Efflorescence (2won)

9. A start of the different week

It was really strange at first, but as the day changed to night, Hyungwon was able to think and speak normally. Wonho had made him food, cleaned up and done laundry. Hyungwon was grateful.

Wonho sat on the couch next to Hyungwon with a small sigh.

"Sorry... I've made you run around all day." Hyungwon said.

"Oh no, it's fine. Really." Wonho grinned. "Just say if you have anything else."

Hyungwon frowned. "I just don't understand, why can't I do anything? I don't even feel that bad..."

Wonho looked at him. "It's better to be safe than sorry. What if you start making food and you get a major headache? The food would probably burn."

"Hmm... yeah, maybe you're right." Hyungwon answered. "... I think I'll go to sleep. Will you be fine on the couch?"

Wonho smiled. "Yes. I'll be a 'okay."

Hyungwon nodded and walked away. As soon as he closed the door behind him, he threw himself on the bed and sighed. He wanted to cry, but not because he would be sad. He was scared. How should he behave? Should he give clues?

Hyungwon sat up and took the bandage carefully from around his head. He touched the wound that was no longer open. His head ached a little.

He wanted to get some more water and a painkiller, but he was too tired.

"W-wonho?" He asked carefully, not sure if he was still awake.

Wonho didn't answer. Hyungwon sighed and tried to get up, but he realized, he couldn't. He was way too dizzy.

"Wonho?" He asked again, a little louder.

Still nothing.

"Wonho!" Hyungwon yelled, getting panicked.

After a few seconds, the door opened and Wonho looked at him in distress. "Y-yes? Is everything okay?"

"I... feel dizzy." Hyungwon said, closing his eyes. "I need a painkiller and some water, could you...?"

"Of course, just wait a second." Wonho said and disappeared out of the door.

Hyungwon was so tired that he couldn't move. Wonho came back, holding a glass of water and a painkiller container.

"Hyungwon?" He asked. He came closer.

"Y-yeah... I just feel really bad." Hyungwon responded, opening his eyes slightly.

Wonho looked at him and gently placed a glass of water on the table next to the bed. "Take this, it will make you feel a bit better."

Hyungwon nodded and tried to get up to sit, but he just hissed and fell back down.

"C-can you get up?" Wonho asked, but immediately realized it was a stupid question. "Do you mind if I help you?"

"I don't..."

Wonho cautiously grabbed his shoulder and lifted him, putting the pillow behind his neck. "Alright... here you go." Wonho handed him the glass.

Hyungwon took it and placed the painkiller on his tongue, sipping some water after.

"Will you be okay?"

"I don't know. This is very bizarre." Hyungwon admitted.

Wonho frowned. "Is your head hurting?"

"Yeah, it's like someone is hitting it with a hammer." Hyungwon described.

Wonho realized what it was. "It's a migraine." He stated. "Have you ever had one?"

"N-no."

"The painkiller will help a little, but it goes away if you stay in dark and quiet. I think, if you just sleep in a dark and cold room, it'll be fine." Wonho explained. "I'll open the window slightly."

Hyungwon put the glass away and slumped back down on the bed. "Thank you." He whispered.

Wonho smiled. "You're welcome... just call me if you need me." He added. "Also, can I leave the door slightly open, so I can hear you?"

"Yeah."

Wonho nodded and left the room, leaving the door open. He walked to the couch and sat down. He took his phone and started writing a message. He told Kihyun about Hyungwon's situation.

Suddenly the phone started buzzing and he realized that Kihyun was calling. He picked up.

"Is he okay?" Kihyun asked.

"Yeah... I'm pretty sure it's just a migraine." Wonho said quietly, making sure Hyungwon wouldn't hear.

"Okay, just... make sure he's not getting worse."

"Sure. I gave him a painkiller and he's probably already asleep."

"Great, let's talk more tomorrow." Kihyun said.

"Yeah, goodnight."

"Night."

Wonho placed the phone on the floor and lied down. He closed his eyes and listened to Hyungwon's breathing, which was surprisingly calm. Soon, he fell asleep too.