Going back into the room he was in before, the leader shut the door behind him and leaned against it. He didn't bother to turn on the lights, which were never on to begin with when he was in it in the first place. The darkness helped him think. Despite as weird as it sounds, it comforted him more than the lights being on. Sliding down ever so slowly until he was sitting, the oldest member of VIXX pressed his face against his knees as a frustrated sigh passed his lips. Everything was going so wrong as his dream career was coming true.  He was dreading the idea of going home, going back to the dorm in which they all shared together.

Letting another shaky sigh pass his lips, the usually tough and strict leader rubbed his eyes ever so slowly before looking up in the pitch black room while resting his chin where his face was once buried. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out his phone and earphones before putting them on and letting his playlist on shuffle. All Hakyeon wanted was rest. A break. To get away from all of these pent-up feelings that he couldn't speak to anyone about. Surely everyone thought he was the most straight male in the group. He kissed a female in a music video before debut for their sunbae Brain Joo's music video as well as being on The Romantic Idol. There was no possible way anyone in his group would take his feelings seriously. He thought from doing those things, he'd at least grow interest in females and break away from the feelings that was building up - but that clearly didn't work to his advantage. It only made him miss the silent vocal more.

It wasn't fair to him that the passive male didn't care for him like he did the others. Was it because he was older? Maybe it was because he was the leader? Then again, even before debut, Leo was never one to approach him without a reason. Softly sighing, the tanned male huffed out and rubbed the tears that were welling up. If he cried, it would be obvious to the other members that something was wrong because of how badly his eyes would swell. Soon, he found his thought process interrupted as he noticed a ding ringing above the music and glanced at his screen.

'From Leo:

Time to leave. '

A smile had to be bitten back. The member he cared for deeply texted him. Even if it was three words that he had to say, the leader felt his mood growing once again as he the lights and began packing up and tossing his headphones into the bottom of his backpack before stuffing his laptop in there soon after. Throwing the backpack on his back, he adjusted it accordingly. Walking out of the room, he closed the door behind him and hurrying down towards the car in excitement to see the vocal. It was amazing how one small minor thing could make this leader jump with joy - but at the same time it was terrible because one small minor thing could break his heart.

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Slightly irritated from the usual car arrangements, N huffed slightly as he wanted to burn the male in between him and the male he loves. Honestly - if Ken wasn't a member of VIXX, he wouldn't have cared if he was his father. He would've burned him down and gotten rid of the body long ago. Leaning back in his seat, he pulled out his phone only to eye the text once more before quickly pulling up other screens to make himself look busy. No one was speaking and he found no interest in breaking the silence since silence was always golden... When he wanted it to be, that is.

Before long though, he heard laughter erupt from the two beside him and turned his phone off. If he didn't get out of this situation, he would surely shoot himself. "Hey! How about we play that game- Where if one of us speaks English, we're going to have to walk home from the intersection again." Suggesting the game quickly and in an commanding tone, he knew no one would dare speak against it as he eyed them all. All he had to do was get Ken to speak English and it would be the end of his misery -- for the rest of the night at least.

"Where is... What's that event we went to during summer of our debut year to meet foreign fans?" Ravi was quick to ask this time around as he glanced around the car. Honestly, N wasn't even sure why the rapper was so determined to win this time around but then again, the male did always love to hear himself talk. Shaking his head a bit, a small sigh passed his lips as he could tell the other two members of the maknae line trying to figure out what the event was called in the first place.

"It was in the states wasn't it?" Hyuk questioned, all in Korean to Ravi's dismay. The leader couldn't help but chuckle a bit as he eyed the members arguing about where it was without every saying the country or state. "Aishh! We all know none of us are going to say it, so why are we still on this question?!" The maknae fumed quickly after, leaning back in his seat.

The rapper only shook his head quickly and slammed his hands down on to the seat in front of him. "Ani! One of us is going to say it and that person is going to walk home!" He declared quickly, causing an uproar about it as he soon turned towards the visual with a knowing glance. "You know you want to say it. "

The visual on the other hand gave him a confused look as he raised both hands in the air. "I can't even remember where we went this afternoon for lunch." The latter spoke quickly, sticking his tongue out at the rapper - causing him to sigh in defeat before trying hard to think up another question. Clearly the younger male thought that question would have worked, but it definitely didn't turn in his favor at all.

Letting the other's go back and forth with no avail to each other, and especially none with Leo whom wouldn't speak at all, N decided to attack with a smug look as he knew the destination was coming up. "What's your stage name?" He quickly asked, looking at his so-called rival who didn't seem to give an answer.

"What's your age?" Ken's face was filled with amusement as the maknae line was laughing from joyous reasons of seeing the displeasured look on their leader's face.

Rolling his eyes at the question, he answered in Korean before making another chopping motion with his arm towards Ken's neck; which was when he felt himself swallow nervously as he noticed Leo's intense stare at him for the action. Clearing his throat, he quickly spoke out a 'sorry' which so happened to be in English and quickly cursed himself as everyone, but Leo, cheered at how quickly their leader fell prey into his own game. Covering his ears and sighing quickly, he ruffled up his hair but soon shook his head as he figured it would've been best for this since he needed the quiet time.

Ignoring the rest of the member's aiming for one another, he could feel the car coming to a halt and opened the door as the member's cheered with their byes. Making another chopping motion with his arm, he glared at all of them and instructed the younger members to make sure to clean up everything before bed -- which he was sure none of them would've done anyways. Sighing heavily, he turned around and rubbed his cheeks in annoyance before hearing the car drive off. It was definitely his luck to lose like this. He failed at love and failed at being coy. The only thing he was good at was being a leader for VIXX -- which he should be proud of yet he couldn't find the happiness of it building up at all.

All his life he wanted to be a leader of a group, yet it wasn't as satisfying when there was something else he was craving for more than his leader position. Rubbing his shoulder's, he began walking towards the apartment before deciding to stop by the convenience store. Making a quick turn, a voice broke the silent air - which caused the easily scared leader to yelp and jump as he turned to the rather familiar voice as his hand was placed over his racing heart.  "Y-Yah! What were you thinking! You should've said something sooner if you were... here."

Swallowing nervously, Hakyeon wasn't sure if he should believe the sight he was greeted with. Leo, out here? With him? Eyeing around, he noticed no other members but couldn't help but take a step back regardless. "... Ken isn't around here trying to scare me with some camera... is he?" He could see the younger male roll his eyes despite the dark night as he walked ahead. That only meant a no. Sighing in relief, N made no motion to move any further as he pursed his lips before speaking again so that the vocalist wouldn't walk any further. "I wanted to stop by the store to get something to drink.."

Seeing the male stop and turning down towards where the store was, the leader followed along as he felt his heart beat faster, happy - yet confused - at how this whole thing came about. Leo didn't speak - he rarely spoke. How would he lose at a game like that? He was definitely a tentative listener so there was no way he wasn't paying attention.  Taking a few quick steps forward to be walking side by side with the taller male, he glanced up at him and pursed his lips before deciding to speak once more. ".. Why are you here?"

Seeing the other stop in his tracks, the leader followed his actions as well as he eyed his face. He couldn't read the expression he had at all -- but if anything, he was sure the younger male was thinking about how much of an idiot he was; especially with the reply he was received. "The song I was singing had a line in English. " With those words, he noticed the younger walking again and furrowed his brows slightly before shrugging it off and smiling softly. He was trying hard not to be obnoxious, but he knew he couldn't help it as he latched on to the other's arm quickly. 

"Aigoo. Little Taekwoonie doesn't pay attention to the games when he's singing? How cute~" Chuckling a bit to himself, he pressed his cheek to the other's shoulder and rubbed it against the fabric of his t-shirt before feeling the other member trying to pull away from him. He was well aware that skin ship made the other uncomfortable, but there were somethings he couldn't help when he had the chance to do it.

Feeling the male pushing him away and pulling his arm back further despite his tight grasp, he could see the other's clearly annoyed face under the street lights as they continued their walk. Biting on his lip, he tried hard to hold back his smile. Despite the fact he should be worried about the look, Hakyeon only found himself becoming more attracted to the animal-lover when he had those annoyed looks on his face. It was weird to say, but he always did find annoyed or pissed Taekwoon much more appealing than sweet Taekwoon.

Latching on to his arm again, the leader made his signature chopping motion with his arm towards the younger's chest and glared playfully at him. "Yahh! Don't pull away from your leader. I don't know what's going to happen out here and I sure as hell do not want to find myself being lost." He whined in a childish tone, wishing for the younger male to be just a tad bit more cooperative with him. Feeling the younger giving up this time around, it was definitely much quicker than usual. Then again, it was late and there were no cameras around. Leo had nothing to worry about with people teasing him about it as they walked.

Enjoying the walk a bit too much, he found himself pressing his cheek to the younger's shoulder once again and rubbing his skin against the warm fabric. A small and pleasant sigh passed his lips this time around - but it was cut short when the younger male stopped walking, causing him to do the same. "We're here." Just barely three words were spoken, yet it made the leader happy nonetheless as he pulled the male inside the shop with him.

 Looking around for what he could be in the mood for, he eyed the shelves slowly. It was partly to make sure he didn't miss out on anything he could want and not know, but also so that he'd have a reason to continue having his hold around the taller male's arm a bit longer. He was thankful that it was almost summer since they didn't have to wear sweaters. As creepy as it sounded, the leader was enjoying the actual skin contact more than the fact he was holding on to the vocalist. Humming happily to himself, he took a hold of a drink before glancing up at the younger with a bright smile that he usually saved for the camera. "Do you want anything?"

The younger of the two only glanced away, indicating that he wasn't in the mood for anything and that only caused the leader to pout slightly. He wanted to treat the younger to something - anything, but it seemed like it wasn't going to work out as he found himself being pulled to the cashier. "Hi-chew." The words came out quietly, as usual with the younger male's tone of voice. Despite that, he heard him clearly as a nod came about and he allowed the other to take of the flavors and place it on top of the counter with his banana milk.

Letting go of the younger's arm reluctantly, the leader began to feel inside his pockets as he felt something was off. Furrowing his brows, he took off his backpack and rummaged through each pocket as he told himself there was no way he forgot his wallet. He was sure he had it when he left their apartment this morning. Panic began to fill him as he took out his laptop too see the empty bottom that only held his headphones.

Before long, he noticed a bag being held towards him and noticed the younger male putting away his own wallet before taking the item from the cashier. Sighing a bit, he mumbled a small 'thank you' to the lady before putting his laptop back inside his bag and zipping it back up. Placing the bag on his shoulder once again, he followed Taekwoon out of the small shop with a clearly dejected look. "Sorry.. I was suppose to pay for those.." He mumbled quietly, not being able to wash the feeling of guilt away. He was the leader, and even if they were the same age, Hakyeon was well aware he was still older than his friend. It made no justice to him that the younger had to pay.

Seeing the drink held up in front of his face, he stopped in his steps momentarily before eyeing the taller male in confusion. He didn't hear a word pass the younger's lips, but clearly he didn't mind paying. It wasn't like the items were expensive, but he still dislike the thought of the other paying for him when he could do it himself. Hesitantly taking a hold of the drink, he noticed that a straw had already been pierced through the top of it and took a small sip in hopes it would help him recollect himself. "You haven't been yourself all day."

Hearing those words from the vocalist, Hakyeon pursed his lips and cleared his throat. He noticed? Well- If anyone, it would be Leo that notices the changes with anyone - including their manager. The younger male was always the type to observe rather than participate in whatever was going on. He even noticed when their stylists weren't feeling well, which was a definite surprise due to how little they see them.  Placing on a small smile, the shorter male took a step forward and tapped his free hand on the side of the other's cheek. "Aigoo. Is Taekwoonie worried about his sleepy leader?"

He could see the younger rolling his eyes in despite the late night sky and poor lighting of the area before he decided to walk again. Surely that could only mean his friend would think twice before asking such a question again. His friend that he wanted by his side until the day he died. He wish he could voice out what was wrong, mostly since it made him so happy to hear the slight hint of worry in the tone from earlier - but this just wasn't the topic that he could freely speak about. Not to him and not to anyone else. If word about it leaked, even to an animal, surely Leo would hear about it in no time and avoid him. Sighing softly from that thought, he made sure to keep himself close behind the younger male as he sipped his drink.

"You can always talk to me. I'll listen." Those words weren't what he expected. It made him thrilled to hear but it also pained him. He wish he could tell him. He wish he could let the younger male know but he knew he couldn't. The younger male was definitely a great listener. He never had any advice to give, but the fact he would sit and listen despite what was said and how wrong a person may be was always amazing.

Taking a few quick steps forward, he pressed his forehead against the other's backpack as a wide smile graced his own facial features. "I know. I'm fine though, don't worry. It's just... One of those days." He spoke reassuringly, unable to contain his excitement for how caring his friend was. The friend that said that the leader was his heart's friend. He didn't even think twice about  hearing what he said about the other members. Those words were something that N would never forget, even if he were to forget everything else and lose this dream career of his - never would he forget that.

Noticing a small movement, most likely a nod, he could hear the other opening up the small package of strawberry flavored hi-chew before eating it. It was quite a long way home and he still found himself quite curious as to why Leo would be singing out loud in English during the game that they had earlier. Using his free hand to hold on to the bag, he glanced up at the back of the taller male's head. "Yah~ I know you're really smart and how you always pay attention... So why did you lose? Honest answer this time"

Clearly he caught the younger off guard as he could feel him stop in his tracks, making him colliding into the backpack with a small thud. Pouting slightly from the small pain to his torso, he let go of the bag before rubbing his chest a bit and reattaching his hand to where it was before. "I didn't think you'd make it home with how easily scared you are." Despite the delicate tone of voice, he could hear the insult intended in it and glared at the latter.

Smacking his bag several times, he followed the male as he began to walk again and huffed out in annoyance. "Y-Yah! Just because I'm easily scared, it doesn't mean I'd have a heart attack and die from walking home you know!" He whined in his defense, tugging at the other's bag several of times before turning his attention back to his drink. Noticing the lack of reply from the younger male, he puffed his cheeks slightly as the very thought of confessing crossed his mind. There was never a time where he was alone with Leo, which meant he should confess now and get these feelings over with or never get the chance again.

Taking in a deep breath, the smaller male debated on how he should say those words. His mind was racing as well as his heart; although, before anything could be said, he found himself screaming for his life as two arms patted his shoulder. Dropping his drink, he quickly rushed in front of the vocalist and tried hard to regain himself before hearing laughter filling the air - as well as the all too familiar car beside them. Leo on the other hand didn't look much different from the usual, as if he anticipated something like this was going to happen in the first place.

Quickly darting his eyes towards the culprit, he took a fistful of Ken's shirt and shook him a few dozen time in annoyance. Partly because he scared him but also because he ruined his only chance to confess to the younger male. "Aish! Do you want to die today you little -- " Feeling himself being pulled away from the other vocalist by two rather strong arms, he could only assume it was Ravi and quickly struggled. "Y-Yah! Let me at this guy! I was about to faint from a heart attack!"

The others clearly could've cared less about his poor failing heart by now with how many times he's been scared. Sighing in defeat, the leader pulled himself away from the rapper as he continued his fit of laughter before patting the his back a few times. "Aish. You should've seen the look on your face!" He spoke out in between his fits, making the leader contemplate on getting rid of him a well for just a few minutes to recollect his sanity.

Sending the rapper his usual un-amused facial expression, he quickly snapped back into reality when he remembered he dropped something important. Glancing around on the floor, the leader whimpered a bit before turning to Ravi and smacking his arms. "Yahh! Thanks to you idiots I lost my drink! " To the others, it probably seemed he was a bit obsessed with the drink itself now, but to him it was much more than just the drink. Leo bought it for him and prepared it for him with the straw. How could he get those memories back now with the fact that someone stepped on it? Eyeing the other two maknaes of the group, he sent them a deadly glare as they spoke about how the fans would just give him more.

"Aish... J-Just get back in the car! I don't want to speak to any of you guys right now!" The leader assumed that he sounded threatening, but clearly not with the way the other members dismissed him and continued their antics inside the car. Glancing around, he noticed Leo wasn't standing around anymore and sighed softly as saw the younger was already in his usual seat inside beside Ken of all people. Holding back his disappointment, the tanned skin member got inside as well before closing the door as the manager drove them back to the dorm. 

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Yey.. This is about 4k words. I do hope you guys enjoy this ;;/) 
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