ᵉⁿʰʸᵖᵉⁿ ⁱᵐᵃᵍⁱⁿᵉˢ

𝟎𝟎𝟒. 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞

The bright lights of the interview room cast a warm glow over ENHYPEN as they sat in a row of chairs, facing the interviewer. Evelyn found herself sandwiched between Sunghoon and Jungwon, her bandmates' presence offering her a sense of comfort and support.

The interview had been going smoothly, filled with lighthearted banter and laughter as they discussed their latest projects and upcoming plans. But then, the interviewer turned his attention to Evelyn, his tone shifting slightly.

"Evelyn," the interviewer began, his voice taking on a more serious tone, "there have been some rumors circulating about a personal matter. Can you tell us about your experience with bullying in your earlier years, and how it's impacted you?"

Evelyn felt a knot form in her stomach as the question hit close to home. Memories of painful experiences flooded her mind, making it difficult to form a coherent response.

"I-I'm sorry, I can't," Evelyn stammered, her voice trembling with emotion.

The interviewer persisted, his tone insistent. "Our viewers want to hear your story. Can you please share with us?"

Feeling overwhelmed, Evelyn knew she couldn't continue. "I-I'm sorry, but I need to take a moment," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

With tears welling up in her eyes, Evelyn hastily rose from her seat and bolted out of the room, her emotions too raw to bear.

Outside the interview room, Evelyn found a quiet corner and collapsed onto a nearby bench, her tears flowing freely now. Mascara streaked down her face, smudging her makeup in the process. She felt a mix of emotions - anger, frustration, sadness - as she grappled with the memories of her past trauma.

Suddenly, she felt a gentle hand on her shoulder, and she looked up to see Ni-ki standing beside her, his expression filled with concern. "Eve, are you okay?" he asked softly, using the nickname they often called her.

Before she could respond, she felt another presence beside her. Jake, with a concerned frown, knelt down beside her, his eyes full of worry. "Eve, what happened in there?" he asked, using the same nickname.

Evelyn choked back a sob, feeling overwhelmed by the care and concern of her bandmates. "I-I couldn't do it," she managed to whisper, her voice trembling.

Ni-ki perched on the arm of the bench, offering her a comforting smile. "It's okay, Eve. You don't have to talk about anything you're not ready for."

Jake sat down next to her, his expression filled with understanding. "We've got your back, always."

Feeling a surge of gratitude wash over her, tears streaming down her cheeks, Evelyn leaned into Jake's shoulder. He rested his head gently against hers, offering her silent support as Ni-ki began gently rubbing her lower back, providing her with additional comfort and reassurance.

Sunghoon appeared beside them, followed by Sunoo, Jay, and Heeseung. "Hey, Eve, we're here for you," Sunghoon said, his voice gentle.

Sunoo stepped forward, offering her a tissue. "Here, wipe those tears away," he said, his tone comforting.

As Evelyn took the tissue and dabbed at her eyes, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the love and support of her bandmates. They were more than just friends - they were her family.

As they sat together in the quiet hallway, surrounded by the warmth and support of their bandmates, Evelyn felt a sense of peace wash over her. No matter what challenges she faced, she knew that she had ENHYPEN by her side, ready to lift her up and carry her through the darkest of times. And with that knowledge, she found the strength to wipe away her tears and face whatever lay ahead, hand in hand with her beloved bandmates.