Dream or Reality

Oblivious Neglection

Hongjoong was once again working on a song at the studio. He didn't do much the night before as he was researching lightning strikes so he's working harder to make up lost time. There was a knock on the studio door and he hummed in reply, not looking away from his screen. He heard the door open and someone walk in, meaning it was probably either the manager, Eden or Maddox.

"Joong it's 2am, you need to head home and get some sleep," Eden said, moving to stand beside him.

"Yeah, I'm just trying to finish this," Hongjoong said, moving a few things around on the screen.

"No, you need to go now Hongjoong. I can take you home if you need me to but you need to go home," Eden said sternly.

"But Hyung-."

"No Hongjoong, save it now and I'm taking you home. You have more practice tomorrow at 7am so you need sleep," Eden said. Hongjoong sighed but nodded and quickly saved his work before getting up.

"Come on," Eden said softly. Hongjoong nodded and slipped his hand into the older man's hand, letting him drag him along softly. They drove home in silence, Hongjoong yawning a few times as he was actually pretty tired.

"Get some sleep," Eden said as he pulled up in front of the dorms.

"Thank you Hyung," Hongjoong said before getting out of the car and hurrying into the dorms. He slipped inside and closed the door softly, walking into the loungeroom. The lights were off except for the lamps as usually so he dumped his bag beside the couch and pulled off his leather jacket, dumping on the bag. He slipped his shoes off and flopped onto the couch, yawning and settling down into the pillow. His eyes had just slipped closed when a scream cut through the silence like a knife. Hongjoong shot up immediately, running from the couch and sprinting straight to the room the scream came from. He opened the door and stepped inside, his eyes immediately going to Yeosang's bed. The young boy was sat up on his bed, knees drawn to his chest and pyjama sleeve in his mouth to try and keep quiet. The other two occupants of the room were somehow still asleep, and it was clear Yeosang was trying not to wake anyone. Hongjoong quickly walked over and sat down on the edge of the bed, wanting to console him as he doesn't like seeing his members upset.

"Hey sweetie, you ok," Hongjoong asked softly, holding out his arms out. Yeosang sniffled and moved forwards quickly, slipping into Hongjoong's arms and cuddling close. Hongjoong hugged him tightly and ran his hand up and down his back to comfort him as Yeosang tucked his head into his neck. Yeosang's shoulders were shaking and tears were rolling onto Hongjoong's shoulder, little whimpers escaping.

"I've got you, you're safe," Hongjoong whispered. The whimpers coming from the younger broke his heart and he tightened his hold around him. He moved onto the bed more and curled his feet up and pulled Yeosang into his lap where he begun to rock him gently. It took a few more minutes for Yeosang to calm down and stop crying. Yeosang sniffled and pulled back, wiping his eyes quickly.

"Are you ok," Hongjoong asked worriedly.

"Bad dream," Yeosang whispered. Hongjoong sighed gently brushed the hair from Yeosang's face.

"Do you want to talk about it," Hongjoong asked quietly.

"Just a bad dream," Yeosang shrugged.

"Ok. Well why don't you lie down and I'll tuck you in," Hongjoong said. Hongjoong noticed the way Yeosang froze and he frowned worriedly.

"What's wrong, you can tell me," he encouraged the younger boy.

"Nothing, I just don't want to have another nightmare," Yeosang said, his voice small. Hongjoong frowned sympathetically, reaching out to run his fingers through the younger boy's hair.