𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐟 𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥 ♡ MinSung

Ch. 97

When Jisung woke up he was left rather confused and dazed, not entirely sure what had even happened the night before. All he had was a small blur of random recollections.

It was well into the morning when he started to stir, so he knew he had stayed up rather late with Minho. When he finally remembered all that they had talked about he could only smile to himself.

He remembered how loving and nurturing Minho had acted, the very attention that Jisung craved from the very moment the two boys met.

Today marked 50% of the time Jisung had to spend in the hospital, and he looked forward to being able to go home on the upcoming Sunday.

After that he was to spend a little while at home resting before he was allowed to go to school again. The boy didn't really want to go to school though, as he was scared of Jeong-Hoon.

Or, what if people had heard about what happened to him or something? The last thing he wanted was to get made fun of fpr being beaten up, it was either that or everyone would pity him, which was arguable even worse.

He knew though, that as soon as the doctors cleared him, his father would make him go back to school. He says that Jisung is already missing out on enough academics as it was.

Today, Jisung expected a visit from Felix and Jeongin, who were the only two that knew he was in the hospital- other than Chan and Minho of course.

Jisung had asked that Hyunjin, Seungmin and Changbin be kept in the dark, and he would have also kept it a secret from Chan and Jeongin if he could.

In fact, he never would have told Minho he was in the hospital in the first place if he had the choice. He was never one to like to draw attention to himself, especially in the wrong way.

So, when Hyunjin came barreling the door without even bothering to knock, Jisung was more than surprised. Then came a worried looking Felix, then Changbin, then a sheepish Seungmin, and finally an out of breath Jeongin.

"I'm-" Jeongin panted, "I'm so- *gasp* so sorry, Jisung- I tried to *gasp* stop them.." he heaved over still trying to catch his breath.

"You never told me you were in the hospital, Jisung! Even less that Minho put you here!" Hyunjin scolded.

"Let him be," Felix stepped up, "You guys weren't even supposed to know if it weren't for Jeongin's fat mouth."

"What?! He's our friend, we deserve to know when Jisung is hurt," Changbin seemed kind of offended, which was the opposite of what Jisung wanted, "I'd have beat Minho up!"

"Stop yelling you idiotic buffoon," Seungmin rolled his eyes, "I'm sure there's a good reason that Jisung didn't want us to know, so suck it up and be quiet."

Once Jeongin had sufficiently caught his breath he began to explain, "Hyunjin saw my phone when me and Felix were texting about meeting up with you, and proceeded to tell them, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, I know you felt uncomfortable.."

Jisung sat up right in his bed, feeling nervous being around this many people in such a vulnerable state, "It's okay... I was gonna tell them.. just not all at once like this.."

Seungmin looked over at the two other boys, "I told you! You should know by now that he's an anti-social baby."

Jisung blushed slightly. A baby? Was that how they saw him?

"Uugghh," Changbin groaned, "Fine, I get it now. I'm sorry for being pushy." He apologized to Jisung.

The boy shook his head, "No I should have told you, it's just kind of.. embarrassing."

Hyunjin cocked his eyebrows, "Embarrassing? The only person this is embarrassing for is Minho, because when I get back I will whoop his ass."

Jisung smiled and shook his head, "No its okay, he's been keeping me company. Just last night he stayed over until 2am talking with me."

Felix looked worried, "What? Was he not leaving or something?"

"No, no, you misunderstand, I was the one who suggested he stay. I enjoy his company." He admitted, "He's a very nice person to talk with."

Hyunjin looked concerned now, "Oh no, did you hit your head? Minho is one of the worst people to keep company with I've ever met, not to mention that you two don't have a great relationship."

Changbin then butted in, "Do you have a thing for toxic relationships or something, Jisung? Has Minho been manipulating you-"

"Oh my god Bin, shut the fuck up-" Seungmin elbowed him, scolding the elder in a hushed voice, "No need to get all up in his personal business like that, damn."

The older rolled his eyes, "I was just asking? Do you find it believable that Minho is good company? Or that the two of them get along so great?"

"Are you suggesting he's lying?" Jeongin asked cautiously.

"No, I'm just saying that I think Minho might have other intentions.." he said slowly.

Jisung smiled slightly, "I appreciate your concern Binnie, but I know to be careful around him. I'm serious when I say we get along."

Changbin nodded, "Okay, then there's no need for me to worry. How have you been lately?" He changed the subject.

"As good as I can be." Jisung nodded.

"Are you sure you get along with Minho-"

"Oh my god Hyunjin, shut up!" Seungmin yelled, "I'm about to drag you lanky ass right back to the car if you keep this up."

"Aww," Felix cooed, "A blossoming romance- before getting hit over the head by Seungmin for even suggesting such an idea.