ENHYPEN

𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐬 | SUNOO

ᴖ̈ ⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆ ᴖ̈ ⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆ ᴖ̈ ⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆ ᴖ̈

Sunoo stared at the screen, his heart sinking as he read through the comments under the achievement video on ENHYPEN's YouTube channel. Each remark about his lack of individual accomplishments stung, reinforcing the insecurities he tried so hard to hide. Despite the overwhelming support from ENGENEs, the negative voices always seemed louder.

I can't take it. Tired, I'm falling to my knees. I'm weighted. Carry me home like you used to.

He sighed, closing his laptop and leaning back against the couch. He felt the weight of expectations pressing down on him, suffocating and relentless. The mistreatment from the company, the harsh grip of the bodyguard, the constant comparisons to his members—it all built up until he felt like he was drowning.

When I burn my organs, pour the Bourbon. Bear my burdens for the moment. Can I get some help? That's a hell no. But I bet she'd break her neck for that cell phone.

Sunoo remembered the incident with the bodyguard, how he was roughly pulled aside while the others were treated with care. It had happened in front of fans, their outrage palpable in the comments. Yet, the company remained silent, and Sunoo's pain was ignored.

Atlas shrugged his shoulders and said he'd drop that boulder. Call me in the morning when I'm sober. Find me in the corner, in a coma.

He looked around the empty dorm, his members out for various schedules. He was alone, left to grapple with his thoughts and emotions. He wondered if this was what it felt like to carry the world's weight, like Atlas, with no one to share the burden.

Bottoms up, never stop. I don't think we had enough. Out of touch, maybe I don't give a fuck. Probably not; yeah, I think I'm falling off. Falling off, yeah.

Sunoo stood up and walked to the window. He stared out at the city lights, feeling disconnected from everything and everyone. He felt out of place, like he didn't belong there. The expectations, the pressure, the constant scrutiny—it was all too much.

I don't belong here, lemme start over. I want to sleep, so wake me up when I'm older. Please do not disturb me; I'm lost when I'm dreaming. Kick to the curb all my angels and demons.

He closed his eyes, wishing to escape, even for a moment. The thought of starting over, away from all this, was tempting. But he knew he couldn't leave. He had responsibilities, fans who believed in him, and members who cared deeply about him.

Guess I'm a little bit scared of things I don't understand. Finding a semblance of comfort that nothing will go as I planned.

He opened his eyes and smiled bitterly. Despite everything, he couldn't let himself fall apart. He had to keep going for the sake of those who depended on him. He had to keep smiling, even if his heart was breaking.

Atlas shrugged his shoulder and said he'd drop that boulder. Call me in the morning when I'm sober. Find me in the corner, in a coma.

Sunoo turned away from the window, taking a deep breath. He could hear the sound of the door opening and his members returning. He quickly wiped away the tears that had escaped and smiled. They couldn't see him like this. If he were sad, they would be too. And if he were happy, they would be happy too.

Bottoms up, never stop. I don't think we had enough. Out of touch, maybe I don't give a fuck. Probably not; yeah, I think I'm falling off. Falling off, yeah.
He greeted his members with a bright smile, pretending everything was fine. They laughed and joked, their presence a temporary balm for his aching heart. Sunoo knew he had to keep up the facade for their sake. Even if he were falling apart inside, he would continue to smile through the pain.

Because that was what he did, he carried the weight, just like atlas, and he would keep holding it, no matter how heavy it got.

ᴖ̈ ⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆ ᴖ̈ ⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆ ᴖ̈ ⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆ ᴖ̈

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