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"I guess we should start practicing again, since it has been almost one week that you guys avoid any schedule, and our next comeback will not be postponed again…" Sunggyu mention as he is looking at the Hyoan and Jungryul intensely. Both of them is now returning the stare from Sunggyu eyes, with a few blink of confusion.

"You saying?" Hyoan questioned again. Couldn't believe on what the leader was saying.

"Scheduled our practices and show again. I'll be fine if that was what you were thinking. I could continue with recording album, doing a few shows or variety show, and I'll be observing the kids practicing the new songs, so I could catch up with them later when-"

"Stop. Right there. Stop. Are you okay? I mean, you was freaking stabbed 3 days ago, dying from losing half of your blood, and now you barely could walk, ask me to rescheduled your practice again? Are you sure you are fine Kim Sunggyu?" Hyoan state the matter of fact, trying to make Sunggyu realize of what has just slipped out of the leader's mouth is nonsense.

"I'm perfectly fine. The doctor says I'll be perfectly fine for the next few days. Myungsoo will get discharged tomorrow, and Dongwoo will start with his court trial around next week, and I don't want things to get delayed because of me.  We should start getting busy by the next week…" Sunggyu pulls out his smartphone, searching for a few contact that he think will help him with their scheduled. Hyoan and Jungryul changed each other some look, before sighing deeply, doesn't understand why Kim Sunggyu is acting this way. Their thoughts was disturbed when they heard Sunggyu is now speaking with someone on the phone. Someone they feared off.

"Hyungnim, can I confirmed to you, has the team for our comeback album well prepared? I was thinking of starting doing some vocal recording next week, if that's fine with them…" Sunggyu led his body touch the end of the bed head, resting his shoulder there. They heard some sounds at the end of the phone, with Sunggyu face suddenly turned dark and contorted like he was managing some words coming from the other end. The line turn silent before Sunggyu heave a small breath of relieved.

"I will be fine." Some loud sounds heard.

"I understand, hyungnim…I was-" Sunggyu was cutted by another sounds. This time the faint sound seems slower.

"I'll ask the doctor first. Yes Hyungnim. I know. I'll make sure that the kids will be ready. Thank you hyungnim" The calls end, with Sunggyu gasping some small sounds, and closing his eyes in relieved.

"What did he says?" Jungryul asked. Curious. Sunggyu always good at keeping a façade from them. He was better when he is lying.

"Nothing." Unbelievable.

"No. There should be not nothing. He told you something right? What is it?" This time Hyoan asked, clasping his lips together. Trying to comprehend himself from being angry to the sick man.

"He asked me to get the doctor permission first, and ask the kids to make themselves ready before practice. I think he agree with me…" Sunggyu try to fake a smile. Hyoan who read the younger eyes, shook his head rapidly.

"No. He will not agree to it. I can help you to rescheduled other members activities, but not you. You are receiving full treatment and recovery before getting out of this hospital…I won't let it even if the doctor permits. You don't lie to me Kim Sunggyu!" This time Hyoan phone rings out of sudden. The name on the screen was enough to make Hyoan heart jumps harder. He shove the screen name towards Sunggyu, giving Sunggyu a certain glare, before making his way out of the room to answer the phone. Jungryul who has been watching the situation, make a sigh before sitting on the chair that Hyoan left before. He looks deeply into Sunggyu eyes, who seems to be thinking a lot.

"Kim Sunggyu. I don't know what you are thinking. Seriously." He started. Sunggyu keeps his face, without even taking a glance toward the manager.

"Hyoan was so worried about you. He keeps saying he was sorry for not been there for you and not protecting you from Joo Young. You are like a brother to him and to me too. And I know that you worried for the group reputation and things like that, but, sacrificing yourself doesn't make you a good leader. You should think more about yourself, for Infinite benefits, and you should know that we need to be in perfect condition before the comeback. The issue regarding Joo Young did