OOF Hotline |【NCT】

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×Azumi POV×

"You knew???" I asked, looking at my sister with wide eyes, baffled by her sudden words and sudden presence.
"Yes, I knew.. I've known for awhile now.." she confirmed, walking toward me "I was hoping you'd never find out"
"Wow, so everyone in our family are liars except mom.. Do you know what he does for a living too? Are you a part of that secret as well?" I spat
"Azumi, I think they should leave the room for a moment" she said, gesturing to the guys, who all stood frozen around the room
"Why? They're the only people who've been there for me and treated me like family.. Where have you been huh? I haven't seen you in months or even heard from you!" I said, beginning to tear up
"Guys, can you please stand in the hall? I'd like to speak to my sister alone"
"Fine.. But Taeyong and Lucas stay" I demanded, glaring at my sister. She pondered for a moment, but nodded in compliance. As the guys started to shuffle out of the room, Jaehyun, Doyoung and Johnny peered back at me in concern, but I simply nodded, mouthing that I'd tell them about it later.

Once they left the room, my sister faced me once more, glancing momentarily at the two standing guard on either side of me, and rolling her eyes
"Are the guards dogs really necessary?"
"What is it that you know, and why haven't you told me?" I questioned, ignoring her question. She sighed, rubbing the back of her neck, as she thought for a moment on how to answer me
"Honestly, all I know is that dad is alive, and mom is not.. Our brother is still alive as well, but I don't know wher-"
"Woah woah.. Brother????" I shouted in disbelief
"I guess he didn't mention that to you huh.. Well, we have a brother.. But I don't know his name or where he is because I stormed out on dad when he was trying to explain. I came to look for you but you weren't at your apartment"
"I was probably at my company... But brother??? Since when did we have a brother?!!!"
"Company? What company?"
"My modeling compa- never mind, that's beside the point. Father told you we have a brother, but didn't tell you his name or location?" I questioned, looking at my sister who seemed just as confused and frustrated as me
"Yes.. And if we wanna find him, we need to work together" she reasoned

"I agree.." I said, nodding to her idea "Uh, quick question though.. He didn't tell you about what he does for a living?"
"What do you mean?" she said, seemingly getting nervous
"I mean you avoided answering that part of my question.. Why do you seem nervous?" I questioned, furrowing my eyebrows at her
"I, uh.. I actually have somewhere to be in 10 minutes so.. I'm gonna, uhm.. I'm gonna head out. I'll call you" she said in a hurried tone, before darting for the door
"Wait, Kaitlyn!! KAITLYN!!!" I shouted after her, as Taeyong attempted to grab her arm, but she bolted out the door in a flash and was gone. I sat there for a moment, thinking about what had just happened and why she hadn't answered me, when the guys started coming back in the room
"Noona, are you okay?" Donghyuck asked, looking at me concerned
"Yeah, why did she leave in such a hurry??" Jaehyun questioned, peering back at the door
"She's definitely hiding something.." Taeyong accused, and Lucas nodded in agreeance
"I wanna go home" I said in a low voice, as I stared at my lap, fiddling with my fingers
"I'll go talk to the doctor about discharge" Jaehyun said, heading out the door with Kun right behind him

"How're you feeling, Zumi?"
"I'm fine Winnie, just really tired" I assured a sad looking Sicheng "but, are you okay? You seem sad.."
"Well.." he trailed off for a moment, looking down at his feet "I just feel really sorry towards you.. It's my fault you got taken and it's my fault that you're in here.. I shouldn't have let you go out alone.. I should've gone with you, but my stupid head wasn't thinking and I'm just stup-"
"Sicheng, you stop that right now!" I spoke in a firm tone "you're not stupid, and it's not your fault. None of it is. Stop constantly beating yourself up over the bad things that happen to me! You're sweet and kind, and you're an amazing person who I care a lot about, and who I know cares a lot about me... So stop it, okay?" I finished, grabbing ahold of his hand and smiling up at him. He looked down at our connected hands momentarily, before looking back at me and smiling, gently squeezing my hand in understanding
"Okay.. I'm sorry"
"See Winwin? I told you it wasn't your fault! You people never listen to me!" Taeil said, throwing his arms up in the air in defeat
"Awe, Taeil oppa. Pouting isn't very manly you know?" I teased, causing everyone to burst out laughing. Jaehyun and Kun soon returned with my discharge papers and we all left the hospital. The guys drove me home and after taking a hot shower, I laid in bed and immediately fell asleep.