Chapter 12: Pieces Made
[Winter]
[Seunghyun POV]
"The police have officially released the photo we reported about a few minutes ago. We reported that they are searching for a female."
A picture of a girl shows up in the picture. I gasp and abruptly stand up from the couch.
"No!" I protest loudly, making Daesung and Seungri flinch.
"It was said that the female's name is Jang EunMi. She…"
The anchorwoman's voice soon faded as I continue looking at the picture of EunMi on TV. No, it can't be her. No! They must've had some mistake. I feel like screaming my heart out as my head starts to pound with a steady beat.
I stare at those dark, hidden eyes.
This is all a mistake! An angel like her shouldn't be involved with something like this! But I was wrong, dead wrong. The memory of her bruised face comes up in my mind, the statements she blurted out…
"So, I wouldn't have to ruin your life."
"Because I'm scared you won't survive one second in my world."
"I don't want you to get hurt…"
The words swirl around and around my mind. Then I remember all the dreams… It all makes sense now. War. She's in the gang life, the hard life. She's in the life when she gets abused, hurt. And now, they're hunting her down. They're planning to kill her… for reasons I still don't know.
~O~O~
"Hyung! You're not gonna go find her, are you?"
I ignore them and focus on finding the keys for the car. Jiyong grabs my shoulder and turns me around to face him.
"Hyung, are you insane? You're actually going to look for her?" Jiyong asks, worry and disbelief in his eyes.
"Yes, I am going to look for her." I reply, my voice steady.
"But she's being hunted! What if they kill you?" YoungBae bursts.
"That's a chance I'll have to take. Besides, the news said that gang is still far from the main part in Seoul. I'll be fine." I say, trying to reason with them. But in the inside, I'm just as shaken up. This seems to be by instinct, though. No matter how much my brain screams at me, my body goes to find her. Besides, she has my heart right? I'll be able to find her sooner. Daesung, YoungBae, and Jiyong continue to argue and block my way. I still can't find the damn keys!
A jingle in the room quiets us down. Something gold was being thrown at me, and I catch it neatly. I look down at my hand, the keys to the car. I look up and meet Seungri's eyes.
"Just be careful." He cautions me.
"Seungri-ah!"
"Maknae!"
"What?"
The other three exclaim the same time I leave the dorm. I just hope they haven't found her yet, and I hope she's near.
~O~O~
[EunMi POV]
I shiver as a strong wind passes by, making my hair go wild. I wrap my arms around myself, my teeth chattering. Aish! I shouldn't have left that building. Why did Seunghyun have to show up? Actually, why him of all people? Why didn't I run into that building anyway? Then I end up running in an open, public park.
I hear a car's engine growl in the distance. I quickly look over my shoulder and run behind a tree with bushes surrounding it. I get on my knees and pull my hood up. The engine comes closer until the sound dies, near me. Then I hear footsteps slosh against the snow. Why here of all places?
I sit on my butt and lean my back against the tree. I pull my knees up to my chest and hug them. I can't stop shivering! This piece of crap jacket isn't helping at all. But I can't get rid of this black hoodie. My lips twitch upwards as I think about Hyun Su. He was the one who it gave me, the first person who actually took care of me. The loud brush of the bushes breaks my thoughts. I slightly look up and peer over the bushes.
I squint my eyes as I stare at a tall figure of a man. His back was to me, his hands placed on his hips. I see his head turn slowly from left to right, surveying the wide park. A loud, obnoxious ring makes both of us jump. The man fishes his phone out of his pocket. He glances at the caller ID. I hear him sigh as he ignores the call. "Where the hell could she go?" A deep voice shouts out of frustration.
I shoot up from my hiding spot. "Yah!" I shout, momentarily forgetting that I'm supposed to be hiding. "What the hell do you think you're doing?"
He jumps and turns around. "God! You scared me." He starts to come closer.
I raise my hand, feeling that tingle through my body. "Stop. Don't come any closer."
He stops, looking sad. I wanted to close my eyes, not wanting to see that look on his face. He can't come any closer. I'm scared of feeling that tingle…
"What are you doing here?" I growl.
"What are you doing back there?" He replies back.
That's when I come back to my senses. I curse silently. I quickly look around. No one is in sight. I lean forward and grab Seunghyun's jacket collar. I pull him towards me, hidden in the bushes and trees. I'm suddenly faced with his chest. I gulp as I just stare. My fist is still curled around his jacket. I pulled him too hard. I see him bringing his hand up. I push him away before he could touch me.
I turn around, my back facing him. I grab a fistful of my hair and I squeeze my eyes shut. "You're driving me insane, Choi Seunghyun." I mutter darkly.
"Is there a reason why you're hiding?" He asks softly.
I straighten up, my hands falling back to my sides. I slowly open my eyes, staring mindlessly at a bush. Does he know…?
"Is there a reason why you want to know?" I snap.
"Just curious. I mean, I've seen you on the news and all…" He trails off.
I turn around, meeting his deep eyes. The tingle I've been avoiding for so long comes back, and it's back with much intensity.
"You have some explaining to do, EunMi." He quietly says. "And I won't leave this spot until you tell me."
