Nurse Kim ᵗᵃᵉʲⁱⁿ~ʲⁱⁿᵏᵒᵒᵏ

3

"Nurse Kim, I'm changing your shift schedule from Thursday onwards. I want you on Day Ward Duty," The Supervisor informed Seokjin.

"But Matron, you know why I need to keep working in trauma. I need the night shift," Seokjin respectfully insisted.

Matron placed a sympathetic hand on the nurse's arm. She really liked the handsome man a lot. He was a conscientious worker but plagued with financial problems.

"I know. Don't worry Seokjin. I've cleared it with the Registrar. You will still receive your same pay," she smiled at the stunned man.

Seokjin looked at her in confusion.

"But I don't understand matron. The pay is surely vastly different," Seokjin insisted.

Matron sighed. "Don't worry okay. It's all above board and you won't be getting into any trouble. You've given a thousand percent and more to your service here at this hospital even though you've been here for a short time, but the directors are aware of your dedication. It is their decision and not mine."

Matron smiled kindly as Seokjin burst into tears. She patted the handsome man on his shoulder, handing him a paper napkin to dry his eyes and blow his nose.

"Now none of that. You don't want your patients to see you upset. Go freshen up and complete your duty for tonight. I've given you the day off tomorrow so you can adjust to a new sleeping schedule. I want you here bright and early on Thursday morning," she smiled and Seokjin nodded his thanks.

Matron watched as Seokjin disappeared behind the staff door bathroom before shaking her head good naturedly. She admired Seokjin a lot. He was a hard worker and had proven his merit with dedication. She was grateful to have him on her staff.

A short while later, Seokjin was doing his paperwork for the night duty staff when the board flashed, indicating that a patient needed assistance. He looked around, realizing that the other nurses were busy, so he turned the indicator off and went to check himself.

"Aaah Nurse Kim, I was hoping it would be you," Jungkook smiled as he tried to sit up in his bed.

Seokjin bowed quickly and rushed to help him sit up. Jungkook's face flushed crimson at the light yet strong touch of Seokjin's hands on his body.

"How may I assist you Jungkook?" he asked politely, going to fluff his pillows and right his slippers in case he needed to use them.

"I'm feeling so much better Nurse Kim. I really miss you during the day though," Jungkook smiled softly at a flustered Seokjin.

"That's good Jungkook and thank you. But I will be starting my day shift from Thursday so you might see me more."

Jungkook's already large and doe-like eyes, became even larger at the handsome man's words.

"Wow! That's fantastic. I'll look forward to it."

Seokjjn blushed heavily at the man's easy yet forthright way in which he flirted. Jungkook didn't seem to care that Seokjin knew he was hitting on him. He was getting bolder with every interaction.

"I wanted to ask you something if that's not too much trouble Nurse Kim," Jungkook looked at Seokjin shyly.

"Go ahead Jungkook." Seokjin sat on the chair next to his bed and waited.

"I - I wanted to know if..... Well if you'd like to go out for coffee when I get out of this place?"

Seokjin's eyes went wide but he composed himself quickly and smoothed down his pants. He could feel the tension in the room and decided to use his skills as a nurse to calm things down.

"Jungkook, I'm sure you know it would be highly improper for me to do that, seeing as you're my patient, but I know a way we can get around that," he smiled at a confused yet saddened Jungkook.

"How's that Nurse Kim?" Jungkook's eyes crinkled in thought. He wished he could rub his hands together to get away from his nervousness but his arm was still in a cast and would be for the next few weeks.

"How about we have that coffee right here in your room, right now? I do make an excellent coffee from the vending machine out front," Seokjin smiled and placed his hand on Jungkook's arm that was in a cast.

Jungkook giggled. Nurse Kim was very kind not to let him down so easily. He nodded his assent and Seokjin went out to get them some coffee. He returned after a few minutes with the cups and and some home made cookies. Jungkook was delighted. They sat and chatted for a bit. It was a slow night in trauma so Nurse Kim was helping out in the recovery ward. As he spoke with his patient, his thoughts wandered to how articulate and funny Jungkook was. Although Seokjin knew he was upper class, Jungkook didn't show that distinction with his mannerisms and behavior. Seokjin liked that about him. He seemed so well put together and polite.

"So, Nurse Kim, do you think that when I'm really outta here, we can go for that coffee, a decent one at that," Jungkook chuckled and Seokjin smiled, liking the sound of his laugh.

"Maybe..... I don't know Jungkook. I don't really do that you know; I keep things professional with my patients and work colleagues."

Jungkook nodded and gazed out of the window; the moon was bright tonight, illuminating the darkness of the night with her soft light. Seokjin watched him, detecting a trace of sadness in the lines of his face. He got up and cleaned the trolley of their coffee cups. He was about to make his exit when he felt Jungkook's firm grip on his arm. He turned and faced his patient, startled by the sudden physical contact. Their eyes met for a brief moment before Seokjin cleared his throat and Jungkook let go, looking at the handsome nurse quite sheepishly.

"I'm sorry Nurse Kim. I shouldn't have. I hope you will reconsider by the time I leave here though," he said quietly. And Seokjin couldn't help but smile. There was a certain innocence about the bulky young man that sometimes made a surprised yet welcomed appearance.

"I might just do that yet," Seokjin smiled quietly and Jungkook beamed. He had thought that he would be met with rejection.

"I am happy to hear that. And Nurse Kim," Jungkook called, just as Seokjin was about to open the door to leave, "Thank you. I know it's against your rules but you're making an exception for me. I promise you, you won't regret it."

Jungkook's voice was low and sexy. His eyes raked over the nurse's form as he stood at the threshold of the doorway. Seokjin was an extremely attractive man.

Seokjin nodded and left. His heart was racing inside his chest as he leaned against the door outside in the hallway. Jungkook was beginning to stir emotions within him that he had long since suppressed. And he had no idea how he was going to handle them.

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