Dragging him behind a wall where he gagged Hwanwoong's mouth and blinded his eyes.

Just as Hwanwoong thought, he was going to experience something once traumatized him, being S.A. Tears tore down his face as he felt the bully's body weight on top of him, his hand trailing up his bare chest. Feeling his cold lips against his neck.

All of the sudden there was a big thump, realizing the weight on top of him was gone. He felt someone cradling him as they took off the cloth off his eyes and mouth. Looking up to meet the worried yet caring eyes of Ravn. Feeling relief washed over him, leaving himself vulnerable in Ravn's arm.

HERE

"Ssshhh it's ok. It's ok. I'm here, I'm here. It's over. I won't let anyone touch you, ever again. You're safe with me." Pulling Hwanwoong up against the crock of his neck, soothing his back.

"Come on, let's go find the others." Carrying Hwanwoong bridal style.

"What the hell happened?!" Keonhee ran up to Ravn who had Hwanwoong in his arms.

"One of the bullies tried to-" But couldn't finish the sentence, feeling anger rising in him. "We have to find Xion now." All of them gathered, walking side by side.

"I know where to find them." A voice called behind them, revealing themself to the third bully. "We've been waiting for you. If we wait any longer, I.M might as well be dead."

Within minutes they arrived where they saw Xion and I.M bound. I.M looking way worse than Xion.

"Please, I beg you to stop it. Please. He's almost unconscious. Please!" Xion screamed, trying to move himself to I.M but was useless.

"Let them go!" Leedo charged but was blocked by the two bullies.

"Welcome to the confession show." The leader of the bullies turned around, arms opened, smiling like he was starting a talent show.

"What bullshit is this?" Keonhee growled but was pulled back by Seoho.

"You want to tell him the truth, Changkyu?" Lifting up his chin with his finger.

"H-how do they know your name, I.M? And wh-what truth? What's going on?" Xion questioned, with blood in his mouth.

"I guess he's not ready just yet. Lets see, will this -" The leader once again punched Xion.

"Stop it." I.M growled, pulling himself up with the leftover strength he had. "You touch him one more time, I will kill you."

"Like you did with my best friend? I suggest you confess before I beat the shit out of you." The leader rubbed his hands together. "This will be fun."

"What is he talking about, hyung?" Xion sniffed, feeling blood drip from his nose.

"The truth about Wonho's hit and run." The leader finally brought it up.

"Who's Wonho, Xion?" Seoho asked.

"How can you possibly know about that?" Xion looked straight at the bullies with pure furry.

"Because I was his best friend who watched some asshole run him over. But that doesn't matter does it? What matters is the truth. How it wasn't just a random hit and run. How someone you know caused it." The leader knelt down to Xion's eye level. "Someone really close to you. Someone you will never expect. Someone who laid straight to your face." Slapping Xion across the face once again.

"STOP! JUST STOP! I'll tell him! Stop hurting him." I.M cried out loud making everyone teary. "Don't hurt someone who's innocent. I'll tell all of you right now so stop torturing him. Wonho wouldn't want you to hurt him either. We both love him so much so I'll do anything to protect him. Even if it means he hates me. So I'm sorry Xion-ah."

"What are they talking about hyung? You're scaring me. What do you mean it wasn't a random hit and run?" Turning to I.M who was starting to cry.

"I'm so sorry Xion. I'm so sorry. I love you so much. Please forgive me."

"Hyung, you're scaring me."

"I'm sorry. It was never meant to happen. I'm sorry. Please forgive me."

"N-no that's not possible. Please say you didn't do it."

All I.M could do was weep.

"Hyung...please say no. HYUNG! STOP LYING HYUNG! It's not you, it's not you. It can't be." Xion screamed.

"Remove their restraints, boys." The leader commanded the two bullies.

"I'm so sorry."

"Wh-why? How could you?!" Scrambling in front of I.M. shaking him by his shirt collar before slumping back onto the ground.

"It was an accident Xion-ah I swear. We were fighting about you and-and I left because I was angry and sad. I don't know what came over me and I drove past the speed limit and I couldn't stop in time before I realized I hit someone. I didn't realize who it was until I got out of the car." He explained through the chokes of tears.

"Does your dad know?"

Slowly but surely I.M nodded his head, "He was first to know. I was on the verge of losing my mind when I realized it was my him. I was hysterical and I didn't know what to do so I called dad immediately and he told me he would deal with it. He begged the officers not to investigate. Told me to come to the hospital and pretend I didn't know anything. At that moment, I wanted to die. I wanted to trade places with him. Do anything to bring him back."

Xion sat there on the cold hard ground, unable to process what I.M just said. I.M scouted next to the shivering Xion, wrapping him in his own jacket, pulling him close. "Believe me, Xion-ah, when I say I wanted to take his place. I-I attempted to take my own life because of the guilt I felt. But every time I tried, I failed in the process. I took it as a sign my brother didn't want me to leave you here alone. Before he passed, he begged me to look after you and protect you no matter what."

"Do you hate me?" Was the last thing Xion heard before finding himself sinking into darkness, slumping onto hyung's shoulder.