Sick Days

3 - My Hope

I don't know what time it was, but I was sprinting to the bathroom in the pitch black room, stumbling over everything. I barely reached the toilet in time before vomiting yet again. Once I was done I just leaned against the wall and cried. My head, stomach, and body hurt so much, all I wanted to do was sleep, and I couldn't even do that.

I don't know how long I was in the bathroom, I think I might've even dozed off at one point, but I woke up to Hoseok caressing my face, whispering my name. "Y/N, wake up. You can't sleep in the bathroom." I groaned and tucked my head between my legs, trying to block out the light from the bathroom and his groggy voice. He must've just woken up. Did I wake him?

He sighed and picked me up bridal style, carrying me back into our room before setting me carefully down on one of the beds, were I fell back to sleep.

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When I woke up again, it was light out. The sun was burning through one of the windows in our bedroom. I squinted against the sudden brightness and sat up and looked around, seeing no one in any of the beds. I looked down to my side and saw Hoseok, still asleep, one arm around my waist. At this point, I haven't eaten for a few days, so I got up, leaving Hoseok's warm embrace. I dizzily walked out of our room and into the kitchen, seeing a note on the counter. I picked it up and read,

"Y/N and Hoseok,

Manager-hyung needed us to come out and help

clean the studio, we'll be back at around 4, love you! <3

~Jin-Oppa"

I chuckled before setting the note back down and continuing my quest for food. I looked in the snack cupboard and saw crackers. I remember Jin telling me at one point that crackers are the best food for when you're hungry and sick. I grabbed a pack and a bottle of water out of the fridge before migrating into the living room, tucking myself under a blanket. Whoever was watching TV before the boys left didn't turn it off. I didn't want to move from my comfortable position to change the channel, so I just left it on with some sort of drama playing.

About 10 minutes later I heard footsteps, and I saw Hoseok walking into the living room. He looked up to me and waved tiredly. "Morning Jagi," he said sleepily. I waved back while he made his way over to me. "You know you could've woken me up so you didn't have to get yourself food. You're supposed to be resting," he said as he opened his arms for me to snuggle into them.

"You looked so peaceful so I didn't want to wake you up, plus I already woke you up last night. You needed sleep," I said back to him, as I gladly accepted the new warmth. He chuckled as he started to smooth my hair down.

Conversation became rare after that. We just sat in each other's arms, watching the boring drama. The peace and quiet of the dorm was suddenly interrupted as the rest of the boys came in through the door. They were all laughing loudly about who knows what. Once they saw us, Jimin and Taehyung rushed towards me, asking how I was feeling, wondering if I needed anything, and smothering me in kisses. Hoseok became annoyed and shooed them away, telling them that I was doing fine.

Once Jimin and Taehyung left, Hoseok had a pout stuck on his face. I poked his cheek before giggling at his childish manners. "I'm the one taking care of you today, not them. Pay attention to me," he said cutely. I cuddled closer to him before replying, "I am paying attention to you, we've been sitting here all day." He groaned slightly before wrapping his arms around me tightly.

Jin came in and smiled at me, "How are you feeling Y/N? Hoseok said that you woke up last night and threw up."

I nodded, "I'm doing a little better." He smiled at me once more before going to the bedroom. Suddenly I started to have a coughing fit, my throat burning at the abrupt irritation. Hoseok sat me up and started to rub my back, getting my water bottle for me. I took a drink and a deep breath.

"Better?" Hoseok asked, concern lacing his voice. I nodded and stood up shakily. "Yah, Y/N, what are you doing! Sit back down!" Hoseok scolded.

"Excuse me for trying to use the bathroom," I said, turning around and sticking my tongue out at him playfully. He stood up too and wrapped an arm around my waist.

"Look at how much you're shaking, you should at least let me help you there." I rolled my eyes and began to walk, Hoseok being dragged along.

On the way to the bathroom, I tripped and slammed my head on the ground, causing Hoseok to scream. "Jin! Y/N hit their head!" Jin came running in.

"Yah Hoseok what are you letting them do!" He said as he bent down to me.

"I wasn't doing anything! They were just walking and they fell! Are they okay?" Hoseok's voice was filled with worry. I looked up and saw Jin smiling at me, concern clearly in his eyes.

"Jagiya, are you okay? Are you dizzy? How many fingers am I holding up?" Jin bombarded questions as he held up 4 fingers.

"4, I'm fine, I just slipped, nothing hurts," I said, trying to calm them. I looked over to Hoseok to see him pacing back and forth lightly hitting his head. I could quietly hear him mumbling something about how he was an idiot for not watching you more carefully. I looked back over to Jin to see him standing up, he stretched a hand out to me so that I could have help getting up. I stood up dizzily and leaned onto him. My sense of balance was all out of whack.

Jin gave me back to Hoseok, and this time his arm wrapped tighter around me, determined not to let the same incident happen again. We got to the bathroom and I had to bribe Hoseok to stay outside the door with cuddles. Once I was done, he wrapped his arm snugly around my waist as we walked back to the couch.

"Y/N, I'm really sorry about letting you fall, I hope I didn't break you or anything," Hobi said as his fingers lightly brushed across my face.

I giggled before replying, "It's okay Hobi, it wasn't your fault, I'm just really clumsy." He smiled at me before pressing his forehead against mine. We stayed like that for a few minutes until Hoseok noticed my eyes starting to drift shut. He layed down and pulled me on top of him, his chest as my pillow. He pulled a blanket over us and kissed my forehead.

"You should go back to sleep. Rest helps sickness." I nodded and yawned before falling into unconsciousness.