BTS - The Eighth Member

Food Poisoning

When I say I felt awful, I mean I felt AWFUL.

I'd woken up with the shivers, drenched in a cold sweat. My stomach was in bits so I'd managed to haul the trash can beside me but I'd yet to be sick in it.

Nausea was swimming over me in waves, I was hoping it was just something my system didn't agree with and if I could get it out I'd feel so much better. I had a lot to do today in terms of work and I really didn't have the time to be missing it.

But as of right now, I didn't think I could haul my heavy limbs out from under the covers, so I just had to lay there in queasiness.

"Hana?" There was a quiet knock on my door, "You up yet? We've to head to the studio soon."

I recognised it as Joon's voice but I only managed a grumble in response. I didn't want to hold anyone back, so with much effort, I swung myself out of bed, stumbling as I stood.

"Yeah." I mumbled, "I'm up." Hopefully Namjoon would just think I was groggy from sleep and leave me alone. Much to my delight, he seemed satisfied with my answer and retreated from the door.

Not caring about my outfit I pulled on a pair of joggers and a random hoodie that definitely were not mine. I pulled the hood up over my head immediately, not even bothering to brush my hair.

The thought of breakfast was only making me feel worse, and the smell from the kitchen was throwing my swimming stomach into more anguish. So quickly after greeting the members that were awake, I stepped outside, hoping fresh air would help.

I breathed in and out slowly, trying to calm my pounding heart rate and hoping the soft spring breeze would cool my flaming temperature. I squatted down outside the dorm, retching slightly.

I stayed outside, knowing the smell of breakfast would make things worse, until the guys were ready.

"Since when were you an outside gal?" Jin joked as they locked up the house behind them.

I smiled lightly, keeping my head low. Jin would go into full panic mode if he could see how pale and weary my face was. We had so much to do today though, and even putting it off for one day would leave us hopelessly behind.

I tried to keep my eyes on the horizon as we travelled to the studio. Every bump the driver hit, I was sure would cause me to be violently ill everywhere. But by some grace of god I made it to the studio unscathed.

Namjoon seemed to be the only one who noticed me miss a step when we exited the van, causing me to lose my balance and trip slightly. He caught up to me as we made our way inside.

"What was that about?" He asked.

"What was what about?" I played dumb but I knew fine well that Joon was on to me.

"You fell out of the van."

"I just missed a step. You know me, clumsy."

He eyed me closely, but knowing the height difference I knew he couldn't see my face, and the glazed look that was plastered over my eyes. Even from that short journey to the studio, I felt exhausted, like I could collapse on the spot.

I hurried on into the BigHit building, making a beeline for my own studio. I knew this would cause suspicion as I rarely worked alone, but with the amount of nausea that I was feeling at the moment I didn't know if I could hold up being around the guys all day.

"Kid? Where are you off to in a hurry?" Yoongi chuckled as I tried to speed off, "Also you can take your hood down now, we're inside and there's no reporters." Before I could stop him he reached forward and yanked down my hood, my bed head sticking up around me.

The bright lights of the building caused me to flinch, the sickness becoming overbearing.

"Hana, are you okay?" Jimin asked, "You look so pale." He placed a hand on my forehead before pulling it back sharply, "She's boiling."

I swallowed, "I'm— I'm..." Before I could finish my sentence I had to lunge for the nearest trash can. Emptying my guts into it.

"Aish, Kiddo." Jin squatted next to me, patting my back lightly, "Don't tell me you're sick again."

I collapsed back against the wall, my six other members staring down at me, worry plastered across their faces.

"I don't think I'm sick." My voice came out hoarse. Although I still didn't feel the best, I felt better. I had a sneaky suspicion I had food poisoning, "I think I ate something that my body just doesn't like."

"You should've stayed at the dorm." Jungkook frowned.

"But then someone would have wanted to stay with me," I argued, "And then you all would have wanted to stay. No one would have got any work done and we can't afford that."

"She's got a point." Yoongi shrugged.

"Kid, if you're feeling unwell, tell us." Joon squatted next to Jin and I, "If we had have known this earlier, we could've come to an agreement about who could have worked from home so they could stay with you."

"Now you're out of bed and being sick in random office trash cans." J-hope commented.

"I'm fine now. Promise." I used the wall and Jin to clamber to my feet, the ground wavering a little underneath me.

"There's a fold out bed in my office," Yoongi took my arm, "You will be staying there until we're leaving again."

"Oppa!" I argued, "I have work to do as well."

"It's just harmonies with me," Taehyung looked uncertain, "I can do it myself. I'd rather you rest."

Before I could say another word, Jimin ran from the room, making a dash for the bathroom. His colour had paled and he didn't look well either.

"Not him too?" Jin's eyes widened.

"I cooked last night." I groaned, still leaning on Yoongi for support, "Jimin ate some of it too."

"That's it!" Jin decided, "Everyone home now. We're never letting Hana cook again!"

A/N: I'm sorry I missed yesterday's update, I was so busy all day and by the time I got home it was so late and I was tired and literally fell into bed. Also I was super busy today but I managed to get this done. It ended a little bit abruptly but it's the best I could do right now. I promised a big batch of chapters, and trust me, they're on their way, it's just taking longer than I thought.
This is such an unnecessarily long A/N but Rosé's solo came out and I am obsessed, a lot of people seem to really dislike it but I think it's a whole bop.
Last thing, promise, the Grammy's are tomorrow!!!! Keeping all fingers and toes crossed for BTS but they're up against some tough competition. It'll be a major major win for kpop tho if they get it!
I'm sorry that was so long you probs don't care at all. See you next time!