Fluffy SKZ Oneshots EP.2🧸

I could really use a hug right about now🌡️

Sickies: Seungmin & Jeongin

Caregivers: Stray Kids

No one's POV.:

Jeongin always loved when him and Seungmin had vocal lessons together. It was more fun attending his lessons with a friend by his side and he truly admired Seungmin's voice and perfectionism. That was also why the maknae was truly enjoying tonight. After a video call event in the late morning and a lengthy dance practice with their group in the afternoon, the pair was heading to their vocal lesson. Though they were quite winded from the past hours spent dancing, the mood was light. Jeongin gave Seungmin a dimpled smile in anticipation, making the older chuckle at his cuteness. "How about we grab a late-night dinner on our way back to the dorm later?", Seungmin proposed. They didn't have the time to eat between dance practice and their vocal lesson but were surely hungry after dancing for so long. Nodding eagerly, Jeongin knocked on the studio door and bowed when their teacher let them in.

It was almost midnight when their lesson ended and although the two vocalists were tired, they were in a good mood. That was also why they decided to eat at a small diner down the street instead of just grabbing takeout and heading back to their dorm. Considering it was pretty warm for a late summer night, they got a table outside and settled in comfortably. Seungmin's stomach growled loudly, flustering the boy and making his dongsaeng laugh: "Guess it really is time for dinner, isn't it?" – "Mhm, feel like I'm starving", Seungmin mumbled, still blushing a bit. Luckily, they didn't have too long for their food to be served and they eagerly dug in.

By the time Seungmin had finished his portion, his stomach felt heavy. Resting his hand on his tummy, he realized that he might have overdone it after going hungry for so long. At the same time, Jeongin had only eaten half of his food but was already slowing down significantly. "Ugh, can't believe I'm full already", the younger muttered, placing down his chopsticks, "I was so hungry earlier but I don't think I can finish this." Seungmin furrowed his brows as he glanced at his dongsaeng's plate. Jeongin really hadn't eaten much but if he said he was full.... "You wanna head home?", the older asked softly before taking a sip of his water. Pushing his plate away, Jeongin nodded but remained quiet, so Seungmin paid for them and hummed: "Straight home or should we take a detour through the park? Enjoy one of the last warm nights this year...." – "Park sounds good", the younger mumbled, "Might help the food to digest before we go to bed."

Jeongin was soon regretting his decision. His stomach had started to hurt not long after they left the diner, making him wince. It had only been a little uncomfortable and bloated, which was why he had wanted to go for a walk in the first place, hoping it'd help it settle, but now his stomach was churning and he just wanted to get home. "Hyung?", Jeongin mumbled hesitantly, earning a hum. "Could we cut our walk a bit shorter? I'm pretty tired." Seungmin easily agreed, feeling sluggish after eating.

Just wanting to lie down, Jeongin skipped taking a shower and made a beeline for his bed as soon as they were home. He curled up under his blanket, hoping to fall asleep fast, so he could sleep off his stomachache. Seungmin could hear Hyunjin and Felix bickering in the Aussie's room as they tried a new videogame. The vocalist grabbed a change of clothes from his room before making his way to the bathroom. He felt drained but wanted to wash off the sweat from dance practice before he'd go to bed. Muffling a burp into his fist, Seungmin stepped into the shower and let the hot water rush over him. He was frustrated with himself. His stomach looked huge with how full and bloated he was and he couldn't help reprimanding himself for not paying attention to his limits. Why couldn't he be like Jeongin? Paying attention to his body and listening to its signals. No, he just had to stuff himself to the brink.

Afraid he'd wake up with heartburn if he went to sleep right away, Seungmin headed to the kitchen after washing up. Maybe a cup of tea would ease the uncomfortably full feeling in his tummy. He got comfortable on the couch as he waited for his tea to cool to drinking temperature. Listening to his friends' muffled banter, Seungmin couldn't help but envy them but mostly he envied Jeongin for being able to go to bed, while he himself was exhausted too. It took a while for Seungmin to realize just how wrong he was.