AND THEN YOU CAME

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Last night, i wanted to visit Jimin in the hospital. I even asked Hoseok to accompany me there. But when i asked Jungkook, he suggested that i better come tomorrow because he was with his family last night.

I was restless through the whole night, i didn't know why i was having hard time to sleep. In that condition, i decided to text Jimin to make sure he's okay. To my surprise, he replied. He said that he's okay, and that the injury wasn't that serious. However, he still needs to stay in the hospital for few days.

And so, here i am now. Standing in front of the hospital, alone, with flowers on my hand.

I take a deep breath, and with no hesitation, i get inside the building.

-oOo-

I peek inside the room, and i can immediately see Jimin alone, playing with his phone. I smile at the sight. He looks fine, despite his casted leg.

I knock and he looks up. A small smile blooms when he sees me.

I open the door, clearing my throat. "Hey there."

He tilts his head a little. "Is that for me?"

I look at the flowers on my hand, and i nod. I hand him the bouquet, which he receives with a big smile.

"Thank you."

I give him a small smile, then take a stool beside the cupboard and sit by his side.

"Are you okay? That looks hurt." I hiss while staring at his leg.

"It hurts indeed, but i'm okay." He shrugs, setting aside the bouquet. "Why are you so early? Have you eaten?"

I put a hand on my stomach, exactly know that i haven't filled it with any food. "I.. have. Just a small meal."

He nods while looking around, searching for something. When he sees what he wants, he immediately grabs it and gives it to me.

"Biscuits."

I look at him strangely. Of course i know these are biscuits. What do you mean?

He scoffs. "I mean, have some you idiot. It's so clear that you didn't eat at all, your brain ain't functioning."

I punch his arm, making him flinches in pain. However, i take the biscuits after that.

"Do you have to stay here? Until when?"

He shrugs. "No idea."

I frown as i eat my biscuit. "It means you can't join the tournament then.."

I was speaking to myself, but i think my voice was loud because Jimin heard it.

"I guess you're right," he sighs. "It's okay. I can always participate next time, right?"

A glimpse of sadness is seen on his eyes, and i curse at myself mentally for saying such careless words.

"Of course, don't worry about it!" I try to laugh it off, but it doesn't work i guess.

Alright. How to light up the mood now?

Just when i was thinking, somebody enters the room. I turn around and find grandma coming in.

"Grandma!" I stand up and bow down to her. I help her to carry the things she brings and put it on the table beside the bed.

"When did you come, Jieun? Have you eaten your breakfast?"

I nod. But Jimin just has to be the honest boy he is.

"She didn't eat anything." He glances at me. "Do you bring enough food to share with her, grandma? Let's eat together."

I shake my head in denial. "But it's your food! I'm okay, i can just eat after i go from here-"