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Jonghyun’s POV :

This place. Is so crowded. Or is it my mind that is? Darn it! Why won’t the stupid old man stop talking for a change and let me go my own way?!!

I NEED some space.

To set my mind right.

And at this rate, seems like it’s going to be really difficult. I can’t take my leave. It’ll be rude and I can’t shirk the responsibilities as one of the elders of the group either.

Responsibilities.

I let out a sigh as I watched Taemin walk across the hall and outside. It must be so nice to be the maknae. I feel envious of him. No care in the world whatsoever! But, that kid is so good, I can’t help loving him a lot either. He’ll make a good man when he grows up.

A “good man”. Yes, that’s what “HE” was. But then, why do I feel differently towards HIM and not the others? What is happening to me?!!!

All of a sudden, I was brought back from my musings to the idle chatter of the old man. He seemed to be asking me something and both of them were looking at me expectantly.

Drat! I cursed in my mind. What do I do now?

”um...Yes. I think so too, sir”, I said cautiously.

Onew hyung seemed to have seen through my lame attempt at saving the situation and rolled his eyes before he engaged the man with another topic.

Phew. That was close.

But it’s not my fault!! I’m going crazy here!! This is not supposed to be happening.

All of a sudden, the old man saw an acquaintance somewhere and finally decided to relieve us of his auspicious