K-pop sickfics/hurtfics

Hyunjin straykids - Addison's disease

I was watching a show with my parents, and this idea came to me. It's not super good but I hope you like it.
1100 words

The morning at Incheon International Airport began at 5:00 AM, with the group tired but focused as they navigated through the early crowds. Fans gathered near the terminal, calling their names and snapping photos, but the members managed to keep moving, offering polite waves and smiles without lingering.

Once they reached customs, they split into individual lines, the process relatively smooth— except for Hyunjin, who, as usual, was flagged when his bag passed through the scanner.

The young officer inspecting Hyunjin's bag hesitated upon seeing the syringes and vials, eventually calling over a supervisor. Hyunjin, familiar with the routine, handed over his medical pouch and prescriptions before the supervisor even arrived.

The supervisor quickly took over, guiding the new officer through the process of verifying prescriptions, scanning barcodes, and checking the expiration dates on the vials.

"Everything checks out," the supervisor confirmed after about 15 minutes. He offered Hyunjin a slight bow. "Sorry for the delay, and thank you for understanding."

Hyunjin gave a polite nod before grabbing his bag and heading toward the baggage claim, where the rest of the members were waiting.

"Got stopped again?" Felix asked with a grin as Hyunjin approached.

Hyunjin shrugged, slinging his bag over his shoulder. "As always. Let's go."

The group didn't make a big deal of it — they were used to the delays. Still, they always made sure to wait for Hyunjin, even though he often wished they wouldn't.

Once they boarded the plane, the members settled into their seats, ready for the long 11-hour flight ahead. Exhaustion weighed heavily on all of them, though they each coped in their own way.

Seungmin, sitting next to Hyunjin, fell asleep soon after takeoff, head tilted to the side as he caught up on rest. Hyunjin, not as tired yet, watched a movie with his earbuds in, occasionally sneaking glances at Seungmin's peaceful expression.

The quiet didn't last long, as Hyunjin gently nudged Seungmin awake when lunch was served.

"Lunch," he said softly, holding out Seungmin's tray.

Seungmin blinked sleepily, mumbling his thanks before sitting up to eat. The two ate quietly, the atmosphere comfortable despite their fatigue.

After lunch, Hyunjin reclined his seat and drifted off to sleep while Seungmin stayed awake, watching movies and periodically checking to make sure Hyunjin was okay.

It was around 6:30 PM, about 30 minutes to an hour before landing, when Hyunjin stirred awake. As soon as his eyes opened, he felt something was wrong.

His head felt heavy, his thoughts muddled. The hum of the airplane seemed distant and distorted, and even sitting up felt like a monumental effort.

Seungmin noticed the change immediately, pausing his movie to look over. "Hyunjin? You okay?"

Hyunjin turned toward him, his gaze unfocused. "I... I don't know," he murmured, his voice barely audible.

Alarmed, Seungmin scanned the cabin, looking for Chan. When he spotted their leader still fast asleep a few rows away, he turned instead to Changbin, who was closer.

"Changbin-hyung," Seungmin called quietly, his tone urgent. "I need your help."

Changbin quickly joined them, crouching beside Hyunjin's seat. "Hyunjin, can you tell me what's wrong?" he asked firmly, trying to meet his eyes.

Hyunjin mumbled something incoherent, his exhaustion and confusion making it hard for him to respond.

Seungmin and Changbin worked together to check his levels, using the tools from Hyunjin's medical pouch. It didn't take long to confirm that his aldosterone levels were dangerously low, leading to symptoms of hyponatremia. His blood sugar, while not critically low, was also dipping.

"We need to fix this now," Changbin said, pulling out a preloaded fludrocortisone syringe.

He administered the shot quickly, while Seungmin handed Hyunjin a granola bar. "Eat this. Slowly," Seungmin instructed, his voice steady but gentle.

Hyunjin followed the instructions, though his movements were sluggish. The shot began to take effect, stabilizing his levels, but he remained weak and dazed. His head lolled back against the seat, his eyelids drooping.

"You're okay now," Changbin reassured him, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Just rest for a bit."

Seungmin stayed by Hyunjin's side for the remainder of the flight, keeping a close eye on him to ensure his levels didn't drop again.

By the time they landed in Sydney, Hyunjin was still visibly tired and slightly confused, though he managed to walk off the plane with the group. Before exiting, Changbin and Seungmin made sure he took his evening medication on schedule, knowing how critical it was to prevent another dip in his levels.

At customs, Hyunjin was flagged again when security noticed his syringes and vials in the scanner. This time, he was alone, as the other members had already passed through.

Hyunjin, anticipating the situation, placed his prescription and medical pouch on the counter before the officer even asked.

The officer, slightly amused, gave a small smile. "You've done this before, haven't you?"

Hyunjin nodded, his expression polite but tired.

Noticing Hyunjin's exhaustion, the officer kept the questions brief, scanning the prescriptions to verify their authenticity. When he scanned Hyunjin's passport, he noticed it wasn't his first time visiting Australia.

"You're all set," the officer said after completing the checks. "Take care."

Hyunjin offered a faint smile in return, grabbing his bag and heading toward the exit.

Near the exit, the rest of the members were waiting. Jeongin stepped forward as soon as he saw Hyunjin, taking his bag without a word.

"You okay?" Jeongin asked softly.

"Yeah," Hyunjin murmured, though his exhaustion was evident.

Felix and Changbin flanked Hyunjin as they made their way through the crowd of fans waiting to greet them. The group worked together to shield Hyunjin from too much attention, moving quickly but carefully.

Once they reached the van, Hyunjin climbed in first, collapsing into a seat with a sigh of relief. During the drive to the hotel, he leaned against Han's shoulder and fell asleep almost instantly.

When they arrived, Changbin carried Hyunjin to his room, laying him gently on the bed. Felix woke him a little later for dinner and to check his levels again, ensuring everything was stable.

The group decided to eat in Hyunjin's room that night, surrounding him with quiet conversation and support.

"You're not alone," Chan reminded him, ruffling his hair with a smile.

By the time dinner ended, Hyunjin was feeling more like himself. Exhausted but reassured, he fell asleep quickly, resting deeply for the first time in days.

Thanks for reading. If you have any story in mind don't hesitate, I take requests.