Jikook Oneshots/Short stories Book 2

Just Hold Me

I hated these days when I cried at my reflection.

I hated feeling so weak as to beat myself down over words a random stranger said to me.

I hated being so judgemental of myself when I so easily accepted and loved others around me.

I hated blocking out the people who wanted nothing more than to help me see myself in their eyes.

"Hyung, I brought food. Please eat. It's still your Keto food."

Oh God. Jungkook. My sweet dongsaeng. Why did he care so much? I've been hogging the bathroom for hours, he should be upset at me.

"I'll sit here until you at least eat from under the door."

I let a small smile stay on my lips for a second. How could I eat a plate of meat from under a door? Such a sweet kid.

"Have you been drinking water from the sink at least? You'll be dehydrated."

I'm glad he didn't mention that he knew I'd been crying. I didn't want to think about how weak I am.

"This beef smells really good. I might have to eat some of it if you don't come out."

My lips smacked together at the thought of Seokjin-hyung's cooking. "D-Did Jin-hyung make it?"

"Of course," he laughed, "Tae tried, but he got distracted and it burned."

Another smile crept to my face and stayed a bit longer.

I was hungry.

And probably dehydrated.

Slowly, I stood up, looking at my reflection. I wanted to cry at the sight of myself, but the sound of chopsticks on a plate made me giggle. "Yah," I mumbled, "Are you eating a dieing man's food?"

A short, muffled laugh had me unlocking the door and I heard Jungkook scrambling to stand up.

When the door opened, he was stood there with a plate of meat and a glass of water, his right cheek stuffed full as he chewed.

I giggled and stepped out of the bathroom, wiping some grease off his chin before hugging him.

He giggled back and sort of hugged me, laying his chin on my head. "You should eat. You really are dehydrated."

"Will you hug me while I eat? Can we sit on the sofa?"

"Of course," he agreed quickly, nudging me to let him go. He always worried about me eating, so today was probably no different.

I didn't mind either, because his way of caring for me made me feel strong even though I had to lean on him.