Lost Star~Ateez OT8

Earthquake Aftermath

Black Rose, Ocean Wave

Rhea POV
I silently put my phone back on the nightstand and snuggled back into Mingi, feeling his arms tighten around me, bringing a smile to my face. They are such big teddy bears, so adorable. It still blows my mind that they chose me to be their girlfriend, and the fact that the first time in my life I have eight boyfriends. My goodness.
I wonder when the others will wake up, I’m kind of feeling like I need to go to the bathroom again, I tried my best to carefully and slowly move Mingis arms off of me placing them by his side’s. I don’t want to disturb any of them. I got off him as best I can, my feet hitting the cold floor sending a small jolt through me, using Hongjoongs bathroom might be too loud. I’ll just use a different one. I walked out of the room, my head still aching, why do I have to stay in bed anyway. I can walk around just fine. I turned and looked to the right, and saw a bathroom at the end of the hall, half running into the bathroom, quietly closing and locking the door. Finishing up my business, washing my hands and looking at myself in the mirror. I look so thin, sickly thin. I should try to gain some more weight, maybe start working out and gain some muscle. I’ll worry about it when I’m allowed to be up moving around again. I know I should probably go lay back down again and get some more rest. But honestly I’m kind of hungry so I walked over to the staircase trying to silently go down the stairs but every other stair creaked as I went down, making it to the landing I looked around. This feels very familiar. I wandered around this big house yet again, trying to find the kitchen. I can hear some voices in one of the rooms, trying to avoid whoever is in there I walked towards this doorway hoping it would be the kitchen. Damn, well I found the living room. It’s so nice here, cozy looking, the perfect place to build a blanket fort and watch Disney movies all day. I saw another doorway on the other end of the room and walked towards it, getting closer I saw that it was the dining room. A big ass table where they can all sit and eat together. There isn’t very many decorations here. It’s simple but beautiful, windows everywhere and it makes me smile. I had one small window in my studio apartment. I saw another door, a swinging door? And as I walked closer I heard their voices again
*I never want to see her that heartbroken again, I hope she doesn’t get that day back* - Yunho
*I hope she will remember us. The good times we’ve had with her. But it’s all so tainted. She got badly injured because of us, we hurt her too and broke her heart. So even if she does remember everything. She’s going to remember us hurting her. And she’ll be heartbroken all over again* - Jongho
What are they talking about. They hurt me before? And broke my heart? I didn’t want to hear any more of this I turned around and I’m not sure why I didn’t notice it before but I saw a sliding door going outside on one end in the dining, walking over to it I opened it enough so I could slip out and quietly close it. It’s dusk now. And I know I need to eat. But I feel like a huge burden and I’m even more confused after hearing them talking about me. I shouldn’t have listened as long as I did. I was just waiting to see if they were going to leave so I could make something to eat for all of us.
I started walking through the grass, it tickles my bare feet, and surprisingly it isnt cold right now. It’s still a little warm. I was walking towards the front of the house and rounded the corner and saw a cute little bench under the tree. Making my way over I sat down and lifted my legs up resting my head on my knees. Its so quiet and peaceful out here. The perfect spot to be alone. I wonder what Callie is doing right now. I miss her. I should ask her if I can go see her, that would make me feel better. My eyelids started to feel heavy again, but hearing the door close made my eyes go wide. And I saw San, Yunho and Jongho all running towards me. All kneeling down in front of me
*Ah babe. You can’t be wandering around yet. You still have to be on bed rest* - Yunho
*You scared us, we went to go check on you and the guys and you were just gone and we couldn’t find you anywhere in the house* - San with a pouty face, it made me giggle
*Let’s go angel eyes, time for dinner* - Jongho
Yunho and San stood up again but Jongho was still down in front of me and turned himself to face forward and motioned for me to get on his shoulders. I laughed nervously but did as he wanted me to. Bracing myself as he stood up trying to find my balance, his arms overtop of my legs and he started walking us inside
Carefully bringing me in through the front door, he kept walking us through the house until we reached the dining room, the table completely filled up full of food. Just as he was kneeling down to let me off his shoulders I looked over to see Hongjoong, Yeosang, Mingi and Seonghwa all very sleepy looking, trying to wake up as they took their seats at the table. Wooyoung no where in sight. What did I do to him? I’ve always done as I was told. I can feel myself slacking with how I normally am. I better get myself together. This can’t keep going on any longer. It’s tearing me apart.
We finished eating, hearing them talking and joking around warmed my heart, their laughter is like music to my ears. Yunho suggested that we should watch a couple movies before we go to bed and they all enthusiastically agreed. Seonghwa and Yeosang cleared the dishes from the table and went to do the dishes. Jongho, Hongjoong and Mingi went to go get a bunch of blankets and pillows. Although we had just finished eating dinner, Yunho and San went to the store to get snacks. Leaving me alone in the dining room with my thoughts
I want to find out what’s going on with Wooyoung. Why was I shot? Why were they with me at my bank? Why was I almost kidnapped and then stabbed? There’s a lot of holes in this and it’s making me feel suspicious. I’m going to take this moment and slip up the stairs without them noticing
Made it. I’m rummaging around in my suitcases, my passport, my small savings stash I kept at my bank, a bunch of clothes I apparently bought, makeup and everything else I would need. I went and grabbed my phone to call Callie
~call ringing~
*Hey Rhea what’s up?*
*Callie. Enough. Stop avoiding me with my questions. Tell me exactly everything that’s been going on. I’m tired of wandering in the dark trying to find my way. I know I might not get my memories back. So tell me. Now* my tone was one she’d never heard before. And it all came out. The day of the concert. In depth details of how I got injured. Why I’m staying with Ateez. Why she’s with Stray Kids. Mafia groups. My brother. That Ateez tried to leave me thinking it was better for me. I’ve had enough of this. I feel so fucking betrayed by everyone right now. I felt like a bitch but I hung up the second she finished. She tried calling me back but I quickly declined. And then she texted me
*Rhea please don’t be angry, I’m sorry. I’m so fucking sorry. I thought I was doing the right thing by not telling you. I didn’t want you any more overwhelmed then you’ve already been. Please, please talk to me. I hope you know I love you so much. You’re my sister Rhea*
Nope. Not answering. I stood there quietly for a moment before a game plan started forming in my head. And I knew exactly what I was going to do. I went back downstairs undetected and went and sat on the couch in the living room. It was like no time had passed. They all came back in and we started the first movie
~3 hours later~
They all fell into a deep sleep. And it was only me awake. At least now it’ll be easier for me to get up and move around. I raced upstairs. Found a pen and a paper
× I know everything. I made Callie tell me. I know you all tried to leave me. I know more about how I was injured. The attempted kidnapping. My brother. Mafia groups. All of it. And here’s the conclusion I’ve come up with. Don’t bother trying to find me. Don’t bother asking Chan or Callie if they’ve heard from me because I’m not going to be with them either. Callies tried to take care of me my whole life, defending me, protecting me. And I’ve come to learn that it’s what you’ve been trying to do to. And I can’t take it. I’m tired of being nothing but a burden. I’m tired of feeling useless and worthless. I’m sorry for the trouble I’ve caused you this far and I hope you’ll be happier now. And Wooyoung, don’t blame yourself, it sounds like this other girl was a better match for you and I hold no hard feelings or any grudges. Just be happy. Please, just forget me. From what she’s told me. This has been the happiest part of my life being with you guys, I’ve never felt so safe and cared for and I want you to know that I’m so grateful for that, thanks for everything you did for me ×
I quickly changed into one of my new outfits, grabbed my shit and went downstairs, put my shoes on and walked out the door. Running down to the gate and slipping through. I called and waited for a taxi. It arrived within ten minutes, I got in and asked if he can take me to the nearest hotel and didn’t look back. It’s better this way … they will be better if I’m not there. Even Callie