K-Pop Boygroup Oneshots

(BOYNEXTDOOR) Riwoo- Flare Up

Request by: AnimeAki812

TW: Vomit, IBS

 Dance practice was a routine part of the member's lives. They had practice four days a week, scheduled at the same time every day. It wasn't anything new to them.

It started out like any other day, Jaehyun got all the boys up and helped sungho make breakfast. They chatted comfortably as they ate, fueling their bodies for a few grueling hours of choreography.

For the others, they got their energy from the first meal of the day, fueling them for a long day ahead.

For Riwoo however, that wasn't really the case.

He ate his breakfast satisfying his hunger but also putting him at risk for symptoms to start. He was always prepared. He kept a small pouch in his bag containing his medicines, some preventative ones, and some he had to take when symptoms began.

He finished eating and took some antacid tablets after, trying to calm his stomach before it could even get upset.

He was doing okay, handling his condition as usual, but sometimes chronic illness doesn't follow a schedule.

"Alright, Riwoo-ah is leading us today again, please give him your full attention today." Jaehyun announced in his uncharacteristic leader-tone. The boys smiled and bowed respectfully to their dance instructor.

Riwoo smiled and stood at the front of the room.

"We're gonna do the bridge today. It's got some complicated steps so we'll take it piece by piece. Sungho-ah, if you could be on the far left to start, and Woonhak directly to your right."

They listened happily, following riwoo's instructions as if he was their choreographer.

This entire music video was designed by riwoo, allowing him to bring the song to life how he saw it. Jaehyun couldn't help but smile with pride watching him lead the boys. He followed the steps and didn't get in Riwoo's way even when the leader in him told him to.

Practice was going smoothly. Riwoo worked slowly with them, showing them the moves and assisting them when they got confused.

It had been almost an hour when riwoo felt a dull ache in his stomach. It was barely noticeable, especially to someone who dealt with cramps daily. He ignored it, focusing on the dance.

Ten minutes passed, the cramps began, tight knots in his lower belly, turning his insides and sending waves of pain through him.

He mentally cursed at himself.

Did his symptoms really have to start right now? He really didn't want to stop practice, he didn't want to slow the others down because of his illness.

He swallowed, shifting his focus back to the boys, going over to help leehan whose footing was a bit off.

He ignored the pain even as it began to get worse. He was given the opportunity to lead his group, to take charge of a project, he wasn't going to ruin that. His IBS wasn't going to ruin that for him.

Jaehyun always had eyes on the boys. Always making sure they were okay, catching little things the others didn't usually see.

Riwoo was no different.

He saw the tiniest expression change on the boy's face, a wince, just for a split second his brows furrowed, his jaw clenched in clear discomfort.

He didn't say anything right away. He didn't want to stop Riwoo's practice.