“My hands aren’t even free! Are you saying you can’t trust me?” The question was spoken with a teasing lilt, but the fear haunting Chanyeol’s features differed greatly from how he presented his tone of voice, hoping to throw Kyungsoo off if only by a small amount.

“That’s exactly what I’m saying, you psychopath,” Kyungsoo argued hastily, tone haughty and posture stiff. “Please,” Chanyeol was growing weak, desperate; frenzied, as he pleaded for any form of sympathy he could possibly receive from someone as standoffish as Kyungsoo. The latter almost relented at how distressed the former sounded. Almost. “I can't,” he stumbled on the first syllable, reeling back as if the imprisoned man had sunk a blistering blade into his stomach. Chanyeol stilled, watching with a horrible panic crackling in his eyes that made Kyungsoo feel sick. “I won't.” And when he began to stride off as fast as he dared, he could’ve sworn a muffled cry came from inside the cell, one so heartwrenching Kyungsoo nearly thought to turn back around.

After all, is it a crime to want to live?

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+ This is an apocalypse au devised entirely by myself.

+ This piece is posted somewhere else but I assure I am the original creator.

+ Sensitive character death and triggering topics (self-harm, divorce, graphic violence, etc.) do make several appearances in this work and if you are not comfortable with that, please don't read.

+ Several cameos from close friends make an appearance alongside the EXO members.

+ I'm a loose cannon when it comes to updates so I hope you can be patient with me.