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“What do you mean he has gone missing?”
It did not make any sense. Soonyoung was just right here in their home, talking animatedly to Jihoon about his tiger pillow. It was supposed to be in the laundry but he did not want to be sleeping without it. Jihoon had shaken his head at the remarks and kept ignoring him when he tried to persuade Jihoon to accompany him to bed instead. It is almost a routine for them, bickering here and there then proceed with a cuddle session. Jihoon said he hates it, but Soonyoung knows better.
It was just an hour ago when Soonyoung finally decided to leave Jihoon alone after pestering him around. Jihoon knew that it was about this time Soonyoung went to bed. So why did Jeonghan hyung come to his room and said that the very person is missing?
“I don’t know… you know how he would come to my room and ask for a hug before bed every time right? I was waiting for him while being on the phone but he never come. When I went to check on him in his room, he… wasn’t there.”
Without Jihoon realised, he already started walking towards Soonyoung’s room and true to Jeonghan’s word, there was no Soonyoung in sight. There was only Chan, sitting on Soonyoung’s bed while hugging the dear tiger pillow that did not end up in the washer. He looked very troubled by he situation. “I already checked the whole house and he is not in the other dorm too. I told the rest of the members to gather there and asked them to reach out and call any other people who might be in contact with Soonyoung. Seungcheol already called the manager. They are sorting things out for our schedule tomorrow.” Joshua came in from behind him. “I’m going to be honest. Everyone is freaking out.”
Of course they would freak out. It was not like Soonyoung to suddenly disappear like this without informing any of them. He was the one who stressed on the importance of keeping in touch with each other in case of emergency. “You didn’t tell his family yet right?”
“Of course not. At least not yet. We don’t want to create unnecessary attention to other people. It hasn’t even been 24 hours yet. But I’m worried.”
Jihoon tried to think of any way that would lead them to Soonyoung. Did Soonyoung say anything to him in the morning? Was there any sign of his possible disappearance throughout the day he spent his time with him? Any thing at all to help them to find Soonyoung.
“Wait, Jeonghan hyung, I think I know a way. Previously, I played a game with Soonyoung that required him to download a gps system. I think my phone might still be connected to his phone right now.” All of their faces brighten at that statement. “Let me check it first.”
Pulling out his phone form his pocket, he prayed that he still have the app installed. Darn it Soonyoung… Where the hell are you…
“Yes! I found him. He’s at the factory near Hanggang Street. Why the heck is he there?” Jihoon check the address again. The pointer clearly showed where Soonyoung might be and it was situated exactly at the factory building. “Share the location to Seungcheol. We’ll need a car, so we’ll have the driver bring us to the place. Jihoon, you’ll stay he-”
“No, I want to go. “
“Jihoon, we need someone to check on the kids and be here if we need anything. Let me and Seungcheol search for Soonyoung. Joshua is handling the kids in the other dorm. I think you need to stay here if Soonyoung suddenly come backhome. Who knows. That may happen after we go out.”
Jihoon knew it was reasonable that he stayed. He was one of the older members that most of their little brothers listened to and received instructions well. Maybe because he used to direct and give guidance during recording session. He might be a help to get the members to calm down a bit. However, he desperately in need of reassurance himself from Soonyoung about his situation. He could not bear waiting at the side while the hyungs went to get Soonyoung back to their home. He could not just stay still. He needs to do something.
Junhui came into the room with a glass of water in his right hand. “I can stay here instead. I’m alright with taking care of them,” said Junhui as he sat down next to Chan. He gave the glass to Chan and he drank it gratefully. “Okay. If you are okay with it, please stay with them alright, Junnie? Make sure they are here together. We don’t want more people to be missing.” Joshua gave a pat to Junhui’s shoulder and a gentle smile to their youngest.
The ride to the destination had been tensed. The silence was already killing Jihoon, so when they finally arrived, he immediately went out of the car and lead them straight to the entrance of the factory. The surrounding of the small factory was nothing remotely scary. There were lights everywhere and Jihoon even spotted a security booth at the end of the road. “It’s locked. Try to check the windows over there.”
The lights from outside could not reach the windows for Jihoon to see clearly but he instantly caught sight of the phone on the table near the the big steel shelves. It was not just any phone. It was definitely Soonyoung’s because of the tiger casing that he got for himself two weeks ago. But where is he?
“Oh God… I, I think that’s Soonyoung.” Jihoon’s heart skipped a beat after hearing Jeonghan’s trembling voice at the other window beside him.
Like a bullet, he went to Jeonghan’s side. A body was lying on the floor. The blond hair was not mistaken as someone else. That’s definitely Soonyoung…. and he is unconscious with torn clothes and no pants.
“Everyone, back away! I’m going to break the window,” screamed Seungcheol. He threw away the heavy brick that he found as hard as he can. Shattered glass were everywhere, but Seungcheol did not care as he jumped over the broken window. Jeonghan followed him right behind him. “Jihoon, call the security. Get the key from them.”
Jihoon just stood there. He was not even moving. He just stared at Seungcheol trying to wake Soonyoung up while covering his bared body with his jacket. Jeonghan searched for the switch to put on the lights near them. As the lights shined on Soonyoung, they could see the scratches and bruises all over Soonyoung's body. The right corner of his lips was torn and his eyes were puffy with tear stains on his cheeks. Jihoon’s mind refused to accept what was happening in front of him. “Jihoon, please listen to me. You need to stay alert for the time being. For Soonyoung, okay?” Joshua shook his body. "Jihoon!"
Alright. He could do this. He just need to call for help to get the door open so that they could bring out Soonyoung and they will be back safe in their home. He could do that.
‘Please be okay, Soonyoung,’ his mind wandered as he made a turn and ran to the security facility.