When Hongbin is finally discharged the next day, it's N who comes to pick him up. N helped Hongbin up to clean and dress himself before aiding him to get to their waiting car and the whole time, he never once said a thing to Leo, who's been there with them all along. 

Leo doesn't complain, he knows he deserves it but it still hurts to be on the receiving end of N's anger, something he never used to and never will. 

So when they've finally arrive home and Hongbin is already fast asleep in the comfort of his own bed, Leo walks up to N, who's currently carresing Hongbin's hair with so much gentleness. 

"I apologised to him last night but he won't forgive me. "He tells N yet the leader still refuse to look at him or even acknowledge him as he continues to stay silent, pretending as if he never heard what Leo said. 

Leo sighs. He knows by the way N is acting that the leader is still very upset at him and he knows he shouldn't try to coax him because one wrong word and N might get even more upset. So reluctantly and with a heavy heart, Leo backs off and walks out of the room. At least N heard what he said and knows that he tried. 

When Hongbin wakes up later that afternoon, he's never been happier to see N sitting  by his bedside and petting his hair lazily. He wanted to close his eyes back and pretend that he's still asleep so that N won't stop but N has manages to catch him so he couldn't lie. 

"Hey, you're awake. Do you feel better? "N asks softly and Hongbin allows himself to nod because yes, he does feel better thanks to the leader's presence. 

"Good. That's good then. "N sighs in relief, standing up to fetch some water for Hongbin and helping him to drink. "I'll get you something to eat after this but before that I want to ask you something. "He says, his previously soft voice turns stern and Hongbin knows he dreads whatever question N is going to ask him but still, he nods anyway. 

"Okay. Did you or did you not fight with Taekwoon? "N demands and immediately, Hongbin's face darkens.

"You know the answer for that, right? "He says reluctantly causing N to huff. 

"I know. But I want to hear it from you. I heard it from Taekwoon. I heard his reason and now I want to h