Hongjoong sat anxiously, his knee bouncing. They had instructed the two of them to wait outside until they had finished the check-up since they weren't family.

He knew Seonghwa would be fine. But he didn't like being in a hospital. It made him feel like his situation was worse than it really was.

But he wasn't a doctor. So he wanted to make sure everything was okay.

"Hey, I need to tell you the truth."

Hongjoong didn't turn towards Minho. He didn't want to look at his face. Seonghwa told him not to do anything to him and completely avoiding eye contact was the only way he could maintain his composure. After what he did to Seonghwa.

"What? That you tried to drive a wedge between Seonghwa and I by kissing him?"

Minho looked away.

"I'm sorry."

"Fuck you. I told you to stay in the car."

"I know."

"If Seonghwa hadn't let you follow us in here you wouldn't be here. So please, don't talk to me."

"Hongjoong, I know you're mad at me but you need to know the truth."

"I know the truth!" Hongjoong snapped, causing a few people to glance towards them. Hongjoong took a deep breath.

"Not about the...kiss. About Seonghwa."

Hongjoong didn't turn but he didn't stop him either.

"What he said—about picking a fight with me on the roof. He wasn't telling the truth."

Hongjoong pressed his fists together, glaring at the ground.

"And why should I believe anything you say?"

"Because he was trying to protect me. Again."

"I know Seonghwa's a good person but after what you pulled I hardly doubt he would ever defend you again."

"I tried to jump."

Hongjoong's leg stopped bouncing.

"What?"

"My life's gone to shit and I wanted an excuse to leave the band forever so I was going to injure myself."

Hongjoong stayed quiet.

"But that fucking idiot came back up before I gathered the courage to do it. And he tried to talk me out of it. After what I fucking did to him."

Minho started tearing up a bit but quickly wiped them away.

"He finally brought me back to my senses but as I turned to go back—I slipped and everything turned and I was falling. I was so fucking scared. I didn't know if I would even survive if I hit the ground. My mind went to such a dark place. And then, there he was. He had me."

Hongjoong felt tears forming in his eyes as well. Seonghwa caught him?! Over the edge of a building?

"That idiot! He could've fallen, too!" Hongjoong cursed and Minho looked away.

"At first I panicked and I started pressuring him. I didn't want to drop—I was terrified. I didn't realize he was having a panic attack."

Hongjoong pressed lips together, tears starting to roll down his cheeks.

"I saw how much he was struggling and—I told him to let me go. But he wouldn't. He wouldn't give up. He worked so hard to save me that he didn't take care of himself. That idiot. He scared me to death. I thought...I really thought I was going to lose him. And it would be my fault."

Minho suddenly broke down into sobs, causing the patients around them to glance their way. But with one glare from Hongjoong they all turned back to their own business.

Hongjoong put a hand on Minho's back, trying to calm him down.

"It wouldn't be your fault. You know that."

"He wasn't—he wasn't breathing. He—he couldn't—he couldn't breathe. I thought he—I thought—"

"Hey. Look at me. Look at me."

Hongjoong placed his hands on either side of Minho's face, turning him towards him.

"He's going to be okay. It's not your fault."

Minho just stared back at him, not wanting to accept it.

"It's not your fault."

Minho nodded, looking down at Hongjoong's hands.

"Okay?"

Hongjoong used his thumbs to wipe away his tears as Minho nodded again.

"Okay."

Minho pulled back, wiping his nose.

"As much as I want to hate you, you saved him."

Minho scoffed but nodded.

"He saved me first. I owed him."

Hongjoong smiled, laughing at his dark humor.

"Kim Hongjoong?"

They both turned as the doctor approached them. Hongjoong felt his hands starting to shake but Minho grabbed it, holding it tightly.

"How is he?" Hongjoong asked.

"He's a little bruised up but he'll be alright. But I'm glad you brought him in. He fractured a few ribs."

Hongjoong and Minho gasped, and Hongjoong tightened his grip on Minho's hand.

"Is he going to be okay?"

The doctor laughed, pulling out his clipboard.

"Yes. He'll be just fine. They will heal in time, as long as he ices it regularly and avoids any strenuous activity. You can take him home with you. The nurse is just helping wrap him with ice and then he'll be right out."

Hongjoong sighed, leaning back in his chair.

"Thank you," he sighed with a smile and the doctor nodded.

"You two take care," the doctor smiled before before heading to check on another patient.

"He's gonna be just fine," Hongjoong smiled and Minho laughed at him.

"You guys are crazy."

"Crazy?"

"As soon as anyone's in pain, you throw yourselves at them just to make sure they're okay. You never think about yourselves."

Hongjoong laughed.

"I guess we do."

"I'm really glad he has you, Hongjoong."

Hongjoong's expression softened, surprised by the sudden sentiment.

"He deserves the fucking world. And I think you'll stop at nothing to give it to him."

Hongjoong didn't know what to say. He'd never seen that much emotion in Minho's eyes. Did...did he really care for Seonghwa?

Even though he treated him so horribly? After everything he put him through?

"Hi."

The two turned to see Seonghwa shyly smiling. Hongjoong stood, wanting to run to him but remembered his injury. He glanced down and saw the pack of ice secured under his shirt.

He looked back up and met Seonghwa's eyes.

"Does it hurt?"

"Not really," Seonghwa smiled taking a step forward but he winced, grabbing his side.

Hongjoong took a step forward to help him but he put a hand out.

"I'm good, I'm good. I think I'll just have to take it easy for a little bit."

"Oh trust me, I won't let you raise a finger until you're all healed," Hongjoong said with a smile and Seonghwa rolled his eyes.

"Hongjoong, you don't have to—"

"Too bad. I'm going to be your personal nurse," Hongjoong grinned childishly and Seonghwa laughed.

"Okay. I guess I can't stop you."

The two moved to leave, suddenly remembering Minho who was standing still, looking at his hands.

"Well? Are you coming?"

Minho looked up at Seonghwa. Seonghwa gave a light-hearted smile. Minho nodded and the three made their way back to the car.