Our Little Leader (ATEEZ littlespace)

It's okay baby. Appa is here.

*1 month later*

Too much.

It was all too much.

The stares.

The whispered.

They just wouldn't stop.

Haunting him every time he saw them.

Or was alone. With just his thoughts.

Wooyoung, Mingi and San, heck even the others began to get frustrated with him and Yeosang.

And it was all his fault.

Here he was, sat curled up on his bed, still without floppy. Alone. The members decided they wanted a day out together after promotions had finished. A day out without him. He didn't know if Yeosang also wanted that or not. But he didn't invite him. So that's what he thought.

Appa no wan' Joongie no mor'

He started to cry as he thought about his hyungs having fun with his appa. Without him.

It hurt. It really did. His little mind wasn't able to fully comprehend what was happening around him. A sign he has slipped further than usual. He felt the same age as when he slipped on stage.

How old did appa say I was ? 2?

Yeah, 2.

Being mentally 2 years old and alone is terrifying. He was unable to do the simplest of tasks like make some food for himself. So he just sat in his bed and cried. Not knowing the time he stayed there till. Slowly falling asleep.

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When he woke up the first thing he registered were the voices.

They were back.

He was also big and sitting in something wet.

Fuck.

What was he going to do. Everyone was outside and there is no way he could walk out in this state.

He wanted Yeosang.

Luckly for him, the door was opening. Unfortunately it wasn't Yeosang.

"Hey hyung, are you feeling any better?"

Feeling better? What was he on about?

"What do you mean Jongho-ah? I'm not ill"

Although his voice was scratchy from all the crying which didn't help. He could only pray that Jongho wouldn't come any closer.

"Hyung, Wooyoung-hyung came to wake you up earlier. Said you had a fever. Are you okay? Want me to get Seonghwa hyung" He slowly turned to go fetch their oldest hyung.

"No" Hongjoong whimpered out "Want Sangie"

"Ok..ay hyung. I'll go get him for you" With that he left Hongjoong alone once again.

I don't remember Wooyoung coming in-

oh. Oh

That was when he realised what had happened. Wooyoung had lied.

"Joong-ah, you little baby?"

A quite voice whispered, knocking him from hi thoughts.

"A-appa"

"Hey baby what -? Oh. Baby. It's okay appas here now"

As soon as Yeosang walked over he found what was wrong. Heck he could smell it. It wasn't exactly pleasant.

Tears fell from Hongjoongs eyes as he made grabby hands towards his caregiver.

"Appa. No mean it. Pomise" He sobbed out.

"Baby, it's okay. Appa's sorry he wasn't here for you little one. It's fine kitten. Shh. Lets get you cleaned up baby"

With that, he picked up Joongie and carried him over to the adjoining bathroom. Being careful of his own clothes. This is where things got awkward. Of course the members were past the stag of nudity in front of each other, he hadn't bathed his hyung before. But yet again, being the darlin he is, he pushed it aside for the sake of his hyung.

"Let's clean you up bubba"

With that, he helped Joongie shower. Taking note of the fact the boy was younger than he usually was.

Once that was over and done with, he dried him off and put some of the cutest minion pyjamas he'd ever saw on his baby.

I need to get him more things. He's too cute not to be spoiled.

Yes, Yeosang has seen the small amount of little stuff the boy has and vowed to make a change to that. It would be much easier to get them once al the other members knew about Joongie. Which he is sure will happen soon.

Settling Joongie down on the floor, he found a bag and quickly got to work on the bed.

Looking down, he realised Joongie was looking at him with big eyes, sucking on his fingers.

Cute.

He smiled as he finished it of. Not wanting to make the members suspicious.

Collecting the bag, he quickly ran to their laundry room and stuffed the soiled things in and putting the on a wash. When he came back he saw the door open.

Shit.

Slowly opening it wider, he saw Yunho and Jongho standing there. Hongjoong in Yunhos arms whilst Jongho was practically looking like a gaping fish.

As soon as Joongie saw his appa he squealed and made grabby hands towards him. Wriggling around in Yunho grasp. Wanting to be put down.

Shit shit fuck shit.

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Oh no, what's going to happen now?

I'm so sorry, this is my shortest chapter yet!