BACKSTAGE - OT8

Life Is So Unfair

He really did act just like he did when they first got together. Lee Know could see exactly why he fell for him. He was just as adorable and so innocent.

It's insane to realize how much he'd changed.

He knows it was his fault mostly. But he's missed this Hyunjin, too. The one who comes out every time he laughs or gets shy and embarrassed.

Like when they woke up. The others disturbed their peace by making a racket when they came in. He woke up almost immediately. The sleeping beauty, on the other hand, didn't budge.

He was glad to see he'd snuggled closer, gripping his shirt at some point during the night.

They all folded pretty quickly, watching him sleep. Acting as if he weren't someone they had spent the last 8 years with.

You would think they were the ones who forgot.

But no. They just appreciated every moment they had together. And they were glad he was okay. He's alive, in one piece, and where he belongs. That's all they could really ask for.

But his looking so adorably embarrassed when he woke up to see how many people were watching him sleep was also heartwarming.

He flushed and hid under the covers when he realized he had kicked away the sheets like usual, so everyone could see what he wore to bed.

"Get Out!" He shouted at everyone, moving away from Lee Know.

He was the only one surprised, but it was fun to tease him.

Not too much, just a little.

If only he knew.

That was a sad and ironic statement. How mortified would he be to know himself now? To know everything he's done because wearing panties was the least of it.

But they couldn't think of everything they hadn't told him yet. It would only make them feel guilty. They know they have good reasons, but it feels wrong. He should know, but he can't. He wasn't ready for the reality if he was the same immature young man in love with people he thought would never feel the same.

If they rushed everything and blurted it out too soon, he'd probably freak out or think they're lying. They essentially had to show him they reciprocated, but slowly work him up to joining them again.

It was insanely hypocritical to think that it was all he and Lee Know had done before. But they'd blown up on them for it. Now they see it's really not something you can rush. They wanted to admit everything, but they had to wait. There were many more important things to deal with anyway.

Like the company.

Hyunjin had been out of the hospital for two months and had his cast removed, but he still hadn't recovered any memories. Not for lack of trying.

So the company started giving them shît.

"He can't stay with you if he doesn't remember anything. He'll bring you all down. We won't give up on him. We can make him a solo artist. The company won't drop him since he's already a star. But he can't destroy your group." This was the division's unanimous decision. They were ready to take Hyunjin away from them permanently.

"We'll figure it out. We can reteach him, and his body will remember what his mind can't, it's muscle memory. Just give us time." Chan said.

It was shameful that they were ready to give up immediately.

"He's still healing, and all you're thinking about is money. Glad to know we mean so much." Lee Know said, angrier than he should've as he gripped his thighs under the table. They may be his bosses, but Hyunjin will be his husband, and there is a big difference in who his priorities lie with.