Author POV

Utter shock.

That's all Krystal is feeling.

Witnessing the fight between the 2 INFINITE members has her so shaken up, it takes a while to realize L took her up to the roof. His hand's still wrapped around her wrist and she's appreciating the little warmth radiating from his grip. Unfortunately, he releases her and Krystal's hand drops limply back to her side. The two don't say a word and just watch the Seoul skyline. Though the girl feels vulnerable as they are outside, open to the public eye.

"Let's go back inside, L. We could be spotted up here," she suggests, turning to leave but pauses as the boy doesn't budge at all.

"So you've seen INFINITE's corruption now," L points out, ignoring her words. "What are your thoughts?" Krystal slowly turns to face the boy, afraid of offending him.

"I-I'm not sure," she responds in a soft voice. L shoots her a skeptical look.

"Oh, come on. Be honest," he presses. Perhaps hearing an outsider's perspective about INFINITE's issues will ease his suspicions a bit. He hopes, anyway.

"I am," the girl snaps with more force. And that's the truth for she is not even a fan of the group she serves. L closes his eyes and grits his teeth.

"Isn't it funny though? How everything seems to be my fault? How the other members blame me for their problems?" His voice falters and Krystal notices the tears