If anything, Sunggyu was,  and still is, a person who gets misunderstood a lot. His inability to express his true feelings most of the time made communication between him and other people a little difficult. No, 'a little' is an understatement. Sunggyu finds it rather exasperating that he lacks the capability to convey himself properly. Those snark remarks he made towards others? He never mean them. Sunggyu is a vulnerable man, although it is not something noticeable. All he wants is a shield to protect this helpless side of him, to conceal the fact that he is not the man the other members expect him to be.

"I...never thought you were that kind of a person." he heard Sungyeol say.

No, please. I'm not!

"I lost my respect, Sunggyu." Hoya's voice came out like a dagger that stabbed through him.

Please, listen to me. I'm not weak!

"I thought you were the big brother that I can always count on..." Sungjong's voice that hinted disappointment felt like clasps that clenched onto his heart tightly.

Please, guys...

Then, Sunggyu saw him. His eyes were clouded with disenchantment. Lips that were once curled into a broad smile were not smiling.

"Woohyun..." Sunggyu croaked out, hoping that the other would, at least, stay. However, all the other did was turning his back on Sunggyu before moving on, leaving Sunggyu in his defenseless state. Without any words nor any expressions, Woohyun left. In that instant, everything came crashing down. Sunggyu had never felt any pain as d