Title: Search
Pairings: JaeMin, YooSu
Rating: PG-13ish
Notes: Warning for super-duper ridiculous portions of shortness. Barely a chapter. Call it a mini-chap, if you will… *sighs* Two weeks into the semester, and I'm already pathetically behind on my homework. Thus the shortness. And the slightly-delayed-ness. *shrugs* Next chap's 'bout halfway done, though, and it's already longer than this one. Hope to finish it up and have it out to you guys by tomorrow to make up for how insanely short this one is. Deal? *grins*
Summary: Sequel to Possession. Falling can mean so many things: falling into his arms, falling in love, falling out, falling to pieces, falling apart...
Previous: Possession, Bonus Scenes, Falling: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Poetry, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11

Chapter 12: Search

You hear steady, solid thuds from inside the bathroom, and your mind conjures up all the worst scenarios. Sharing a look with Yunho, you're positive the worry and desperation in his eyes mirrors the same in yours. "We need to get this door open," you mutter, wishing you had the ability to pick locks.

The same thought must occur to Yunho at the same time. He stares at you until you come to the same resolution he obviously has. "Junsu." You both nod at the same time. As you lead the way back to their bedroom, you hope with whatever you have left that Su's been able to calm Chunnie down.

You don't remember ever being as angry at Yoochun as you were in the moments right after his tirade. The hysterical look in Min's eyes, the way he shook and gasped for breath… The image burned itself into your brain. You don't think you've forgiven Chun, but your worry for Min has pushed out your ability to be angry for now.

Yoochun huddles in Junsu's arms, looking as small and miserable as you've ever seen him. Junsu traces soothing circles around his back and looks up when you enter. His eyes flash warning and protection, but he doesn't say anything. "We need your help, Su."

A few minutes later, Junsu is working at the lock on the bathroom door as you and Yunho stand anxiously behind him. Yoochun opted to stay in the bedroom, reasoning he'd be the last person Min would want to see when that door opened. "Sometime," Su mutters around the bobby pins in his mouth without taking his eyes off the door, "I really have to teach you two how to do this."

The door finally pops open with a click, and Junsu stands up to back away. He pauses before leaving. "Let us know, later, how he is. Okay?" You nod, watch him head back to his room. The thumping sound from inside the bathroom stopped a few minutes before Junsu got the door open; you wonder if you should be worried or relieved.

Yunho looks at you, motions for you to go in before him. You move the short distance to the door and hesitate for an extended split-second. Pulling in a deep breath, you push the door open slowly. You close your eyes and hope for the best.