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High temperature, cough, dry and sore throat, weakness, and dizziness. Not exactly something you would always wake up with.
Of course.. Hajun thought to himself as he just woke up. Unfamiliar with his conditios. Im sick. And with that conclusion, Hajun Gu takes the day off to give himself some rest! Immediately flopping back to bed and sleeping again.
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"Hajun still hasn't come to school yet?" Suhyeon asks his best friend Gukja Yang and his loyal subordinate Hyeongdong Lee, slight concern written on his face.
"Yea, I think so." Gukja replied. "Indeed, no one has seen any sightings of him today." Hyeondong added. Always happy to give his leader any type of help or information. "Maybe he just wanted to skip school today? Gukja suggested, feeling that it's just Hajun's usual habits. "Perhaps. But in all records of Hajun's attendance, he would often always go to school! Only taking absences if it's in regards to any fight's." Hyeondong lee explained. Always priding himself in making sure he knows everything he can regarding West Gangbuk's High top dogs!
"I see." Suhyeon says. Just staring blankly in the middle of nowhere. In regards to any fights? Hmmm.. Well, then it won't be good if these fights are suddenly causing Hajun to have to skip school! I better go check up on him using the camera card!
With one activation of the camera card, he immediately see's what Hajun is actually doing. Sleeping? Suhyeon thinks as he firsts looks at Hajun. One quick glance will make you think that what Suhyeon said is right. But a deeper observation of the scene will let you know what's really going on! Blushing face, forehead full of sweat, obvious high temperature, and a weak expression. Of course! It all makes sense now! "Hajun's sick!" Suhyeon accidentally exclaims loudly.
"What?" Both Gukja and Hyeondong asks. Confused on where Suhyeon suddenly got this from. Although it isn't that too far-fetched of an answer. "How did you know?" Gukja asks again.
"Intuition." Suhyeon immediately replies back. While majority of the time when Suhyeon figures something out, it always confuses them on how he quickly finds out about these. But with an answer like that, intuition seems like a legitimate reason.
"Of course! As our sole beloved and caring leader.. You, of all people would always know the right answer!" Hyeondong cheers. Always ready to give Suhyeon all and any sort of praise there is. "Uh yes! You're right." Suhyeon replied back. Getting used to having to feed some of Hyeondongs delusions of him every now and then.
Now knowing Hajun's sick, it won't be good to to just let him take care of himself all by his own. Wait a minute.. Aha! That's it! I can just come over later and take care of him! I had to endure caring for my little asshole of a sister Dayheon whenever she got sick. It should be no problem with Hajun! Suyheon suddenly gets interrupted by his trains of thoughts when Gukja spoke.
"To think, Hajun Gu, would suddenly get sick one day." Gukja says. "Well, it's not uncommon for healthy people to suddenly get sick. One day, Dayheon got infected with a flu. And then the following day, I suddenly have it!" Suhyeon blurts angrily. Since the day that he got sick was on a weekend. And he had to spend majority of the day in bed! "You really can't help it if you're in the wrong environment.." He looks down, eyes closed and arms crossed as he nods his head in a no sign.
"How horrible.Yes." Gukja adds as he suddenly copies Suhyeons actions. Head bent low with closed eyes and crossed arms, nodding in a no sign.
"Indeed." Hyeondong adds on. Not wanting to be left out. Copying exactly what the two of them are doing.
This goes on for how long until the three of them talk about a new topic.
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Suhyeon immediately head's home after his discussions with Gukja and Hyeondong. Basically skipping half of his school periods. But oh well, it's not like those teachers ever even complained when other high school students trespassed on school property to beat up other high school students. As he got inside, he busied himself by taking all the necessary items he will need to take care of Hajun. And a note for his mom to let her know he'll be heading home late. And with all the necessary precautions done, Suhyeon is done and ready to go!
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Knock knock knock!! Silence. Knock knock knock!!
Ughh... Hajun groaned as he was woken up. Hair disheveled, some little droplets of sweat sticking to him, and face who is constantly blushing because of the heat.
Who would even knock at this time? And how long have I been asleep?
Hajun asked himself, another series of knocks leads to Hajun getting a headache. "Arg.. Coming!!" Hajun yells in a strained voice, getting frustrated at whoever is behind the door.
He heads straight to the door to get it over with. Also really wanting to know who would need to disturb him like this. "Just who-" He immediately stops once he see's Suhyeon at the door. Feeling a bit surprised to see him. "Oh it's just you." Hajun says. Suhyeon greets him by saying "Hey Hajun! I heard you got sick. So I went all the way here to take care of you!" Suhyeon beams with a smile.
"How.. do you know where I live? And how did you even know that I got sick? I haven't told anybody about this." Hajun ask's in exhaustion. Slowly starting to get more weaker through the doorframe. "I asked Hyeondong Lee! Oh, and I had a intuition."
Of course. Hyeondong Lee still remembers where I live. And how did he get such an correct intuition? Oh well. It doesn't matter.
"I appreciate your concern and all. But I can manage on my own just fin-" Hajun's gets cut off from his sentence by a loud growl coming from his own stomach.
"Have you eaten yet?" - S
"N-" - H
"Then no sick friend of mine will be forced to cook his owl meal while sick and starving!" Suhyeon barges in. Ignoring any and all kinds of protest coming from Hajun.
"Like I said.. I can man- ACK!!" Hajun immediately yells as he doesn't properly watch where he's walking, the left side of his forehead accidentally hitting a sharp corner of a wall shelf. As he groans in pain and his body slowly starts to lose balance. Suhyeon acts fast. Dropping all items he's holding and making his way to help catch the soon to fall Hajun. "Huff..!" He softly hisses as he was able to catch the falling Hajun in his arms. Helping Hajun with support and balance as he guides Hajun to lay on the couch. Slowly dropping him off nice and gently down. Making sure to not hurt him more than he already is.
"What is it that you were saying earlier?" Suhyeon asks, examining the bruise that the corner left on Hajuns forehead. Moving some of his bangs away. "... Nothing." As Hajun lets Suhyeon examine the bruise, he speaks.
"You should've not come here. You might get sick too." Hajun said, already feeling bad because of the sickness. But now feeling worse. Worrying that Suhyeon might have to deal with this next.
"Pshhh, I'll be fine!" Suhyeon brushes it off like it's no biggie. He then goes and retrieves the first aid kit inside one of the bags. Getting whatever is necessary.
"Got any ice packs?" - S
"Inside the freezer." - H
"Thanks." - S
Thanks too. Hajun thinks to himself. Suhyeon comes back with an ice pack covered in cloth. Gently applying the ice pack on the bruise. Cool. As Suhyeon continues to apply. Hajun puts his hand on top of Suhyeons. "Apply more pressure.." Hajun asks. To which Suhyeon easily complies. "Oh, sure."
This goes on for how long until the bruise slightly feels better. "Feeling any better now?" Suhyeon asks. "Yea, a bit." Hajun responds. "That's good! Okay, now I'm gonna cook you a nice bowl of soup! Always helps me with my sickness." He announces. "But before that, let me get you a blanket."
"It's in-" Before Hajun could tell him where his blanket is located, Suhyeon already found it.
How..?
Hajun just lets it go as Suhyeon carefully places it on top of him. "I'm gonna head off to cook now! You just stay and rest right there!"
"Alright." Hajun says as he nods.
Suhyeon really is strangely endearing..
As he stares up into the ceiling, he listens to the sounds of water running, vegetables being chopped, pots being used, etc etc. The calm and peaceful atmosphere making things seem really relaxing for Hajun.
I could get used to this.
Is the last thing that Hajun thinks off before slowly falling asleep again.
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As Hajuns eyes start to flutter open, he feels that his forehead is accompanied by a wet cloth. Greeted by Suhyeon's face directly on top of his. "What are you doing?" Hajun asks. "Oh good, your awake! Now you can eat your soup while it's still fresh and warm!" Suhyeon pulls his face away from Hajun's. Suddenly noticing how the blush on Hajuns face got more darker. "Woah, since when did your temperature rise up that fast?" He asks as he places the back of his hand on Hajuns forehead. Checking to make sure it's nothing out of the ordinary. "Phew.. Nothing serious!" Suhyeon announces.
"That's good to know." Hajun says.
Did my temperature really suddenly rise up that fast?
"And what's good too is that.. You can now eat the soup I prepared you!" Suhyeon says as he sits on the couch and gladly gives the bowl to Hajun, making sure to not spill it. "Yea, it should help with the sickness." As he readjusts himself to a sitting position and takes a full spoon of soup and softly blows on it, expecting it to taste just like regular soup. he finally takes it inside his mouth. "Wow, this taste's amazing." Hajun announced. Despite his calm but blushing poker face showing no signs of enjoyment. Hajun is quite enjoying the soup.
"Ahahaha awwww you..! Thanks Hajun!!" Suhyeon laughed, as his face started to blush from the sudden flattery he got from Hajun. "That soup is my mom's recipe. I stole it from her while she was gone." Suhyeon explained. Still feeling a bit flattered.
"It's good really. Can I have seconds?" Hajun asks Suhyeon as he shows him his now empty bowl. All soup gone in jus few minutes. "Oh wow! Of course!" He happily took the bowl from Hajun's hand, filling it with soup once more and happily giving it to Hajun again. "Enjoy!" Suhyeon cheered. Feeling really flattered and proud that someone enjoys their cooking, even though it's not his recipe.
While Hajun enjoys his bowl of soup and Suhyeon enjoys the appreciation that Hajun gives about it. They converse with each other. Talking about whatever there is to talk about.
Finally feeling full, he gives his bowl to Suhyeon. And Suhyeon places it in the sink, quickly washing any dishes and returning back to Hajun.
"So, how are you feeling now?" - S
"Definitely much better now. But, I'm still not fully well." - H
"That's still great! Because when you wake up tomorrow, it will surely be all gone!" - S
"Surely." - H
Suhyeon sits next to Hajun, not worried in the slightest bit if he'll get infected next.
"You trying to get sick on purpose or what?" - H
"Really!! I'll be fine." - S
"If you say so. Don't blame me tomorrow if your suddenly all weak and dizzy." - H
" Oh c'mon! Your underestimating my immune system!" - S
" I'm just saying." - H
Suhyeon just ends up laughing it off. As Suhyeon starts to talk about other stuff, he notices Hajuns replies become more short and slow. Turning into 'uh-huhs' and 'mms'. And then finally, Hajun ends up falling asleep. His body leaning against Suhyeon. His head resting atop of the other's head.
No wonder Hajuns replies were becoming more short. He was getting sleepy.
Suhyeon, who doesn't seem to mind at all, just pulls the blanket closer to him and Hajun. Enjoying the small peaceful moment together. As he too, also fall asleep.
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Achoo! Achoo! Achooo! Cough cough..!!
"Ugh..." Suhyeon says he walks through the hallways. His nose getting all itchy and stuffy while his throat feels slightly sore. Headache throbbing.
"Out of the way, bastards! No one touches our beloved sick leader! Move away! You want some of this?!" Hyeondong yells through the hallway, forcing everyone to make space for the slightly sick Suhyeon.
Ugh, at least this is not something too severe. I think I can manage for the rest of the day.
As Suhyeon was walking through the hallways, he kept his head low, not seeing clearly of the path ahead. Considering Hyeondong keeps death threatening anyways who even just steps a foot near Suhyeon.
Bump
"What the?" Suhyeons says in confusion, wondering at who he bumped into. As he looks up, he is met with a very familiar face looking down at him! Suhyeon's pained expression replaced with cheerfulness. "Hajun Gu! Hey! You feeling all better now?"
Before Hajun responds, he hands Suhyeon some medicine. "I knew you might get sick. And yes, I am feeling better now. Thank you for yesterday." While Hajuns face is devoid of any emotion, he in fact is appreciative of what Suhyeon did yesterday. "I.. appreciate it."
"Of course! Achoo! I'm always happy to help!" Suhyeon sickly smiles in response.
And with all of that, Hajun nods and parts with Suhyeon. Causing all the attention to slowly diminish. But, all that attention quickly increases when you have someone like Hyeondong Lee.
"Amazing! Just as I expected of our caring and loving leader! Always there for his crew members.. Such a touching move..!" Hyeondong dramatically cheered. A tear falling from his eye.
"Yo- agh..!" Suhyeon hissed, his headache suddenly hitting. "Suhyeon!!" Hyeondong exclaims as he carefully inspects Suhyeon. "L-lets just get going now.." He mutters.
"Of course! We must not force you to keep on standing here! Let me give you a piggyback ride!" Hyeondong offers.
"W-what? No, I don't need it."
"I see. So you prefer bridal style?"
"What?! no! Let's just keep walking please!"
As they finally continue walking, Suhyeon inspects the medicine given to him by Hajun. Noticing a sticky note on it.
"Get well soon."
Woah! How nice of him! Suhyeon thought, his face increasingly becoming more warmer.