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Hongjoong pov:

I've just come into the room where I see hwa sobbing, Jongho's tight grip engulfing him. "Hwa, can you tell us what's going on?" I say softly to him. As I do he whines and Jongho looks at him to try and understand what he's saying. I didn't hear anything but Jongho must have because he had a look of confusion on his face. I go to say something but suddenly Seonghwa begins to fight the youngest grip and runs to the bathroom closing the door.

"What was that? What did he say to you Jongho?," I question, even more worried than before. "He.. he called me jongie.." he replies, a soft sadness in his face. "What? That makes no sense. He never calls us names like that." Yunho says, confusion in his voice. I stare at them both, maybe I did hear Seonghwa right earlier. "He called me joongie earlier..." I pipe up, this catching both their attention. "He did have a bit of a change in tone when we went to say sorry to him as well, I think I was the only one that noticed though.." Yun adds. "There's definitely something up, but we just need to give him time, it's clearly stressing him to the point its making him unable to do things.." I say defeated, not knowing what to do with this information. They both nod at me in unison.

"I'm going to see if I can get into the bathroom to check on him," Jongho suddenly says getting up, "we cant just leave him in there." I nod getting up too following behind him. He pushes the door, expecting it to be locked, but luckily it was open. We slowly go inside to find a sleeping Seonghwa balled up on the floor. Jongho immediately picks him up bridal style and brings him out of the bathroom. Hwa starts to whine but ultimately settles back down, he's clearly exhausted from crying so much, I can even see the tear stains down his face. "Jongho, Yunho bring him to the van and I'll grab the others, there getting food. I'll tell them we need to get home fast." I say, urgency lasing my tone. We all leave the room wanting to get Hwa home as soon as possible. They head for the van and I head for the restaurant next too the building too look for the rest of the members.

I come across San standing outside. "JOONG HYUNG! You all good?" He says as I approach him. "Where's the rest of you?" I say quickly looking around. "There inside to collect the food, they should be out in a minute, why what's happening? Is it to do with Hwa hyung?" concern creeping into his tone now. "We just want to get him home cos something is wrong, but we dont know what it is yet. Now can you tell them to hurry and meet us at the van in the next 5 please." I say in a rush and San nods, sadness spread across his face as he goes in side to get the rest of our members. I hurriedly make my way back to the van to make sure everything is okay.

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Jongho pov:

I've got a sleeping Seonghwa in my arms as me and Yunho make our way to the van. Yunho looks at us both, a sad concern all over his face as he speaks, "Jongho... do you think he's okay? Like what if there's something seriously wrong with him?" I can't help but tear up, I've never seen Yunho so concerned before. "Honestly Yun... I don't know. We just need to be there for him no matter what." I reply, trying to control my tears. God I never cry. We settle int he van to wait for the others, I keep Hwa in my arms tightly. Yunho sits next to us and leans his head on me. I usually hate this much skin ship but this feels right for some reason, like we're meant to be here to keep him safe.

The door opens and Hongjoong gets in the back with us. We all sit in a somewhat comfortable silence, worry still in the air, as we wait for the other 4 to get in the van. I look down at Hwa in my arms. Please just tell us what's wrong, I think, as I stroke his hair out of his face. Suddenly the door opens again, the four of them chatting. "guys be quiet!" Yunho shouts softly. They all look shocked as they see Hwa in my lap in the back. "Just get in, we need to get home," He continues. None of them argue getting in silently. All staying like that the whole way back to the dorm.

We finally make it back into the dorm at 9pm after a long and exhausting day. Hwa still in my tight grip as we make out way inside. "Guys, all go set up the food, Jongho can you take Hwa to bed please. He needs to rest.." Hongjoong orders. I make my way to Hwa's shared room with joong and lay him on his bottom bunk as softly as I can. I stand there for a moment to make sure he's all settled, "rest well hwa" I whisper softly and place a kiss on his head. It just felt right.

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I make my way into the dining room where everyone is in silence eating slowly. I take a seat and begin eating too, I hadn't realised how hungry I was during all the worry for Hwa. "So Yun, Joong, Jongho, what's going on with Seonghwa hyung?" Yeosang says, finally breaking the silent tension in the room. "To be perfectly honest, we're not to sure..." Yunho responds, the sad concern still hanging onto everything he says. "I'm thinking we just need to speak to him in the morning after he's had some much needed rest. This week has been exhausting with all the promotions and the stress we've caused too... We just need to give him a bit of time." Hongjoong says, still clearly worried like us all but we all nod knowing that our hyung needs to rest. "You looked very cosy with Hwa in the back Jongho, can I get cuddles like that?" Wooyoung says jokingly to bring up the mood in the room. "You are never getting cuddles like that off me woo." I reply letting out a chuckle, as he pouts out me, with everyone laughing.

We finish up eating and clean up. All making our way to our rooms to finally pass out from the exhaustion. Just before I go into my room I grab Hongjoong, "Hyung, please keep an eye on him tonight, there's something really not right.." I say, almost tearing up again. "Jong... Dont worry please.." he brings me into a hug, "I will make sure all is okay, You need to get some rest now too" He says softly as he releases me. I nod and we both go into our rooms worried about what tomorrow may bring...

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A/n

No one knows what is happening with Seonghwa, but Jongho is already being caregiver with out realising? Is Hwa going to tell them what is happening?

I had to add some fluff this chapter because it was getting too angsty aha. Also I promiseeeee more little hwa and fluff with caregiverteez will be soon!

Remember you are loved and worthy of love! <3

byeeeeeeee

- Mel -