Right Next To You ||Markson|| ✔️

36

Throughout the night, I couldn't sleep because Min Ho kept moaning and groaning in pain and he kept tossing and turning.

I sat up and rubbed my eyes before getting down and going over to Min Ho. I sat at the edge of the bed and ran my fingers through Min Ho's hair. He was sweating profusely. I frowned when I checked his temperature and it was high.

"Min Ho?" I called out slightly shaking him.

Min Ho opened his eyes and was surprised to see me in front of him.

"What are you doing?" He asked confused. "Did something happen?"

"You kept moaning and groaning." I said as Min Ho frowned. "The weather is freezing cold and you're sweating so much."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be. How do you feel?" I asked.

"Uh," Min Ho trailed, looking away. "I'm f-fine."

"Stop lying to me."

"I don't want you to worry about me." Min Ho said.

"That's up to me to decide, not you." I said.

"I'm sorry." Min Ho said, biting his lips.

"I'm sorry for getting mad. You just have to tell me stuffs, okay?"

"Okay." Min Ho said. "I don't feel good at all. Feels like I'm going to pass out."

"I'm sorry you feel that way." I said as I turned the lamp on. "Do you have aspirin?"

"Yeah, in the kitchen cabinet."

"I'll be right back." I said as I went down to the kitchen to get the medicine and a glass of water. I also fetched a hand towel and a bowl of water.

I guided him to take the drug then I soaked the towel into the bowl of water, squeezed out the excess water and placed it on his forehead.

"T-too cold." He said shaking a bit.

"I'm sorry, it's going to bring your fever down." I said brushing his hair away. He looked so sick and his lips were pale.

I stayed awake all through the night, checking his temperature. And before I knew it I was asleep. I didn't know how long I slept but I woke up to the sound of someone throwing up. I opened my eyes and looked to the side, Min Ho wasn't there. I quickly sat up and looked towards the bathroom, the door was open and Min Ho was bent over the toilet, pouring his guts out.

I went over to him and pulled his hair back, rubbing his back at the same time. When he was done, I flushed the toilet and gave him his toothbrush with toothpaste on it. He looked very weak like he was about to pass out. So I held onto him as he brushed his teeth.

"I didn't picture yesterday to turn out like that." He said tiredly as I took him back to the bed.

"How long have you been awake?"

"For about 4 hours. I was doing some work for my uncle." He said as he pointed at his laptop and files on his reading table. "You really slept for a long time." He said, chuckling.

"How long did I sleep?" I asked.

"6 hours. I couldn't disturb you because I know you didn't sleep at night." He said as I nodded. "Can you take me to the hospital later? I booked an appointment with the doctor."

"Of course, you just need to freshen up and eat." I said as he shook his head.

"I can't eat. I'll be sick again." He said.

"I'll go run your water, then I'll prepare some tea with ginger so you won't throw up." I said as he nodded.

An hour later, I drove him to Busan Central Hospital. We waited for 10 minutes before his name was called. I let him go in alone after he had protested and told me to go with him. I sat there for 30 minutes before he came out with some drugs.

"I'm sorry I delayed." He said smiling softly.

"It's fine." I said returning the smile. "So, how did it go?"

"Pretty good. Just night sickness and also consequences of drinking too much." He said chuckling as I nodded. "He gave me some drugs to take, so I should be fine after taking them."

"I'm glad you're okay." I said as he nodded.

"Thank you for answering my call. I might be dead by now if you hadn't." He said.

"I'm really glad I answered." I said. "Let's go."

****

As soon as I got home, I fell to my bed and sighed. I was so tired and all I wanted to do was sleep until tomorrow when I'll go for Jackson's father's memorial. I quickly sat up, my heart beating fast.

"No no no no no." I kept shaking my head as I pulled out my phone. The memorial was today.  I looked at my wall clock, 4:37pm. "Oh my God!!!!" I shouted as I ran downstairs and grabbed my car keys.

I sped my way to Jackson's house, feeling so so bad. I totally forgot.

"Oh God, Jackson." I said as I parked my car in his driveway and knocked against the door.

"Coming." I heard Mrs Wang say as the door opened. "Hey, Mark."

"Hi, Mrs Wang. I'm so sorry."

"Jackson's been expecting you. I think he's really angry." She said as I looked down.

"I know and I'm so sorry. Where's he?" I asked trying not to crying in front if her.

"He's upstairs. Take it easy, Mark. I'm sure you didn't mean to hurt him." She said as I nodded.

"Thanks." I said as I went up. I saw a boy coming our of Jackson's room. He was tall and handsome.

"And who are you?" He asked, furrowing his brows.

"I'm Mark." I said as his mouth formed an 'O'shape.

"Oh.. You're the Mark. The one Jackson's been expecting since 6 am? And the time is.." He looked at his watch and shook his head. "Not cool, bro. Not cool." He said as he walked past me.

My conscience was killing me and I didn't know how to face Jackson. But I knew I had to do it one way or another so I knocked.

"Come in."

*****

A/n Hi loves! Happy new year's eve. I hope you're all excited to see 2019 like I am. It's amazing that we saw Jan 1st 2018 and now we're seeing Dec 31st 2018. Thank God for that.
Anyway, that's another chapter. I planned to finish this book before next year and next year is tomorrow!!!! Oh well, I'm finishing it today. Yaaay!!!! There's 2 more chapters left and I'll be posting them later today. I don't know what time it is where you are but it's 1:40pm over here. So, there's still time.
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