Flowery - Jinkook

#8 - Scent

Seokjin was back in his apartment doing his sketching and brainstorming for his new theme. He got lost of time that he only realised it was already dinner time when he received a call from Jungkook's mother. He picked up the phone and was taken aback at how panicky Aunty Jennie was over the phone.

JK Mom: Jinnie... aunty and uncle have been trying to contact Kookie multiple times but he is not responding. He didn't even acknowledge our message. Sorry, are you home? If yes, I need a favour. Would you be able to check on him? If you're not, I can ask Taehyung to check on him.

Jin: Aunty, I'm at home. I'll check on him.

JK Mom: In case he didn't open the door, you can just enter. The passcode is 4021.

Jin: Sure, Aunty. I'll update you once I've check on him.

JK Mom: Thanks Jinnie. Aunty and Uncle is in Busan, cause grandma is unwell and we will need to bring her to hospital. So we will be away. We already told Kookie via message. But he is not responding. So we were a bit worried.

Jin: Ah... don't worry about it. I'll be around. Hopefully grandma is okay.

JK Mom: We hope so too. Thanks Jinnie. Anything just call or message okay? If you need some ingredients from the kitchen please do take. Feel free, make yourself at home.

Jin: Will do. Take care Aunty, and send my regards to Uncle and grandma.

JK Mom: Will do, love. Oh! Please let me know if Kookie is ever rude to you k. Okay, I've got to go, bye love~

Jin: Toodles~

Seokjin looks at his mobile phone and sighed. He thought he could avoid Jungkook for a while after their morning encounter but who knows the universe had other plans for him. The imagery of Jungkook came back to him, and damn how is that bratty kid so hot. Stop it Kim Seokjin. You need to be calm and check on him. Not checking him out but really check on him. He then went to his closet, and contemplated a short while on what outfit to choose from. He took off his silk pyjamas and decided to put on his oversized white shirt with minimal floral design at the back and a white shorts.

He then went over to Jungkook's apartment and knocked several times. Like what Aunty Jennie predicted no one opened the door. Seokjin finds it weird cause when he looks at the gap between the door and floor, there's light which means there's someone inside. He now felt the urgency to check what's going on, so he keyed in the passcode and dash in. The living room was empty, the kitchen was empty and he had no choice but to enter Jungkook's room. There was only one room that was closed and so Seokjin brace himself. His heart beats fast as he approaches the room. He tried to place his ears on the door, but there's no sounds heard. He tried knocking, again no response. 

He turned the door knob and to his surprise, Jungkook was covered in blanket shivering with his eyes closed. Seokjin came near and saw the cold sweat all over. He gently touched Jungkook's forehead to gauge the temperature. He then recalled Jungkook ran in pouring rain earlier on.

Seokjin gently tapped Jungkook and softly called his name. He had a slight response from Jungkook who groaned in discomfort. He was squinting his eyes trying to make sense, but he couldn't even acknowledge Seokjin's presence. 

Jin: Hey, JK. Jinnie, here.

JK: Hmm? 

Jin: You're having a fever. I'll go grab some things and will be back soon okay?

JK: Mmm...

Seokjin ran back to his apartment to grab some small towels, cool patches, thermometer and not forgetting his sketches for he needs to stay overnight at Jungkook's to monitor him. Seokjin made a quick call informing Aunty Jennie of Jungkook being unwell and assured her he will take care of Jungkook in her absence which does relieve of their anxiety. 

Seokjin came over to sit on Jungkook's right side of the bed and slowly lean nearer to wipe the cold sweat. He then gently adjusted Jungkook position, so that Jungkook's back will be against the mattress. He also helps loosen Jungkook's tight grip of the blanket. Now comes the challenging part. It's pretty obvious that Jungkook is shirtless. Seokjin had to change the sweat covered blanket to a new one but he wasn't sure if Jungkook is covered. So to respect Jungkook's questionable modesty, Seokjin closed his eyes and successfully changed the blanket.

He only had two cool patch, so the remaining hours, Seokjin had to change the towel to a new one. He diligently wipe the sweat around Jungkook's face, neck and collarbone throughout the night. Each time he sees the blanket gets a bit soiled in sweat, he closed his eyes again to change. He seems pleased as the temperature lowered each time he does the check. In between, to keep himself awake, he drew his sketches by the side. He looks at the watch, it's four in the morning. His eyes couldn't withstand any longer and so he told himself he will take a quick nap and even placed a timer to wake him up thirty minutes later.

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There's a sweet floral scents that lingers around which attracted Jungkook's attention and he can't help but to search it. He always has a good sense of smell, and after searching he smiled when he found the source of it. He reached out to the flower and was pleased.

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The room was getting warm and kind of bright. Must be noon then, he deduced. Gosh my right arm is aching. Must be those push ups then, damn I'm getting old. He lift his chin up and slowly shake his head. Gosh it's ticklish. It's nice though as he rubs his face over. Wait. Since when do I have plush toys? He slowly opened his eyes.

He was beyond speechless. Kim Seokjin right before his eyes and in his embrace. What the fuck happened? Is he in a dream? Why is Kim Seokjin here in his bed? Wait. Did he just rub his face against me? 

Mentally he was scrutinising Seokjin's little act but his heart is actually beating fast. This was the closest encounter they ever had and somehow Seokjin's facial features appears soft. Unconsciously, he gently rubbed his face against Seokjin's smooth skin and this somehow debunked his hypothesis that Seokjin puts on make up. It was a natural blush, indeed. Oh Seokjin is rubbing his face, and he is kinda cute like a kitten purring for affection.

Seokjin made a slight movement underneath and that made Jungkook realised something was not right. He looks at the state they're in. Okay, they're cuddling. Seokjin has his clothes on. And they're sharing the same blanket. Sure. Wait what? Under the same blanket? 

Shit. 

He finally let go of Seokjin, push him aside, grabbed the blanket and lost his balance so he accidentally rolled backwards and ended up hitting the floor. Seokjin who was rudely awakened, sat up to find Jungkook in pain.

Jin: JK are you okay? OH MY! YAH!!!

Jungkook upon realising the blanket was on his back instead of covering the front...

JK: CLOSE YOUR EYES!!!