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it has been a week since i spoke to Namjoon and being around him. whenever he needed something from reception he would always call Jimin. i was just do the orders and file paperwork, i felt bad for Jimin since he was overworked and stressed most of the time. i would do some of the work that was assigned for him to do and he would be the one that would give it back to Namjoon but i would assist other higher ups in the office.

Jungkook would check up on me all the time, he was really concerned about me after he saw me in my vulnerable state. he would go out with me whenever it was my lunch break although his lunch break was at a different time. he would constantly threaten Jimin because whenever he would pass by i looked sad. he was very much paranoid but i would assure him that i was fine.

i was on a call with one of our company's suppliers, Jimin was trying to get my attention by waving his hand close to my face, i looked up at him in pure confusion.

"we.need.to.go.to.Namjoon's.office." i was able to interpret what he tried to say, my heart dropped when i could interpret what he was trying to say. i couldn't abruptly end the call with the suppliers, i had to thoroughly explain to the suppliers what the company needed.

at last i was done, i ended the call and turned to Jimin. "why are we needed at Namjoon's office?" i asked sounding curious. "he didn't quite specify, let's go before he gets mad that we're late."

i took a deep sigh, i got up from my chair and made my way with Jimin to Namjoon's office. we got there and Jimin opened the door, he gestured for me to enter first, in which i did. as soon as i entered i didn't bother looking at Namjoon, i kept my head down. i let Jimin do all the talking. Jimin greeted Namjoon and Namjoon gestured for us to sit down.

''i have decided to swap your roles since i was told that i was overworking one of you. Jimin, you'll take care of supplying visitors with refreshments, navigate visitors around our office and make copies.'' Jimin nodded his head in approval, Namjoon turned to me, ''you, your duties are planning travel arrangements, maintain calendars for appointments and sort out mail. Jimin, you'll personally make my copies and sort out my calendars.''

i knew this was his way of limiting our interactions, internally i felt bad but i understood why he did this. he feared hurting me again, he didn't want to make me feel uncomfortable after what happened.

''any questions?'' he inquired. ''yes, for your refreshments, should i also bring it for you or?'' Jimin asked. ''Ari? would you mind bringing me any refreshments i desire?'' Namjoon asked me. i was silent for a few seconds, i didn't know what to say. ''i- well...'' i was instantly cut off by Namjoon, ''well in that case, Jimin you'll handle my refreshments. that's about it, you may leave.''

me and Jimin stood up and left Namjoon's office, we made our way back to the reception area. ''Ari? is everything okay?'' Jimin asked. ''yes yes, everything is alright.'' i replied. ''are you sure? because you look uncomfortable throughout the discussion. did anything happen between you and Namjoon hyung?'' his question made my heart sink. i can't tell him what happened, he'll think of Namjoon differently, ''i was thinking about a situation that recently happened but don't worry, i'm alright.''

we finally made our way back to the reception area, we sat at our desk. Jimin continued where he left off. i was sorting out the company's orders, everything was going smoothly.

''good morning, this delivery is for Kim Namjoon.'' i looked up and saw the delivery man. ''good morning, let me call him to let him know. i won't take long.'' i dialed Namjoon's office number.

''hello, this is Kim Namjoon.'' hearing his deep, husky voice brought shivers.

''Joonie, there's a delivery for you.'' i stated.

''could you please bring it for me?'' he asked.

''not a problem.'' i ended the call and turned my focus to the delivery man, ''you can give it to me, should i sign anything?'' he gave me the clipboard with a document on top, i signed at the designated area and gave the clipboard back to the delivery man. he thanked me and left.

i got up and made my way to Namjoon's office, without any sense of awareness i shook the package. it sounded like pills were being shook together, i stopped in my tracks. i shook it again just to clarify my hearing and it was the same sound, pills. was Namjoon sick? he didn't seem sick nor sounded sick. curiosity got the best of me, i knew Jimin and Taehyung were somewhat friends with Namjoon so i'll ask one of them. i quickly proceeded with my walk to Namjoon's office.

i finally reached his office, i opened the door and i entered. before i could properly walk in his office, i saw Namjoon sitting while rubbing the left side of his chest. he looked like he was feeling a sense of discomfort, he then looked up and noticed that i was staring at him. he couldn't seem to pretend that nothing was wrong, ''is everything okay?'' i asked. ''i'm fine, you can leave my package on my desk.'' he dropped his head, in that moment i was concerned but i didn't want to pry.

i left his package on his desk and left. on my walk back i kept thinking about how uncomfortable he looked when i walked in, i kept thinking about the package.

i finally reached the reception area, i sat down. i turned to Jimin, ''Jimin? you and Namjoon are friends right?'' i asked. he turned to me, ''we're close friends actually, why?'' he asked. ''does Namjoon suffer from any sickness? because i mistakenly shook the package and heard the sound of pills.'' Jimin took a deep sigh.

''please don't tell him that i told you, don't mention this conversation to anyone including him.'' i nodded. ''Namjoon had a heart problem when he was a teenager, he underwent a heart surgery when he was around 15 years old. the doctors said that he had a 30% chance of survival but eventually he made it. he struggles with breathing sometimes, that package that came for him? it was his pills for his heart, just to maintain it.''

my eyes began to sparkle when Jimin explained Namjoon's story. i somewhat felt bad for him, ''will he be okay?'' i asked sounding concerned. ''don't worry, he's a fighter. he will survive.''

Jimin turned his focus to what he was busy with, i also did the same.

Namjoon's story changed the way i saw him.

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