No one knew just how Kai could be when he reached this point. No one, that is, except for the members in their group.

        Exhaustion was in his every breath and weariness seeped from his pores, and a never-ending search for perfection had pushed him to practice for another three hours- and now here he was. Suho didn't mind this part though. Suho hated seeing the younger go through everything, as one of the leaders, he himself noticed that a lot of the members seemed to forget just how young Kai was. But this moment brought that fact to the forefront.

        Cuddled up with Jongin on the hard floor in the practice room, tucked into a corner just below those ungodly blue and white background covers SM had in each practice space, Jongin was nestled against Joonmyeon's side, his breath slowly evening out as his fingers curled into the leader's shirt; and Joonmyeon thought that maybe, just maybe, tonight they could break their diet and let Jongin eat as much as he wanted. It was just a small way for him to show his appreciation, but he wanted Jongin to know that he was always there for him..