Coffee Boy

Chapter Ten

"Into a place, where thoughts can bloom
Into a room where it's nine in the afternoon
And we know that it could be
And we know that it should
And you know that you feel it too

'Cause it's nine in the afternoon
Your eyes are the size of the moon
You could 'cause you can so you do
We're feeling so good
Just the way that we do
When it's nine in the afternoon"

A soft knock on the door caused Yoongi to get off of the couch with a quiet grunt. Jungkook had fallen asleep on the couch while waiting for Taehyung to arrive.

Yoongi opened the door and saw Taehyung there with a small suitcase. There were no signs of tears on the younger's face, but his smile was obviously forced. "Hey, Taehyung. Come on in."

He cleared his throat as he walked in. Yoongi showed him around the small, two-bedroom apartment. "I live here with Jungkook for the time being. Ever since his hospital visit."

Taehyung nodded while chewing on his bottom lip anxiously. "And where is Jungkook now?"

Yoongi chuckled. "He fell asleep on the couch. He is tired most of the time now-a-days."

That made Taehyung giggle. "That's adorable."

They walked into the living room, spotting the small boy curled up on the couch with his mouth slightly ajar. "Yes, quite adorable."

Slight snores were emitted from Jungkook's lips, causing a smile to form on Yoongi's face. "I'm going to bring him to his room real quick." He walked to his best friend and picked him up bridal style. Jungkook's head instinctively rolled over and landed on Yoongi's chest, his arms wrapping around the older's neck.

"I miss you," he mumbled in his sleep. "I'm so sorry, Yugy."

"Shh, it's okay." Yoongi whispered before he set his best friend down on his bed, pulling the covers over him carefully. He placed a gentle kiss on Jungkook's forehead. "Sleep tight, Kook."

Yoongi exited the bedroom, quietly closing the door. He saw Taehyung still standing around awkwardly. They gave each other weak smiles. "So, you can sleep in the other bedroom, right this way." The older guided Taehyung to the other bedroom. It was a small room with a single window letting in soft rays of moonlight.

"Wait, you said you also live here? Where are you going to sleep?"

Yoongi chuckled. "I don't sleep in here. I sleep on the couch so I can listen for Jungkook if he needs help."

Taehyung nodded, a frown on his lips. "That's really cute. You really care for him, don't you?" The younger took off his jacket, setting it down on the chair next to the bed.

"He's my best friend. I only have him and he only has me. We've been on our own pretty much since we graduated high school."

"Well, I'm going to get some sleep. Thank you for letting me stay here for a few nights. I really appreciate it."

Yoongi gave a small smile before clapping Taehyung on the shoulder. "Jungkook and I are glad to have the company. Get some sleep."

Taehyung forced a smile before waving goodnight to the older. He shut the bedroom door, changed into his pajamas, and fell onto the bed. A sigh escaped his lips as all of the emotions of the last few weeks came flooding into his mind. He closed his eyes and fell into a rough sleep.

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The sound of shouting woke Taehyung up. He rubbed the sleep out of his eyes before checking the time on his phone. 5:13 AM. He climbed out of bed and walked into the living room to find the source of the noise. Yoongi was sound asleep on the couch, curled up in the fetal position. Taehyung's eyebrows furrowed as he crept quietly into Jungkook's bedroom. He found the younger boy sitting up in bed as he clutched at his chest.

"Jungkook? What is it?"

Jungkook's eyes were large as his voice came out scratchy. "I c-can't b-breathe."

"Fuck, okay. What can I do?" Taehyung's heart was racing and his palms were sweaty.

"I-Inhaler." His breaths got heavier by the second.

Taehyung scrambled through his bedroom, searching every inch of every drawer in search of the inhaler. "Where is it? Shit."

"Y-Y-Yoongi."

Taehyung ran out of the room and started to shake the older. He opened his eyes in frustration and groaned when he saw Taehyung. "Taehyung, what is it?"

"Inhaler! Now!"

Yoongi's eyes went wide as he rolled off the couch, rushing to the kitchen and while Taehyung went back to Jungkook.

"He's getting it, Kookie. Hold on." Taehyung gripped onto Jungkook's hand, letting the younger squeeze all of his pain out. Tears streamed from Jungkook's eyes in fear and pain.

"I'm here!" Yoongi shouted as he tossed the inhaler to the youngest. Jungkook immediately put it to his lips and inhaled the medication. A moment later, his breaths became more even.

Jungkook leaned back against the mattress as his chest settled back down. He placed the inhaler on his nightstand. "T-Thank you." He gave a weak smile.

Yoongi patted Jungkook's shoulder. "I'm so sorry I wasn't here. I must've been so tired I didn't hear you. I'm sorry."

Jungkook shook his head and grabbed a hold of Yoongi's hand. "It's okay, Yoongi. Tae came and saved me."

Taehyung couldn't contain the blush that took over his face and ears. He blushed more when he realized that Jungkook still had one hand wrapped in his. He removed his hand, causing Jungkook to frown.

"Oh, uh, sorry. I didn't realize I was still holding your hand," Jungkook mumbled while looking down. He yawned before curling up under the covers once more. "I'm going to go back to sleep, if that's okay.'

"Do you want me to stay with you?" Yoongi questioned.

Jungkook was silent for a moment before his eyes flicked between the two older males. "C-Can Tae stay instead?"

Yoongi smiled before turning to Taehyung, looking for an answer. Taehyung sat in shock, his mouth wide open. "Taehyung, what do you say?"

Taehyung swallowed hard before nodding. "If you want me to stay with you, I can."

Jungkook smiled weakly before his eyes closed. "Thank you, Tae."

Yoongi ruffled the sleeping boy's hair before saying a quiet "good night" to Taehyung. "Take care of him, Tae. I'll be outside if you need me."

Taehyung smiled and nodded before laying down on the bed next to Jungkook. His eyes closed and the restless sleep he had earlier in the night was no more.

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We've officially made it into the cheesy and clichè part of the story!🎉

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