Tiny captain

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The following day was busy for the group. They first would have recording session all morning, then after lunch a meeting and after that dance practice until they were exhausted. And Yeosang was definitely not happy about it.

When the alarm rang, Yeosang just wanted to curl up in his bed and cry. Not for any specific reason, well, at least that he was aware of. He just knew today wouldn't be his day, but he couldn't find a reason why. The last time he found himself in the same situation, he was having a bit of a fever, so after confirming that his body temperature was higher than it should've been, he was allowed to stay home and rest. This time though, his body was fine, so why was he feeling like that? Small tears were already pooling his eyes and the boy allowed some of them to fall on his pillow before getting out of bed and wiping away the others.

"Oh you're awake, good. Hongjoong hyung said that the recording session got anticipated, so we have ten minutes before we need to leave. He and Seonghwa are preparing some last-minute food so we can all have breakfast in the van. Is dry cereal okay for you?" asked Wooyoung, startling Yeosang who didn't notice his best friend walking in.

"Yeah that's okay" nodded the older, even though he didn't understand the question. The boy tried to blame it on his sleepiness, but deep down he knew it wasn't just that.

"Okay then, dress up and wash your teeth. I'll be downstairs" announced the younger before disappearing.

Yeosang started to cry, it was all too much. But what was too much? Nothing really happened except for a small change of plans. He couldn't understand why he was feeling like that. Still sobbing he started to get ready, not wanting to hold the whole group back. Only when he was all dressed up the tears stop flowing, allowing the boy to go to the bathroom and wash his face before applying some basic makeup to not make it obvious that he was crying. When he got downstairs, Seonghwa was waiting for him.

"Good morning Sangie. The others are all in the van, waiting for us" explained Seonghwa seeing the younger's confused face.

"Why aren't you with them?" asked Yeosang with a weak voice.

"I figured out a note wouldn't be so nice, plus I don't mind waiting here rather than in the van" smiled the older.

"We should go now, though" suggested the oldest, taking Yeosang's hand and guiding him to the van before letting him take a place and sitting next to him, handing the younger a freezer bag filled with corn flakes.

"What's this for?" asked Yeosang clueless.

"Oh, it's your breakfast. Wooyoung told me you were fine with cereal, but if you're not, I can get them and let you have my fruit salad" offered Seonghwa holding up a plastic cup filled with fruit pieces.

"Oh no thanks hyung, I'm not hungry. I just forgot I said yes to cereal when Woo asked me" explained Yosang blushing slightly.

"Alright then. Just make sure to eat lunch because we have dance practice afterwards, remember?" asked Seonghwa, making the younger groan. He had forgotten about dance practice.

"Are you tired? You're usually always up for dance practice" worried the older, making Yeosang shake his head.

"I'm just... I woke up feeling strange, and felt a bit overwhelmed" admitted the younger lowering his voice so only Seonghwa could hear.

"If you need someone, I'm here. But why didn't you stay home then?" inquired Seonghwa, just now noticing how pale the younger looked.

"I'm not sick, so there's no need to miss practice. Plus, I feel a bit better now" explained Yeosang. Before Seonghwa could answer, the van stopped in front of the KQ building.

"Let me know if it gets too much again, alright?" Yeosang smiled at Seonghwa, nodding at the older's words.

The rest of the day passed way too slowly for Yeosang. The boy zoned out multiple times while waiting for his turn to record, making everyone worried, and even in the middle of his recording session, while Hongjoong listened to his parts to decide whether they were alright or the boy had to sing them again, Yeosang's eyes lost focus.

"-sang! Yeosang!" the boy jumped feeling a hand on his shoulder. Looking at his side there was Hongjoong, a worried look on his face and his hand still on the younger's shoulder.

"Yeah, what's up hyung?" asked Yeosang.

"You were in your own world again. Are you sure you're okay?" asked Hongjoong concerned.

"Oh yeah I'm fine hyung, I just didn't realize you were here" explained the younger, trying to ease the leader's worry.

"You've been zoning out a lot since this morning, I don't think you're fine. Are you sick?"

"No hyung, I'm fine. I swear. Do I need to record anything else?" asked Yeosang, making Hongjoong shake his head no.

"We had a change of plans again. The meeting started 10 minutes ago and I've already sent the boys there. That means we're late. We gotta hurry up Sang" explained the leader, making Yeosang tear up. Another change of plans? He had felt a bit better earlier but now everything was becoming too much for him. The thought of falling behind was unbearable and the boy started crying again, not caring that Hongjoong was there.

"Hey Sangie, it's alright. Don't worry, focus on your breathing for me please" pleaded Hongjoong looking at the younger who was getting more and more worked up. Yeosang however shook his head no, black dots starting to cloud his vison due to the lack of oxygen. It was too much. He couldn't keep up. And he hated it.

Author's note

this for SilverWolf_15 cause they're (sry realized idk your pronouns :/) finally alive again :D
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