~Fire~

Yunho sped off towards the direction of Yoochun’s house. Jaejoong by his side with his face turned to the back, trying to calm Junsu and Kibum who followed.

Junsu’s hands were sweating, tears were forming quickly and his whole body went shivering. Kibum’s eyes were blank; his teeth were biting on his nails so hardly as if blood would be oozing out in any second now.

From a distance, they could see smoke swallowing the sky, while the raging flames painted the dark blue sky with a generous splash of fierce yellow. They reached not long after, reporters, paramedics, fire fighters, police and even bystanders flooded the scene. Junsu’s heart beat increased, his face trickled with sweat and tears, his mind repeated the same name after and after again ‘Yoochun…’

They squeezed to the front, trying to spot for Yoochun and Changmin to ease their heart. But they were nowhere to be seen. Seeing a familiar face, Junsu dodged the police line, and ran to the ambulance near the gates.

“JUNSU!” Jaejoong screamed.

Before the police grabbed him, He had already squatted down and threw questions at the person who was having treatment, a maid who worked in the Park residence.

“SoYeon, where’s Yoochun? Tell me!”

“I was sleeping… I…I don’t know…” Her tears fell, while she shook her head.

The police who were trying to stop Junsu stopped at their tracks, acknowledging that he was an acquaintance of the Park family.

Yunho, Jaejoong and Kibum managed to get through and supported Junsu in time before he fell to the ground. His tears weren’t stopping and his fear for Yoochun’s safety only increased.

The fire fighters tried their best to put out the fire, but it flames only fought back. The sounds of woods falling apart were loud, and glasses shattered under the unbearable heat. If it wasn’t for Yunho, Junsu would have already went into the fire to search for Yoochun.

That moment, he realized, it didn’t matter if he had to go through obstacles to be with Yoochun, nor did it matter if he was unfit for this perfect man. All that mattered was his heart that had fallen for Yoochun.

Everything went silent in Junsu’s ears. Kibum’s scream for Changmin, the sirens, the chatters from bystanders, Jaejoong’s comforting voice… disappeared.

It was too late… Though the fire was starting to fade, and there were no sign of life whatsoever. Fire fighters that came out from the burning mansion panted heavily; tired after the long search.

“No… it can’t be…” Junsu shivered. “I haven’t told him I love him! It can’t end like this!” Junsu collapsed in to Jaejoong’s arms, still not altering his view from the flaming scene, hoping to catch a glimpse of any help signs. He held his tears and stayed as composed as possible. He should not be crying now, he’s not giving up hope.

Kibum face was drenched with tears, never did he thought that Changmin would one day leave him. The daily sms-es, unstoppable love e-mails and irritating wooings from Changmin were gone. He never knew Changmin was that important to him… not until now when he might have lost him.

The fire fighters managed to stop the fire from spreading and they walked slowly to the mansion, even if the hope of finding the brother’s were thin, they have to at least find the bodies.

Junsu wobbled towards the remains of what was once a magnificent mansion that had two amazing brothers that Junsu had came to love as a friend and as a lover.

Jaejoong knew stopping Junsu would be useless. His heart was already there, searching for his love. Jaejoong watched as he scooted near Yunho, crying on his shoulders. Kibum sat there dumbfounded, as if his soul was detached from his body.

The fire fighters ravished through the scene, moving huge planks to find survivors. The police had already confirmed all the employees’ names with the butler, and everyone was present, therefore the survivors (if there were any) happen to be only the Park brothers.

Unfortunately, the vehicles of the Park family were all still parked at the compound, and there were no signs of the Parks leaving the mansion. So they should be still inside… but… where? Would they have survived? No one held hopes… it was a tragedy.

Twenty minutes passed and Junsu’s strong hopes faded. He wanted to believe Yoochun was still alive since they didn’t find the body. But on the other hand, it was impossible for someone to survive in those flames…

Almost when everyone prepared for the worst, a fire fighter suddenly hushed his partners up. The sirens died and the people stopped talking, the whole scene went quiet. Junsu’s head shot up as if an angel had just landed on his shoulder to give him support. Kibum ran to Junsu’s side, hoping for the same.

There was a small knock and weak screams. It could be heard when it was pin drop silent. “Over there!” one of the men ran to a corner.

It was coming from… below?

They hauled up huge pieces of wood and threw them aside. The voice became clearer and the banging’s were louder.

“Yoochun…” Junsu swallowed his nervousness, his hands gripped tight to Kibum’s as they waited.

The fire fighters finally had everything aside and a small trap door was revealed. They pulled with their might and finally, it flew open. Changmin’s head popped out and Kibum felt like fainting. He was alive!

The bystanders clapped as a sign of relief, while the fire fighters helped Changmin and assisted him to the paramedics. Kibum got to him first and threw himself on to the taller man.

“Kibumie?”

Changmin’s voice was hoarse, and no doubt it was from all the shouting. “Thank God!”

Changmin’s heart fluttered as he circled his arms around the worried Kibum, caressing the other’s head. Yunho and Jaejoong ran towards Changmin, examining him from head to toe.

Junsu didn’t have time to watch the two love birds cuddling; he had his eyes fixed on the other person they pulled out from the trap door.

Yoochun.

Yoochun saw Junsu rooted to the floor, with his hands on his mouth, allowing tears of joy to trickle down from those beautiful tadpole eyes. Yoochun freed himself from the firemen’s grasps and limped toward Junsu.

“Sprained my ankle.” Yoochun chuckled cutely as his hands brought themselves to the teary face, “I thought I would never see you again…”

Junsu flung his arms over Yoochun’s, and buried his face into the crook of Yoochun’s neck, staining the other’s shirt with his tears. “I thought I could never tell you I love you…” he sobbed.

“Junsu...” Yoochun smiled, then pushed Junsu slightly until their eyes met. “I love you too.”

Yoochun kissed the pink cheeks of Junsu and slowly, the kiss landed on Junsu’s lips. Junsu didn’t budge, this kiss was different from any other, it was their first real kiss…