Ni-ki's POV

I've never feared anything before, that was until I made it into Enhypen and we debuted. I don't know when it happened or why it happened but suddenly I was always worried about performing well, getting everything perfected quickly and making sure not to upset my Hyungs. I was always worried that I might get kicked out of the group and that would crush me, so I did everything I could to keep everyone happy with me so I wouldn't be removed from the group.

"Ni-ki come on, you're a beat behind everyone," Jungwon said with a groan as we finished running through 'Drunk Dazed'.

"What's up with you today Ni-ki? You're usually doing everything perfectly," Heeseung said with a frown and my eyes went wide. Am I upsetting them right now? I've just been really tired because I haven't been sleeping the best but that's no excuse. He's right, I need to step it up.

"I'm sorry Hyung, I promise I'll do better," I said quickly.

"Alright, we'll all take a quick 5 minute break," Jungwon said. Sunoo walked straight over to me and handed me his drink bottle which I gladly took and drunk from.

"Are you doing alright Riki," he asked me gently.

"What do you mean? Am I not doing well," I asked quickly.

"What, no. It just seems like you're really tired, have you been sleeping ok," Sunoo asked gently as he ruffled my hair.

"Oh, yeah I'm fine," I said quickly.

"Alright. You can come to me if you aren't sleeping great ok. My bed is always open to you, I love your cuddles," he said softly. I gave him a small smile and nodded before giving him his drink bottle back.

"Let's get back into it everyone," Jungwon called out. I quickly got into my position and waited for the music to begin to play.

~~~~~

Practice went for another 2 hours and I still wasn't performing to the standard that I should have been. I could tell the other's all noticed but I guess they were too tired to say anything to me. I didn't miss the disappointed looks they gave me sometimes though and it worried me. This could be the first step to me getting kicked out so I really need to step it up.

"Are you coming Ni-ki," Sunghoon asked as everyone was getting ready to leave.

"Nah, I think I'm going to stay back to practice a bit more. I was a bit off today," I replied with a shrug.

"Ok, don't work yourself too hard though and come back before 12," Heeseung told me. I just nodded and gave them a small smile as they all left, leaving me alone. I sighed sadly and plugged my phone into the speakers, starting 'Drunk Dazed' and getting into position. I was there for about 15 minutes when the door to the studio opened and I was surprised to see Manager Woojin walk inside. Woojin is our manager that we've had since we first made our debut.

"Hello Hyung," I said bowing down politely as he closed the door.

"Why're you still here Ni-ki, I thought the studio would be empty by now," he said slowly.

"Oh, I was just staying behind to practice a bit more because I was a little behind in practice," I admitted. I like Woojin Hyung, he's always been the one to be truthful and state the facts rather than what he thinks you want to hear.

"That's not good. You can't be falling behind right now, especially this close to your comeback. You don't want to be holding back the group do you," he said with a frown.

"No, I don't and I don't want to be kicked out either," I said shaking my head quickly. He raised his eyebrows up at my words and he had a look in his eyes that I couldn't quite decipher.

"You're scared you'll be removed from the group if you don't do well enough," he asked me slowly.

"Um, well yeah," I admitted. It felt good to admit it out loud to someone, especially someone I can trust.

"I can help you with that if you want," he told me and I perked up a bit. He could help?

"How could you help," I asked quickly, eager for any help I could get.

"If you stay back after practices for a couple of hours a night, I can watch you go through everything and give you honest advice that will help you get better," he told me.

"I would love that," I said nodding quickly.

"Good, but I want to make sure you're willing to do whatever it takes to be better. I don't want to be helping you and then you suddenly decide that it's too much for you to handle and give up. I will be putting in my time and effort to make you better," he said sternly.

"Of course Hyung, I'll do whatever you want," I nodded quickly, excitement bubbling in my stomach. This is exactly what I need, someone watching me and giving me honest advice on how to improve!

"Good. We will start tomorrow so for now just go home and get some sleep," he told me. I nodded and grabbed my bag, leaving with a small wave. The dorms are only a 10 minute walk from the company so I just put on my hood and mask and walked home.

"That was quick, I thought you said you were going to be staying back to practice a bit more," Jay said when I walked into the kitchen. Did he think I needed to be practicing a lot more.

"Oh, I'm sorry Hyung. Woojin Hyung told me he wanted me to come back here. I can go back and practice for a few more hours if you want though," I said, nervous that I had annoyed him.

"No, no that's not what I meant. I'm glad you're home," he said quickly.

"Oh, ok," I replied, giving him a small smile.

"Aish, you're so cute. Why don't I cook you up some noodles," he said softly as he ruffled my hair. I grinned and nodded quickly, excited at the thought of Jay's noodles.

"Alright, go have a shower and get changed and I'll have them ready for when you come back down," he chuckled. I nodded and quickly went upstairs to my room. I grabbed my clothes, showered quickly, got changed and rushed back downstairs to find Jay putting a bowl of food down on the table for me. I quickly sat down thanking him and began to eat.

~~~~~

After finishing dinner, I went back upstairs to my room to get ready for bed when I remembered Sunoo's words from earlier during practice. He said that if I ever wanted to, I could sleep next to him as he enjoys my cuddles. I have been having trouble sleeping lately, so why not just try it out for a night and truth be told, I have missed sleeping next to him. I turned off my light and left my room, quickly slipping into Sunoo's and closing the door. His lights were already off and he was snuggled in his bed but he looked up when he heard me enter.

"Can I sleep here tonight Hyung," I asked softly. Even in the dark I could notice the smile that lit up his face.

"Of course, come here," he said, moving over a bit and lifting the blanket so I had space to slip under. I quickly padded over and slipped underneath, immediately having Sunoo cuddle up to my side and rest his head on my shoulder gently.

"You're comfy," he mumbled sleepily.

"I'm glad," I said with a small smile.

"Let's get some sleep Riki," he whispered, tightening his grip around my waist. I nodded and relaxed, letting my eyes slip closed. I felt myself drifting off pretty quickly for once and within minutes I was asleep.

~~~~~

Practice the next day was a lot better as I wasn't as tired but it still wasn't as good as it needs to be so as agreed, I stayed behind afterwards and waited for Manager Woojin to arrive. He came about 10 minutes later and he had a look on his face that suggested he meant business. I was excited, it's time to get better and I know Woojin Hyung will be strict on me.

"To start off with we'll be going through 'Drunk Dazed' so get into position and work hard," he told me. I nodded and got ready as the music began to play. I danced hard and looked to Woojin once the song came to an end. I was a bit nervous when I noticed he was sporting and expressionless face.

"How was that," I asked nervously.

"That was good, if you were a new trainee," he said with a frown on his face. Damn, was I really that bad? Good thing I'm doing these now I guess.

"I'm sorry Hyung, I'll do better," I said, bowing down slightly.

"Good, that's the kind of attitude I want to see. For the next run through I don't want you singing, I just want you to be keeping up with the moves. You don't even have to do them as sharp, just make sure you're on time," he told me. I nodded and gave him a small smile. That's really good advice, why didn't I think of doing that? I quickly got into position and went through the whole dance yet again, this time doing what he said.

"That was better but still not good enough, again," he said sternly. We spent the next hour just constantly going over the song without many breaks and I was beginning to get really tired, I hadn't even had a drink break.

"Hey Hyung, can I have a break for a bit. I'm really tired and thirsty," I said, taking deep breaths after another run through. His eyes narrowed and I was surprised to see what looked like anger in his eyes. I stood there as he slowly stalked towards me but he's my Hyung so I trust him. He stopped in front of me and then a few seconds later I gasp as my head snapped to the side and there was a stinging in my cheek. I placed my hand on my cheek and slowly looked up with watery eyes to see Woojin frowning at me. Did he just slap me?

"H-Hyung," I whimpered, confused as to what just happened.

"I'm sorry Ni-ki, come here aegi," he said gently as he held his arms open for me. I was slightly apprehensive but maybe it was an accident so I slowly walked into his arms and let him embrace me.

"I'm sorry Ni-ki, you just made Hyungie made. You don't want to be weak do you? Asking for breaks when you could be practicing. It was for your own good," he said gently as he ran on hand through my hair softly and the other caressed my back gently. It was soothing and warm and I felt myself melting into the embrace slightly, I've always loved hugs. Plus he's right, I shouldn't be asking for breaks when I could be spending that time to practice instead.

"It's ok Hyung, I understand. I'll do better," I said quietly.

"Very good. Here why don't you have a quick snack," he said as he pulled away. My mood immediately went up when he held out an opened box of pepero's. I quickly pulled out one of them and began to quickly munch on it.

"Nice, right," he asked me and I nodded quickly.

"Why don't we get back into it then," he told me. I nodded and got back into my position for the song.

"I want you to do it full out but no singing and if I think it's good enough for today then I'll let you go," he told me. I nodded and focused on the dance.

I successfully got through the dance without making any mistakes and I was happy to see that Hyung was smiling proudly at the end of it.

"Did I do it well enough Hyung," I asked hopefully.

"Yes you did, very well Ni-ki," he said, patting my shoulder softly.

"Do you want another pepero," he asked me and I immediately nodded, grabbing one from the pack he was holding out. I munched on it contently, looking up slightly confused as he wrapped his arm around my shoulder gently.

"So Ni-ki, I need you to do me a favour," he said slowly.

"Of course Hyung," I nodded.

"Don't tell the boys our methods of practicing, we don't want them getting jealous that you're Hyung favourite," he said.

"I'm you favourite," I asked in surprise.

"Of course Ni-ki, you're such a gifted dancer. You just need someone to help guide you along," he told me.

"Thanks Woojin Hyung," I said, giving him a happy smile.

"Alright, you can go back to the dorms now. Do you want me to give you a lift," he asked me.

"No, I can just walk. It isn't too far," I said with a shrug.

"Ok, I'll see you tomorrow then," he said before walking away. That went quite while if I do say so myself. I'm lucky to have him taking time out of his free time to help me out.

~~~~~

"How was the extra practice," Sunghoon asked as I walked into the loungeroom where he was watching TV. It was only about 10pm so it's no surprise that some of my Hyung's are still awake.

"It was great, I really think I'm perfecting the song. Woojin Hyung was helping me out a little as well," I said with a grin. Sunghoon suddenly looked tense and his eyes ran over me quickly.

"Why was Manager Woojin there? Was it just you two," he asked me quickly.

"Well yeah and he was helping me," I replied, confused as to why he seemed upset.

"Oh hey Ni-ki, you're back," Heeseung said with a smile as he walked into the room.

"Hyung, Manager Woojin was with him at practice," Sunghoon said quickly.

"Oh, how come," Heeseung asked me.

"He just offered to help me out with some moves," I said with a shrug.

"Cool, if you see him again tell him I said high," Heeseung said with a nod.

"But Hyung, he was alone with him in a soundproof room," Sunghoon said frowning.

"And," Heeseung said slowly. I really don't get what's bothering Sunghoon so much.

"Riki is 15 and he's like 40, he could do anything to him and no one would know because he wouldn't be able to yell for help," Sunghoon said standing up. Oh, that's what's worrying him? I don't get why he's worried, Hyung isn't going to try and rape me or anything. He's a trusted Manager.

"Sunghoon you're paranoid. Woojin Hyung isn't going to do anything to Ni-ki, he's been looking after us since we became a group," Heeseung said rolling his eyes.

"So, I don't feel comfortable leaving Ni-ki alone with older men, he's our Maknae," Sunghoon said shaking his head.

"I'm not a baby Hyung," I said frowning.

"No but you're 15 and it's our responsibility to look after you," Sunghoon said firmly.

"I'm fine really," I said, turning to Heeseung who seemed to be more reasonable.

"It's fine Ni-ki, just go to bed. I'll talk to Sunghoon her," Heeseung said. I nodded and left quickly, going upstairs to my room. I got ready for bed and was about to go to sleep but I groaned, realising that I wasn't feeling tired at all anymore. I swear it's just my bed. I left my room and much like last night, went into Sunno's only this time he was asleep. I walked quietly over to his bed and slipped inside under the blankets, cuddling up to his side. His subconscious reaction was to immediately wrap his arms around me and snuggle his head into the crook of my neck, his warm breath hitting my skin.

"Nightie night baby," he mumbled.

"Goodnight Hyung," I said softly.

"Love you Riki," he said quietly. I couldn't really tell if he was awake or not but his words touched my heart nonetheless.

"I love you too Sunoo Hyung," I whispered before drifting off to sleep.

~~~~~

"Are you staying back again today Ni-ki," Jay asked me.

"Yeah, Woojin Hyung is going to help me out a lit-."

"Can't you just come home Ni-ki, please," Sunghoon asked with a sigh.

"No, I want to practice a bit more," I said shaking my head. I watched as Sunoo walked over to Sunghoon and began talking to him quietly as they walked away.

"We'll see you later. Call us if you need anything ok," Jake said and I nodded quickly. They were all gone within 5 minutes and Woojin Hyung showed up another 20 minutes later.

"Get going," he told me straight away so I quicky got into my position and started the music. I danced hard and once I was finished, I put my hands on my knees and was breathing heavily. A couple of seconds later I yelped as something connected with my side and I was sent sprawling to the floor. A few seconds later a hand was running through my hair and I was pulled into a hug.

"I'm so sorry Ni-ki but you needed to be taught a lesson ok, please don't cry," Woojin said as I sniffled quietly and leant into his hug. He gently wiped the tears away from my eyes with his hands and pat my head softly.

"What did I do wrong," I asked quietly.

"You were taking too long to get into the next run through. You understand that right? You understand that I needed to help you," he asked me. I nodded quickly and wiped my eyes as reaching into his pockets.

"That's great, I'm proud of you Ni-ki. Why don't you have a pepero," he asked me. I sat up straighter and nodded even quicker as he opened the box. I quickly grabbed one from him and started to munch on it happily.

"Are you ready to start again," he asked me as he stood up, pulling me up with him.

"Yes," I replied. He gave me a small smile and ruffled my hair before starting the music again. My side had a dull ache as I danced but no pain no gain I guess. Woojin Hyung said it'll help me and I trust his judgement so that's alright. We continued on for a few more hours, staying slightly longer than last time. I made a few more mistakes but Woojin was great and made sure he taught me my lesson. He's really been helping me out these past few days and making me better just like I wanted, I really do owe him.

I got back to the dorms just after midnight which meant pretty much everyone was asleep but I could see Jay's bedroom light on so I quickly poked my head inside.

"Hey Hyung, I'm home," I told him. He looked up from where he was lying down on his bed.

"That's good. How're you feeling," he asked me.

"Yeah good. I'm a little tired though so I'm going to go to bed," I replied.

"That's good, have a nice sleep," he said gently.

"Will do, thanks Hyung," I replied before leaving and closing the door behind me. I went into my room and turned the light on, almost screaming when I saw a body on my bed but I realised it was Sunghoon Hyung. Why is Sunghoon asleep on my bed? I slowly walked over and noticed that his phone was still clutched tightly in his right hand. I gently unclenched his fingers and removed his phone from his hand, looking at the screen in surprise. His screen was open to my messaging contact? I sighed and placed the phone down on my bedside table before turning off my light and slipping into bed. I shuffled close to Sunghoon so I had my chest by his back and I gently wrapped my arm around his waist. My chin was by his shoulder and I gently tangled my feet with his. That seemed to have woken him up though as he sighed and turned around so he was facing me, wrapping his arms around my waist at the same time.

"Hey Ni-ki," he said sleepily.

"Hey Sunghoon Hyung. What're you doing in my bed," I asked him curiously.

"I just wanted to be here when you got home, make sure you're ok but I guess I fell asleep," he said with a small sigh as he tightened his grip and pulled me closer to him.

"Oh ok," I replied.

"Is everything ok? Woojin didn't touch you anywhere did he? It's ok, you can tell Hyung," he said gently. I smiled softly at his protectiveness. Sure, it's slightly annoying but at least it means that he care's about me and wants to make sure I'm safe.

"Of course not Hyung. Woojin Hyung is amazing. He's got good methods to help me improve my dancing and I think they're working. I'm really lucky to have him helping me," I told him.

"Ok, well I'm glad he's helping you. Just let me know if he tries something ok? I don't care how trustworthy anyone may seem, you're only 15 and they could easily take advantage of you. I know you probably think I'm over reacting but all I want is for you to be safe alright," he said softly.

"I know Hyung, and I'm fine. Let's just get some sleep," I replied. He nodded and we both cuddled closer to each other, if that was even possible. My eyes slipped close and I felt myself slowly drift off to sleep.

A/N

This was requested by a friend of mine so I hope they like it. Thank you to everyone for reading and I hope you enjoyed it.

There will be at least another part to this fic but it may not be posted for a few days because I might be busy sorry.

Hope everyone's doing well!