health | jungkook

xviii.

"I just got off the phone with Taejin's mother," Hoseok said as he hung the hospital phone back in it's designated spot. "She'll be coming by today to sign the paperwork."

"Great," Jihye breathed out. "Now time to tell Taejin."

The trio walked down the hospital halls until they stopped at the familiar door, peaking in the small rectangular window to see the girl sleeping while Jungkook looked at the ceiling. Jimin reached out and opened the door, the now bald headed male turning to see the doctor and two nurses in the doorway.

"Hi Jungkookie," Jimin greeted with his voice coated in worry, seeing his patient sporting red, puffy eyes. "Is everything okay?"

Jungkook shrugged. "It could be better. What are you doing in here?"

"We wanted to speak with Taejin," Jihye said softly.

"And who is he?" Jungkook motioned to the slightly older male standing behind the two nurses.

"We haven't formally met yet, have we, son?" Hoseok started before he gave a firm nod towards the boy. "I'm Dr. Jung, Taejin's doctor. You must be Jeon Jungkook, the boyfriend, correct?"

"Yes sir."

"Right, well, good to meet you. Can you please wake Taejin up so I can have a chat with her?"

Jungkook blinked before nodding. He smiled down at the sleeping girl and began pressing kisses all over her face. "Taejinnie, wake up baby. Or else I'll tickle you."

After a few more moments of Jungkook whispering words and kissing every inch of her face, the girl began to wake up. Her eyes fluttered open, and she pouted sleepily at the male. "Why are you waking me up?"

"Your doctor is here, love," he answered.

Taejin looked forward to see Hoseok and the two nurses. She slowly sat up right as Jungkook took the bedside remote to adjust the posture of the bed. Once it was slightly inclined forward, he snaked an arm around her waist, thumb rubbing against her side. Taejin leaned back into Jungkook's chest before speaking. "Dr. Jung."

"Hey Taejin," the male greeted. "How are you feeling?"

"Weak," she answered softly. Her eyelids felt like sacks of rice were resting on them, making it difficult to keep her eyes awake. Jungkook reached to grab her bottle of water, holding the straw up to her lips to help her drink.

"Jihye, be sure to give her some insulin after we're done talking," Hoseok instructed to his head nurse before clearing his throat. "Taejin-ah, your mother will be stopping by soon."

Taejin widened her droopy eyes slightly, a smile slowly gracing her lips before she softly cheered. "Really? Kookie, you can finally meet my mom!"

Jungkook nodded, pressing a kiss to her temple. "I'm so excited, baby." And terrified.

"She'll be coming to sign some paperwork."

"Paperwork? For what? More chemo? Because if so, I don't want her to sign it..." the girl trailed off. "I'm tired of it."

"Actually no, Taejin," Jihye said as her eyes slightly glossed over. "She's signing to give us permission to possibly save your life."

The couple perked their heads up, eyes wide. They sat there silently for a few moments before Jungkook spoke up. "W-What?"

"Dr. Min gave us an idea that we hadn't yet thought of," Jimin explained. "To perform a surgery on you, called ex vivo. It's quite a...complex surgery, but it's our last resort to getting rid of your tumor."