"I'm sorry, Taekwoon. "N says with all the sincerity that he could muster, tightening his hold over Leo's arm. 

"Sorry? "Leo asks, looking up at him, wondering why would N even apologize to him. "Why? "

N sighs, finding it quite hard to admit his mistake but he knows he have to. "I shouldn't do what I did. "He says. "I shouldn't just... let go like that. I neglected my responsibilities. I neglected you."He explains. 

Leo doesn't respond immediately but once he does, it makes N totally clueless. "Is it enough? "He asks seriously, causing N to furrows his brows in confusion. 

"What is? "

"The time we've been apart. Is it enough? "

N still couldn't understand what Leo is saying so he just continue to frown. 

"Before... "Leo tries to explains. "... you asked me to give you a break, to give you some time to feel safe with me once more. "

"Taekwoon... "

"Do you feel safe with me now? "Leo asks desperately. "Earlier... I didn't do it on purpose. I just wanted to hug you.I want to hug you so, so badly.I really didn't mean to--"

"Taekwoon! "N half screams, snapping Leo out of his rant, not wanting him to hyperventilate. 

Leo quickly shut his mouth and cast his eyes downwards, as if waiting to be scolded or punished. 

"Hey, I'm not mad."N soften his voice upon seeing Leo's scared face. "Look at me, Woonie. "He coax when Leo just bow his head even more. "Woonie... come on. "

Leo slowly look up at N, trying to find some reassurance on his face. "You're not mad? "He whispers and N quickly shakes his head.

"Nope! "N assures. "I'm happy! "he says, smiling widely. 

"Happy? "Leo echoes. 

"Yes. "N nods. "I'm happy that you gave me the time and space I needed. I'm glad that you're patient with me. "He explains. 

"Are you--"

"Thank you so much, Taekwoon. I really appreciate it. I appreciate your effort in understanding me and I can't be more thankful than I am right now. "

"Hakyeon--"

"Yes. Yes, it's enough. The time you gave me was enough. "N confirms and Leo heaves a relieved sigh. 

"Can we be friends again? Please? "Leo finally utters the question he's been holding in all these time. 

N went silent for a while, staring off into space as if he's seriously contemplating his decision, which makes Leo nervous but then he chuckles and hugs Leo tightly. 

"Of course, Taekwoon! "He answers cheerfully. "We're friends now! "

Without realising it, Leo chokes on his own tears. "R-really? You're not going to leave me again, right? "

N shakes his head. "No. Never. "He promises. 

"Thank you. "Leo says gratefully. 

"No, thank you. "