Grow Up || y·k

Chapter 13

"I need to talk to hyung"

If only it's that easy.

Ever since the whole incident happened, Yoongi became distant to Jungkook. Well yes he acts normal and all, treats the maknae as usual, laughing at his jokes, making funny faces when he says dumb things, scold him when he did wrong...but there's this one little thing he stopped doing, it's babying the maknae.

"IM IRRITATED" Jungkook groaned while gripping his hair "it's your own fault so shut the fuck up" Taehyung said while playing with the younger's computer

"this is unfair, those times when I don't have a clue on my real feelings for him, he always treats me lamb skewers, he let me carry him when I'm exercising, he ruffles my hair when I did good. now he just treats me like how they treat you all and it's unfair!"

"how is it unfair you cunning lil shit, besides isn't this much better? now Yoongi-hyung treats us equally without favoritism. I feel so refreshed suddenly my skin is clear" Jimin said in an exaggerating manner earning him a slap at the back of his head by Taehyung "shut up your skin has always been clear"

"listen to my problem please" the maknae pouted which made the two soft "okay go on" Jimin urged

"Okay so how do I tell him I love him if he locks himself up in his Genius lab? back then I can enter it easily cause he told me the passcode—"

"wait you know the passcode?!" Taehyung and Jimin interrupted, it's just that privacy is very important for Yoongi so they understood that he never tell his password to anyone

"—yes, anyways now he changed the pass code and he didn't tell me anything about it just as how he won't tell anything to all of you, I should be special, I should know it to take care of him right?"

"but he doesn't want to be taken care of by a kid who doesn't even like him back"

"but I like him?!"

"does he know?" Taehyung asked—more like declared—which made the younger's shoulder slump and his lips pout "that's what I've been trying to do this whole week.."

the two older, being too whipped for the maknae thought of an idea

Which leads us to the current situation. the whole OT5 is out leaving Jungkook and Yoongi in the dorm

earlier that day is quite chaotic--

"where are you all going?" Yoongi asked while filling his tumbler with coffee for the 5th time that morning

"uhh-- we're eating at this new restaurant we found, heard they make the best breakfast haha" Namjoon said while looking at Jin and Taehyung for help. he's just isn't that good at acting nor thinking of a great excuse

"really? then I'm going too--"

"no no no!-- i mean, we only reserved 5 seats since we thought you're busy y'know, and we uhh- decided to leave Jungkook too cause well--" Namjoon stuttered, tugging Taehyung's shirt for support since he's the one who came up with the operation

"--he's not feeling good! yes, we noticed he's kind of lethargic last night--which is fucking unusual we all know that--probably because of practicing too much? anyways we're missing our reserved time please take care of him hyung bye"

then they left leaving Yoongi dumbfounded

It's not like Yoongi's avoiding the maknae, he never did and he will never do that knowing how sensitive Jungkook is. But he made sure to avoid cooing him because he thought Jungkook would get awkward with it knowing that he 'accidentally' confessed already, it's not like the younger will immediately forget about it in a snap

"he's not feeling good"

Taehyung's voice echoed in his head, he noticed it too that the younger isn't as much energetic the past week, but he doesn't know much about it because he's determined to finish their outro by the end of the month

Suddenly he was swarmed with worry for the younger, he remembered when Jungkook collapsed in one of their tours because of overwork, he couldn't take seeing the maknae like that--suffering, weak and ill--he remembered crying in the bathroom when it happened, everyone were already panicking and he knows they need a clear mind in situations like that, they need a strong one that can stand up and comfort the group so he thought he should give it to them, hiding his weak self, tucking his worry behind a stoic face, it's all he can do.

Yoongi shook his head to forget the memory, he needs to pull himself together and take care of the maknae. Before going to Jungkook's room he collected necessities for the sick first, taking Salonpas, Gatorade, fruits, paracetamol and pain killers just in case

"Jungkookie" he called, holding the tray on one hand while the other, knocking at the door

"hyung come in" He took it as a cue to enter the room, there he saw Jungkook covered in blanket looking pale and tired

'what the fuck happened?' he asked himself

Jungkook faked a cough, it's their plan, "pretend to be sick, tired and sore from practice and let Yoongi-hyung take care of you" He doesn't know if Yoongi will believe him but it's the only plan they can ever think of

"are you ok? can you sit Jungkookie?" Yoongi's voice is warm, worry and affection accenting his tone making Jungkook partly guilty and happy at the same time

"yes hyung, I'm just a little tired t-that's all" he faked a crack in his voice to make it more realistic, the older rested the back of his hand on Jungkook's neck to feel his temeprature "thank God you don't have a fever, where are you sore? we'll put Salonpas on it, have a nibble on these fruits then you can go back to sleep"

Jungkook sat up and took off his shirt, not missing Yoongi's intent gaze everytime his muscle flexes 'hyung really does have a muscle kink huh' he held back a chuckle

"u-uh if you want you can put it yourself" the older said while looking at the fruits, avoiding the maknae's naked torso flashing at him

"can't hyung, im too sore" Yoongi just sighed and looked up at him, face flushed in crimson "fine, where?"

Jungkook took this opportunity to feel Yoongi's hand all over him, first he pointed at the crook of his neck, the older complied quietly. Then next are his shoulder blades, intentionally flexing to show off to his hyung, smiling when he got the reaction he wanted. He pointed at his lower back, arching it a little to give access to the older and at the same time show his curves "I-Is this really necessary?" Yoongi stuttered

"It hurts everytime I turn around" Jungkook said giving the older a faux pout to earn cookie points. Yoongi's hand were gentle despite its rough appearance that seems to replicate the hand of a baddass motorcycle rider, or a rock band electric guitarist. It's also soft to the touch and warm, he wants to melt under the older's touch

"call me when you need anything" Yoongi said before leaving, Jungkook caught his wrist "wait!"

The older stopped, waiting for Jungkook to speak but the younger felt pressured by it so he just shrugged and let Yoongi go out

"AGH DUMB.SISSY.ASSHOLE" he groaned, he had the chance and lost it, now his hyungs' efforts became useless. He dialed Jimin's number and said the plan is a flop and he couldn't do it

"we already said we ain't going back till you fix that, guess we're having dinner in here too bye~"

It's useless, his hyungs are determined to get him and Yoongi together so all he have to do now it muster up courage and be a real man

"I can do this"