Give him a chance

-This one or this one? Minho was trying to find the perfect outfit for his date with Jisung while Chan was all depressed on his couch.

-What's the point? He hates me. What did I do? he groaned in frustration.

-Give him some time, hyung. He will understand how much he misses you. He'll come back to you, you'll see.

-Shut up... I don't receive advices from someone who's about to get laid tonight. I need someone as bitchless as me. Where's Lix?

-At work. You can wait for him until he comes back.-What did you prepare for the date anyway? Chan asked since he had nothing better to do than meddle in other's love life.

-Glad you asked! Minho got excited.

You could basically see the heart shaped eyes glowing every time he would say Jisung's name. Man was down bad for him.

-I know Jisung is not really a social butterfly.

-That's an understatement, Chan chimed in.

-Yeah. So I booked the whole caffè where we met for a quite romantic date. Then I'll take him to my favourite places. Not too crowded, not too quite to raise his anxiety. I'm still getting to know him, but I hope he will appreciate it.

-I feel single, Chan whined. Where is the "lucky bride" anyway?

-That's the problem... I can't find him.

-What? Chan raised as from the dead.

-I tried calling him, but he won't answer. I was planing to go check on him at his apartment.

-Oh, I'll go! he got up so quickly. He will sure appreciate my foot up his ass.

-No! I'm sure he will show up, Minho stopped Chan from causing a scene.

-If you called about the gym ban, it was the stylist that complained about your ripping all the shirts you wore at that concert, Jeongin said while driving in his expensive car.

"What gym ban?" Changbin's voice came from the phone.

-Nevermind. Why did you call me?

"You're my manager. Do I need a reason to... Fine! I wanted to ask you something. How did you make the teacher go out with you?"

-You're asking me for relationship advice? Jeongin burst into laughter. So it's not going well with Felix.

"He said he wants to see the real me, not the idol. What's that supposed to mean?"

-What do I get from it?

"Huh?"

-If I help you, what do I get in return?

"A happy client?"

-Nice shot. What about one week of break. Tell your fans you're working extra hard for the comeback. Give me peace for one week. Deal?

"Deal."

Hyunjin was in his room, working on his new painting. He heard the door and pulled the sheets off the bed to cover the canvas.

Seungmin stared at him in confusion.

-I thought you were Chan hyung, Hyunjin sighed in relief.

-And is that a good thing or bad? Seungmin furrowed his eyebrows.

-Good. I mean bad. I mean... I didn't want him to see this, but I wanted him to come by and say hi.

-I see. He seems pretty upset though. Minho hyung sent ME to bring you some food. Any idea why?

-I... I don't know. Did I do something bad? Hyunjin looked at Seungmin with sad puppy eyes.

-How should I know? I am just the delivery guy, Seungmin shrugged. And what are you working on so concentrated?

-A special painting. I have to finish it in a couple of days.

-Why so fast?

-That's my little secret, Hyunjin smiled.

Felix went to the danceroom and dropped his heavy bag on the ground before turning on the light and getting startled by Jeongin.

-What the fuck? Jeongin? Why were you staying in the dark by yourself? In my practice room?

-I'm here with a mission to show you how was the famous idol SpearB before he debuted.

-What? Why?

-Because that it who he is and who he's always been, Jeongin set up a projector and played on on his laptop.

-I can't believe he asked you to help him, Felix figured out what was happening.

On the wall there was footage of Changbin in his training years.

"Binnie, smile to the camera! Come on!"

"Leave him rest. He got scolded this morning. I heard he cried."

"I'm disappointed in you, Changbin. Your rap is impressive, but you lack stage presence. Your dancing is weak and messy and your vocals are not it. How do you expect us to debut you as a solo artist?"

The boy in the video was a scared child, trying to hold his tears and keep his breathing steady.

He was terrified and exhausted, forced to listen to daily criticism.

Poor boy couldn't lift his arm without feeling his muscles soar.

-Changbin hyung was my first and only client. I met him when I was training myself to become a manager. He was my ultimate test. I was told to pick the most difficult trainee and crush his dreams. It seemed pretty simple to me. To kick someone out and never hear of him again. But I watched how hard this trainee worked. I risked my job and helped him debut. He doesn't know it and he could never know, but the truth is... I had the final word in making the decision of him debuting or not. I'm content with our bickering relationship. He makes my days interesting, Jeongin added.

-You really love him, don't you? Felix turned around.

-If I didn't, I wouldn't be here, would I? Jeongin smiled. He worked his ass off and learned to be perfect. It will take some time until he opens up to you, but it's worth it. Give him a chance.

-I'll think about it. How are you and Seungmin?

-I love your friend more than anything, Felix. I won't hurt him.

-I know. He loves you too. I'm really happy to see him like this. Please take care of him! Felix bowed.

-Only if you take care of my friend. As you saw, he's a crybaby, Jeongin bowed as well while chuckling.Suddenly the door swung open and Changbin appeared a bit fazed by the view he had in front of his eyes.

-What's going on?

-You owe me a vacation, Jeongin patted him before exiting.

-What did he say to you? If he told you about the gym ban, I have no idea what-

Changbin was cut off by Felix wrapping his arms around his neck.

-Wha- Why? Not that I'm complaining, he added.

-Don't ruin the moment, Felix mumbled.

-Oh-okay, Changbin hesitated a bit before cupping Felix's waist and enjoying the sweet moment.

-Hey, did you forget your wallet again? Chan asked when he saw Minho back from his date so early.

-He didn't show up...

-What? Chan jumped on his feet, feeling his anger burn inside his eyes.

-I can't reach him. I was at his apartment too. I'm worried... Minho said on the verge of crying.

-I'll kill him! Chan got out of the apartment, ready to search for Jisung through the whole neighbourhood.

He found his apartment and banged on that door over and over until the other residents threatened him with the police and made him leave.

On the other side of the door, Jisung was passed out on his bed, dressed up nicely, yet with his arm covered in blood.