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Part 3

It was the night of the second concert of many this week and while the rest of BTS were having fun despite being tired, there was Jimin, all alone at the dorms. His illness had definitely gotten better compared to the first couple of days, but some of the symptoms still persisted.

The vocalist was sat alone in his dark room, too exhausted to even get up to turn on the lights in the now pitch black dorm. As soon as the rest of his band members had left to go prepare for the concert that night, Jimin had locked himself in his room and started having spiraling thoughts, coming to the conclusion that the only reason he wasn't with them on stage right now was simply because they didn't want him there. The thought hurt, but it was the only logical reason in the boy's eyes.

Eventually, after a short while, his thoughts drifted and took a turn for the worse. His mind was now plagued with the idea that they would soon kick him out. He wasn't being useful any more so it would only make sense. That constant train of thoughts worked him into a panic, his breath nothing but short gasps. Without realizing it, he had started crying and the sob he was letting out were gradually getting louder and louder the more panicked he got.

At some point, the six other boys had entered the dorm only to be welcomed by Jimin's heartbreaking sobs. Immediately, all boys got alarmed and immediately made their way toward the boy's room where the cries were coming from. Jin, being the fastest one there, tried to open the door but it was unfortunately locked. They all felt helpless as they tried to coax the sick vocalist out of the room only to be ignored and having the boy's whimpers and cries get louder.

Eventually, all the boys but one went to shower and rest, realizing that they were doing nothing to help by standing there. Only Yoongi stayed by the door and once the sobs finally quieted down, he silently whispered, "Jiminie, when youre ready, please unlock the door. I'll be right here if you want to talk." From the inside of the room, Jimin's tears only increased yet again, realizing the worry he was causing the rest of the band.

After about half an hour, Jimin finally decided to unlock the door. Yoongi who was still sat outside the room heard that and quietly knocked before poping his head through the door. The sight inside was probably one of the most heartbreaking. Jimin was curled in a small ball in the corner of his bedroom. The lamp and blinds were closed, leaving him in pitch darkness if not for the small ray of light coming from the small crack of the door.

Carefully, the rapper made his way to the still crying ball in the corner. He keeled down to his level and warned Jimin quietly before gently caressing the boys head. The crying boy all but launched himself onto him before burrying his face into his chest, sobbing yet again.

What caught him by surprise was that what he had assumed to be whimpers were actually strings of apologies and pleads to not kick him out. Yoongi immediately got confused and concerned.

"Minnie, why are you apologising? And what's this about kicking you off?" The rapper asked and at that Jimin's sobs increased in volume.

"I'm n-not useful anymore. Y-you guys are probably g-gonna kick me out... I-I can get better! I swear!" The sick boy mumbled out, desperation clear in his voice.

"Minnie, baby, you're not going anywhere. Im afraid you're stuck with us for a long time." Yoongi said, a reassuring smile making it's way onto his face. Jimin simply frowned, looking up at the elder, and through a series of hiccups, managed to ask if the rapper of he was actually serious. Yoongi simply nodded, tightly hugging the smaller boy.

"Of course baby.. You had me, no, all of us, so worried just now.." Jin said, coming in through the slightly open door. He had come to check on the still sick boy but once he had seen him and yoongi inside, thought better than to interrupt them. After hearing what was bothering him, Jin felt relieved that it wasnt as bad as what he had imagined. This, they could deal with.

Jin calmly made his way to the two other boys and looked at Jimin straight in the eye before telling him just how much he mattered to all of then. "Chim, we all love and care for you so much, the comeback has been miserable without you on stage with us. It feels wrong and yet we still have to do the shows. Also, the fans, despite their sadness and concern, completely understand why youre unable to make it. You'll be okay." The eldest said, taking Jimin from Yoongi hugging him tightly.

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After washing his red puffy eyes and taking a warm, calming shower, Jimin went back to his room, finally feeling the crushig weight that had been sitting on his chest this past week leaving him. As he walked to his bed, he was surprised to see a sleeping Taehyung and Jungkook, curled up in his bed. Tae, being a lighter sleeper, had heard him walking in and had woken up a little.

"Jiminie, come cuddle.. Kookie and I missed you." The young boy said, accentuating his statement with a cute pout. Jimin could never deny his best friend anything so he simply sighed, crawling in between them and falling asleep with a small smile orning his face.