"I love you, but you're already his." That's what Mingi wanted to tell the girl, but he decided not to. He desperately wanted to keep his thoughts to himself as the girl was already taken by no other than one of his best friends; Hongjoong. However, as his love grows, Mingi is not sure about how long he would be able to control his emotions. Her flirty character makes him feel frustrated and trapped in the dilemma of his own happiness and that of Hongjoong's. If only he would know... Notes: - Keep in mind that the Ateez members and other idols used in this fanfic are only characters based on their behavior on screen. Please keep the difference between these characters and the real life human beings. - This story does include mature content and is not targeted to underage readers. - TW: Mentions of mental abuse by family members and mental health problems such as anxiety [Ongoing]