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🐺 Hyunjin - Hidden Injury

// requested by: @imhere217 //

~ Hyunjin's POV ~

"Nothing can be as important as the fans. They pay your salary."

Our manager says thing every single day, especially when we're in the middle of preparing for an album, and we start getting tired. And for the most part, I agree with him.

The only times I find his words false, is when members start neglecting their health. Sickness and doctor appointments are nothing new for us, but this time, it was much worse.

Every single member was either ill or injured:

Chan, of course, was overworked. He hasn't been sleeping at all, and this led to him being almost hospitalized. We took his laptops away, so he could get some sleep, which he didn't appreciate at all, but it was needed,

Minho was so consumed by self-doubt, that he withdrew from us completely. It didn't matter how many times we reassured him, that he's loved.

Changbin was getting comments about his weight, so he decided to start a diet. He is trying to stay healthy, but I can see, how much it hurts him.

Jisung's anxiety has been through the roof, he's not able to leave the house anymore, unless we all leave with him. He is suffering so much, it hurts to see him like this.

Felix fell a week ago in rehearsals, and broke his wrist. He was told not to dance for a while, but he ignored that completely.

Seungmin caught a cold, which made him lose his voice. He wasn't able to record his parts in time, so the album release was delayed. He is still blaming himself for it.

Jeongin was, I think, in the worst shape. He stopped eating and drinking completely, this was his way of dealing with the constant negativity we were getting. He collapsed multiple times from dehydration and malnourishment, but thankfully, he's now getting help, and he seems to be getting better.

Which leads to me, the only member who was seemingly healthy. But it wasn't the case.

A week ago, I had a pretty scary accident. I was home alone, when I suddenly slipped on the stairs, and fell down more than 10 steps. I landed on my back, and I think I passed out, because I don't remember much after that. Minho found me, laying at the base of the stairs.

My back has been killing me ever since. It's painful to move in any way, and nowadays, even breathing became hard. I wanted a break desperately, I needed time to heal.

But looking at my unwell members, I had a feeling, that I wouldn't get that break anytime soon. I doubt, that anyone would even care about my pain.

So, I decided to hide it.

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- Hyunjin, keep up! You have no excuse to dance this lazily! It's different if Felix or Jeongin mark their moves, but you need to be on top of your game! – Dance practices were harder and harder every day, as my health was deteriorating.

I hung my head, and supported myself by placing my hands on my knees. I tried taking deep breaths, but the pain in my spine prevented me. I stayed like that for a few minutes, gasping for small breaths of air, then we continued.

- For this next part, we will do a small stunt. Hyunjin, kneel down, and Seungmin, as you're singing your part, you will step onto his back, jump, and land on your feet and one hand, okay? – The dance teacher demonstrated how Seungmin needed to land. – The others, turn around, and face the wall, stand normally. After you hear Seungmin land, turn around, and we'll continue from there.

I was stuck at the part, where Seungmin needed to step on my back. I knew it wasn't a good idea, so I decided to speak out.

- I don't think he should step on my back. I had an accident last week, and...