Death and Dying (A~ Got7 Fanfic)

Chapter 17 // Bambam

Bambam wakes up feeling groggy. He opens his eyes to find himself staring at the dorm ceiling. He must be in his bed. He doesn't remember going to sleep the night before. He honestly doesn't remember much of anything. He remembers going to dance practice and then going out to eat meat with Jackson. He doesn't recall what happened after that. He doesn't recall going to bed the night before.

Sighing to himself he rolls over onto his side. He doesn't expect to come face to face with a sleeping Yugyeom. Yugyeom is half lying on the bed half lying on the floor. His head is lying on the bed next to Bambams. Startled Bambam pushes himself backwards and ends up falling off the side of the bed. He lands with an audible thump in the quiet room.

Yugyeom's eyes snap open at the sound and he raises his head, looking for the source of the sound. Upon noticing that Bambam is no longer in the bed he gets up in search of the older boy. He finds Bambam crouched down on the floor next to his bed. Bambam's eyes widen upon spotting the younger boy. Yugyeom is quick to fall to his knees and

wrap the older boy in a hug.

"You're awake!!" Yugyeom exclaims, clinging to Bambam.

"I was so worried about you. Has your fever gone down? Do you feel okay? Are you going to faint again?" Yugyeom asks at a rapid pace, his words mixing together. Bambam chuckles at his friend's concern.

"Do you need anything? Should I tell JB you're awake?" Yugyeom questions, releasing Bambam.

"I feel fine now. Thank you for taking care of me."

"Why are you thanking me? We're best friends. It's my job to take care of you when you're sick."

Bambam smiles at Yugyeom in return. His smile is slightly pained and it doesn't reach his eyes.

Yugyeom frowns. "Is something wrong Bambam? Does it have to do with what you wanted to tell me earlier?"

Bambam's eyes widen. He doesn't remember what happened after his dinner with Jackson. Was he going to confess to him?

Yugyeom stares at Bambam with concern written on his face. He can't stand to see his best friend in so much pain.

Bambam remains silent, staring at his hands. Yugyeom tries to catch his eyes, but he refuses to look at him.

"Bambam, you know you can tell me anything right?" Bambam still won't look up.

"I won't judge you."

Bambam sighs, as if preparing himself for what he is about to do.

"Yugyeom. " Bambam says looking up. "I....." He breathes in deeply, preparing himself He needs to do this. He can't put it off any longer.

"I love you." Bambam whispers. "You're my best friend. I don't want to lose you. I understand if you don't want to talk to me anymore after this."

Yugyeom stares at Bambam in silence. The silence is stifling and Bambam can't stand the thought that this is the end of his relationship with his best friend.

"I don't know what to say," Yugyeom finally says. "Give me some time."

Bambam's eyes fall to ground and he rises on shaky legs. Yugyeom watches Bambam's movements in silence. Bambam walks to the door and opens it.

"Where are you going?" Yugyeom asks his voice barely audible.

"I'm going to sleep in Mark and Jackson's room for the night."

Yugyeom doesn't stop him. Bambam makes his way down the hallway to Jackson and Mark's room. He knocks on the door. He hears a loud thump from inside the room. He opens the door to find Jackson on the floor in a bundle of blankets and sitting up, sleepily rubbing his eyes.

Mark yawns, reaching for his phone while Jackson works on detangling himself from his blankets.

"It's three in the morning, Bambam. Is something wrong?" Mark questions.

Jackson gets up and walks to Bambam who is still standing in the doorway.

"Did something happen?" Jackson asks.

"I don't want to talk about it," Bambam replies, silent tears streaming down his face.

Jackson pulls the younger boy in for a hug.

"Can I sleep here tonight?" Bambam mumbles out between sobs.

Jackson nods pulling the younger boy fully into the room. As Jackson shuts the door behind Bambam, he notices the door to Bambam and Yugyeom's shared room quietly close.

Mark looks at Jackson questioningly, but Jackson shakes his head. It's not his place to explain what is happening.

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The next morning when everyone wakes up, no one comments on Bambam's puffy eyes. They all go about their morning. Yugyeom tries to talk to Bambam, but every time he finds an excuse to walk away. Bambam clings to Jackson's side the entire day.

Soon the seven of them are heading off to film a new episode of ASC.The climb into the two waiting vans and Bambam makes sure he doesn't end up in the same van as Yugyeom. Yugyeom pretends it doesn't hurt that his best friend is avoiding him. 

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Author Note:

This chapter was written by GDragson (http://archiveofourown.org/users/GDragson/profile)