"Babe,"

"Yes?"

"Let's forgive Rika."

Then it was silence, followed by something falling to the ground. Saeyoung didn't answer and you were afraid to look behind you where he stood. You could hear his breathing, trying to become calm and steady but it was proving to be difficult for him.

"Wh-why the sudden suggestion?" He asked you

You shrugged, "It… it would be nice to, you know, get your old group back together. I mean, she is important in your life."

"Was," he corrected, "And babe, did you forget? She's the reason why Saeran is like that."

"Like what?" You asked, "Saeran, I know that he's not well until now but he's holding up, right?"

"She can't give back the years that I lost with my twin," Saeyoung defended

"True but if it weren't for the two of them, we'd probably never meet," you responded

"If it weren't for her and V, me and my brother wouldn't have been separated," he responded

"Nor rescued," you added to his statement.

You turned around to face him, only to see his broken expression. You sighed then walked up to him, hugging him tightly. He immediately curled up in your arms and you felt like he was the smaller one between the two of you.

"Babe, have you ever thought about the others?" You asked

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, have you ever thought about what Jumin felt when he found out that his childhood bestfriend is killed and that his bestfriend's fiancée is… like that?" You asked

He shook his head weakly, "Well… he must've felt sad."

"Just sad?" You said, "He must've felt guilty, Saeyoung. Because his best friend died and he could've helped him and prevented his death… but he didn't."

Saeyoung nuzzled his head to your neck, "Well…"

"Have you ever thought about what Zen felt?" You asked

"Betrayed… I guess,"

"Yeah, he feels betrayed. One half of the guys who helped him get a career, the woman who gave him his first bouquet at the backstage when he thought no one appreciated his art," you spoke, "He was saved by V and Rika and then this happens. He must've felt like he was duped, babe. He must've felt like he was used. He owed this guy his life and he couldn't repay him. Not anymore."

"How about Yoosung?" He whispered

"He's hurt. He's hurt all over. His cousin created this cult that brainwashed people. His cousin's fiancé told everyone that his cousin's dead. His best friend is suddenly all cooped up in his home because he has to take care of his twin," you enumerated, "Babe he's so weak, I can see it in his eyes. He wants to seek help from you, from Zen, from Jumin, but he can't. He can't because he's thinking about what you guys are feeling."

"He's thinking about all the things you guys are carrying right now that he doesn't even bother telling you of his problems," you added, "And he's going to be hurt all over again because they're sending Rika somewhere he couldn't go, somewhere he couldn't follow," you voice cracked.

"I… understand that you're hurt too and that you're angry about what happened to Saeran, trust me, I am too but if you forgive Rika," you continued, "If you forgive Rika, you're gonna help all of them; like it used to be, remember?"

"You're our tech guy, Saeyoung, the guy who fixes everything. Defender of Justice," you said, "It's not too late, babe. You can forgive Rika when you're ready but please… please promise me that you won't be too late to do so."

He broke and sobbed onto you. You embraced him tighter, noticing that you've also started crying. The burden of the RFA, something you've been involved with for, what, a month? It was taking a toll on all of you and life in the messenger could barely be described as life at all.

Yoosung was barely there, Jumin would be there to tell Jaehee about things at work, Zen wasn't even around anymore that it worried you if he was still alive since you had no news about him. Then there was Saeyoung who was telling you to stay away from him and his home for a few months just for safety from his own twin.

The RFA was a mess. But hey, what else was the purpose of the party guest coordinator if she wasn't coordinating, communicating, and helping everyone else?

"What's with all the loud noise?" A grumbling voice pierced through the sobs and wails of agony from Saeyoung

You turned to the right and saw his twin standing there, an incredulous look in his eyes.

"…what's happening?" He asked

You smiled at him, thinking that it would be nice to give him one even through the tears on your face.

"Just regular RFA stuff," you responded

"I heard Rika's name," he stated

"I… thought we should forgive her," you answered honestly

"Do you really think that your organization would forgive and accept people like us?" He asked, raising a brow, "Don't even bother. We don't need it."

"Oh but you do," you replied, "Saeran, someday you'll find it in yourself to care again about your other half but this time, it's okay. You're healing, I understand, we understand. Someday, I'll be a proper sister-in-law to you and we'll be happy. Like a real family should be."

He flinched when you said 'family' but didn't counter it.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever," he waved you off, "I'm impressed by how weak he is all of a sudden."

"He's not," you defended the other, "Actually, the weak one here is you. But we'll get there soon. I'll help you too, Saeran. Don't feel left out because I'll do everything I can to make everyone feel better."

He smirked at you, "I've heard that before from someone else with the same promises. You really are a snarky girl. Can't believe I chose you of all the women available."

He turned around and made his way to his bedroom, "I'd like to see you try."

"Don't worry," you responded, "That'll be soon."