SEVENTEEN | SICKFICS - HURTFICS

Joshua | Influenza Part II

As dawn broke, soft rays of sunlight filtered through the trees, casting a warm glow over the campsite. Jeonghan and S.Coups stirred awake early, glancing at Joshua, who was still deep in slumber, shivering slightly even under the blankets.

"Poor guy," Jeonghan said softly, reaching over to feel Joshua's forehead again. "He's still burning up."

"Let's put a damp cloth on him to help cool him down," S.Coups suggested. He gently placed a cool, damp cloth on Joshua's forehead, hoping it would provide some relief.

With a final glance at their sleeping friend, they quietly slipped out of the tent, careful not to disturb him. The fresh morning air felt invigorating, and the sounds of nature began to fill their ears as they set up their small cooking area.

"I'll start boiling some water," Jeonghan said, gathering supplies. "We can make some instant porridge and tea."

"Great idea. It'll be easy on his stomach if he's still feeling off," S.Coups replied, lighting the stove. "I'll chop up some fruit for everyone, too."

As they worked, the comforting aroma of food began to waft through the campsite. Jeonghan and S.Coups shared quiet laughter, reminiscing about the previous night's antics and how they'd have to take care of Joshua today.

Once breakfast was ready, they exchanged satisfied glances. "Let's wake the others," S.Coups said, grabbing a couple of plates. "They'll be excited to eat!"

They made their way to the other tents, starting with Hoshi's group. Jeonghan leaned down and gently knocked on the tent. "Rise and shine, everyone! Breakfast is ready!"

"Ugh, five more minutes!" Hoshi groaned from inside.

"Not a chance! You can sleep after you eat," Jeonghan replied playfully, pulling the tent flap open slightly. "Come on, we've got porridge!"

After a few moments of grumbling, the others began to crawl out, sleepily stretching and yawning. They soon joined Jeonghan and S.Coups around the campfire, their eyes lighting up at the sight of breakfast.

"This looks amazing!" DK exclaimed, rubbing his eyes. "What did we do to deserve this?"

"We just made sure to wake up early," S.Coups laughed. "Now, let's eat before it gets cold!"

As everyone settled down with their bowls, the warm food filled the air with a sense of comfort. They chatted and enjoyed the meal, but a sense of concern lingered in the background about Joshua.

After a few minutes, Mingyu asked, "How's Joshua hyung? Is he still asleep?"

Jeonghan nodded. "Yeah, he wasn't feeling well last night. We're keeping an eye on him."

"Should we check on him?" Seungkwan suggested, a hint of worry in his voice.

"I think we should let him rest a bit longer," S.Coups said. "But after breakfast, we'll go wake him up and make sure he eats something."

As the group finished their meal, they all felt a sense of camaraderie, but also a shared determination to help their friend. With their bowls emptied and the sun climbing higher in the sky, they knew it was time to check on Joshua and see how he was doing.

"Let's go check on Joshua hyung him," Hoshi said, standing up with a determined look.

With that, they all headed back to their tent, their hearts full of hope that Joshua would feel better with a little care and support from his friends.

As the sunlight filtered through the tent, Joshua stirred awake, but the warmth that usually felt comforting instead made him feel trapped under a blanket of fatigue. He winced as a persistent cough broke through the stillness, the sharpness of it causing a wave of pain to ripple through his chest. Every breath felt labored, and the aches in his muscles throbbed like a dull drumbeat.