TIME: Mark Tuan edition

Chapter 54

a/n: a bit short, but it's a start. enjoy (: almost done with finals.

again....bias wrecker....use to be JinYoung....actually they're all bias wreckers, but Jackson has been screaming out to me lately. Forgive me Mark. (,:

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"Hey," I answer. It's been a couple weeks since I last saw the boys and I am currently just laying on my couch watching TV.

"Hey, what's up?" Mark had decided to call my during one of his breaks.

"Not much, just watching TV, why?" I say with a mouthful of popcorn half eaten in my mouth.

"How delightful, Chris," I could just imagine him rolling his eyes. "Just wanted to talk, that's all. Anything new?"

"It's only been a couple weeks, not much can change in such a little amount of time," I tell him.

"A lot can happen. Like us debuting," He hints. I chuckle and think of a plan to bug him.

"Debuting what?" I fib.

"Chris," he says warningly.

"I have no idea what you are talking about," I respond holding back a smile.

"CHRIS! I SWEAR-"

"Relax, you're going to attract attention over there." I say already waiting for the attack of voices, but there was nothing but silence. "Wait, where is everyone?"

"I went away before making the call. They're all taking a nap or something," he answers. "So...you really don't know?"

"Seriously, Mark. It's as if you don't know me. Of course I know you guys made a comeback. Of course I know you guys have been hitting rehearsals as if there's no tomorrow," I finally say.

"You're such a bully, Chris," he groans. I imagine him shaking his head in disbelief.

"But you love me," I say jokingly and chuckle.

"I do," he responds. I don't know whether it was meant for me to hear or not so my laughter fades and I stay quiet. "Chris? You still there?"

"Yeah, I'm still here," I answer. "Is everyone well?"

"For the most part, but Jackson is starting to feel ill," He sighs.

"Oh, no! That sucks!" I sit up straight and turn off the TV.

"Yeah, he might not be able to perform with us," Mark sighs. "Park JinYoung PD-nim says he should go to the hospital to get checked and probably have a break."

"At least he gets a break. I mean he's been active both here and in China, so I'm not surprised it has taken a toll on him." I felt bad and wished to help. I go on my laptop and pull up my e-mail. I planned to write to JYP only to see an email from him already.

"Yeah, but after his break, he will be able to join us again and then we're planning to go to Australia to meet his brother and family-"

"I think Jackson is taking that break," I tell Mark, cutting him off as I read the e-mail. "And I think I'll be one of the ones to watch over him, but I think my job is more of just accompanying him so he's not bored."

"Really?" I hear him moving and I assume he's going towards the others. "Yo, Jackson!"

I was right. I listen quietly as I respond back to the e-mail. I hear Mark put the phone down as they start discussing the plan for performances and what is going to happen with appearances in shows. Jackson apologizes and I can hear how wrecked he is through his voice. The phone gets picked up and I wait for someone to speak.

"Hey." It was Jackson.

"Hey, how you holding up?" I ask softer and with concern.

"Alright, I guess," he responds. "Thanks for helping out."

"No problem! Your health is what's important here. I'm sure Miguel would love to see you too- wait is it a cold? A fever? Anything really contagious?" I quickly ask.

"Hahah," he chuckles before coughing a bit. "It's a little cold, but it's more of fatigue than anything. After I get checked I'll let you know if it's safe to bring Miguel."

"Alright. That sounds good. Is there anything in particular you want me to bring over? Drinks? Anything you want me to cook?" I ask already planning on cooking him meals.

"Mm, your cooking sounds amazing! Anything will do. I've got some herbal teas and medicine for me to drink here," he tells me. I hum in response.

"WHAT! NOONA, I WANT FOOD TOO!" I hear BamBam yelling. I laugh.

"I'll put you on speaker," Jackson says before I hear a beep and movement from his side.

"Are you going to come over a lot, Noona?" Youngjae asks.

"Whatever schedule I'm given," I respond.

"I hope we're home when Noona's there," I hear Yugyeom say.

"You just want to eat her food," Mark snitches.

"So do you!" Jinyoung laughs.

"What! No!" Mark denies.

"You just said!" the younger ones all attack the eldest and I just smile hearing their childish voices again.

"HELLO? Still here!!" I call out unsure if I should have hung up or not.

"Oh, hi," JB says. I slowly hear the commotion die down and I assume he has walked away.

"Is Mark still alive?" I joke. He chuckles.

"Barely. We're all happy to know you'll be around more and to help out with Jackson. We'll know he's in safe hands," He says on a more serious note.

"It's my pleasure, but I don't think you guys will be around very much while I am there, because you guys are just making a comeback. You're probably just going to sleep and go right back out," I say in all honesty.

"Yeah, I know. It's going to be hard on all of us. That's why we're really happy to have you be the one to care for Jackson. He's been working really hard so, this time off will definitely be a great deal for him," he quiets down before chuckling, "He's also probably going to be very bored, so I apologize ahead if he bugs you too much."

"I'm already preparing for that," we both have a laugh. I hear the guys calling JB and smile. "Time for you to go?"

"Yeah, I think we're starting practice again and adjusting our formatting," He answers.

"Alright! See you guys soon! Hwaiting!" I say and he says goodbye before hanging up. I sigh and and look at the clock.

12:30. I haven't even had lunch. My stomach growls like a beast and I blush to myself.

"Guess I was too into the conversation I didn't realize I am hungry," I say to myself. I grab a light sweater before getting my things to head out for groceries and lunch.

a/n: hi again....going to NY in june, anyone from there that has good food places or sites to visit out of the normal tourist spots? it's my second time going, but my cousins' first so I hope to take them somewhere different!