Behind The Cameras | BxB

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- November 5 -

It has been 3 days since Hongjoong and Seonghwa stopped talking. It was also noticeable to the boys how an uneasy atmosphere enveloped them. Actually, the two never made contact after that event, where Seonghwa was, Hongjoong was no where to be found and vise versa. When there were times the two would be together, they would act like the other never existed, but that was mainly Hongjoong.

"Hyung, let's go eat dinner now. Seonghwa-hyung cooked your favorite.", Yunho calmly said, as his head peeked in the room.

     Apparently, Hongjoong has been staying in Yunho and Mingi's room for the past few days, if he wasn't in the mood to stay in the room, they would most likely find him in the living room, or in the company studio.

"You guys should go eat first. Don't wait for me, I still have to finish some stuff.", Hongjoong answered, not giving a glance to Yunho. Yunho let out a disappointed sigh and entered the room.

"Hyung, this has been going on for three days, what's the matter?", Yunho asked, his tone gentle to make a comfortable approach to Hongjoong who looks like a lot is running through his mind.

"Yunho-yah, I promise you, I'm okay.", Hongjoong took a small glimpse to Yunho and gave a small, but fake smile.

"Hyung, we've been together for how many years. Stop lying to me, I know something is wrong.", Yunho said a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"No-", Hongjoong got cut off when Yunho stood up and walked to the door.

"If you won't tell me what happened, then my only option is to ask Hwa-hyung.", as Yunho was almost going to open the door, Hongjoong murmured out a soft 'Wait.'

     As Yunho turned around, he saw a small, fragile Hongjoong and pain was written on his face. He slightly approached the older and gave a long but warm hug.

"You can tell me anything, I'll listen to you.", Yunho patted Hongjoong's knee as reassurance as he sat on the edge of the bed. And there Hongjoong broke down, the three days emotionless Joong finally showed some emotions that he has been holding inside him.

"It hurts Yunho..it pains me so much. I know that he didn't kiss that guy because he wanted to but my anger got the most of me and I didn't let him explain.", Hongjoong said his voice quavering and small hiccups were heard.

"What do you mean kissed?? I thought Seonghwa-hyung was planning to ask you out but he kissed another guy??", Yunho looked at Hongjoong with a baffled expression, more questions were filling up the younger's mind.

"I don't know him, but I think they were close before.", Hongjoong sniffed and whimpered. Yunho took Joong's hand and caressed it, warmth overflowing as Yunho's big hands wrapped around Joong's.

"Look hyung, I know that it broke your heart when you saw that but try to open your heart again and hear his explanation. It might be uncomfortable for you, but you have to give a chance.", Yunho softly suggested, giving a tender smile to Hongjoong.

"I'm not sure if I can do it right now Yunho..I still feel mad about it.", Hongjoong quietly muttered out, his hands frustratedly brushed through his hair.

"You don't have to talk to him for now, but can you at least join us for dinner..just to lessen the tension?", Yunho stood up and reach his hand out to Joong, his smile not leaving his face.

"I...hm..okay...", Hongjoong's voice trailed off as doubt, fear and rage still embraces him. Yunho was the first to get out of the room as Hongjoong was still busy fixing up his things.

"Yunho! Come and eat with us now! Are you alone?", Seonghwa called Yunho as he placed down the food on the table.

"He's going to eat with us.", Yunho said with the biggest smile on his face. Seonghwa looked at Yunho with uncertainty on his face.

     Just then, Hongjoong stepped out of the room with an emotionless face and had a short eye contact with Seonghwa. The two immediately broke their eye contact and cleared their throats.

"Hyung!!! Come sit here beside me!", Wooyoung patted the seat beside him with the most cheerful tone. Hongjoong gave a small smile to Wooyoung and sat at the empty chair.

"So hyung how is the thing you're working on?", asked San as he gobbled up a spoonful of food.

"Its going pretty well honestly, I got more time to focus on it and improve it better.", Hongjoong replied, while he was speaking he noticed how a pair of eyes was watching his every move. He wanted to glance at the person, but was scared that they might lock eyes again.

"So, we have all the free time until the 16th right?", Jongho asked, glancing at the members while chewing food.

"From what I heard with manager-nim, yeah. We might just be doing a vlive and some plans on atiny day.", Hongjoong explained, eating a piece of meat with kimchi.

"We have eleven days to rest and have some me time.", Mingi excitedly said, his eyes closing as he gave a big smile, the other members laughing.

"I'm sure you and the others would be playing and sleeping 24/7.", Seonghwa interrupted, the younger members laughing harder.

"Come on hyung, you even play with us anyways.", Wooyoung said in a mocking tone, earning a playful death glare from the eldest.

- after dinner -

"Hey hyung, will you be going back to your room?", Mingi asked, a little confused on why Hongjoong was packing his stuff.

"I don't want to burden the two of you during the break, I'll be staying in my room.", Hongjoong assured as he put his laptop charger in the bag.

"But the tw-", Mingi was cut of by someone clearing their throat and Mingi glanced at the person with eyebrows raised.

"Mingi-ah, let hyung go..its a chance for them to talk again.", Yunho said, not sparing a look at a expectant Mingi.

"Well, I guess that could work..", Mingi sighed and gave a small smile to Hongjoong.

"If there would ever be a problem, the two of you will be the first ones I'd ask for help.", Hongjoong said in a tender tone, assuring the two. He slightly ruffled Mingi's hair, passing by and going out the door.

Seonghwa hears the bedroom door open as he puts on a night cream in the bathroom. His body tensed as if he already knew who it was. Putting back the skin care products in its proper place, he slowly opened the bathroom door and peeked out. He finds Hongjoong sitting on his own bed and fiddling again with his laptop and equipments.

"You're back.", Seonghwa said, trying to start a conversation but was answered with a 'mhm'. He felt the atmosphere turn colder and silent, having a feeling that Hongjoong didn't want his presence around.

"Are you uncomfortable? I can just sleep in the living room.", Seonghwa continued, gathering his blanket and pillows.

"Did I say something?", Hongjoong coldly muttered, immediately stopping Seonghwa from fixing his bed.

"I- uh-...no, I just thought you didn't want me around.", Seonghwa softly answered, fidgeting with the pillow on his hands.

"You didn't hear anything from me so stop assuming those stuff.", Hongjoong lets out a sigh and Seonghwa slowly falls back onto his bed.

In all honesty, Hongjoong didn't want to act so cold to Seonghwa, but his mouth couldn't speak out the words he really wanted to say. All Hongjoong wanted was to have a real talk with Seonghwa, but instead the pain kept on taking over him and he couldn't do anything but act cold.

'When will this end...', Seonghwa and Hongjoong both thought to themselves as they wander into their own minds, thinking of how to fix this broken relationship.