Hongbin is concerned, to say the least. Now that Leo has admitted to breaching their agreement by making his move on N, he knows he needs to step up his game too. He needs to start doing something too. He needs to make N realise his feelings and soon or else he'll never get a chance to have him. 

He contemplates on just confessing to N but he's scared if he will give a shock to the leader. But he also thinks that if he's the first one to confess, then maybe he'll have some advantage. Maybe he'll get some of N's favour. 

But still, he's in doubt. 

N is in his room, in the middle of applying his skin care products when there's a knocking on the door and Hongbin steps in without waiting for his permission. 

"Hi, hyung. "Hongbin says timidly and N chuckles as he glance at Hongbin through the reflection of his mirror. 

"Hi, Hongbin. What brings you here? "

Hongbin shifts nervously on his feet, eyes looking at anything except N. "I... have something to tell you. "He says in a quiet voice. 

N turns around to look at him. "I'm all ears. "He encourages,smiling. 

Hongbin gathers his courage to look at his leader straight in the eyes. "I love you. "He says, loud and clear eventhough his voice are shaking. 

N blinks. It takes him a few moment to respond but eventually, he nods and smiles wider. "I love you too, Hongbin. "He says earnestly, his eyes twinkling in joy.

Hongbin should be happy to hear