The studio was buzzing with activity as ENHYPEN prepared for their live recording. Sunoo, as always, was bright and cheerful, sprinkling compliments and smiles wherever he went. He had spent the morning joking with the makeup team and even brought snacks to share with the staff.
“Sunshine Sunoo strikes again!” Jake teased, watching as the staff melted under Sunoo’s radiant energy.
But just as the recording was about to start, Sunoo’s face fell. He clutched his stomach and winced, his usual spark dimmed.
“Sunoo! Are you okay?” Jungwon immediately stepped in, concerned.
“I think I ate too fast earlier…” Sunoo muttered, trying to wave them off, but his pale expression said otherwise.
In an instant, it was chaos.
“Someone get water!” Heeseung commanded, his leader instincts kicking in.
“Water? He needs a full meal! Or tea!” Jay argued, already halfway to the catering table.
“Everyone calm down! Give him space!” yelled Ni-ki, though he was hovering protectively.
The commotion caught the attention of the HYBE staff. Their Sunshine wasn’t just precious to ENHYPEN; he was adored by everyone. Even the usually stoic BTS members peeked in to check on him.
“Sunoo?” Jin called from the doorway. “Should I bring some patjuk? It’s good for the stomach.”
“No, he needs rest,” RM countered, ushering Jin back. “Don’t overwhelm him.”
TXT’s Yeonjun and Beomgyu, always the chaos duo, appeared next. “We brought a hot pack for your tummy!” Yeonjun announced, handing it to Sunghoon.
“Do you need us to cancel the shoot?” a HYBE manager asked, their voice full of concern.
“No, no, I’m fine,” Sunoo said weakly, his sunshine demeanor returning just a little. “Everyone’s overreacting…”
“Overreacting?” Jake scoffed. “Do you think we’re going to let anything happen to our sunshine?”
Sunoo smiled softly at their concern. “I’m really okay, guys. You’re making me feel like a prince.”
“You’re our sunshine prince,” Heeseung said firmly, ruffling his hair.
“I called a staff nurse,” Jungwon announced as he returned with a small first-aid kit.
“You don’t need to call the nurse for a stomach ache, hyung,” Ni-ki said, though he was holding Sunoo’s hand like he was about to faint.
Sunghoon sat next to Sunoo, looking surprisingly calm. “Just breathe. You’ll feel better if you relax.” He patted Sunoo’s back soothingly, but his sharp gaze darted to anyone who came too close, as though daring them to disturb his sunshine’s recovery.
Jay walked in, holding a steaming bowl. “I didn’t just bring tea,” he declared proudly. “It’s samgyetang from the cafeteria. Perfect comfort food.”
“And it took forever because someone stole the last serving,” Jake added, glaring playfully at Beomgyu from TXT, who had suddenly appeared with a sheepish grin.
“What? I gave it up for Sunoo!” Beomgyu defended. “If you ask me, that makes me the hero here.”
Soobin and Taehyun appeared behind him, shaking their heads. “We came to check in, but this is turning into a whole Sunoo fanclub meeting,” Soobin teased.
“Fanclub?” Ni-ki perked up. “I like the sound of that. Sunoo deserves his own fanclub.”
By now, Sunoo was blushing furiously. “Guys, stop! I’m fine, really!”
