" So what did you and Kevin talk about before?" I questioned Kiseop, curiosity gnawing at my insides; I wanted to find what could have occurred that had left Kevin as a mess now lying in Eli's arms. I saw him frown in concentration before recognition flooded his eyes and he smiled at me happily, looking accomplished.
"Kevin that guy from before right? How do you know him Kibum?" my heart stuttered to a halt as I stared at him, I am sure my face had paled about fifty shades at the that comment and I am also certain he could read the emotions wisping across my face because a look of confusion laced his features.
"You ok Kibum? Did something happen to that guy?" as he continued on I felt myself growing nauseous, the emotions welling up within me like a sick tidal wave. I placed a tentative hand to my mouth before standing out of my seat the chair falling idly to the ground behind me.
"I'm sorry Kiseop I'll be right back, I'm just going to get something to eat for you ok?"
"Ok?" he replied albeit hesitantly, concern and confusion dancing behind his brown hews. Before he could question anything I was out the door and down the hallway, the world was spinning and I was feeling faint. Kiseop had forgotten Kevin? Not only that, but he had forgotten only Kevin? This wasn't fair. Not on Kevin or Kiseop, this pain and confusion that now bound the two like a cursed red string of fate. Pulling and pulling fighting to get them together but at the same time continuously poisoning them with such sorrow and misery. No one deserved their fates.
I stumbled and leaned against a fall finding myself incapable of holding myself steady anymore, pushing my forehead to the wall I let out the yell of frustration that I had been holding in for who knows how long. Tears began to fall down my face and I couldn't help but blame myself for what happened, if I had just not taken that drink for courage to confess to Xander, none of this would have happened. I wouldn't have drunkenly mistaken Kevin for Xander and Kiseop wouldn't have presumed the worse when he had walked in. but unfortunately the world was a cruel place as of late, and all of the above had indeed happened, and there was nothing I could do about it. If I could go back in time and change everything, I know that I would.
I felt strong hands grip around my waist and I lent back into the familiar supporting chest of Xander. The only good thing I think that came out of this whole ordeal was that I now had Xander, we were together, I could finally find out he loved me. But it came at such a high price. The price that made me almost wish that I never knew. If I had let things be, nothing would have turned out as such. But here we are, the world seemingly collapsing around our small group of friends even though the world just kept on turning. But I am sure for Kevin it would seem as though the entire world had stoped. That everything was over. Or at least I am sure he was wishing such.
(Eli's POV)
I held the trembling Kevin within my arms, what he said still resonating deep within my brain, as I remained stiff from shock, then again I think we all were. I glanced around at my companions and saw the stricken faces on all of them. None of us had ever wanted anything like this to happen, then again who would? Who would wish for one of their friends to almost die, and the other so broken from being wiped clean of the others memory, that you were almost certain you would loose him soon. I myself was no longer sure how long Kevin would last like this. How he lay in my arms limply would have made me believe he was already dead if it weren't for the strong steady if not slightly rushed heart beat thudding against my own chest.
"Shh Kevin it's ok, it's not permanent, he will remember" I heard A.J. coo over my shoulder only for Kevin to burst into a new round of sobs at what was spoken.
"They said the damage was so bad that they would be surprised if he ever remembered what was forgotten" I gripped him tighter to my chest before pulling him away and looking him dead in the eyes.
"Kevin he will remember, that boy loved you before the incident and I am sure he still does, you have to remind him of all the things you two hold together. We will all be here beside you every step of the way, you aren't alone, we will help you get Kiseop back I promise" I said sternly, I am sure that I may have been a little rough, but I don't think anything else would have pierced through Kevin's veil of misery at this point.
I gripped his shoulders hard and pulled him to his feet ignoring the protests of the people around me who thought he should rest for a bit. I reached up and brushed the tears away with the pad of my thumb, I was damned if I was going to just sit there and let him wallow in pain. I would fix everything if it killed me, I would help Kevin make everything better or die trying.
"Now let's came down and think about this. Let's think of things that Kiseop couldn't possibly forget, things that you two did together. Things he loved that only he and you did alright?" I said and watched a slight smile tug at the corners of Kevin's lips and felt a familiar smile spread across my lips as well.
" Yeah lets do this, " he said and new slight form of determination resonating within his tone and I was glad that I could do this much for him. I gripped his arm and pulled him down the hallway and to Kiseop's room. I let him stand outside for a minute and mentally prepare himself for what we were about to do.
" It's ok Kevin I will be here for you every single step of the way"
" We all will" I heard behind me and saw A.J, Kibum, Xander, Hoon, Soohyun and Dongho all standing there, the same determination burning in their eyes that was also burning deep within my own, I smiled to them and turned back to Kevin.
"We are all here for you Kev, and we won't let this go until everything has returned to normal, we will all get Kiseop back alright"
He smiled his smile for the first time since finding out the news, the smile that spread over his entire face lighting up his eyes that danced in the light. I felt my heart put at ease from that smile and I knew that he was better, well for the most part. I knew he wouldn't give up. And I couldn't help but grin at what he said next.
"Alright let's go and get Kiseop back."
