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Staying back isn't really fun. Especially for someone who's been stuck in his studio trying to produce some good music that an audience will put a liking to but then again, Hongjoong had signed that contract himself hadn't he? He knew about the troubles that come attached to being an idol as if it's a buy one get one free at some supermarket.

The male stared at himself at the mirror infront of him sweat dripping off his forehead and the rest of his body. He felt extremely exhausted and sleepy but this isn't the time to take a break! He can't. He needs to improve not only for the fans but his members who have worked so hard as well. Sure they might have not stayed up even after midnight in some messy studio trying to brainstorm or having to take care of everyone and  everything being a leader but they still did a lot too.

"I- I have to try again. Come on get yourself together Hongjoong. Get better at this."

The male muttered to himself forcing his tired body to get uo from the floor and put the water bottle away before positioning himself in the centre of the room again.

"Okay, 1, 2..." The male started the song and felt his body move along with each beat. A sudden boost adrenaline speeding in his body as he worked up each step with a determined mind to improve and do well for his members. He was doing good! Hell no, he was doing wonderful. A smile crept up his face as he watched himself in the mirror.

Thud. The male felt sharp pain on his ankle and wrists. Torturous pain made its way to his entire body as he grabbed onto his left ankle.

He had fallen. Tears welled up from his eyes as he felt every part of his body ache especially his ankle and wrists. He can't let the members know. He can't let the member know. He can't let the mem-

"HONGJOONG!" The male zoned out of his thoughts to see Eden looking at him with worry painted all over his face.

"Wh-what happened?" "I- I fell." Hongjoong mumbled too afraid of his thoughts that he didn't even care about the pain.

"Oh no. We need to go see the hos-" "NO! I- please hyung no. I can't. They'll k-kick me out" he cried out.

"Oh joongie. They won't. I promise you they won't. They wouldn't dare losing a gem like you. They'll give you some time off. Don't worry!"

Eden tried comforting him and rubbed his back but the younger still seemed to be in discomfort.

"I- please don't let the members know. It's okay! I swear it doesn't hurt so much!!"

The other gave him a look of concern and asked Hongjoong to tell him the truth but the other kept saying the same thing make him sigh and nod.

He believes me! This is good. I can't really let the members or anyone else. It will only get their hopes to die down. Not before debut no. I need to keep going.

Eden felt pain in his chest as he continued to rub the other back. Something is definitely wrong but ofcourse the male wouldn't open his mouth to it. He didn't want Hongjoong to continue but he has no choice but to let the other continue because what if the other is telling the truth?

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