Seventeen X Y/N (A little Jeongcheol)

Appa's baby

(A day before the press conference)

'What's the arrangement?'

You were all gathered again in the media conference room where the press conference would be held the next day.

You handed them the schedule that had all the details written down.

'The media entrance time is 2pm but I suppose they will most likely start gathering before 11am when you guys are suppose to arrive. Please be safe. Let's decide the seating arrangement'

'Aegi, you will sit in the centre. On your left will be Myungho, Jun, Dino, Mingyu, Wonwoo, Dokyeom, Joshua. On your right will be me, Jeonghan, Seungkwan, Vernon, Woozi, Hoshi'

(JS, DK, WW, MG, DN, JUN, MH, Y/N, SC, JH, SK, VN, WZ, HS)

'Ok. I will allocate each of you a mic and each side will have a group of bodyguards. We will allow 2 representatives from each media outlet to attend and live streaming of the event will be broadcasted. There will be a Q&A session towards the end, even if the questions are directed to specific members, you may answer as long it's appropriate ok?'

They all agreed and after finalising the last few decisions, you all went for dinner in the company.

'How do you have a cafeteria, a cafe, a bakery AND a restaurant in the company?' Vernon was shocked by the available eateries in the building.

'Just build them? I want my artists to find food they can enjoy even if its just within the company's building'

'Hyung, let's change company'

Seungcheol turned around and whacked Hoshi's head.

'Stop suggesting such stupid things'

'Cheol.'

'Sorry, just stop suggesting such things'

Seungcheol was sensitive those few days due to the stress from the media and the uncertainty of how the press conference would turn out.

Jeonghan pat his shoulder while you wrapped your arms around his waist.

'It will be fine appa, trust me ok?'

'Of course I do, but I am still worried ok?'

'Eung~'

'Jeonghan hyung, can we stay here tonight? Then tomorrow morning we can just wake up and prepare immediately. It's been so long since we last slept here'

'Kwon Soonyoung'

'Cheol, calm down'

Jeonghan thumbed Seungcheol's cheek, calming him down before turning to Hoshi.

'There will be press gathered outside our residential area. If they don't see us leave from there, it will be suspicious for them'

'Our cars are at our residential. Just get manager-hyungs to drive the empty cars in the morning. Since the media will be outside, they have no access to the carpark so they won't and can't see nobody coming out of the car'

Jeonghan tilted his head, considering the idea.

'Great! More stupid ideas!'

Seungcheol pushed himself away from the table and stormed out of the restaurant.

'Cheol!', 'Coups hyung!', 'Seungcheol hyung!' They all called out to their leader.

'Let him cool down. I'll go to him later '

You comforted the rest of the members. Seungcheol has never walked out before. He would only glare or raise his voice, but never once has he just left like that.

'Hannie oppa...' You called out, looking at him for approval.

'Yeah, you're the most suitable to go. Give him 10 minutes. It should be enough'

(Time skip)

'I'll go find Seungcheol appa. If you guys are tired, head back and rest ok? Just let me know where you decide to sleep tonight'

'Ne~, thank you aegi. Goodnight. We will keep you updated'

'응~ Goodnight'

You walked out of the restaurant and thought about where Seungcheol could be.

It was a cold night and there could be press outside so he wouldn't risk going to the villa. He was most likely either in your room or his own room. 

You went to his room and softly knocked on the door.

You heard blanket shuffling behind the door but no foot steps. You knew he wasn't going to open the door.

Since you had access to the room, you simply scanned your finger print and face for his room door to open.

He was wrapped in his blanket, back facing the door. You climbed on his bed from behind him and gently placed your hand on his back. You felt his body shaking. He was crying.

He slowly turned around and wrapped his arms around you, his head tilting to rest his cheek on the top of your head. You stayed silent, listening to his whimpers and soft cries, his tears dampening your hair.

Yes, this was Seungcheol, Scoups, the leader of the boy group Seventeen. He was protective, strong, charismatic, scary, every characteristic of a perfect leader but he also had his weaknesses, his vulnerable moments. Leading 12 kids even though he was the youngest in his family, meant all pressure and focus was how well he could last and how well he could even be a leader. He always had a facade to ensure others he was fine, but internally, both of you knew the challenges he faced. He always gave comfort but who was going to comfort him?

So you stayed silent, letting him breakdown, expressing all his fear, stress and pain. You needed him to know you were always there for him. You were never going to leave. Not you, not any Seventeen member. Not now, not ever. He didn't need to be Seventeen Scoups behind the camera. He could just be Choi Seungcheol, the youngest in the family, the original facade-less him.

He wasn't going to lose you. You knew that was his fear. If the media conference goes wrong, if the lawsuit against Kim Jinyoung messes up, he could risk losing you forever. You meant so much to him, to them and each of them meant equality as much to you.