Maknae line 3

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The maknaes did feel bad for how they treated Hongjoong. He had done so much for them and he had taught them better than this but at the same time, they could not stop. They were transformed by the treatment shown to them by staff members and they began to act the same as the most vile, lowly and cruel of their staff members.

"Hongjoong...we need to go now" Seongwha kept his eyes anywhere but at Hongjoong. There was no response so he looked up.

"Alright. Let's go guys! Hongjoong is already waiting for us" Seongwha led the way outside. He knew that Hongjoong had probably walked and that was fine. Of course there was no car outside waiting for them so they all started walking as well.

"Hyung, can we slow down for Yunho?" San spoke up. Seongwha looked back and saw why San was asking. Yunho was clearly trying to look like he wasn't in pain but it was hard. He was still limping. San and Mingi were supporting him on both sides and Yeosang was carrying his friend's bag.

"Are you okay, Yunho? Do you want to go home?"  Seongwha wondered.

"No! Please hyung, I've missed enough practice already. Besides, the staff probably think I'm hiding from them and I want to show them that I'm not" Yunho declined quickly. Seongwha still wasn't sure but he didn't push it and moved to the back of the group so he could keep an eye on his kids.

"He's in the studio if you're looking for him" One of the nicer, female staff members informed Seongwha when the rest of the group entered the company.

"We weren't. But thank you. Have a nice day" Seongwha bowed his head respectfully. She did the same and quickly left.

"Jongho, go get a chair please. Yeosang, try to find a cushion" Seongwha ordered. The two of them left quickly and came back with the required objects, setting them down where Seongwha told them to.

"Yunho, sit" Seongwha pointed to the chair.

"But, hyung! I came here to practice!" Yunho hesitated.

"You can barely walk without being in pain. When you're able to do that, then I will consider letting you practice with us. Until then, sit" Seongwha repeated. Yunho considered saying no but he was in too much pain to deal with the repercussions of that so he sat down, moving around a bit to get comfortable before he finally settled down and watched his brothers practice.

"You're a good leader, hyung" Yeosang whispered to Seongwha as they were getting into position. Seongwha was quiet. He didn't want to be a leader but that was what he had become.

"Thank you Sangie" Seongwha answered quietly, starting the music so they could practice.

"Yeah. Better than some people" San added, glaring at the closed door as if Hongjoong would come in through there at any moment.

"San, don't say that. He's been a great captain" Seongwha scolded. San looked like he wanted to argue but he bit his tongue.

"San's right though. A leader is supposed to protect his or her members, even if they make a mistake. He deserves everything that happens to him" Wooyoung agreed, a dark look in his eye. Seongwha didn't fail to notice the irony of those last words and he stopped the music.

"What have you guys been doing?" He wondered. Yeosang put his head down so he didn't have to look at Seongwha. San looked to the side and Wooyoung started playing with his hands. Jongho looked all around the room except at the oldest. Yunho just closed his eyes and didn't open them. Mingi stared straight ahead, just past Seongwha.

"Hey! Eyes on me" Seongwha demanded. The six younger members looked at him.

"Someone better start explaining" He stated. Mingi took it up on himself with the others piping in when they felt like it. Seongwha was horrified at what he was hearing. He knew what he and his kids had to do but he didn't know if Hongjoong would accept them.

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