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Chapter Six: A Misunderstanding

A/N: (Kind of) a long chapter 👍

"Heeseung." Jungwon calls softly. Heeseung takes a sip of water and looks over at him. Jungwon stands in the doorway of the practice room, eyes filled with frustration. Heeseung raises his eyebrows and waves him over.

"What is it?" Heeseung asks as Jungwon plops down beside him, leaning back against the wall.

"I can't do this... I..." Jungwon pulls out his phone and passes it over to Heeseung. His eyes widened. Jungwon had the mystery person's messages pulled up. The problem was, there were three little bubbles at the bottom.

The unknown number was typing something.

"I'm going to tell Manager Dohyun. This can't wait any longer." Jungwon says, taking his phone back.

"Won..."

"No. I'm not asking for your opinion. I'm telling you what I am doing. As the leader of this group, it is my responsibility to look out for you guys. If I have to be the one to break the news, then so be it. If Sunghoon hates me forever..." Jungwon swallows and looks down at his clenched fists.

"...well, a mad Sunghoon is better than a harmed Sunghoon. I don't know how far this person is going to go. We need to be safe. I need you guys to be safe."

Heeseung looks away from the leader. He knew he was right, but that didn't make it any easier. It didn't make him feel better. He knew Sunghoon would probably hate it. He knew that as soon as Dohyun knew, something was going to change. Dohyun would do something about it.

Whether that be forcing the couple apart, kicking someone out, or just staying quiet and getting someone higher up involved...

All of them sounded like horrible possibilities. But Jungwon was right. Even if their group was ruined... even if Sunghoon and Sunoo's relationship was ruined by this... at least they would be safe. Protected.

Hopefully.

"I'll come with you." Heeseung says gently. He stands up and offers Jungwon a hand, which the leader accepts.

"I'm not going to argue with you... I know you're making the right decision. It's just... not an easy decision. For any of us." Heeseung explains, opening the practice room door. Jungwon shakes his head and leads the way to one of the staff rooms.

"Most of the best decisions aren't easy decisions." Jungwon mumbles. He only hesitates for a moment before knocking on the door.

"...Yes?" A voice calls from inside.

"It's Jungwon. And... Heeseung." Jungwon calls back. There's a few moments of silence before the door opens, and they're face to face with their manager. Dohyun smiles at them and moves to the side so they can enter.