Efflorescence (2won)

11. A memorable evening

Wonho took care of everything. He got the medication for Hyungwon, cooked, helped Hyungwon to bed and took care of the apartment. Hyungwon fell asleep quickly, probably due to the medication he took. Wonho sat down with a sigh.

"You're really fucked." Jooheon said, watching Wonho.

Wonho rolled his eyes and glanced at the clock. "What are you even doing here again?"

Jooheon let out a raspy laugh. "You should be grateful, that I helped your boyfriend in the hospital."

"He's not my b-"

"Yeah yeah, we'll see in a few weeks."

Jooheon was a good friend of Wonho, but sometimes really got on his nerves.

"Kihyun and Minhyuk will soon be here." Wonho told him.

Jooheon nodded. "Do you mind if I stay?"

"I'm not the one you should be asking, but I guess it's fine since you helped us today." Wonho answered. "Why though?"

"What do you mean why? You and Shownu got more friends. Of course, I want to be involved too." Jooheon smiled.

Wonho smirked. "Makes sense."

"Have you been well?" Jooheon suddenly asked him.

Wonho wasn't sure if he was able to answer. He hadn't thought about it.

"I... think so." He finally said.

There was concern in Jooheon's eyes. "After what happened to Gun... you've been really busy with all of this." He said. "Have you had time for yourself?"

"Not really, but you know me." Wonho said, smiling a little. "I want to help others."

"But who is helping you?"

Wonho frowned. Again, he had not thought about it.

"You, Shownu, Kihyun, Changkyun, Minhyuk and Hyungwon." He then stated, grinning. "You will help me, if I need help."

Jooheon seemed relieved. "Well, you're not wrong. But please, say if it's getting hard."

Wonho nodded and then the doorbell rang. He got up and walked to the door, opening it. Minhyuk, Kihyun and Changkyun came in.

"Hi! How's Hyungwon?" Minhyuk chirped.

"Shh..." Wonho smiled. "He's sleeping right now."

Kihyun raised an eyebrow. "Why? Did something happen?"

They walked in further and soon noticed Jooheon, who was sitting on the couch.

"Hi, I'm Jooheon."

"Um, Hi...?" Minhyuk looked at Wonho.

"Oh, He helped us today." Wonho smiled. "A friend of mine."

"Ah, of course. Hi, I'm Kihyun." Kihyun greeted him.

Changkyun stared at Jooheon for a moment, but then looked away. "Changkyun."

"I'm Minhyuk, the best friend everyone could ever get." Minhyuk said.

Kihyun snorted.

"Anyways... you asked earlier if something happened..." Wonho started. "We had to take him to his doctor."

Kihyun frowned, seeming worried.

"His headache got even worse. We figured it would be better to go check it and it appeared to be migraine." Wonho continued.

"Oh no... did he get medication?" Changkyun asked.

Wonho nodded. "He did and is already feeling better. The medication just makes him tired."