Dreamer | Jung Hoseok [Discontinued]

Seventeen

Hoseok sniffled for the hundredth time during our walk on the snowy sidewalk.

"Idiot, what made you think going outside in this condition was a good idea? It's winter!" I complained for the hundredth time, the air condensing infront of both of our mouths.

"Sorry for disturbing you, but I had no where else to go." He scratched the back of his neck and spoke through his white mask. "I don't want to worry the members so I went out to show them that I was perfectly healthy. Staying at the dorm as they take care of me, feels like I'm a burden to them. I heard being active helps you get rid of a fever or cold faster so I though I should go out and be active!" He flew an arm in the air before being interupted my a cough.

"That wasn't a good idea. I'm sure you're members care about you a lot -even Joongi- and they wouldn't mind helping you get better. They are probably even more worried now that you went out with your cold." I gave him a sharp glare but he just pouted, followed by another sniffle.

I took a look at him properly, my eyebrows scrunching up in disbelief as I realize he's shivering slightly. I scan his whole self to notice him not even wearing proper winter clothes. He was wearing a simple black T-shirt and a red and white jacket with a bee stitched on the chest. Of course that's not enough clothing for winter.

I unwrapped my scarf from my neck and grabbed his arm, stopping him from walking. He looked back at me in confusion. I stretched my arms, reaching his neck and wrapping the scarf around his neck.

"Who comes out in winter wearing just that, and to add to that, having a cold." I shook my head and stood back straight, hearing a quiet aw from two girls who walked by us as I just ignored them. "There, you better now?"

He nodded, staring straight into my eyes. Usually, he'd say something, but this time he stayed quiet.

The strange part is that his face glowed much more red than before.

How cold is he? He's like a tomato, jeez.

I started walking ahead, burying my hands in the pockets of my wool jacket. I looked back to catch him staring aimlessly ahead, his eyes wider than a ceramic plate. "Have you just seen the future like raven or what?"

He blinked rapidly and shook his head, his heart smile returning to his face. Just looking at that made my Popsicle frozen self -because of the temperature- melt. 

"Nope~" he skipped and caught up to me, a bright aura surrounding him making me question 'how?'.

"You're really weird." I snickered.

"Says the person who called a mouse a furry coat. Remember that?" He asked, side-eyeing me and smiling. "You screamed so loud, even the mouse probably wanted to cover its ears."

"Yeah everyone blindfolded me and made me touch that disgusting thing. And I'm surprised you still remember that. That was in like 8th grade!"

I think I remember Hoseok convincing me to wear the blindfold. Of course, I'd listen to him, I was just too stupid.

"It was hilarious!" he shouted in happiness, coughing afterwards. "I shouldn't raise my voice, it's bad for my throat right now." He coughed again as I pat his back to reduce the coughing.

"Coming out was bad for you, you know?" I said as he nodded, clearing his throat.

"I know. You've explained that to me about ten times now." His voice croaked.

"I hope you understood." I put my hands back into my pockets.

"Sua, I just want to ask..." he started as I was instantly hit with confusion and fear since his voice saddened. "we were just talking about the past and I haven't been to Gwangju in a while, I just thought of something."