Ice Hearts || ATEEZ ✔️

forty-five.

Wooyoung's POV

"Y/n?!" Seonghwa hyung exclaimed, making me jump slightly as his loud voice rang through my ear. "Oops, sorry." He apologized sheepishly while rubbing the back of his neck. Just by hearing her voice gave me shivers, feeling a form of comfort tickling me from inside. "Hyung, Changbin said that Chan found out about our plan, that's why he gave us this." I remembered, worried that he would take it out on Y/n.

"Calm down Woo. Changbin's on Y/n's side, so he's on ours. I'm sure he will look after her, Y/n will be fine and waiting for us. We better let the others know of this." Seonghwa hyung said in his usual soothing voice, his palm on my back. I didn't even notice how heavy my breathing had gotten until Hyung started rubbing my back.

"I know, hyung...but I can't help but worry about her and those guys are definitely not being nice to her. I just want her back, back in my arms." My voice turned soft, trailing off as I rested my forehead on the elder's shoulder, seeking comfort in the brotherly embrace.

"Do you guys think this is the address of the warehouse?" Yunho asked as they passed the note around, seated in the living room yet again. "Ae Ri, is it?" San asked the only girl in the room whom confirmed it. "It is, I just asked my parents." She said, looking up from her phone. "That's great then, now what should we do?" Mingi asked this time.

"The same as we have planned. Barge in, get Y/n and out we go." San answered. "Let's just hope it would be as easy as that." Jongho added, making San glare at the maknae before cowering away to avoid the stares from the younger boy in return. "Jongho's right, but we have to risk it. We don't have any other choice." The leader concluded. "We will go tomorrow evening then."

It was yet another sleepless night for me, thoughts clouding my mind like the many other nights. Jongho was right, it's definitely not going to be that easy but I would do anything for my baby girl. Tomorrow...Y/n my dear, please hang in there. We're coming to get you tomorrow. I thought as I forced my eyes to close, chasing after the sleep I needed so much. Goodnight, Y/n-ah...

Y/n's POV

"Get up, love. We have to go." Chan's stern voice broke me from my usual pass-time, aka staring at nothing. I was about to retaliate until I remembered Changbin's words, "Follow everything Chan wants you to do, don't resist and just follow.". I nodded a little, Seungmin pulling me up and helping me to the car. The warehouse, I hope the boys have gotten my note well. I resumed my pass-time activity, looking out the window.

Soon, we've arrived at the very warehouse where I last seen the boys. The rusty doors let out at a nasty screech as it swung open, revealing the empty space. I was dragged to a single chair that was pulled to the middle of the wide space by one of them, tied down to it with thick ropes. "This should keep you quiet." Jisung said as he shoved a piece of cloth into my mouth.

Once they were done with me, they spread out and kept themselves busy; two were in the dark corners of the warehouse while the others headed up to the second level of the place. Being left alone in the middle of the space was uncomfortable, knowing they will probably catch me if I try anything. Instead, I started dozing off to catch up on some sleep.

I was woken up by a soft thud coming from the window behind me. Wait, a window behind me? They must have shifted me while I was asleep. I scanned around the room to see Hyunjin and Jeongin in the far corner from me, each of them guarding a side of the entrance. Another thud caught my attention again, making me turn towards the window to the best I can. I jumped slightly as a head popped up.

Jongho?! My eyes widened in shock before turning soft as the boy gave me a huge smile and a tiny wave, but his expression soon changed as a pebble hit his head. I strained my neck to see Mingi and San hiding behind a bush, them too waving slightly at me with bright smiles on their faces. I regained my posture as I checked SKZ's location but I could only see the two who were guarding the door. Jerking my head slightly towards the door, mouthing "two of them" and "door" to Jongho. The boy tilted his head, peeking into the warehouse to check before nodding and creeping to where the two boys were hiding.

As if god was on my side, Felix called for the two from above who made their way up and Changbin came down in exchange. My eyes met his and he walked towards me. "Er, I need water. Can I please have some?" I asked, as innocently as possible once he removed the cloth in my mouth. It was obvious Changbin knew something was on and he was trying not to laugh as I glared at him.

"What?" He asked as he bent down to grab a bottle of water from beside me. "Ateez is here." I whispered back, my words making him freeze for a moment. "I'll think of something. Just make sure they stay away from the walls." Changbin replied as he straightened his back and fed me some water, pushing the cloth back into my mouth softly. Stay away from the walls? Why? I was confused but I didn't have the chance to ask as he walked back up the stairs.

"We're heading out and we'll be back soon. Don't even think of trying anything, do you understand me?" Chan spat rudely as he stood in front of me, eyes locked with mine while I simply nodded. Changbin was the last out the door as he casted me a glance, the door is not locked.

I received his silent message as he rattled the metal chains that were supposed to hold the heavy doors locked. Thanks shithead. I waited for a few minutes, immediately snapping my head to the window after hearing the car leave. Giving the three boys a nod, they immediately reacted, scampering towards the entrance.

"Y/NNNNNN!" The three boys screamed as they rushed in. The three of them gave me a tight hug before working on the ropes around me and of course the cloth in my mouth. "Guys! I miss you so much!" I cried, finally free from the ropes. Suddenly, a couple more heavy footsteps stomping in could be heard as my vision was blocked by the three around me.

"WHERE'S MY BABY GIRL! MOVE YOU THREE!" The voice I missed the most echoed throughout the empty warehouse as the three friends were pushed away from me. "God, Y/n baby I missed you so much, how are you? Did they feed you? Shit, you're in such a bad condition. I'm so gonna kill them." Wooyoung's words came out rapidly, his hands cupping my face and placing soft kisses around my face.

Tears welled up in my eyes as the concern and love in him reached me, my arms flew around him and wrapped him into a tight hug. "Woo, I missed you the most." I confessed as I buried my head in his neck, his warmth comforting me as he too wrapped his strong arms around me.

As soon as we parted slightly, Wooyoung was pulled away from me as Seonghwa oppa and Jongho took his place. "Share, we love her too." Jongho whined as he glared jokingly at Wooyoung who was now sulking, making everyone laugh.

"Ahhh, what a reunion." Mingi sighed dramatically as he leaned on the wall behind. Shit the wall! "Mingi no!" I shouted in a rush but was too late. An alarm went off as metal shutters fell, blocking every exit possible.

"Ah shit, we're trapped."

hey there! I'm back w another chapter :)

we're rching the climax finally! (hoping I won't disappoint w what's coming soon)

a little info: I have up to chapter forty-seven done hehe

once again, everyone stay safe and healthy please everything going on now is no joke :(

also, the crescent party by ateez was TT they're so cute

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~thedouble_a