"I don't understand why you always have band aids with you. " Hyuk has said bluntly when he's helping Hongbin to pack up his stuff to bring to his trip to Thailand, in which he's going with their leader. 

Hongbin shrugs as he closes the little pouch in which he keeps his collection of band aids; he has a lot of them, he admits that. He have the similar pouches in every bag that he owns, in fact. "We'll never know when we're going to get hurt. It's just a precaution. "He says simply. 

"But just what can a band aid do? I mean, it could barely cover a wound. And it would be useless if you sprain something. Wouldn't a bandage be more useful? "Hyuk wonders and Hongbin merely scoffs. 

"You're too young to understand the miracle of a band aid, Hyukie. When you get older, you'll know. "He says in a fake 'wisdom-filled' voice and laughs when Hyuk rolls his eyes in annoyance. 

"You're talking like Hakyeon-hyung already. "The maknae complains and Hongbin smiles at that. "But seriously though, what's your reason? "He persists. 

Hongbin huffs, shaking his head. He knows all too well that Hyuk wouldn't be satisfied unless he get what he wants. "Back then, when Hakyeon-hyung and I were trainees, long before any of you came, he used to dance bare footed and he would always scrap his feet. So yeah, initially the band aids were for him. "He admits and Hyuk nods, looking slightly amused as he stands up to leave. 

"I should've guess. "He says teasingly before dissappearing and Hongbin stares after him, unsure of what that is supposed to mean. 

N and Hongbin has just returned to their hotel after spending most of the day on the streets of Thailand, playing water guns with the locals as part of the country's way of celebrating one of their festival. 

It was fun, that's for sure. Hongbin couldn't remember the last time he has played like that; letting his inner child loose but he's grateful that he gets to experience such things and most of all, he's grateful that he's experiencing all that with N, out of all people. 

"I'm drained. "N sighs contentedly, flopping down on his bed and Hongbin turns around to look at him only to notice the little wounds over his leader's fingers. 

"Why are there cuts on your fingers? "He asks curiously and N brings his hand up to inspect, seemingly surprised. 

"I must've scrapped it on something. "He says casually but Hongbin has already grabbed his bag, taking out some band aids and without even asking for permission, he takes hold of N's hand, wanting to help him to put them on. 

N lets him as he just watches over him with fond eyes. "Thanks. "He mutters once Hongbin is done. 

Hongbin nods. "Be more careful next time. "He warns causing N to smile.

"I will. Just what am I going to do without you? "

"You're not going anywhere without me, hyung. I'm going to follow you everywhere like a shadow. "