Hongjoong was now staring into the sky as he thought about her.

Anna.

What force of nature had brought her to him again? He didn't know.

He wasn't paying attention when the car stopped at a hotel. They were staying here for the night, and would resume driving tomorrow morning.

Wooyoung opened the door for him and helped him out. Hongjoong hadn't said a word since admitting his true desires.

He knew they were accepting of him. I mean, Mingi and Yeosang are together, and Wooyoung and San have been together for a while. They would surely accept him right?

Seonghwa reserved rooms for them all. Two people to a room and the security guard got his own room.

Of course, Seonghwa stayed with Hongjoong.

"Hey...are you ok?"

Hongjoon sat on the bed and suddenly burst out crying.

"Baby what's wrong?," asked Seonghwa as he tried to comfort him. He hugged the boy closely and let him cry on his shoulder.

"I never found someone...not after her."

"Why not?"

"I was afraid. People in Korea aren't exactly accepting of someone like me."

"Joongie, we will love you no matter what. I already have to deal with Minsang and Woosan. Why would we not accept you?"

Hongjoong looked at Seonghwa and smiled a sad smile, "Because...the person I want to date is..."

"Who?"

"You..."

Seonghwa was in shock to say the least. He never got a sign that Hongjoong liked him. He didn't know how to tell him how he felt.

"Hongjoong...I love you but..."

"I know. You're not interested. That's why I kept my mouth shut. You won't love me the same way I love you."

Seonghwa stood up and went to the window. He looked out into the night sky, "I'm sorry baby..."

"It's fine...I know I'll be alone forever anyways..."

Before Seonghwa could reply, Hongjoong walked from the room and went outside of the hotel.

The night was cold, unusually cold. Hongjoong sat in the car for a few seconds before his phone beeped.

It was a text message.

But not from a member of Ateez.

From someone else.

(Text Messages)

Hi, who is this?

Hey man, it's Suga.

Oh, hi. Didn't expect a message from you.

I know. I don't text much. But I can make an exception to talk to you.

What did you want to talk about?

Where are you guys?

About 19 hours away from Cali. What about you guys?

Still in Texas. About to head to the last leg of our tour.

Cool.

Is everything okay?

To be honest, no.

Tell me. I can keep secrets.

I confessed my love to Seonghwa but he's straight and does not like me back.

Holy crap dude. That's the worst...

Talk about it. I'm sitting in the car to avoid seeing him.

If you need someone to speak to, I am here.

Thank you. I'm glad I can talk to you.

Yeah. Well I'm about to go to bed. I ate so much food today and I feel like a bag of meat.

Haha, you're funny.

Thanks. Maybe I can make you laugh more tomorrow. Good night Hongjoong.

Good night.

(End of Texts)

Hongjoong smiled at his phone before turning it off. He felt warm inside, happy. Was this because of Yoongi? No, impossible.

Or was it?