Our Little Leader (ATEEZ littlespace)

Another performance?

Days passed. Everything was going well. Especially for Hongjoong and Yeosang. Everyone could see the difference in their relationship. This causes jealousy to form amongst the members. Namely Wooyoung, Mingi, and San. Mingi had basically lost his roommate. Yeosang spent a lot of time in Hongjoong and Seonghwas room. Wooyoung had lost his best friend, or so he thought, and that led to San being ignored by Wooyoung. It was stressful.

Hongjoong had picked up on the constant glares he was receiving as it would be hard not to. Every chance they got, they took it. Although today, he was feeling ever so little. But they had a performance. One specific to ATINY as it was to be live-streamed for them to watch. So he couldn't slip. Not even slightly.

This causes Yeosang to be in a state of worry. He had practically become the boy's caregiver over the past few days and Joongie was everything to him. What could he say? The kid grows on ya. Although the more Hongjoong slipped, the less control he had over it. That's why he was worried. Yeosang was pretty oblivious to the looks his baby was constantly getting. Personally, he only had eyes for him.

"Okay boys, this is what you've practiced for! Fighting!" Their managers were encouraging them on with a fatherly smile as they were getting into their places ready to perform.

Not helping manager-nim.

He shook his head as he took a deep breath.

You can do this Hongjoong. When you get home you can cuddle app- no - Yeosang as much as you want.

"3, 2, 1 boys you're live!"

After 3 performances he was ready to sit down and scream. Throw a tantrum.

Only 2 more.

Yeosang kept sparing him glances whilst singing and dancing. That wasn't really helping either. Seeing the concern in his eyes made him want to run over to him and squeeze him in a hug.

At this moment in time, they had a segment where they were playing games. He was on the losing team which meant he was to lift Yeosang.

Appa

He really didn't want to. Barely being able to stand up on his shaking Bambie legs.

Want appa

Tears gathered in his eyes when Yeosang jumped on his back with a laugh. The next thing he knew, they were on the floor. Yeosang on top of him. Laughter started to erupt from everywhere around him. This made the tears fall.

Wanna go home...

Yeosang took one look at him and whisked him off stage. Fucking live be damned. His baby was crying.

"Hey Joongie, it's okay, baby. Hyungie has you,"

He wouldn't stop.

He must be quite young.

Shit.

Yeosang was panicking. Usually, Hongjoong would slip to the ages around 3-4. But this seemed much younger. 2 Probably? He didn't know.

"A-appa," He sobbed.

Yeosang froze.

Oh.

Still, he did what he had always done with little Joong, taken it in stride, and sucked it up.

"Shh baby, appa's here,"

After 2 minutes, he started to calm down.

Wow, that was quick.

"Okay Joongie, are you okay to go back out, or do you wanna stay here?"

"It's okay Yeosang-ah. I'm fine,"

Hyung...why do you do this to yourself?...

"Okay hyung. Only if you're sure," He sounded uneasy.

"I'm fine,"

Hongjoong looked up at him and wiped his face with his hand, conscious of his hand.

"I'm fine Sang-ah,"

He sure didn't look it.

"Okay. Let's go then,"

Yeosang walked alongside him, careful not to lose contact. Turns out the rest of the members had also left the stage and they were playing a pre-recorded clip.

"You okay?" Yunho's voice made the two jump, startled.

"Yeah of course,"

"Hmm," He just hummed. "Well, we'll be on in a minute. Just 2 more songs then we're going home,"

Yunho glanced at Yeosang and narrowed his eyes in question. Yeosang shook his head in response.

Please just drop it Yunho...

He seemed to get the gist of what Yeosang was trying to say as he guided the two back out, large hand making it's way to Hongjoongs shoulder. Not that he minded. Recently he found he quite likes touches. Be it hugs or hand-holding, he loved it.

"Come on then,"

The concert finished without another hitch, the members were all happy and smiling. Even Hongjoong. The incident from earlier seems to be forgotten about. Well, at least he thought.

But other than that, they were doing good. One by one they took selfies to post on their account, thanking fans for tuning in to watch them. And with that, day turned into night. The members all lay in bed. Each thinking about the events of the day. Some were wondering what happened whilst others were thinking rather negatively.

Mingi had his roommate back tonight. He was happy.

"Hey, Yeosang-ssi, what happened with hyung today?" He was curious. You couldn't blame him. Whilst everything was okay between the members, secrets began to pile up.

"Nothing Mingi. He just felt a little under the weather,"

"I know that's a lie Yeosang. He was crying,"

He heard a sharp intake of breath below him.

He was right. Hongjoongie hyung wasn't ill.

So what really happened?

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Poor baby. Is Mingi going to find out?

There are only 9 more chapters of the actual story left. However, I am going to continue on with this story but have little oneshots almost. But they do tie in with the storyline. It will still be caregiver ATEEZ and little Joongie tho. Requests will be open soon, although I have many ideas and chapters written already.

Anyway, hope you enjoyed this quick filler chapter! Thank you for reading!!!