Lost Star~Ateez OT8

Tidal Wave

Salt In The Wound

I noticed Hongjoong walking into the room and I gently tapped on Callies shoulder to get her attention. She raised her head to look at me and I gestured to her with my eyes that he was standing in the room. Her head snapped around to him
*Hongjoong get out before I call security on you* - Callie
*No I need to talk to her, please Rhea let me talk to you* - Hongjoong
Callie turned to look at me and I didn’t even have to say anything to her because of how well we know each other. She turned back to Hongjoong
*Out. Now. I’m serious Hongjoong I will call security on you, I’ll drag you out of here myself if I have to. Now go!* - Callie
He nodded his head in defeat and walked out of the room. It felt like I could cry forever. I wanted nothing more then to curl up in a ball and cry until I passed out. She gently squeeze my hand and brushed the hair out of my face.
*Tell me what happened Rhea. And exactly who’s ass do I need to kick* - Callie
I burst out into laughter. She never failed to cheer me up. I still feel entirely devastated after everything that’s happened. And slowly words piled out of my mouth explaining to her everything that’s been going on since the night of the concert when I went to the bathroom.

The look on her face completely filled with rage and her face turning red. Her hands began to tremble and I took them in mine and tried to calm her down. Her mood shifting and she was crying again, sobbing so hard as I pulled her down into me and just held her. I tried to reassure her that I was okay, I really was only worried about her. And how it’s such a relief to see her and hug her again.
I knew what she was going to do the second she walked out of the room. She was going to go down and give them shit for breaking my heart. She’s always stuck up for me like that, because I could never do it for myself. She’s never afraid to speak her mind and I’ve always admired her for that. She sat up and gave my hand a quick pat saying she would be right back. I knew. She’s going to give them shit. As I saw her exiting the room exhaustion took over and I fell back asleep

Callie POV

Oh man those fuckers are going to really get it now. My hands are trembling from anger and I swear Chan is going to have to hold me back from kicking their asses. I didn’t have the patience to take the elevator and ran down the stairs until I got to the lobby, adrenaline coursing through my veins. Stepping through the door into the lobby and racing towards the waiting area. Chan already noticed me, getting up from his chair right away and walking over to me. But I was faster then him

*You rotten fuckers!* And that was it. Chan had me thrown over his shoulder and he was taking us outside, setting me down on one of the benches in front of the hospital
*Callie I need you to calm down, we cant be making a scene in public. It’s still dangerous for Rhea and you. Take a deep breath. Tell me what happened* - Chan
*You promised me they would protect her. You said they would guard her with their lives. That they would take care of her. She told me everything that’s been going on. To protect part of her privacy I’ll tell you what I can. They made her feel special, like she really mattered then turned around and completely disregarded her, treating her coldly, making her feel worthless. Chan, she’s been treated like shit by everyone her whole life. She was vulnerable with them and they broke her heart. They made her feel exactly the way her family did. Worthless. They broke her Chan* I could barely speak above a whisper and he had to really lean in close to my mouth to be able to hear me. I can see the shock on his face and the anger forming.
Every member of Stray Kids had really taken care of me since I’ve been with them. I was guarded too and wouldn’t let them in but they earned my trust and I’ve been having fun with them. Joking around, they helped put me at ease in this whole situation and I felt I could trust them until this was over. And I don’t trust easily, but they showed me I could. I trust them with my life.
*Don’t worry Callie, we’ve proved to you that you can trust us right. And we will take care of Rhea and protect her the way we’ve been protecting you this far, if that’s what she wants* - Chan
I nodded my head in agreement. He stood up and held his hand out for me to take, intertwining our fingers as we walked back to the lobby waiting area. 
*Callie and I will go talk to Rhea and form a plan. This is not up for discussion or negotiations* - Chan
He talked in a stern voice and a very serious face. Leading me back to the elevator to head back to ICU

Rhea POV

I woke up to the sound of a nurse setting down a tray of food on the table beside my bed. What fucking time is it? Ugh. Seven am. My body aches and honestly the food looks kind of gross. I’m not hungry anyway. Callie and Chan walked into my room
*I talked to Chan and gave him the gist of what you told me. And before you freak out Rhea you need to know that I trust him and the other members of Stray Kids. You know me, Ive never trusted anyone beside you, but I fully trust them* - Callie
It was enough for me. She didn’t need to say anything further. I stayed quiet and waited for him to speak what was on his mind
*Rhea if you don’t want to stay with Ateez anymore you can come with us, we’ll take care of you and Callie together. Whatever it is that you want to do okay. We play by your rules* - Chan
I gave him a small nod, getting lost in thought. Thinking about how the guys spent days showing me nothing but affection and love. Then turning around and icing me out. Making me feel worthless. Fighting back the tears and swallowing the sobs threatening to come out.
*I’ll go with you Chan*

A different nurse walked in saying that they would be moving me to a different ward now. I no longer needed to be in ICU. I heard her make a comment under her breath wondering how my body healed so fast and how did I come out of sedation so easily after being in surgery. I had to fight the urge to giggle after I heard her. I’m so relieved to be moving somewhere else That soon I’ll be able to leave this hospital and get away from the food here
My new room is huge. I wonder if Callie said something to them about getting me a bigger room. I’m not complaining either way. Chan said he was going downstairs to discuss plans with his members and that he would be back. I still didn’t say anything and Callie came and laid down on my bed beside me, I can feel how exhausted she is and instantly after her head hit the pillow she fell asleep. Poor sweet tired girl
It wasn’t long after that, every member from Stray Kids and Ateez came piling into my room sending me into a panic attack. I shook Callie hard waking her up and she took one look at me and knew what was happening.
Yeosang and Hongjoong tried to step forward and got pulled back by Han and Minho.
I looked back at Callie. My body shaking violently, hyperventilating with tears pouring down my face. She took my face in her hands and counted to ten.