Love is half

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All things considered, Taehyung's house is littered with vegetables and with Hoseok introducing him to the animals in the farm, timmy, bobo, doco, and- the tiny caramel shaded baby cow billy-, Jungkook is still high in energy after their journey by the time they are sitting on bed room of Taehyung's mother. Taehyung has gone to shower and his dad is outside the strawberry farm where Jungkook is eager to pick them , but he has all the time of the world to do so.

"-and I also made this one just few days ago, go on, try them on." Mrs Kim speaks with a small smile, she is at the center of the bed, nearly disappear inside the mountain of mattress and blankets, her almond eyes puffy and red from crying when she finally saw the blond and Jungkook by her side just few hours ago. There are three different crochet sweaters lying at the edge of the bed, purple with baby blue and various colors, her hard work and skilled talent soaked through the knots.

Jungkook is still distracted by the IV stand next to the night stand, a long wire attached to her hand as the fluid soaks in her veins. He is sitting near her bed by the feet, cheeks warm because this is so sweet of her to think of, the material is cotton and soft underneath his finger, he will make sure to wear them a lot.

" Of course, which one you want me to try first?" He asks, twirling the sweater in his hand as he smells the softness of clothes, a scent he has always been fond of, not too strong not too little, just perfect.

"I think purple suits you."Hoseok notes as he points at the material, he has been here the whole time they have arrived, Jungkook doesn't mind of course. The guy talks more than anyone and it is honestly calming, like he has found someone who he can talk about the weather and randomness things without any worry of the world and Hoseok would listen and reply.

Suddenly the door opens, grey hair and slightly wrinkly pajams, Taehyung's dad enters the room with his strong eyebrows knitted. It catches Jungkooks attention as he places the sweater on his lap, worried.

"Is everything okay?" He asks.

"Well.." Mr.Kim smiles a little at him, barely there, " Taehyung says he doesn't want to eat, tried to tell him everything he got frustrated." He sighs as he joins his wife on the bed who has her eyes wide with a scowl.

"He looks sick, have you noticed how much weight he lost?!" She exclaims, shaking her head, "He drives me insane."

Its like they all have one thing in common, Taehyung drives everyone insane. Jungkooks heart tugs a little after hearing their words, he realizes he might be the only one who knows the reason behind him not eating, the heaviness on his tongue is back when he tries to speak. A heaviness on his chest too.

"He must be tired from the journey." Jungkook plasters his face with a smile, relaxed, "uh, I will go check on him and come back." He gathers all the sweaters in his hands and stands up, Hoseok frowning at him slightly.

"thank you son." She says warmly, face winching a little when she tries to move," and go eat dinner too and sleep, I am excited to show you my chickens tomorrow."

"I'm excited too." Jungkook goes over to side hug her, his chin over her head for a little, "Sleep tight, you too uncle. Goodnight and thank you for ..all these preparations." And he says that honestly. The house is neatly cleaned, there were various kind of homecooked meal all over the table by the time they arrived, diced fruits and anything they might have wanted. Cleary, the couple worked hard. Especially Taehyungs mom in this condition when she is too tired to even lay down, Jungkook truly appreciates it.