BTSLarryAf (ao3)
Jungkook's body is burning with fever because of their hectic schedules. Being a golden maknae, the boy tried to ignore the pain and continue to give the best as usual. Finally, his body is over the limit and he collapses in the middle of practicing their new song. Luckily, his protective lover, Taehyung and his caring hyungs always by his side to overcome the pain and panic attack. Sick!Kookie with protective and caring Taehyung + the other members
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Jungkook felt like shit. He could feel it in the past few days and today was particularly bad. He was pretty sure that he had a fever. Jimin even asked him on their way to the dance studio, if he is okay so he assured him that he is indeed peachy.
Their Wings tour was coming and they were rehearsing the songs and the choreography to make perfect shows for their fans. As much as Jungkook would like to take a little break and relax, he couldn't afford that. He was the damn Golden maknae of Bangtan, he had to go on the tour with his best to make their fans happy.
They were currently finishing the rehearsal of Fire and were going into their solo performances so now he had some time to rest. He came over to the corner of the studio, flopped down on the floor and immediately grabbed a bottle of water. He felt so damn hot and he was sweating more than usual, his hair was almost glued to his forehead at this point.
Taehyung came immediately to him, grinning at him which got a small smile from Jungkook. No matter how shitty he felt, just seeing Taehyung always made it better.
The older sat down next to the maknae, who was resting his back against the wall. As soon as Taehyung sat down, Jungkook dropped his head on the other's shoulder, closing his eyes to relax for a bit. He immediately felt Taehyung's hand on his thigh, caressing it slightly with his thumb.
"Are you okay, Kookie?" Taehyung spoke up quietly.
"Yeah, hyung, just tired," the maknae mumbled.
"Well, we've been practicing nonstop for weeks, we are all tired," the older sighed in confirmation. He had no idea that Jungkook didn't feel well. The youngest didn't want anyone to know, he didn't want to be a burden. If he said he's feeling sick, everyone would instantly start babying him and they couldn't afford any delays. He normally told everything to Tae, there were no secrets between them but he knew how overprotective his boyfriend gets over him, so he knew that he'd overreact and freak out. He could do it, he just needed to take a little break and then he will be fit again.
The solo songs went by pretty fast and it was his turn with Begin.
"I could dance this choreo literally in my sleep, do I really need to do it again?" Jungkook protested. He was trying to make it sound frustrated and not exhausted. He was talking mainly to Hoseok and put on his best pout that he knew all his hyungs were weak for.
"We all rehearsed our songs, you're not getting any exceptions just because you are cute as hell. Move your ass," the main dancer didn't back down. Jungkook groaned and picked up his sore body from the floor.
His solo song wasn't actually that bad, thanks to the little break, his body gained some energy so he made it without any problems. He was focusing on his reflection in the large mirrors and he was focusing solely on the choreography.
Their solo songs were done and they moved on to other group songs. This time it was Blood, sweat and tears. Jungkook mentally snorted because that title was so fucking accurate right now.
The part of the choreography when they all flop down on the floor came. Jungkook went down on his hands, trying to go down slowly. Suddenly his hands gave up and he fell on the floor without any grace. He huffed and clenched his teeth. It didn't hurt but he was frustrated, now all attention will be on him and he was right. Jimin was right by his side in the next two seconds.
