10. Captivated
It has been an hour since Zan started learning how to drive the car. He is a smart guy so he learns fast.
"Zan!" Yibo called him from afar, the latter was sitting on the bench.The sun was sizzling hot and the wind blew warm. Satisfied, Zan got off the car and went to take a break. He sat beside Yibo, the distance between them could be occupied by a single person.
"You learn very fast, it came pretty well than I expected" Yibo shrugged his shoulders. No lies, he was complimenting Zan. He thought that there is no harm in praising a person if the latter deserved it anyway.
"I have to since you don't like giving me a ride." Savage as he is, Zan is a kind of person who never says thank you. Even if you praise him a hundred times, he would never give a damn. Yibo inhaled deeply and tried to calm down. The bottle that he was holding almost crushed because he obvioulsy vented his anger over the poor thing. Calm down, boy.
He took a bubble gum from his pocket, unwrapped it and stuffed it inside his mouth. He munched the chewy thing like he was murdering it as he clenched his jaw.
"Brother Zan, shall we take the driving lesson to another level?" Yibo asked. His face looked calm but his heart raced rapidly. Something inside him ticked like a bomb. It was as if he set a timer that started counting down Zan's remaining hours in this world.
"Like how?" The older asked -clueless.
"Take these babies to the highway, you're in?" The younger proposed. He expected Zan to turn down his suggestion and so he started to think of an alternative plan -just in case the first attempt is no good.
"And what do I get in return?" Zan asked. Judging by the way Yibo behaves, he knew that something was off and something bad might happen.
"Uh..." Yibo wasn't prepared for this.
"I'll give 'Hunter' to you. How about that? We cool?" 'Hunter' is the black car that Yibo owns and the one that Zan used for practicing.
"Cool" Zan replied. And with a bang inside his heart, Yibo smirked secretly. Finally! It's time to get rid of the trash.
"I'll check the tires first and you change some clothes. We're going somewhere fun with these babies. Make yourself a bit presentable" Yibo smiled. His palm brushing the shiny bumper of his car. Zan just followed what the younger said and went to the guess room.
On their way back, Hao Xuan couldn't stop himself from smiling while driving his car. He kept glancing at the angel seating beside him.
"YangJi" he called in his softest voice. Jiyang is currently sticking the big band aid on his neck.
"Stop looking, eyes on the road" The latter hissed.
"You were kidding awhile ago, right?" Hao Xuan bit his lower lip. He felt nervous for bringing up the topic but he gotta make sure as how things turned out right now.
"If Zan dies, you're not gonna abandon me, right?" He continued. His hands were trembling, unable to focus on the road.
"Why are you so scared? Are you assuming that Zan will really die?" Jiyang began to worry even more.
"I'm selfish and you know that. I wanna make things sure. To be frank, I don't care what happens to Zan" Hao Xuan explained.
"I don't know what to feel if that will happen" Jiyang made a worried face.
"Even if Zan isn't telling his story, you can see it in his eyes. He was suffering and hurt. I can't just afford to watch a lonely person dies." Jiyang said.
The moment he saw the bruises on Zan's body when they went inside Yibo's room, Jiyang's heart throbbed. He wanted to help Zan because he hated violence the most. His mother worked at an Institution where they are in charge of taking care of the abused people. He grew up being raised as a child loved by his parents. Morality and respect is what always he prioritize. He grew up being protected and treasured. The moment he saw the unfortunate scene of Zan, he was was thankful that he didn't experienced the kind of life that the older had.
"I wanted to help him" Jiyang said.
"YangJi, don't worry too much" Hao Xuan sighed and dialed his phone.
*Your call is being transferred*
2nd attempt...
*Your call is being tranferred*
"Damn" The naughty guy cursed and slapped the horn.
"Keep calling your cousin" Jiyang placed his fingers beside his forehead. His head began to ache.
"He never ignored my calls unless it is an emergency" Hao Xuan's thick brows twitched, "What is it this time?" He mumbled. Is he ignoring my calls on purpose? Who 's he calling right now?
"Xuanxuan, why is my heart beating so fast?" Jiyang's worried face put Hao Xuan's mind in chaos.
"Ssh, don't mind it, you're just inlove with me, that is why"
"Stop fooling around, brat! I feel that something bad will happen to Zan" The taller squeezed his chest tightly. It was as if he was sharing the same pain that Zan might be having at the moment.
"Brother Huang, don't do it" Hao Xuan cursed. It was not that the bad guy is worried for Zan, but he is worried for his lover's decision. If Zan ever dies, it will affect Jiyang because the taller is naturally good hearted and couldn't tolerate bullying. There might be a big possibility that he will avoid Hao Xuan in the future.
Listening to some hard rock music, Yibo was on the line- commanding Zan. Head banging and enjoying the atmosphere, Zan on the other car began to feel nervous. Driving on the highway is much more dangerous than driving on a wide field with no vehicle other than 'Hunter'.
"Hey brother Zan!" Yibo spoke on the line. He received no reply but he knew that Zan was listening to him.
"Let's race back towards the place where we came from. The first one to arrive should have the award of being the boss for a month. He must be the master and his commands are absolute. Are you in-!?"
Before Yibo could finish his speech, Zan already changed his direction, the car drifted on the left and quickly sprinted away, far apart from Yibo's car.
"You think you can win against me? Hahaha" Yibo tried to provoke Zan. Knowing the deal, Zan wanted to win badly so that Yibo would not annoy him for the next month. He wanted Yibo to stay out of his sight as possible. Eyes filled with lunacy, Yibo slowed down his speed and clicked his tongue, "Have a great day, asshole"
Hearing the words, Zan's heart skipped a beat. He realized he was speeding too fast, good thing only few vehicles are in the highway during this hour. From the intersection ahead, Zan could see the traffic light switched from green to orange, the timer counted down from 4...
3...
2...
Zan stepped on the brake but it didn't work.
"Why is it not working?...-!!!" a loud screech of the tires pierced through Yibo's ears. He stopped on the corner only to see Hunter's bumper and fender incured damages and cracks.
"Poor baby" the younger hissed as he opened the door of his car. Hunter hit the gutter and crashed. Half of the car's body almost swam across the concrete fences. Calm as the sky, Yibo inhaled deeply. He went out of his car, and in an instant, his facial expression suddenly changed from the most harmful villain to a very scared liltte bro. There were even small tears beside his eyes as he approached the car which is now smoking.
"BROTHER ZAN! BROTHER ZAN! OH NO! PLEASE BE FINE!!" Yibo shouted through his lungs out as if he really did mean it. There were people everywhere around the area, the commotion caused heavy traffic on both sides of the highway. In Yibo's mind, damn! What a pain in the ass.
He started clutching the side of his head, acting frustrated as he pretended to tremble.
He quickly opened the door of the driver's seat to see what his older brother's current situation was.
His heart palpitated due to excitement and curiousity. He wanted to see how badly Zan incurred injuries. Did he die instantly? Did he hit his head severely? Is he still breathing?
Huang Yibo could almost feel the voice wanting to jump out of his throat. He wanted to curse out of happiness that finally... Finally...
"Zan?" He whispered like he is some kind of an angel -an Angel of Death. Huang Yibo's lunatic smile faded as an unexpected outcome appeared right before his pair of almond eyes.
Inside the damaged car, Zan was leaning against the door of the passenger seat. His arms that showered with blood hugging his knees. He was trembling because of the terror. Head hiding on his knees while sobbing.
"...sorry..."
Huang Yibo's chest throbbed.
Zan looked terrible and horrible. He was covered with blood and was curling in the corner of the seat like a battered and tortured child.
"...I'm sorry... Please don't kill me... I'm so sorry..." Zan stuttered, his words almost unclear because his teeth kept trembling.
He let out a very sweet yet painful voice as he called the younger's name, "Yibo..."
The voice sounded so desperated that Yibo's heart hurt. He could almost tell how long his heart stopped beating.
"Please save me"
Unable to react, Huang Yibo froze. Zan lifted his head, he was crying like a baby. When he saw the younger's shocked face, despite the aching pain on his entire body, Zan threw himself over and hugged Yibo tightly.
"I was so scared. I don't wanna die. Please get me out of here. Take me home, brother" Zan begged, his voice cracked and helpless.
And without a signal, Yibo's tears fell out of his eyes. Regret and guilt filled his heart and mind. Seeing the older cry and beg for his help, he burried Zan's face on his chest and hugged him tight.
"Shit! I'm so sorry, Zanzan"
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