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Seonghwa pov:

After slipping for a little, I come back to my adult self and we complete the individual shots with no problems. The energy still high even though we still have a performance and interview left. "Hyung, you really are looking the best today!" Wooyoung say, bounding towards we as we walk to the car to go to our performance. "Thanks Woo," I chuckle, all the compliments giving me the confidence boost I needed after so long, "You dont look to bad yourself." I smile mischievously. " HEYYYYY" Woo screeches while pouting, the members around us laughing along with me at his reaction. 

We get into the cars and finally make it to the next location for our performance. We are fussed over once again getting different outfits and makeup to fit our concept and getting told where to go for our rehearsal before the performance. The rehearsal goes well and we get our touch ups and have a snack before we go for our performance and recording. We go out on the stage and see all the atiny in the crowd. I wave and smile at them, all of them waving back with ther lightiny and pickets giving me more energy for the performance and show them our best. 

We go hard on our performance, giving our all for atiny and them chanting and cheering in return. We complete our performance successfully, all happy with the collecting work aswell as our individual talents. "Bye, Atiny! We love you!" we all say in unison, smiling and waving giving our appreciation to our fans that give us the opportunity to do what we love. The day just getting better and the energy not depleting even if we have been working hard. 

Getting back into the dressing room we all flop on the various sofas taking a moment to rest before we have to hurry off to our last schedule of the day. "You all did well, now lets get ready to go" Hongjoong says getting up and motioning us to start moving. We all sigh a bit but eventually start moving, grabbing our stuff and making our way to the cars. As we drive I stare out the window thinking about the interview. I start to feel a bit of anxiety surrounding the interview, due to the last time. I feel a hand on my leg that brings me back into my body, "Hwa, you alright? Your leg is shaking," Yeosang says trying to sooth me by stroking my leg. "Mhm, I'm fine, just a bit anxious due to me running out the last time, but I'll be fine because I've got my regression under control and I have all of you," I explain reassuring Yeosang and also myself that the interview will go smoothly. He smiles and nods, leaving us in a comfortable silence till we get to our last location. 

For the last time we are all herded into our dressing room and put into our last outfit and makeup of the day. This one being much more casual, letting us be comfortable and more relaxed in the interview. Our energy had lowered slightly as it had started to approach evening, but we had plenty between us to give a good and entertaining interview. The group gathered together, sitting in front of the camera and lights and us all chatting amongst ourselves waiting for the interview to start. 

The interview finally starts, and we all introduce ourselves and crack a few jokes between us and the interviewer to keep the mood light. We get asked about our comeback, our favourites songs and choreo, as well as what our schedule has been like since we have our comeback. We all answer differently and Hongjoong talks about the production of the comeback which always captivates everyone. "It's been a hard one this comeback but I feel it has brought us closer and we are working as a group fully to give our best for our atiny" Hongjoong says with us all nodding agreeing with our captain. I then get mentioned in something the interviewer asks, "Has it been hard since Seonghwa ran out of that interview?" Everyone looks around slightly shocked and not knowing what to say to the rogue question, my anxious thoughts returning. "No, we all have off days and I think that's what keeps us close because we understand each other," Hongjoong finally says, backing me up which makes me smile, my anxiety calming for a few seconds until the interviewer proceeds to talk about me like I wasn't there. 

"Seonghwa has had a lot of strange behaviour recently though, does it not create tension as he's the oldest? Shouldn't he be the mature and professional one?" the interviewer says, causing my anxiety to sky rocket and my leg begins to shake as I don't know what to say to defend myself. This was suppose to be a chill interview. I look around and the members are stunned into silence by the rude interviewer. Jongho who is beside me grabs my hand and then puts it on my leg to keep it from shaking. It is silent for arounf 30 seconds and the interviewer decides to continue his remarks, "Your silence says a lot, that must mean Seonghwa is the diva in your group right? Not a very good hyung huh?" He says, and gives a chuckle, which pushes me over the edge. I could feel my chest get tight and the tears starting to threaten my eyes, the silence crushing me and shifting my mind. I wiggle out of Jongho's grip and run out yet again, this time it being the interviewers fault. I don't look back and head straight for the dressing room and hide in the corner. The tears falling violently and my mind getting fuzzy. 

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Hongjoong pov:

"It's been a hard one this comeback but I feel it has brought us closer and we are working as a group fully to give our best for our atiny" I say, with the group nodding along with my comment. Then suddenly the interview takes a turn, the interviewer asks, "Has it been hard since Seonghwa ran out of that interview?" Everyone looks around slightly shocked and not knowing what to say to the rogue question, me included. "No, we all have off days and I think that's what keeps us close because we understand each other," I finally say as it was unnecessary to mention that about Hwa. I look to him and he smiles at my response, easing my worries about him. But the interviewer continues, seemingly unsatisfied with my response. 

"Seonghwa has had a lot of strange behaviour recently though, does it not create tension as he's the oldest? Shouldn't he be the mature and professional one?" the interviewer says. I stare at the interviewer, anger bubbling up inside me. I look around and the members are stunned into silence by what is said. Jongho who is beside Hwa grabs his hand and puts it his leg to keep it from shaking. It is silent for a short time. I go to respond again, but the interviewer decides to continue his remarks, "Your silence says a lot, that must mean Seonghwa is the diva in your group right? Not a very good hyung huh?" He says, and gives a chuckle. I instantly stare daggers at these remarks. I turn as I hear Seonghwa get up and run out, immediately worrying me as I know what is happening. I turn to Jongho, "Go to him, ill sort this out" I say and Jongho leaves hurriedly after Hwa. 

I go to say something again but am cut of for a second time, "Wow he is really proving my point, he cant even defend himself," the interviewer laughing more clearly happy with the out burst. This makes my blood boil to the max and I lose it. "OKAY, THAT IS ENOUGH. STOP WITH THE UNCALLED FOR REMARKS AND QUESTIONS. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SEONGHWA IS GOING THROUGH AND LIKE I SAID THE FIRST TIME, WE ARE CLOSE AND WE UNDERSTAND HIM. WE ALL SUPPORT EACH OTHER NO MATTER WHAT. HE IS NOT A DIVA, YOU ARE JUST INCREADIBLE RUDE." I shout, now standing up. Everyone is now fully stunned into silence, the group, the interviewer and even the staff. Before the interviewer could say anything else, I talk again, this time more composed, "No, don't say anything else. This interview is over, I will be having words with my manager and your team about this treatment. Guys, we are going now." I motion to the door and the group follows me out of the room, leaving everything silent. 

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A/n

Ah, drama!! Is Hwa going to be okay?

I honestly hurt me to write this chapter, if anyone actually said this to anyone in Ateez I would be coming for them ahaha. But one last chapter left and possibly an epilogue to wrap this up. I hope you enjoy!

Remember you are loved and worthy of love!

~ Mel ~