Nine

Strangers
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His hands were gripping the steering wheels so tightly that his knuckles had turned white. Steering the car expertly on the narrow path, he saw a car coming from the opposite direction. He parked the car in a side bend and allowed the other car to pass, his eyebrows shooting up when he noticed the occupants of the car. That was the Yoons' mafia friend and his right hand man, he had seen them around on some occasions. 

      The fact that they were leaving the place meant that they had accomplished what they had wanted to do. Yoseob furrowed his brows and quickly accelerated to the top of the cliff, hoping that he was in time to save the Yongs. He held on to the positive thought that at least the gang weren't around as he would definitely not be able to go against them.       Reaching the top, he saw the Yongs' car and breathed a sigh of relief to see that the two were in the car, no obvious sign of bleeding and seemed to not be completely still, signifying a sign of consciousness. Dashing out of his car towards them, his heart sank at the sickening realization that the car was moving, albeit very slowly, to the edge of the cliff.        Running like his life depended on it, he finally reached the driver's side. Flinging the door open, he saw that both the Yongs were tied to their seats, Mr Yong at driver seat. "Mr and Mrs Yong!"       "Yoseob!" The two looked at him in surprise, completely not expecting to see him.        "Do you all have anything in here for me to untie both of you? We have to move quickly, before the car reaches the edge!"       "We have a Swiss Army knife at the compartment in front of my wife, I think that should do the trick."        The fair male wasted no time and hurried over to the other side, retrieving the said item and started sawing on the ropes that bounded Mrs Yong first. When that was done, he rushed back to Mr Yong's side and proceeded to untie him. Very swiftly, all the ropes fell loose and Yoseob was about to help pull Mr Yong out but the older male shook his head frantically.        "I can't leave the car."       "Why not?! Just jump out already! The car's brake has been tampered with so there's no way I can stop it!" Yoseob half shouted as he started fiddling with the steering wheel, brakes and whatever mechanics he can get his hands on. He wanted to stop the car from going over the cliff but it seemed impossible. His feet was getting tangled while walking alongside the moving car as the anxiousness in him build up.       Mr Yong calmly spoke, "you see my left foot? It's pressing on a piece of device. The moment there's no weight that is significant enough on this device, a countdown will begin. It's a time bomb, and I would only have 10 seconds to make a run for it."       Yoseob's eyes widened as he noticed the black, harmless looking block, trying to look about for a heavy weight item to replace Mr Yong's leg with it. When he couldn't seem to find anything, he tried persuading Mr Yong, "alright then, in 10 seconds, if we run as fast as we can, I'm sure we can get to a safe distance away. Let's just try!"       Mrs Yong, who had been tearing at the side, shook her head dejectedly, "they fractured his other leg. So he would be limping, 10 seconds is just not enough."       By now, as he continued walkingalongside the moving car, Yoseob's heart was beating so quickly that he couldn't even differentiate the beats from one another. His head was spinning from the intense rush of blood and thoughts in his brain as he tried to figure out a plan whilst noticing that the car wasn't exactly that far from the edge. Two seconds later, he held on the opened car door and stood on a foot on the device.        "Mrs Yong, help get Mr Yong out of the seat now. I'm perfectly able enough to run. So I'll take over your position, Mr Yong."       The older male looked at the young man in disbelief and incredulity, "no! You are not risking your life for an old man like me!"       "I am not! Trust me! I am able to run fast and I would be able to run to a safe distance that when the bomb explodes, we will all be safe. So now, let's not waste the very little time we have and start moving! There's no other better options and you know it!"       Mr Yong stared at the determination and courage in Yoseob's eyes, and as much as he didn't want to agree, he knew there was no way he would ever be able to dissuade this young man. Hoisting himself up with the help of his wife, he started limping as fast as he could away while leaning on Mrs Yong. The faster the two of them reaches a safe distance away, the earlier Yoseob could begin the run.        The smaller male was now a foot on the device, another on side of the car for balance, readying it to land on the ground and begin the run the moment his other feet lifted itself from the device. He watched as Mr and Mrs Yong did their best to move away. Seeing a lone tree afar, he figured that that would be the safest benchmark to use for him to ensure the couple's safety.        Beads of sweat were trailing down the side of his head as nervousness and fear consumed him. He wasn't sure how huge a blast this bomb can make and although he had confidently proclaimed that he could run fast, he knew that if the blast was huge, a 10 seconds run wouldn't be enough. Trying his utmost best to not dwell on the negativity, he started trying to think of happy memories.       Right at that moment, the wanderer's face appeared in his mind, prompting the corners of his lips to curl into a smile. It had felt like it had been so long since he have last seen the wanderer even though it was just this morning. However, he hadn't gotten his usual dose of kisses and sweet words from him today as he remembered the morning's incident. He really shouldn't have lied about Doojoon's name, wondering why had he wanted to so persistently continue with the game of name guessing when the wanderer had looked so serious about the matter.        A tear escaped from his eye as he felt a pang in his heart, remembering the words the wanderer last said to him.        'Falling in love with you and trusting you was the biggest mistake in my life.'       He had hurt the wanderer unknowingly and now, there might not be even a chance to apologize. He wondered if the wanderer would ever return to the art studio or would he even know that he might be dead and stuff. Sniffing loudly as more tears fell from his eyes, he started wondering if he had told the man enough that he loved him. He started wondering if the man would be lonely without him. He started wondering if the man would find another person just as he had found Yoseob in the middle of nowhere.        Little did he know that his wanderer was now terribly guilty and worried for him, having just reached the top of the cliff and seeing his car.        Junhyung, Doojoon, Gayoon and Dongwoon rushed to Mr and Mrs Yong who were panting heavily. Before they could even ask or say anything, Mr Yong had spoken.        "Yoseob is holding on to the timer bomb for us. The moment he lifts his weight away, the 10 seconds countdown would happen and the bomb would explode. He said he will run as fast as he can but we don't know if he can...we don't know if..." Mr Yong broke down, heavily regretting his decision of listen to the younger male's direction now, wishing that he was still the one pressing on the device.       The four other young ones were about to run towards Yoseob's direction when they saw that the small male had already started his run. Junhyung held his breath as he watched the love of his life run and he prayed and prayed that he would run faster and faster. He had begun running towards the smaller male, knowing that there was absolutely nothing he could do to help and that he might also get injured in the process but just wanting to be by his love's side to protect him.       His mind went blank when he saw the blast, the fiery flames enveloping the car as the explosive push force of it pushed him to the ground, not even close to where Yoseob was. He got up on his feet almost instantly and when he saw the smaller male with his face down to the ground, he shook his head and ran with all his might to him.       It felt like years when he finally reached him, turning the little body around, only to see his eyes shut, his breathing slow and irregular. He held him tightly, sobbing into his neck, begging for the small male to open his eyes.  "Please baby, please, wake up. Wake up and show me those beautiful eyes of yours. Please, don't leave me, please!"       The other three ran after Junhyung and all except Dongwoon wore a look of confusion at the CEO's despair. Doojoon was about to snatch Yoseob away when Junhyung suddenly snapped out of his anguish, a look of resolution forming on him as he scooped Yoseob up and ran towards the cars, ordering them in the process. "Dongwoon, drive my parents to the hospital in Yoseob's car. I'll drive him to the hospital on mine."       Doojoon
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Kimmythom1 #1
Chapter 14: I am still reading and reading this story everyday since I first read it in December. I am obviously, hopelessly spellbound by it. I can quote you lines and paragraphs. I was going to write my favotite lines in your replys every time I read it but it would take too much space. Wanted you to know I am still reading and loving your work. Lets not think about how weird I am about this story, I just know it makes me happy so Im going to read it, forever I guess. Thanks for creating my favorite pastime. You are blessed with talent, thanks for sharing.
KAISUDO #2
Chapter 14: I love this story! The story plot, your writing, Junhyung's, Yoseob's and Doojoon's character, everything is amazing! I read the chapters all in one go cos everytime one chapter ends.. i couldnt wait to read whats gonna happen next. I like the game that they were playing. Not knowing each others name but still able to love be loyally attached to each other. Always anticipating for their next meet ups and date nights. It seems so romantic..pure and innocent. Well except for Junhyung. I could write more but then I have to go home nowww. T.T pls write more of this kind of masterpiece authornim!
Kimmythom1 #3
Chapter 14: Just finished reading this for the second time. I am addicted. Your obvious love for our sweet Yoseob mirrors my own, and your discription of him makes me happy. MY DREAM is that Yoseob finds this kind of love and happiness in his real life, if not with Jun then with someone wonderful. Thank you for this beautiful story. I have to go wipe my happy tears again...
Kimmythom1 #4
Chapter 14: Stunning. So mesmerized I read it all in one sitting. Your writing is so clean, uncluttered and beautiflly precise. The introduction is a masterpiece. Ive already re-read it. Their back and forth was so elegant and you realize how perfectly in tune they are from the very beginning. Truly one of the best first chapters/ intros Ive ever read anywhere- and I read all the time. So visual, I saw every moment. I cried, laughed my off, held my breath and was very happy/sad when it ended. Really, really well done. Do u have more?
Kimmythom1 #5
Chapter 8: Thank god, thank god! Im so grateful u changed the story. Jun hurting Yoseob more would have been devastating and out of character. So many writers go way to far with the couple angst. Ive stopped reading many stories here because of that. Sorry. Gotta go read what happens next!
Kimmythom1 #6
Chapter 3: Absolutely amazing. The visuals your writing brings are exquisite. Wow.
barscheviel #7
Chapter 14: Wow.. I'm speechless.. How can I forget to comment this story.. Now that it ended, *clap clap* congrats~ it's one of ur masterpieces and thanks for writing this story.. I love the ending.. Kinda expecting the wedding scene but this is more than enough.. I seriously love it.. Junhyung is funny though.. Finally, Yoseob has a happy future hehe.. Thanks once again, anyway happy new year^^ I'm so late /sigh/
abs_vanness
#8
Chapter 14: congrats for finishing this story with a happy ending! really loved and appreciated your fic for them.
hoping for more to come! thanks again and merry xmas!!!
nouwookris #9
Chapter 14: I'm happy and sad because the story ended but it's ok as long as junseob are happy
b2utyjane #10
Chapter 14: Omg....i LOVE IT SO MUCH....i oove how sweet n cute yoseob is as always...but i have but...the rated scene was so embarrassed to read..the scene was so idk...but i feel so shy about it...but wtf junhyung doesn't felt shy at all talking bout it...and even the parent also openly talked bout it...omg i just can't stop smiling from shyness....hahahahahahaha

Anyway, its already end...a bit sad that its already end but i want to thank you for writing junseob fanfic...thank you for keeping junseob alive...hehehehe...hope there will be more from u in the future....thank you again n luv ya