Something is disturbing N, Leo can see that. The leader keeps zoning out of their conversations and losing focus in favour of staring at nothing and judging by the way Hongbin always keeps a watchful eye over the leader, he knows something has happened between them.

But what is it? Did Hongbin perhaps, already confessed? Is that why N keeps on putting a distance between them?

When N once again zones out in the middle of them having lunch together, Leo decides that he has had enough.

"Hakyeon, are you alright? "he asks a little too forcefully, grabbing N's hand causing the leader to drop the chopstick he was holding. 

"Y-yes? "N stutters, looking up at Leo in shock. "What's wrong? "He asks. 

"I should ask you that. What's wrong with you today? You seem off. "Leo says matter of factly, perhaps in a bit of an annoyed tone. 

"Nothing's wrong. "N lies, giving his friend a small smile. "Dont worry about me. "He assures but of course, Leo doesn't buy that. 

"You have something you're worrying about, I can see that. You know you can tell me, right? "Leo offers and N just sighs as he picks his chopsticks back up. 

"It's complicated. "He murmurs, shoving around the food in front of him. 

"What is? "Leo wonders. 

N huffs. "Feelings. Relationships. "He says simply and Leo's chest tighten. A sudden guilt suddenly creeping in his heart. 

"What do you me--"

"You know what I mean, Taekwoon. "N almost snap,