Winter Wonder (Hyunsuk)

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The winter air was crisp and biting, but to Hyunsuk, it felt perfect. The wind whipped past his face as he tore down the snowy slope, the world around him a blur of white. Snowboarding had always been one of his favorite activities, and after weeks of relentless rehearsals, promotional events, and performances, he finally had a chance to indulge in it again.

Treasure's vacation to a snowy mountain resort was a rare and much-needed break from their hectic schedule. The ten members had been buzzing with excitement about the trip for weeks, and Hyunsuk was no exception. Even though they all wanted to relax, the thrill of being outdoors, surrounded by the snow-capped mountains, gave them a burst of energy.

Hyunsuk, however, had overdone it.

He'd spent hours out on the slopes, challenging himself to steeper runs, ignoring the cold creeping into his bones and the growing fatigue in his body. It wasn't until the sun began to set, casting an orange glow across the white landscape, that he realized how long he'd been out there. His muscles were sore, and a slight ache had started to build in his throat, but he brushed it off. A hot shower and some rest would fix him up, right?

That night, as the members gathered around the cozy fireplace in the cabin, Hyunsuk sat huddled in a blanket, shivering. His throat hurt more now, and a pounding headache had begun to set in. He tried to join in the conversation, laughing at Jihoon's bad jokes and nodding along as Jaehyuk and Junghwan recounted their snowball fight from earlier, but his body was betraying him.

"Hyung, are you okay?" Doyoung's voice was soft, laced with concern. He had been keeping an eye on Hyunsuk since they returned from the slopes, noticing how quiet he'd been.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Hyunsuk replied, his voice a little hoarse. He didn't want to worry anyone, especially not when they were all enjoying their time off.

But Doyoung wasn't convinced. He scooted closer, narrowing his eyes at Hyunsuk's pale face. "You don't look fine. Are you cold? You've been shivering for the last hour."

Hyunsuk let out a weak chuckle. "It's just a little cold, nothing big."

Doyoung frowned, reaching out to feel Hyunsuk's forehead. "You're burning up, hyung! I think you're getting sick."

"I'll be okay, I just need to sleep it off." Hyunsuk waved him off, but the look on Doyoung's face made it clear that he wasn't going to let this slide.

Doyoung stood up and called out, "Asahi, Hyunsuk-hyung's sick."

The quiet and reserved Asahi, who had been lounging on the sofa nearby, immediately perked up at Doyoung's words. He was always attentive to Hyunsuk, especially since the leader was always looking out for him and the rest of the group.

Asahi got up and walked over, placing a gentle hand on Hyunsuk's shoulder. "Hyung, you should go to bed. You need to rest."

Hyunsuk opened his mouth to protest, but another wave of dizziness hit him, and he knew he wouldn't be able to fight them off for much longer. "Okay, okay. Maybe you're right."

By the next morning, it was clear that Hyunsuk was far worse than he'd let on. He woke up with his head pounding, his body aching, and his throat sore. His nose was stuffed, and every time he tried to breathe through it, he let out a muffled groan of frustration. The cold he had been brushing off had hit him full force.

When Asahi came to check on him, he found Hyunsuk buried under a mountain of blankets, curled up and looking miserable.

"Hyung, you should have told us sooner." Asahi sighed as he sat on the edge of the bed, his expression filled with quiet concern.

"I didn't want to ruin the trip for you guys," Hyunsuk mumbled, his voice raspy and weak.

"You're not ruining anything. We're just worried about you," Asahi said, his words soft but firm. "You're always the one taking care of us, but you need to let us take care of you this time."

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