One Call Away | soongyu

Chapter 1

Two young males comes out of the investigation room after proving the suspect was guilty.

One of them, the fiery red haired, stretches his arms and smiles. "Ah! Another case solved. We did it again Min."

"We surely did Soon. I mean it was pretty obvious he was lying." Min, the taller one with wavy brown locks, agrees. The two smiles in delight at their achievement.

"Detective Kwon. Detective Kim."

They both turned to the one who called them and saw their superior, Head Detective Choi Seungcheol.

"Sir!" They both stood still as Seungcheol approaches them. "Good work today boys. For that I'm treating you to dinner." Seungcheol places a hand on each of their shoulders, well at least Soon's shoulder and Min's back, the boy was freaking 6 feet tall. The two detectives were surprised by the offer. "Really Sir?" Soon questions, unable to believe this. Seungcheol nods. "You two are my best detectives, and one of you will most likely take over my role as Head Detective once I'm promoted to a higher position." Seungcheol says with a knowing smile.

Soon and Min glances at each other at the word promotion. They both deserved it, each guy was skillful enough to take over, but they were both wary as well. Seungcheol notices their conflicting expressions and chuckles. "Now, now. I haven't decided yet nor am I promoted, so you two need not to worry about it. C'mon I'm starving and craving for some steak and ribs." Seungcheol pushes them both towards the exit.

The three of them arrives at the 'Steak House' and took to an open seat. Seungcheol tells them to order whatever they want and the two did just so. It was beyond work hours anyway. Back at the police station, they were superior and subordinate, but outside of it, the three were good friends.

Seungcheol pours beer on his own glass and makes a toast. "I'd like to make a toast to the two of you. To the success of us detectives. To the success of our future as detectives. Cheers!" The three clunk their glasses in cheerful moods.

"For truth and justice." Soon mentions. "For peace and prosperity." Min adds. "For us!"

"For us!!!"

***

Seungcheol was tipsy and was speaking gibberish now as Min holds him making sure the older wouldn't stumble, Soon holding the older on his other side.

"You should head home now Soon. I'll take care of Seungcheol, we live in the same building anyway." Min suggests. Soon was worried. "You sure? I don't mind sending him back to his condo with you." Soon replies.

Min shakes his head and reassures him. "It's okay. Go, before you miss the bus." Soon nods and lets Seungcheol go, leaving Min to carry the older male. "I hope you have things under control. Also please don't trip on the way, Seungcheol is going to throw a fit if he sees a bump on his head." Soon reminds him. Min turns red in embarrassment. "I'll be fine, Soon. I'm not a little kid anymore."

Soon chuckles. "Okay, okay. But really, be careful on your way back Min."

Min gives him a gentle smile. "You too."

And thus the two friends parted ways, heading to their own homes.

***

"P-Please. I beg you not to hurt me. I have a family. They need me." The man's voice was hoarse and was quaking in fear for his life but the young man standing before him smiles. The man's body froze at the sight before him, the young man was covered in blood stains and char all over his face and hands. He was seeing a demon.

This demonic man grabs his neck with one hand as he raises him up, squeezing his neck so tight. The man was choking, trying to break free but he was losing breath. Dark eyes, bloody face, evil smile and maniacal laugh.