Love Me Back | Jikook ✔️

Chapter 3

They had all noticed Jimin's deteriorating condition, his once vibrant personality replaced by a pale, ghostly appearance that was almost as white as Yoongi's natural complexion.

The worry gnawed at them, but Jimin's insistence that he was just tired or feeling under the weather kept them at bay, though it did little to ease their concern.

It was late in the evening, and the members had gathered in the living room after another exhausting day of rehearsals. The air was thick with worries, and it was Namjoon who finally broke the silence.

"Have you guys noticed how much weaker Jimin's been looking lately?" Namjoon asked, his voice low and filled with concern. "He's almost paler than Yoongi."

Yoongi, sitting cross-legged on the couch, nodded gravely. "I've noticed. It's not just his color. He's been lagging behind in rehearsals, and his energy levels are way down."

Hoseok, who was perched on the edge of an armchair, sighed deeply. "I don't get it. Jimin's always been one of the strongest and most energetic of us. Now he can barely keep dance our choreo without going to the bathroom."

Jin, who had been quietly listening, put down the book he was pretending to read and joined the conversation. "I've tried talking to him, but he just brushes it off. Says he's fine and just needs more rest. But we all know that's not the whole truth."

Taehyung, sprawled out on the floor, looked up at his bandmates with worry etched on his face. "I've seen him disappear into the bathroom a lot lately, and he comes out looking even worse. What if it's something serious and he's not telling us?"

Jungkook, who had been sitting silently in the corner, clenched his fists. He had witnessed one of Jimin's coughing fits, but Jimin had dismissed it as a minor issue.

"We need to do something. We can't just sit around and watch him get worse. I can't bear seeing him like that any longer! I miss him" Jungkook stated.

Namjoon nodded in agreement, his mind racing with possible solutions. "We need to find a way to help him, but we can't force him to talk if he's not ready. Maybe we can get him to see a doctor?"

Yoongi sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Jimin's stubborn. If he doesn't want to go, it'll be hard to make him. But we can't ignore this anymore."

Hoseok leaned forward. "What if we all sit down with him and have an intervention? Let him know how worried we are and that we just want to help."

Taehyung frowned, his brow furrowed in thought. "I don't want to scare him or make him feel cornered, though. We need to approach this carefully."

Jin nodded. "I agree with Taehyung. We should express our concerns but also give him space to open up. Maybe he's scared or embarrassed about whatever's going on."

Jungkook's eyes were filled with a mix of frustration and helplessness. "I just hate seeing him like this. He's been avoiding me the most, and I don't understand why."

Namjoon put a comforting hand on Jungkook's shoulder. "I know it's hard, Jungkook. We're all worried. But we have to stick together and support Jimin in any way we can."

The room fell silent as the members contemplated their next steps. The bond they shared was strong, forged through years of hard work, triumphs, and struggles. They knew they had to handle the situation with care, but the urgency of Jimin's declining health weighed heavily on their minds.

"We'll talk to him tomorrow," Namjoon finally said, breaking the silence. "We'll approach it with carefulness and concern, and hopefully, he'll understand that we're just looking out for him."