Baby Hubby - Jinkook

#14 - Apart

Taehyung barge into Jungkook's office, which caught Jungkook's attention yet he remains passive and redirect himself to focus on the documents he needs to endorse. Taehyung walked in regardless and he stood by at the side, knocking the table with his knuckles demanding attention.

Tae: Great. Now that I got your attention. Divorce him.

JK: Shouldn't you be asking my husband?

Tae: Pfft. Husband? Please. You're openly having an affair and still have audacity to call him your husband?

JK: We had an agreement. So if you want us to be apart, then ask him. Not me.

Tae: Fine. You'll see... I'll take what's rightfully mine.

Taehyung smirked off and walked towards the door, when he heard Jungkook's remarks.

JK: He's not an object.

Tae: Glad that you know.

- - -

Since that night, Jungkook became timid whenever he encountered Seokjin at home unlike his usual persona. He avoids any interaction and adjusted his routine to minimise the contact. There were days where he would work over time cause he noticed Seokjin seems uncomfortable when he's around. 

As time goes, Seokjin walks with ease in his own house, cooking his prep meals for the week as he talked to Jimin and also Taehyung on loud speaker. Apparently Taehyung seems like a good friend, as they can talk for hours and since they're closer now, Seokjin prepares bento for him too, only that he didn't drop it off personally at the office.

Seokjin and Jungkook were practically strangers in the house. They have stopped sleeping on the same bed for Jungkook one day decided to sleep on the couch instead and have never gone up again. Till one night, he heard Seokjin groans in pain and he went up immediately. Seokjin was crouching on the side holding his stomach, drenched in cold sweat. Without much thought, Jungkook went over and carried Seokjin out, grabbing his keys and drove to the hospital.

Thankfully Seokjin only had appendicitis, so he had to undergo a day surgery. While Seokjin awaits, Jungkook stepped out to do the registration, payment and calling out one of his acquaintances to ensure Seokjin had the best team. After everything had been settled, he came into the temporary holding area and stood beside Seokjin who was lying down on the bed.

Jin: Thanks.

JK: Sorry. Erm... Do you- Do you need me to inform anyone?

Jin: There's no need to. You should go home, it's late.

JK: I'll stay a while longer. Are you still in pain?

Jin: The meds help a bit.

A team of doctors came by to Seokjin's surprise cause appendicitis was a minor procedure. He had accompanied his friends before and there's never a team. In fact only a house doctor came by to go through the consent. Which makes him anxious as he wondered if there's something else they discovered.

Dr: Hi Kim Seokjin, I'm Senior Consultant Kim and I'll be doing the procedure. Rest assured I've done this multiple times over the years. Even then as part of the process I'll still need to run through with you on the procedures and the risk involved.

Jin: Sure.

Jungkook noticed Seokjin's hand kept fidgeting when the Dr explained the portion about the risk involved. He didn't think much about it, and went nearer to take hold of Seokjin's hand and rubbed with his thumb to provide comfort. Jungkook gave a nod of assurance to Seokjin who looked at him before he provided consent to proceed with the procedure.

Seokjin had to admit, Jungkook being around helps a lot to ease his anxiety. Though it was just a minor procedure, heck anything could have happen.

After an hour of procedure, he was done and he can be discharged home. Seokjin looks outside the window and it seems a whole night was gone. He looks at the side and saw Jungkook drinking his maybe fifth instant coffee of the night. After all the medication has been collected, Jungkook came by to his side with a wheelchair on hand.

Jin: I can walk to the car.

JK: No. You need to let your body rest. Sit down.

Jin: Fine. I can wheel it on my-

JK: Seokjin. Please?

Jin: Okay. Hands off. Let's go home.

- - -

Jimin: Seokjinnie!!! Are you okay???

Seokjin was surprised to see his besties up on his bed. He rubbed his eyes and looked at the digital clock at the side and was stunned as it was four in the afternoon!

Jin: Owww

Jimin: OMG! What happened? Should I call our family doctor?

Jin: No need for that. The doctor said it's expected for 1-2 days.

Jimin: Thank God. You're okay. Why didn't you call me?

Jin: Silly. It's already late like super late. Wait. Why are you here?

Jimin: Hyung called me and gave me the passcode. He said you need help with food. Aish! He should've called me first thing in the morning not afternoon!

Jin: Even if you come in the morning, I would have slept the whole period.

Jimin: Ah. That's true. Oh well. For once he was being considerate. Anyway I brought food, do you want to eat here or dining table?

Jin: You only brought food for me? What about your Hyung?

Jimin: He's at work. He'll settle his own food, no biggie.

Jin: I owe him a meal then. He stayed the whole night.

Jimin: Jinnie, that's the least Hyung could do for you. Come on, let's eat. Do you need me to spoon feed you?

Jin: Awww~ Jiminieee~ Ahhh~

Jimin: Aigoo~ Say ahhhh~

- - - 

Jungkook queued at one of the famous stalls known for their abalone porridge. Jungkook recall the meal that Seokjin made when he was sick and though he was unable to replicate it, he could at least bought the best rated abalone porridge in Seoul. He tried to google and probably ordered it online, but who knew this shop in particular does not extend delivery or even pickup service. 

He off work earlier to rush down in hope to avoid the peak hours. But again there's no such thing as non-peak for famous stalls. He patiently join in the queue with the rest of the others for the first time in his life. He wouldn't have thought he would do this. However, he felt the need to for this was the only opportunity he had to make amends with Seokjin. Or maybe to impress him? Truthfully he doesn't even know himself, nowadays.

The abalone porridge somehow gave him a newfound courage and confidence as he walked to the main door. He pressed the passcode and when he pushed the door open, his confidence waned off, for he heard candid laughters of Seokjin, Jimin and Taehyung echoing throughout the house. It seems they're having dinner together.

Jungkook looked at his takeouts in defeat. He remove his shoes and placed it on the rack. He then opened one of the cupboard and placed the takeout inside. Maybe he'll take it later when the rest have left. 

He walked in and glanced at them briefly before he climbed up to theirs, erm not really, it's now Seokjin's room. Just when he wanted to remove his suit, there's a knock on the door and so he walked over to open the door.

Jin: Erm... have you had your dinner? Tae brought in lots of food.

JK: I had my dinner earlier on. 

Jin: Okay.

JK: Jin?

Jin: Yes?

JK: I'll take a nap here, if you don't mind.

Jin: It's your bed too.

JK: Thanks.