Beauty in the cracks

Gold slipping through the cracks

Jungkook left the cafè feeling weird. In some ways, he felt lighter, and in other ways, he felt heavier. It felt like someone was trying to rip his body limb from limb, but there was a force trying to pull back to keep himself together. His mouth was dry, his body was fatigued, and he knew the symptoms of dehydration were settling in, as well as hunger. 

He hadn't eaten in three days, except the tiny snack he ate the morning before to settle his cramping stomach. The realization dawned on him, and his eyes widened as he sat at his desk, waiting for Yoongi to come in. He grabbed his lunchbox from the fridge when Jimin walked in “so everything is okay for right now?”

“Yeah” he shrugged “Shownu will be back in two days, and.. I don't know what to do, honestly. I think talking with Hobi helped open my eyes a little more to just how deep Shownu has fallen..and I'm not sure if that's something I can overlook anymore” he opened his lunchbox and moved to open his sandwich when the receptionist knocked 

“Sir? Mister Min is here” she smiled, Jungkook smiled and stood up 

“Thank you” he looked over at Jimin. “Want to help me with Yoongi again?” He teased. He smiled as Jimin's cheeks dusted pink 

“I could” he nodded “if you need the help that is” he grinned 

“Come on” Jungkook motioned him to follow 

“Mister Jeon, Mister Park” Yoongi smiled as they walked into the room 

“Please” Jimin waved him off “just call me Jimin. I'm here to help Jungkook again, you know he's useless without me” he chuckled, making Yoongi laugh 

“Yeah, I'd say so. He's been my therapist for how long?” He rolled his eyes "clearly this should be your practice and not his” 

“Guys, really?” Jungkook snorted “I'm literally right here” he motioned his hands around. He looked at Jimin “find a new office to work for then. And you” he narrowed his eyes at Yoongi “can switch to Jimin any time you'd like. Won't hurt my feelings” he shrugged 

The three of them worked through the appointment like that, light banter, bickering, and laughing. Jungkook didn't play favorites with his patients, but if he did, Yoongi would be it. 

Jimin was taking the braces off Yoongi's legs (even though Yoongi had repeatedly told him he could do it on his own), so Jungkook pulled out his phone to see if he had anything from Shownu

My world: I need to stay an extra two days. I'm trusting you can stay on your best behavior? 

Jungkook: Of course my love, how is it? 

Jungkook: I miss you ♡ I can't wait for you to come home 

My world: I'll talk to you later 

Jungkook: Love you ♡ 

My world: k ♡ 

Jungkook smiled at the little heart, Shownu hardly ever used emojis, so the heart made him happier than he thought it would. He put his phone back in his pocket “Alright Yoo-” his vision went a little blurry, and he blinked his eyes fast “sorry, um, we'll see you again next week?” 

“Jungkook, you look pale. Are you alright?” Yoongi looked up at him with concern as Jimin moved to stand beside him. He had a hand on Yoongi's wheelchair but all of his focus was on Jungkook 

“I'm okay” he smiled “just tired is all. You guys are exhausting” he teased

The last thing he saw before everything turned black was the look of fear on Yoongi's face before his face hit Yoongi's lap. Thank God the brakes were on.