Disclaimer: All rights belong to J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series. E-XO belong to SM Entertainment.
Warnings: slash, meaning boyxboy, characters might be OOC
Note: I find it incredibly difficult to write about people who I have never met before as I only know them from my computer screen, but I'll try my hardest to accurately portray them. I have just recently (meaning yesterday) started to really get into E-XO and their music even though I was well aware of their existence a few years back, but I regret not giving them a chance sooner. That being said, I have a new love for them and I do not wish to harm them in any way.
We are One
Two Years Ago
Harry wiped away the tears in his eyes, reading the text message over and over again.
Dad's in the hospital. Hurry back - Ron
He tried to quiet his sobs, but a few managed to escape and echo in the empty restroom stall. Sniffling, with his body still slumped on the toilet seat, he leaned forward on his knees, loosely holding the tiny, old phone that carried the tremendous weight of the terrible news.
"Damn it," he murmured quietly yet brokenly, never one to curse but a situation like this can only be summarized so accurately, "Damn it all to hell."
Harry looked up, shocked, when the stall door suddenly opened, revealing the characteristic cold face of his friend.
Kris narrowed his eyes at him, assessing the situation, taking in the sight of teary eyes and flushed cheeks.
"Why are you crying?" he asked, his grip on the door tightening imperceptibly.
Bringing his arm up to wipe his eyes, Harry denied the act, but the slight hitch in his voice gave it away.
Harry startled when he felt a warm arm wrap itself around his neck, tugging him into a firm chest.
"Shouldn't you be practicing?" he asked, voice still choked up.
"I could ask you the same thing."
The two stayed silent and remained in their positions. Any other time, Harry would have been absolutely giddy over the idea of Kris initiating any contact, being the reserved person that he was, but he wished he could enjoy it under different circumstances.
"I can't debut with you guys," Harry whispered, feeling Kris tense up. "My dad's been in an accident."
Kris didn't say a word, only hugging him tighter.
"When will you leave?" he finally spoke.
Harry sighed. "As soon as I get a ticket."
He stood up slowly. "I have to tell the president and Lay."
Pausing at the door, Harry turned. "Could you tell the others for me?"
"Yeah."
"Thanks," he said, giving a small smile to his friend before walking away from his dream.
If any of you are curious:
The story is set in 2013 and will extend to 2014, but this scene was set in 2011 when E-XO was preparing for their debut.
Kris and Harry will be quite close compared to the other SM trainees since they both speak English.
I have no clue how SM organizes the dorms for trainees, so Harry will be rooming with Lay.
I also have no idea if any of the E-XO members knew each other prior to the band's formation, but I'm assuming they have seen each other a few times while training.