𝓑𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭 𝓫𝔂 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓶𝓲𝓼𝓮 (𝓙𝓲𝓴𝓸𝓸𝓴)✔

chapter 35

Author's POV

Jungkook's heart was pounding as he sped toward the hospital, his hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles turned white. Fear coursed through his veins, making every second feel like an eternity. The thought of Jimin lying in a hospital bed was unbearable. His mind raced with guilt and unanswered questions.

As Jungkook pulled into the hospital parking lot, he barely managed to park the car properly before bolting toward the entrance. Suga was already there, his face etched with concern.

“Hyung! Where is Jimin? Where’s my Jimin?” Jungkook’s voice trembled, his hands visibly shaking as he grabbed Suga’s arm.

“Come with me! Hobi is with them. Hurry!” Suga replied, his tone urgent as he guided Jungkook through the hospital corridors.

When they reached the ER, Jungkook saw Hobi and Jin sitting in tense silence, their faces pale with worry. Taehyung, on the other hand, was in the corner, tears streaming down his face as he clutched his knees to his chest. The sight was enough to make Jungkook’s chest tighten with a mix of fear and anger.

“Jungkook!” Hobi called out, standing up as soon as he saw him.

Jungkook didn’t acknowledge him. His eyes immediately locked onto Jin, and his fear exploded into rage. He stormed over to him, his voice shaking with fury.

“Why wasn’t I informed about my husband’s condition?” Jungkook’s voice boomed through the corridor, startling everyone around.

“Jungkook, calm down! We—” Jin started, only to be cut off.

“Don’t! Don’t tell me to calm down!” Jungkook roared, his eyes blazing. “You should’ve informed me the moment you knew something was wrong with him! I’m his legal guardian! His husband!”

With a growl of frustration, Jungkook slammed his fist into the wall, the sound echoing through the hallway. He collapsed into a chair, burying his face in his hands, trying desperately to keep his emotions in check. His shoulders trembled as he fought back tears.

Taehyung’s eyes narrowed, his own anger bubbling beneath the surface. He wanted to scream at Jungkook, to blame him for everything Jimin was going through. But when he saw the way Jungkook’s hands trembled and his head hung low in despair, Taehyung bit his tongue. This wasn’t the time for a fight, no matter how much he wanted one.

The tense silence was interrupted by the sound of the ER doors opening. A doctor stepped out, clipboard in hand.

“Park Jimin’s relatives?” the doctor called, looking around.

Everyone rushed forward. Taehyung, unable to hold back his anxiety, spoke first. “Doctor, what’s wrong with Jimin? Is he okay?”

The doctor hesitated, his expression serious. “The patient is severely dehydrated and malnourished. We’ve started IV fluids to stabilize him.”

Taehyung quickly added, “He’s been vomiting a lot and feeling sick in the mornings.”

The doctor nodded thoughtfully. “That aligns with his symptoms. We’ll need to run detailed tests to identify the underlying cause. For now, we’ll monitor him and wait for him to regain consciousness before proceeding further.”

Jungkook’s throat tightened as he listened, his heart sinking with each word. He clenched his fists, trying to keep his emotions in check as the doctor walked away.

Jungkook turned to Taehyung, his voice low but firm. “Taehyung, explain. When and where did this start?”

Taehyung glared at him, his anger simmering just beneath the surface. But Jin nudged him gently, silently urging him to stay calm. Taehyung sighed deeply, running a hand through his hair before speaking.