Chapter 18: Euphoria

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Jungkook opened his eyes. He turned to his side and saw the digital clock on the bedside table. It's 2:18 pm. He closed his eyes again and felt a little throb in his head. He touched his neck and forehead with the back of his hand. His fever has gone down. He noticed the heaviness enveloping him. He sat down and saw that he was covered with one thin blanket and two comforters. He also discovered that he had a different shirt on. He looked at the bedside table again and spotted a basin of water. He heard clinking of plates. He stood up and walked out of the room.

Taehyung was standing in front of the narrow island table by the kitchenette. He was stroking his chin while intensely looking on a plate.

"What are you doing?" Jungkook asked.

"I transferred and plated the food so you would think that I cooked it. You know, to impress you."

Jungkook laughed. Taehyung put kimchi jjigae in a bowl with a squirrel shaped emboss. He drew faces and hearts on the omelet using ketchup. He didn't forget to garnish the steak with chives, cherry tomatoes and asparagus.

"Are you impressed?"

"You did great." He grinned at him.

"Eat. So you can drink your medicine."

Taehyung felt Jungkook's forehead while touching his too. "You've cooled down. Do you still have to drink medicine?"

They sat down in front of each other.

"Do you have one for headache?"

"I've got these. They said it's for headache." Taehyung showed his palm full of pills. Jungkook took one. "Your head hurts?"

"Just a little." Jungkook smiled.

They started to eat. Taehyung was watching Jungkook. He beamed.

"Is it really good?"

"Hmmm." Jungkook just nodded. He can't answer with his mouth full.

"I noticed when you really like the food. You eat like you're angry."

Jungkook swallowed. "What do you mean?"

"Your brows furrow and you nod your head. Like this." Taehyung imitated him.

Jungkook chuckled. Taehyung thought it was the most delightful sound in the world.

"You eat in pout." Jungkook stated.

"What?"

"You pout while chewing."

"You're watching me?"

"No! I just noticed."

"Kook, you don't have to deny it. It's fine. I like it." Taehyung teased while playfully hitting Jungkook's shoulder.

Jungkook just laughed. Then he suddenly stopped when he remembered something.

"What happened to Seokjin hyung's wedding?" he asked.

"It happened."

"You left early?"

"I didn't finish it."

"You have to go back."

"It's done. I went back briefly while you're sleeping."

"She's pretty."

"Who?"

"Jisoo noona."

"She is." Taehyung stared at Jungkook intensely. "But you're prettier."

Jungkook felt flutters. He gaped at him as he showed him his boxy smile. However, he felt a pang of guilt when he recalled what he had thought earlier. I should learn to trust him more.

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