Stay, markson AU (complete)

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"Yugyeom?" I called out, I hadn't seen anyone besides Mark in a few days and the younger currently looked horrible.

"Hey Jackson" he replied taking a seat in one of the many chairs provided.

"How you holding up? You don't look too well" I stated, his eyes were all red and puffy, his hair a mess and his clothes looked like they had been his outfit for a few days.

"Not too good Jackson, how is he?" he asked concern lacing his words.

"He's stable," I paused. "The doctors can't really do much to speed up recovery but stable is always good, it's better than worsening." he nodded listening to me babble on.

"That's always good to hear," he replied staying silent, after that not many words were spoken between us- mainly just conversations towards the unconscious boy although he couldn't respond.

"I'm so sorry" Yugyeom said all of a sudden breaking the silence between us.

"Pardon?" I questioned, not knowing why he was apologizing.

"I'm so sorry I caused this, I'm sorry that you have to see Mark like this, I'm sorry I didn't protect you guys, that I ended up almost killing him. I'm so sorry Jackson I-" he went to continue but instead tears filled his eyes as he ran out of the room.

I felt a squeeze of my hand once the younger had left.

"Mark?" I questioned looking in his direction his eyes shut harder than before, his heart rate fastening.

"Nurse! Doctor!" I called out, Mark's face changing slightly and his breathing was more ragged.