𝐒𝐊𝐙 𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐒

RAINING STARS : HYUNMINSUNG

even in the thunderstorm, you become my sunshine

the thunder came as a roared promise of rain, the once dark canvas spotted with flashes of white light that pierced through the clouds heavy with rain.

if only the thunder came as if it were the petals to a flower fairy, umbrella and cocoon. sadly, it was rather ear-splitting, violent flashes of white with its unforgiving lighting as a pre awaited warning of the next impactful strike.

it was a normal day for the band members, all huddled up and gathered around the humble dinner table. there were 8 bowls of instant ramyeon and a single bowl of bubbling kimchi jigae dotted at the centre. as always, crunchy kkakdugi and sigeumchi namul were placed in small dishes to serve as ban chan( side dishes ).

another strike of deafening thunder was heard, making jisung squeeze his eyes shut. his grip on the chopsticks was unrelaxed, turning his knuckles into an appalling shade of white. fighting the urge to place his hands to cover his ears, he nervously slid each socked-covered feet over each other, desperately trying to distract himself.

this action didn't go unnoticed by minho, who was always looking out for the younger. he quickly put down his chopsticks, setting them on the table before reaching out to lightly pat jisung's hands.

" what's wrong jagi-ya? "
Minho's voice was laced with concerned, orbs reflecting tiny speckles of stars, lips curled into a comforting and trusting smile.

" o-oh! it's nothing hyung... "
jisung forced the words to leave his throat that was about to close up, feeling himself slipping away further and further to a non-verbal state. his mind was feeling floaty, probably clouded by fear of the thunder, still trembling slightly from the previous strike.

" no... no... "
he repeated to himself, resisting the urge to slip into a regressed state. he didn't wish be a burden to the members, they deserved a break instead of babying him. even felix seemed unfazed from the raging thunderstorm. he didn't want to be of any trouble. he definitely didn't want to slip in front of his members , especially minho and hyunjin.

" are you sure jisung-ah? you look a little pale... "
hyunjin was next to question jisung, noticing his fidgeting after chan notified him.

jisung was trying so hard to suppress his little side, trying his best not to get triggered by the continuous thunder that threatened to rattle his insides. he visibly hid his face in his sweater paws, tears making their way to his waterline.

he swallowed down a sob that bubbles at his throat when the next batch of roaring thunder made its way into jisung's eardrums, a shrill cry that made him feel like he was getting hollered at.

he shakily lifted his spoon, messily scooping a spoonful of soup into his mouth, bottom lip trembling a little. after eating a few more tiny bites, the little felt himself slipping further and further away, feeling disconnected from his surroundings.

he wordlessly left the table,not missing the look of concern displayed on his hyung's face. as much as he didn't want them to be worried about him, he couldn't risk them seeing him in such a regressed and vulnerable state.

" guys.. i am going to go check on jisungie okay? "

hyunjin left the table, letting jeongin finish the rest of his noodles.

jisung was hugging his knees, rocking himself back and forth ashe his underneath the comforting sheets that only did the bare minimum to protect him from the unforgiving thunderstorm. trembling like a leaf loose leaf barely hanging of the branch of a deep-rooted tree, he curled his hands into little fists, hugging the giant cat plushie close to his soft cheeks now wet with tears.

he felt all the colour drain from his face when he heard an especially loud crack of thunder, feeling another fresh batch of tears pouring out from his glossed over eyes. his fluffy socks were one of the more appreciated apparel during such thunderstorms, keeping his feet warm and toasty.

he whimpered softly when another burst of thunder was heard, the crackling sound of the lightning doing nothing to sooth them poor boy's shaken state.

he couldn't help but whine whenever he felt himself crying even more, fulling letting go of himself. due to impure regression,a whirlpool of overwhelming emotions settling in the pit of his stomach, creating a painful lump in his throat. he couldn't shake off the uneasy feeling of being alone in his most raw and vulnerable state, let alone the merciless thunderstorm that only added to his distress.

but every storm runs out of rain, figurative in this case. soon, hyunjin made his way into his room, spotting a lump in the light blue blanket, and jisung's night light switched on. the older thought that jisung was already asleep,but noticed the irregular heaving underneath the sheets whenever the thunder would strike.

" hey.. jisung? "
hyunjin gently poked at the jisung, earning a startled yelp from the younger. jisung refused to come out from under the sheets, shakily gripping tighter on the blankets everytike he felt hyunjin tug lightly at the top of his blanket.

" i'll call minho hyung.. don't worry jisung. i'll be right back.. "
hyunjin patted what seemed to be jisung's hair, before leaving the room and calling for his other hyung.

" jisungie.. what's the matter?"
jisung felt his grip on the blanket soften the moment he heard Minho's soothing honey voice, coaxing him out of his supposed haven.

jisung peeked his head out, earning little coos from both hyunjin and minho.

" come out baby.. "
the pet name hyunjin slipped out of his mouth made jisung's cheeks flush, whining a little. another crack of thunder seemed to bring them back to reality, feeling their hearts clenched at the sight of jisung's tears rolling down his puffed cheeks. some of his bangs were matted to his forehead due to sweat while the rest of them messily covered his forehead, threatening to reach his eyes.

" i... sungie... s-sorry.. h-hyungies ... no... angry.. p-pl-ease? "
jisung managed to speak a little, voice a little hoarse and scratchy from not using it earlier.

" jisungie? are you a little? "
minho asked, lovingly glancing down at the younger boy in front of him, making the younger freeze on the spot.

" y-yes... m' scawed.. thunder bang bang bang boom!"
jisung struggled to form proper sentences, his vocabulary wasn't the best when he was regressed. luckily, minho and jisung seemed to know exactly what jisung was talking about.

" can we cuddle you baby? but you have to eat something first okay? you barely finished anything..."
hyunjin chided, a caring tone throughout his speech.

" w-wait.. so hyungies no mad at.. sungie? "

" of course not sungs, we love you, and being a little isn't a bad thing! we aren't mad, don't worry your pretty head about it. "
minho smiled, glancing at hyunjin, only to see him nodding his head in agreement.

hyunjin left the room to go fetch jisung's bowl of fortunately still warm ramen, earning a few curious glances from his members who were sprawled out on the couch. he mouthed a quick , " tell you later! " before vanishing into the bedroom.

" we'll feed you okay? "

jisung nodded his head, feeling himself relax from his tensed state at hyunjin's comforting words and Minho's constant rubbing on his back. the soothing circles as the oldest's fingers danced around his small back calmed his nerves tremendously.

" our quokka baby eats so well hm? "
minho praised, making jisung do a little happy dance. when another cry of thunder wanted to disrupt their time with the little, hyunjin made sure to cover jisung's red tinted ears with his slender hands.

" we'll protect you baby! "

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