_ Look, we can work this out. We had been gone so far and you can't just quit ?

_ After all the trials, all the pains and tears, you're gonna leave ?

_ Tae Hyun-ah, you're serious about this ? It's not ok at all.

From those wise words of our leader Seung Yoon, to the harsh straight-forward tone of Seung Hoon and finally, the lovely Jin Woo hyung's broken sweet voice, It's all hit Tae Hyun hard. But he has made his mind. Took some time but decisions were there ready to be made. Nam Tae Hyun will leave WINNER and YG for good.

Like Seung Hoon said, after everything, he still choose to give in. Maybe he's been taken too much, stress and depression keep haunting him everytime they release a new song. Maybe this idol life wasn't meant for him when all he can do is smile and pretending things are fine. And maybe all the rules and borders are holding a free and wild Tae Hyun down, slowly strangle him. Just maybe, he can't take it anymore.

_ I've talked to our CEO, he understands everything. And it will be hard for me to stay, so will everyone.

Tae Hyun speaks, a small smile appears on his face but it was sad. He slowly glances at the person next to him, who hasn't said a word. And to Tae Hyun, it was one of the most terrific things on earth, a serious and quiet Song Min Ho. When that Song Min Ho comes out, he knows, he's in a big trouble.

_ .. Really, what can we say now. Up to this point, all we can do is supporting you. I'm glad that you're strong.

Seung Yoon follows by a deep sigh, thinking about all the changes and challenges ahead.

_ Do whatever you want, selfish brat.

Opposite to an understanding Seung Yoon, Seung Hoon was just mad. He strongly stood up and left. That tone and action make Jin Woo confused and worried about Tae Hyun's feeling, so he quickly follows Seung Hoon to calm him down.

_ You two talk, I'll leave.

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_ You're seriously not gonna say a thing? I thought a long curse sentence would be more comfortable.

_ You choose your path, what can I say.

His deep voice really blends well with this heavy atmosphere. Still, he hasn't looked at Tae Hyun at all.

_ I figure it would be better for me, my style and my music.

_ Right.

_ .. Rather than that, ... would you come with me ?

Tae Hyun successfully got his first look from Min Ho. A startled look.

_ You know we were a good pair. Our music are also similar. So it wouldn't be too difficult to start all over?

_ You're seriously out of your mind. Do you even hear yourself ? That will be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

Now Song Min Ho is really mad. He just thinks what Tae Hyun said is nonsense.

_ Why ? You were fine with me ?

_ You left, doesn't mean that it's the end for us. Because you left, we all have to work harder to fill your space, it's our responsibilities for WINNER, for INNER CIRCLE. WINNER is important to me, that's why I choose to take care of it. I, myself is responsible to our name. It's forever a WINNER's SONG MIN HO.

Tae Hyun quietly listen to every word he said. Don't blame Tae Hyun, he knows his answer every well. That question was just for fun, but still... there's one thing that triggers him.

_ Please be honest with me. For WINNER you said, or.. for Kim Jin Woo ?

Tae Hyun again, received a startled look from Min Ho.

_ Don't be silly, what are you talking about !! Don't say such strange things like that, it's not funny. I did for everyone, for WINNER.

His voice has a bit annoyance in it. His eyes are quickly hid away.

A silence moment went by. Tae Hyun just laughs then puts his back on the sofa.

_ I really wish I could hate Jin Woo.

_..

_ Like, I can find what I hate about you guys but not Jin Woo. I wish I could just go angry and yell at him whenever he couldn't find the way to the convenience store and I was forced to go with him. If only could I ignore every stupid things he does or every silly words he says. I wish I would find his worry annoying and hate him as he-

Tae Hyun's words were cut by himself. No, by what he just saw, by the thing that always breaks his heart.

Song Min Ho just sat there, his eyes were blank as it were thinking about something else, something beautiful. Listening to Tae Hyun, he couldn't help but recall all of Jin Woo's silly moments, all of it really put a smile on Min Ho's face, the most gentle and the sweetest one. That's how Jin Woo is to Min Ho. And Tae Hyun knows that.

A smile of accomplishment when they both found a new inspiration and later on finished a song, is far different from the sweet silly smile of Song Min Ho whenever he looked at Kim Jin Woo. It's way too different.

Tae Hyun had misunderstood once, when he fell for Min Ho' actions, his worrying tone, the way he treated him. Because Tae Hyun is a serious introvert, he hardly talked or reacted from the early days. But Min Ho was one of the rarest people who first started a conversation with him, joined with him, acknowledged him, praised him, did things with him. He was touch. Thanks to Min Ho, he was a bit open to people and accept them. Tae Hyun thought, maybe he liked me more than "normal" , and that "normal" was kind of scary. When he was struggled to find a way to handle the situation, he finally realised that he was fine being with Min Ho. Song Min Ho was just the right path that Tae Hyun would choose to take.

_ Hate him as if he was holding something that was special to me.

But again, Tae Hyun had misunderstood.

_ What ? Special what ?

Min Ho heard something but not clear.

_ My Jin Woo hyung is special so I can't help it.

Tae Hyun smiles brightly. He's not lying at all.

_ He always is.

That is Song Min Ho's final words to put down any of Tae Hyun's fantasy.

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_ Tae Hyun ah, are you ok ?

_ Yeah I'm fine ? What's wrong ?

Tae Hyun softly smiles as Jin Woo rushes over his room with those gently teary eyes. He is worried.

_ About Seung Hoon, you know he's not that mean type of person right. He's just shocked so don't think bad about him and don't feel hurt okay ?

Tae Hyun always thinks, if angel is real, he will be in Jin Woo's shape. He is too nice for this world.

_ I know. I understand, it's fine even if you guys curse hard at me. I'm the trouble after all.

_ No, It's not fine to think like that about yourself. You're a great person, and a really talented artist, an amazing one !!

_ Even when I left you guys, being irresponsible like this, I'm still a great person ?

Jin Woo just left out a sigh after hearing his words

_ You know that's not what I mean.

_ I know I know .

Tae Hyun laughs slyly after successfully teasing his hyung.

_ Don't cry, please. I really don't want to see your tears.

Looking in that sparkling eyes when tears meet the light, as if his eyes contained those first snow flakes of the winter, Tae Hyun was hurt. He really don't want to see Jin Woo cries. That Jin Woo may have a soft spot in Tae Hyun. And also, that person would be hurt too.
Tae Hyun suddenly remember, that time when he first realised his original place.

Other than all the moments when Min Ho always chooses Jin Woo whenever he has a chance. Or despite the fact that a sensitive sleeping Song Min Ho always ignores Jin Woo's snoring sound to be in a room with him.

It was one of WINNER's first concert. Kim Jin Woo cried.

Min Ho then came by and comforted him. That's normal, Min Ho would do it to Tae Hyun or others as well. But the comfort for Jin Woo wasn't just a pat on the shoulder, it didn't stop on stage. After the concert, backstage, 'till they were in their hotel room, Min Ho didn't leave Jin Woo's side. Not a step.

TBC.