JIN's POV

I was in the hall in my leisure time reading a recipe book, when the door bell rang.

Keeping the book on the table, I walked up to the door to find Jimin with a worn out face and his eyes swollen.

ME : (-with concern-) What happened? You okay?

He got himself in with a gloomed face, slightly nodding to me.

JM : I am fine, hyung...

He dejectedly walked towards the stairs to head to his room most probably.

ME : Jimin, wait up! (-going to him-) Are you coming from the hospital seeing Jungkook?

JM : (-shaking head-) No...

He looked really concerned about something. I couldn't just let him on his own, especially when everyone has become so distant and foriegn to each other.

Although they cared from inside yet something simply wore off from our unity. It felt like losing something really precious between us which we took for granted all these time.

We became aloof and deserted even when we all lived together under one roof. Nothing was like before.

I wanted to melt that icy distance by trying to get more involved in my little ones' lives and problems.

ME : (-with a calm voice-) Can we talk for a while?

JM : (-looking up at me-) Hyung, are you troubled about something?

My heart was warmed seeing the care flickering in his eyes.

ME : Yeah kind of. Let's sit first?

He nodded to my suggestion and we both sat on the couch comfortably.

JM : So, what's worrying you, hyung?

ME : Your gloominess. You used to be so cheerful before. But, ever since we had the Jungkook incident, you've distant yourself from us.

He could no longer look straight at me and wore his mask of desolation.

ME : We are all worried for him and it's hard for us too, Jimin-ah, but wouldn't it be a little easier if you share it with us instead of suffocating yourself alone?

He was silent and fiddled with his fingers unwillingly, as he rested his back on the couch.

ME : And I know, you're blaming yourself for everything that happened to Jungkookie. But, trust me, he will be fine soon. He is a fighter.

He slowly nodded wanting to believe in my empty words though we both knew how low chance he had. However, we still grasped tight on hope.

We all stayed with him in the hospital in rounds so he doesn't feel alone. Today Namjoon and Hoseok were with him and will swap their shift with Taehyung and Jimin, the day after tomorrow.

I tried to console Jimin about Jungkook, but he seemed bothered about something more than just him in that hour.

ME : Jiminie, it's about something else, right?

He looked at me once, before dropping his sight back at his hands, and a sigh followed after.

JM : Yes.

ME : And you can't tell me just yet?

He nodded slightly.

ME : Alright, I will wait till you are able to. Just know that I am all ears whenever you're ready.

He then looked up at me as if he really wanted to say something. I wanting to make him comfortable said the following words.

ME : I promise, I will keep it a secret from all I have to. You can tell me if it's okay to do so.

I gave him an assuring smile and he simply leaned in for a hug.

JM : Jin Hyung...

I was taken aback at his sudden gesture but I wrapped my arms around his back to sooth him, no seconds later.

ME : (-caressing his back-) It's okay~

He seemed to calm down a little bit and pulled back from the hug.

JM : Hyung, I just came from Yoongi Hyung's place.

"WHAT! WHERE IS HE?" My eyes dilated at the news but I restrained the shock to surface. Just so Jimin was not scared off when he was finally opening up.

ME : (-calmly-) What did he say?

JM : He says that he doesn't care and wouldn't return.

ME : Tell me more elaborately. What did you two talk exactly?

He gave me a quick ride to the whole scene and I perceived Yoongi not being genuine with his words. That man was trying to look tough but might be crying inside, I deduced from Jimin's words.

It was upsetting to know that no one was with Yoongi when he really needed someone beside.

JM : (-continues-) Then he asked not to tell you all about his address or he would move again. That was the reason, I wasn't telling you earlier. We hardly found him, I don't want to lose him again.

ME : Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about it. Neither do I want that austere man moving again and going out of reach.

He nodded with his ever sulken face.

JM : He never answered if he would come back to the dorm again.

ME : Jimin-ah, don't you know him? He acts cold but is actually the warmest person inside. He is just trying to hide his feelings because he was hurt. We cannot be indifferent to how hurt he must have felt then.

I could feel him agreeing to my words but too stressed out to respond and that was completely understandable on my side.

ME : (-continuing to console-) But, I am sure he does care and love Jungkookie not any less than us. It must be hard for him to look at him right now since no matter what, he would never want any bad to happen to him.

JM : (-low voice-) You think so?

ME : I am certain. He was my roommate. Although not 100%, but I do know his heart even if just a little. So, don't sulk and be grateful that we finally found him and he is not running away anymore. Look at the brighter side.

Jimin smiled through his perpetual gloom.

JM : Thank you hyung, for being so positive.

ME : Well, I am sorry. I shouldn't have left you all like a coward. It just added more to Jungkook's guilt.

JM : Hopefully, he will forgive us.

Now that Jimin was good, my eyes fell on the recipe book on the table as I prayed for the same he hoped.

JM : Oh, but where is Tae?

ME : He wanted to see Jungkook, so he went to the hospital. He will eat lunch there too.

JM : Ah, hyung! What you would like to eat, I will order it. (-unlocking his phone-)

ME : Why order? You tell me, what you would like to have, I will make it for you. It's been long since I last cooked.

JM : Hyung, you cooked us dinner last night.

ME : Yeah, it's a long time now. Are you craving anything specially?

Jimin chuckled and gave a thought about it.

JM : Immm, not really. I will eat anything you make.

ME : (-smirks-) That was romantic. (-getting clingy-)

JM : (-giggles-) Hyung! Don't do that. (-moving away-)

ME : Then how about I try some of the recipes I read in this book.

Taking the recipe book from the table, I stood up flipping through the pages. Jimin

JM : Yes, do as you please. Also, thank you hyung.

ME : Leave the "Thank you's", you gotta help me in the kitchen.

JM : (-realizes with a grin-) Oops, sorry. Sure!

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The next night

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I was in the balcony of my room quietly admiring the night sky before I went in to take a shower.
Breathing the fresh air with closed eyes, I let out a sigh releasing all that felt stuffed inside.

I was snapped back from my thoughts by a knock at the door to my room.

Looking inside the room, I closed the sliding glass of the balcony after getting in and noticed the door was already unlocked from inside.

ME : Onh, come in, the door is open.

As I saw it was Taehyung, I casually walked towards my wardrobe to get my towel and night wears for the shower.

TH : Hyung!

ME : (-closing the wardrobe-) Yes, what are you upto?

TH : We are to change shift tomorrow, right? So, I was wondering if this time, I and you can go instead of I and Jimin.

ME : (-looking at him-) Okay, sure. But, you always go with Jimin, wasn't it that way?

TH : It was, but I thought he should rest at the dorm. He doesn't look good these days. God knows what's going on in his mind.

From his words, I knew Jimin was worried about Yoongi and I had also noticed him being down everytime he was to himself.
      However, he wouldn't tell us or smile brightly everytime we were near. I could feel him trying to avoid our questions as he knew he would have no answer to them. So I agreed to Taehyung.

ME : You thought well, Taehyung-ah. Let's leave him to rest for a few days.

TH : (-nods with a big smile-) Hyung, are you going to sleep now?

ME : Yeah, just after I take the shower.

TH : Okay then, have a good night!

ME : You too, Taehyungie~

As I felt he had nothing more to say, I went to the washroom without bothering if he left my room or not. Little did I know that I would regret that later.

Next morning, I and Taehyung were all set with our shoulder bags to leave for the hospital right after breakfast.

JM : (-watching us put our masks-) Hyung, Tae, I don't really wanna stay at the dorm.

TH : Good then, go out somewhere and get some fresh air.

ME : (-completing Taehyung's words-)...but NOT the hospital.

JIMIN : But-

TH : No but's, Jimin-ah. You need to be well.

He didn't say anything and saw us off with a fake smile.

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Reaching the hospital followed by the VVIP room, we saw . . .

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What did they see in Kookie's room?

And what was Jin talking about when he said he regretted leaving Tae baby in his room? ;)

A/N : After a long time, a balanced chapter without any plot twists or emotional roller coasters ><.
Hope you liked it!

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