Backtracking

Cry Out With My Heart and Soul

My phone vibrated in my back pocket around 7:30 the following morning. I opened my eyes to find Yesung using my whole body as a pillow, seeing as he was lying on top of me. Somehow, it didn't occur to me to freak out. He was just…Yesung. His arms were wrapped around me and our breathing seemed to be in sync, which made me smile. Trying not to wake him up, I did the awkward-hip--to-get-my-phone-from-my-pocket move and looked at the number. Despite me not recognizing it, I answered anyway.

"Hello?"

"Wookie…"

"He…Henry?!"

"Where are you right now?"

Crap. Now, I knew that if I said "Oh, I'm at Yesung's apartment. Really cozy place," Henry would probably strangle me. "I'm at my apartment."

"BULL." Yesung woke up then, groggily.

"Come again?"

"You're not at your apartment, because I just went there and searched the whole damn place. You're not there!" There was a pause, then, "You're at Yesung's house, aren't you?"

"Who is that?" Yesung asked.

"Oh you ARE! How wonderful!"

"Henry…"

"You're lucky that I don't have a gun with me, Ryeowook, or Yesung would be dead!" He hung up.

"What happened?" I sat up, and Yesung moved with me.

"I don't really know," I answered. "But we might be in danger again."

"Might?" I nodded. "Eh, I'll take my chances. It's too early in the morning. Come on. Let's make breakfast." We shuffled our feet into the kitchen, and then worked around each other to make bacon, eggs, and sausage. Surprisingly, it didn't taste like , but it could still be better. We made small talk while we ate, and it was mainly Yesung talking… Shocker. He was telling me how sadly uneventful his life had been without me, and surprisingly, just like with me, the highlight of the six or seven months we spent apart was Eunhyuk's intervention. 

"Hey, you know what we should do?" Yesung asked.

"What?"

"We should visit the No-Name town."

"That's a fantastic idea!" I said, and we left the apartment. When we got to my own place, we made sure Henry wasn't around, and then I went inside to change clothes and grab the keys to my motorcycle (I still didn't have a car) and we went to the parking garage to get it.

After that, we were off.  We sped down the open road in the direction of the No-Name town and got there around 1:30, just in time for a late lunch. Yesung led the way into Pete's, where Jesse Belle welcomed us.

"Well hey there you two! What took ya so long to come back?"

"We kind of, um… Well, Ryeowook had to go on a trip."

"Oh really? What kinda trip?"

"I went to Hell."

"You went down South, did ya?"

"Uh, yeah. To uh… to Texas."

"In America?"

"Yeah."

"My cousin lives in Texas! What part did you visit?"

I silently cursed Yesung for lying, but it didn't matter right now. "I went to the east side."

"The east? What fer? There ain't nuthin to do in east Texas! Everybody knows that!"

"Well, yeah. I uh… I went there to relax, because things were stressful."

"I have heard that they have pretty nice hotels down there." Yesung and I smiled through our teeth. "Well, y'all must be hungry! Ya want to sit down and eat?"

"That'd be wonderful, thank you." Yesung said, and we followed Jesse Belle into the diner. This time, we didn't get those stares like the first time, when people looked at us like we were insects that needed squishing. People recognized us, said hi to us, and even asked us how we were doing. But that might've been because the last time they had seen us, we were being shot at by a psychotic Henry.

"What can I get you two?" Jesse Belle prepared a note pad and pen.

"We'll get two BLT's, again." I smiled.

"Alrighty, I'll get those two out."

"Well howdy boys!" I looked over to see Chuck, the refrigerator who never got married. "How y'all been?"

"We've gotten by." Yesung glanced at me. "And yourself?"

"Oh, I've been good. I fixed up your car, Ryeowook, free of charge."

I felt my face light up. "Really? My baby?!"

Chuck nodded. "She's good as new. I gave her a paint job, fixed up the leather, and everything."

"Free of charge?"

"Free of charge."

"Chuck, you are amazing. If you ever need anything…"

"Well, if you say that…"

"What would you like me to do?"

"Well, I threw out my back on Saturday and haven't been able to mow my lawn. If you could do that for me…"

"I'd love to! Why don't we head over there after lunch?"

"That's awful nice of ya, thanks."

"You fixed my baby. I owe you."

We ate our lunch (I rushed Yesung. He ended up taking the rest with him), and then went over to Chuck's place. Yesung went inside with Chuck and I guess they talked or did chores or whatever. I got the lawn mower from the garage and stripped down to my tank top. I had mowed about half of the lawn when a familiar car pulled up and Henry stepped out.

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kiwicolada
1621 streak #1
Chapter 25: With all the roller-coaster emotions in the entire story the ending was pretty perfect. I liked it that Yewook just had a wonderful, relaxing day and could looking forward to a future together where they will be at each other's side, loving and supporting each other. They fought long and Wookie deserves a partner who treasures him with all he has to give. A beautiful ending. Thank you for sharing and keeping this story here for so long ❤️❤️
kiwicolada
1621 streak #2
Chapter 24: I'm confused about Henry now. I mean I'm glad he's finally ready to let Wookie go, but if he wanted him to be happy why he didn't let him go way sooner? With all his psycho acts and maniac behavior, it comes to his mind that he only wants Wookie to be happy, now? This guy is insane. I'm happy Wookie is free for Yesung now, but I really wanted Henry to regret what he did to him and almost destroyed him. If Henry didn't get a proper punishment then he should give Ryeowook a proper apologize. Wookie deserves it. At least this nightmare will be over and we know Yeye will treat Ryeonggu way better than Henry ever did. Thank you for sharing this ❤️
kiwicolada
1621 streak #3
Chapter 23: I was really hoping for Wookie to open up to Yesung about his true feelings himself. But obviously Yeye was fed up of waiting and thought now or never. But it's sad that Henry already destroyed Wookie self confidence that much, that he never imagined he himself could have a chance with Yesung and is the person of his heart. Wookie needs someone who will shower him with love and Yesung is just perfect for this. Thank you for writing ❤️
kiwicolada
1621 streak #4
Chapter 22: Poor Wookie. Get well soon and then tell Yeye about all your feelings inside. This kind of horror ride must end so Wookie can live his life happy and with people around who will do good to him. Thanks again ❤️
kiwicolada
1621 streak #5
Chapter 21: I can imagine that this is how Wookie must feel inside. Running out of battery. Totally exhausted and his entire world falling down. Hope he will feel better soon, and with Henry staying away from him. Thank you ❤️
kiwicolada
1621 streak #6
Chapter 20: A pity Wookie gives up that easy. He should go out and fight for Yesung. It's sad he has so low self confidence, but I blame Henry for this. Anyway, thank you for this ❤️
kiwicolada
1621 streak #7
Chapter 19: Oh Wookie, stop being a coward and open up to Yeye. Maybe you will get a nice surprise He never imagined why Yesung gave him his number? Or why Sungie was searching for him during the months? There is a reason, Wookie. You just need to listen. Thank you as always ❤️
kiwicolada
1621 streak #8
Chapter 18: Henry is a psycho. Wookie should call the police and close the chapter of his past with him. Yesung is in so much ways on a different level than that jerk. Think wise Wookie. Thank you for sharing ❤️
kiwicolada
1621 streak #9
Chapter 17: Great, Henry is going to ruin the mood again >_>
I was about to say what a lucky child Wookie is because getting his car fixed for free. But obviously he needs such good moments in life, because in a blink of an eye Henry is back to destroy everything. It's time for Wookie to cut the lines with him. Thank you again ❤️
kiwicolada
1621 streak #10
Chapter 16: I can't understand why, Wookie is doing this to himself. This wasn't the first time Henry treated him like but he wanted to be back to this jerk just because he wanted to forget about Yesung. Worse forget Yesung so the older wouldn't get hurt anymore. Wookie definitely needs help to get away from this toxic person. And goddammit Henry needs to get punished for all his wrong doings in the past. Hope Wookie finally can realize that Yesung can be a, safe place, a safe home for him. Thank you for this longer chapter ❤️