Never The Same [BTS]

Merging Memories

"I still think he lied about being sick in that one memory," Yunji told them.
"Why?" J-Hope asked.
"Because—"
"No. He was really sick," Jin interrupted.

Yunji turned to him, as did the rest of the members. No one could recall what happened after their concert in Vietnam or what they did beside perform and meet fans.

"Jungkook and I decided to go out in the market and buy some food. He bought some food for later and, I guess, ate it after he landed in Busan on our break. When he and Jimin came back to the dorms, he told me he just had the food from Vietnam a day before he left Busan. To me, it was obvious that the food wouldn't be good anymore by the time he ate it. Not only that, but there was a stomach flu virus circulating through Seoul and at the airports. I figured it was food poisoning mixed with the stomach flu," Jin explained. "I took care of him until he got a little better, but he really couldn't keep any food down, so he wasn't eating then."
"Alright, so I guess he was legitimately sick then," Yunji sighed.
"So—" Suga started.
"Sorry to interrupt, oppa, but I think we should discuss this when I'm out of school. I only have one more hour."
"Why don't you just leave now? You have a valid reason why."
"But no one is here to pick me up."
"We're here."

BTS smiled at her and she shyly smiled and blushed. Her facial expression and timid body language reminded them all of Jungkook. When he was first introduced to Bangtan, he was very shy and somewhat reserved. He didn't talk much to his hyungs, which was normal for a maknae, but his voice and skills were very impressive. V, at least, thought so when he first met Jungkook.

Similar to one of Jungkook's journal entries, the BTS members all secretly envied him. V admired Jungkook's persistence and hard work at vocal lessons and dance practices. Jimin, for obvious reasons, was jealous of Jungkook's height and natural talent. Rap Monster wished he could dance like Jungkook and sing like him. J-Hope loved Jungkook's voice. He was secretly listening to one of Jungkook's vocal training classes. Suga simply adored Jungkook. He liked everything about Jungkook, especially how he handled idol training and high school. In a way, he thought Jungkook was cute, which led to him calling the maknae "Jeon Jungkookie". Jin liked Jungkook's voice, dancing skills, and his rapping skills as well as the general nickname "Golden Maknae" that Rap Monster made. Jungkook kind of reminded him of himself when he was a teenager, which causes him to be so mother-like to him.

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Before they knew it, they had walked outside of SOPA and Yunji was with them and they were on their way to the hospital to see Jungkook. Yunji was worried to see her cousin. She didn't know what to expect. Was he physically hurt? Were there bruises all over his body? Or was it all internal? Or mental?

As they walked along the streets, BTS and Yunji passed several newspaper stands and people began to notice who they were, despite being in disguise. Yunji tried to take a glance at one of her favorite magazine brands, but suddenly felt a huge force swing her back and drag her further and further away. Then, she noticed that her feet were lifted in the air and that she was being carried by someone while being chased by a mob of paparazzi and news reporters.

"Run!" Jin yelled.

Yunji began to feel strange. And it wasn't from the constant motion caused by being slightly lifted and dropped blended with her moderate vertigo—as the person carrying her was sprinting for their lives. Something that she hasn't felt in a long time since she received a phone call a good year ago. Fear. She glanced up at the man who held her, Jimin, but he didn't look down. His priority, as well as the rest of Bangtan, was to escape the paparazzi.

"Jimin!" Yoongi shouted from beside them.
"Take her to the hospital. We'll try to distract!" Jin said.
"Got it!" Jimin said back.
"V, go with them," Rap Monster added.