Our Little Leader (ATEEZ littlespace)

Uh oh

The moment Hongjoong opened his eyes, he could tell today was going to be bad. Even worse than yesterday. His head was pounding with a headache due to falling asleep crying. Not only this, but he was feeling little.

Hyungies

He knew he had to be big. Today was the day they were performing for God's sake! He couldn't mess this up! They've been waiting for this comeback for 6 whole months!

Shaking his head, he sighed.

Just grow up! Act your age!

His thoughts were turning negative.

So he quickly jumped out of bed and grabbed some clothes that were sure to make him uncomfortable enough to slip back into big space fully. Looking around the room he saw it empty.

They were already up.

Why didn't they wake me up as well?

He strained his ears to listen out for his hyperactive members.

Nothing.

Not a single sound.

Growing concerned, he fled from his room in search of his members. The dorm was empty.

Did they already leave? Without me?

This caused confusion to fill his whole body. As well as the ache that settles in every time he is alone.

It didn't make sense. They all had to leave together. The plan was to drive to the company building then to the venue in which they would be performing. It was their comeback stage.

Racing around, he grabbed everything he would need and shoved it into a bag.

Perhaps they are waiting in the van outside. Yeah.

With that, he ran down the stairs. Not bothering to use the lift.

That was not the case. There was no big van filled with his brothers anywhere. He was truly and utterly alone. This has only happened once before. And that was because they didn't realise he had come home the night before. Everyone was asleep then.

Glancing at his phone he realised he was going to have to run. Or he would be late. That wouldn't be good. He also noted that there were no messages from his members.

What is going on?

He ran as fast as he could with un-coordinated limbs. His little self still marginally present.

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Back at the company, the members were all getting warmed up. Until they all got called into a meeting. It was just their CEO and a couple of their managers. As well as Eden. He took one glance around and cursed.

Where are you kid?

"Sorry to disturb you from warming up, it's just that many of us here have noticed the constant absence of someone. Can anyone explain what the hell is going on,"

Mingi glanced at their CEO with fear building up. He didn't look angry. But his eyes were fierce. The usual soft and father like look gone.

"Sir, Hongjoongie hyung is resting. We left early and left him a note. He hasn't had much sleep and we wanted him to be as rested as possible for the show. There's a manager-hyung picking him up now," He turned to Jongho as he spoke. The youngest the only one brave enough to speak up.

He nodded in agreement.

"Fine. Although this better gets sorted out soon. Him constantly being absent and late. It's downright rude," He spoke with finality, and with that everyone bowed and turned to take their leave.

Mingi released a breath he didn't realise he was holding. The other members doing so as well.

"We're we wrong in doing that to hyung?" He timidly asked.

Wooyoung turned to him "No. If hyung is going to continue like that, then we should just start focusing on ourselves,"

"Wooyoung, you can't say that. Not after everything he's done for us," San argued back. Face scrunched in astonishment that his best friend could say such a thing.

"Guys, stop. Let's not fight before the show. Just warm up and wait for Joong to arrive. After we perform and only after, we will talk,"

Everyone seemed to agree with Seonghwa.

Hurry up hyung.

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He ran.

Ran and ran.

Everything was a blur.

To be honest, he wasn't too sure he was going the right way. He thinks he is, but all he sees are cars and trees.

He didn't stop.

Just kept running.

Even when black spots started to appear over his vision. Blinking them away with a shake of his head.

I'm nearly their guys. Just wait.

It seemed like hours of never-ending running before he saw the symbol for the KQ building. Racing up the steps he saw everyone bustling about.

What's going on?

He quickly turned the corner to open the door to the practice room where he saw everyone on the phone looking panicked. He couldn't make out what they were saying. Just panted at them as he looked at them. Yunho was the first to notice him and nudged whoever was on his right side.

"Hyung! Omg, we were worried. Where were you?"

"I...ran. Sor-"

With that, he promptly fell to the ground with a thud.

He passed out.

Great.

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Oh no. Poor Joongie.

Why would the member leave him and why are some annoyed?

Only short I know. But hope you liked it!

Thanks for reading!

***Quick question, can you guys see the chapter called 'Just my luck'?. It should be the third one I think? On my laptop it says it's posted but on my tablet it says it's not. Just wanna make sure. Thanxx**