FATE REWRITTEN.....

5. Nourishing Bonds

        It was a warm afternoon, and the sun filtered through the curtains of Yeonjun's apartment, casting soft patterns on the floor. The air was filled with the faint scent of snacks as Beomgyu, Taehyun, Soobin, and Yeonjun lounged in the living room, ready to indulge in a game together. Huening Kai, who had been caught up in his own little world, was playing with a controller, bouncing excitedly in his seat.

"So, what's the plan?" Huening Kai asked, eyes gleaming with enthusiasm.

Beomgyu grinned, "Let's start with some snacks and then dive into a game!"

As they settled on the couch, Soobin noticed the spread of chips and cookies in front of them. He turned to Yeonjun, who was sitting beside him, and offered him a bag of chips. "Want some?" he asked, trying to gauge his friend's mood.

Yeonjun looked at the chips, then back at Soobin, shaking his head. "No, I'm not hungry," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper.

Beomgyu, with a knowing look, chimed in. "He always skips meals. Sometimes he doesn't eat a single thing for the whole day."

"Hey! That's not true," Yeonjun protested, his face pouting. "I'm just not in the mood to eat today." He turned to Soobin, his eyes wide and slightly defensive.

Soobin felt a flutter in his chest at the sight of Yeonjun's pout. "Okay, okay, I believe you," he replied, but his mind was racing. Why was Yeonjun skipping meals? As he observed him more closely, he noticed how skinny Yeonjun had become, the dark circles under his eyes making him look even more exhausted. Something was definitely not right, and it concerned him.

Trying to shake off his worries, Soobin joined the others in playing the game. They laughed, shouted, and engaged in friendly banter, but amidst the chaos, Soobin kept glancing at Yeonjun. Every time he did, he saw the same tired expression and felt a sinking feeling in his gut.

As the game progressed, Yeonjun started to feel dizzy. His vision blurred slightly, and he rubbed his temples, trying to stave off the headache creeping in. The laughter around him faded into the background as he fought to concentrate. Sweat began to bead on his forehead, and he felt his heart racing.

Soobin, who had been focused on the game, suddenly noticed Yeonjun's discomfort. He turned to him, concern knitting his brows. "Yeonjun, are you okay?" he asked, his voice laced with worry.

Yeonjun forced a smile, despite the growing ache in his head. "I'm fine, just a headache," he replied, though the tremor in his voice betrayed him.

Soobin wasn't convinced. "You look pale," he said, leaning closer, searching Yeonjun's face for any sign of distress.

"I'm alright! Really," Yeonjun insisted, but he knew he sounded weak.

Soobin wasn't buying it. He reached out, taking Yeonjun's hand gently. "Come on, let's get you to the sofa," he said, pulling him along. Yeonjun didn't protest, partly because he was too dizzy to argue and partly because Soobin's touch sent a warmth through him.

As they reached the sofa, Soobin handed Yeonjun a glass of water. The other three boys exchanged worried glances but felt a sense of relief at seeing Soobin take charge. It was clear to them that Soobin genuinely cared for Yeonjun, and that made them trust him even more.

"Do you have any headache tablets?" Soobin asked, his voice low and serious.Yeonjun shook his head. "No, I don't."

"Okay, I have some," Soobin said quickly, standing up. "Stay here, I'll be right back."

As he rushed to his flat, Beomgyu, Taehyun and kai approached Yeonjun, concern written on their faces. "Are you sure you're okay?" Taehyun asked, kneeling beside him.