Hoseok's POV

"Okay, the doctor is leaving you with these instructions, ma'am." I hand the patient her discharge papers with a smile. "Just take this prescription to the nearest pharmacy and they'll have it ready within the hour. Do you have anymore questions?"

She has been staring very hard at me throughout the entirety of her visit like I have 3 heads, and honestly, it's a bit unsettling. But I'm also a nurse, so I have to deal with just about anything. That includes some unorthodox patients.

"I, um. Okay, please don't find this weird." She speaks and it's the most she's spoken to me throughout the duration of her visit. She points to the door before speaking again. "Can you close that first?"

"Sure." I nod, closing the sliding door for more privacy.

She takes a quick breath before speaking once again. "You're J-Hope."

I feel all the color drain from my face and my stomach drops. I knew this would happen sooner or later. I knew that one day, someone would notice me from working in the club. I just didn't think it'd be this soon.

"I-"

"I'm sorry. I know that's only you on stage and not in, like, this setting. I just had to say something, it was bothering me." She looks at her hands, picking at her nails.

"It's, um, fine." I manage to say. "The extra cash works for paying for school."

"No no, I understand. I'm so sorry again. Thanks for seeing me." She quickly stands from the bed and leaves the small room.

I'm stuck in place, trying to calm my heartbeat that's thumping in my ears. If one person has noticed me so far, there's no telling how many others will. I try my hardest to go about the rest of my day without thinking about it, but it's hard. I almost don't want to go in to the club tonight. I know I have to, though, because school starts in the next couple months. I have to make as much money as I can while I still can.

I'm finishing my shift up in the emergency department when the doctor I'm helping today comes up to me. "Hoseok, I know you're finishing up within the next hour or so, but can you please check on the patient in room 13? Young girl, 8 years old."

"Oh, sure." I nod to my superior. I make my way into the room and am surprised when I see a man sitting on the bed, comforting his crying daughter. "Seokjin, hi."

My boss from the club smiles brightly at me as soon as he sees me. "Hey, Hoseok! I didn't know you worked at the hospital."

"Yeah, this is my day job. I'm a nurse." I nod, looking to his daughter. "What brings you in today?"

"I fell on my ankle and it hurts." She says softly, heaving in between breaths.

"Little miss Jiyoung here thought it would be fun to climb onto the counter top retrieve a cup, and when she jumped down, she landed on her ankle wrong. We just need to see if anything is wrong, like a sprain or something." Seokjin says, pointing to her left ankle.

I nod, walking closer to the girl and getting a bit closer to her level. "I'm going to move your ankle a bit. Tell me if it hurts okay?"

Jiyoung nods, and I move her ankle just a tad before she begins whining in anguish. Poor kid, I understand the struggle. As a dancer, I've sprained my ankle once and it wasn't fun. I quickly jot down a few things for the doctor and look back up to see Seokjin soothing her as best as he can.

"I'll go let the doctor know about this and he'll come in himself to check. He may want to order some x-rays, just to make sure there isnt a fracture. Does your daughter have any allergies to medications or latex?" I ask him.

"No." Seokjin responds.

"Okay, I'm going to bring some Motrin to help alleviate some of her pain and an ice pack."

"It's the liquid kind, right? The Motrin?"

I nod and that relieves Seokjin some. "Yup. Patients under the age of 12 can't take pills. And I would rather not have to poke her with any needles to insert an IV."

We both chuckle and Seokjin takes a breath. "We definitely don't want that."

I make my way out and speak with the doctor. Once he goes in to check on her, he comes back and sends a message to the person in x-rays to be expecting the patient. I retrieve the medicine and ice pack to take back to the room when I hear Seokjin singing to his child. The man has golden vocals, and it kind of shocked me. Nonetheless, I enter the room and administer the medication to her, handing Seokjin the ice pack to apply to her ankle.

"I don't mean to bring this up, but you work at the club tonight, yes?" Seokjin asks me.

"I'm actually headed there after I leave here." I answer, noting a few things on the computer in the room in Jiyoung's charts.

"Take the night off. You must be tired." He tells me.

I shake my head with a smile. "No can do. I need the extra money."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah. I'll be okay, trust me."

"If you insist. We hired the right person, you're so hardworking." Seokjin compliments.

I can't help the smile on my face as I nod and leave the room. The young girl has her x-ray done and fortunately, she hasn't fractured anything. It is sprained though, so I'm instructed to put a splint on her heel, protecting her ankle, and supplying her with a pair of small crutches. Again, she's 8, so she may be able to use them without an issue once she learns what to do. I supply Seokjin with aftercare instructions, a script for her pain killers, and discharge papers, wishing him and his daughter a goodnight as he carries her out on his back and holding the crutches.

I quickly gather my few items, punching out, and making my way to the club. I'm about half an hour late, but Seokjin had already informed Namjoon and I've been excused.

I make it there and I catch Yuri getting out of her car. "Ri!"

She turns when she hears my voice and smiles as I approach. It makes something in my chest flutter a bit. "Hey, dancing man. You look damn good in scrubs. Even better with 'em off."

"Good evening to you, too." I chuckle. We stand there for a moment in a peaceful silence, just looking into each others eyes. It isn't awkward in the slightest and I could stare into her soft brown orbs all night if she'd let me. It's then that I notice that when I walked over, I took her hand in mine. I let go and awkwardly clear my throat as I look back at her. "So, random question but would you like to go out dancing with me tomorrow night? Like, on a date?"

Her eyes widen, but she quickly composes herself with a couple blinks, letting out a small laugh. "That is random. But I'm not busy. Sure, I'd love to."

I don't know why but I get excited and pull her into a hug. She stiffens at the off guard gesture, but relaxes and hugs me back almost instantly. "Man, you're so friendly today."

"I'm sorry." I say, trying to pull away, but she pulls me closer to her.

"I never said it was a bad thing. Plus, I needed a good hug."

I let myself relax as my arms remain wrapped around her, the cool breeze of the night causing goosebumps to rise over my arms. Her body conforms into mine perfectly as I feel her chest gently rise and fall against my own. I don't want to admit it, but I can't deny that I have sort of developed a crush on Yuri.

--

I take Yuri's hands in mine and twirl her around, smiling brightly as I watch her giggle happily. Jimin always throws dance parties once a month at his studio. This month's dance is swing. I wanted to bring Yuri with me to get closer to her. As a friend, that is, considering she's still "off limits". But the smile on her face and how happy she is to be dancing with me almost makes me want to risk it all and get to know her for something more than just friends.

The music stops and we all take our seats, breathing heavily as Jimin speaks.

"Thank you all so much for coming out! Every month, the crowd gets bigger and bigger. I really appreciate all of your help with spreading the word throughout the community. With all the new faces here as well, welcome! If you're at all interested in dance, please see me. I have spots available if you want to perfect your craft and join my class. Or if you just want to dance. Thank you again & everyone enjoy yourselves! Please help yourself to refreshments in the back, as well."

He starts the music again and people flock in every direction. Some toward Jimin, some back to the dance floor, and many over to refreshments. Yuri and I remain seated, just making small talk.

"So," she starts. "What made you decide to randomly ask me on a date?"

"Who said this was a date?" I raise my eyebrow. I catch her cheeks turn red and I laugh softly. "I'm kidding. I did say this was a date. Remember when we left Burger King that day and I said I'd ask you out properly? Well, yeah. I hope this is a good enough first date."

"It's perfect." She nods, smiling and gently pushing my arm. "And you just wanted to see me blush just now, you ass."

"It's about time it was the other way around." I respond back, chuckling.

"You won't win."

"Ri, are you challenging me?"

"And what if I am?" She leans forward toward my face, elbows resting on her thighs.

Oh, she's good.

I mimick her movements moving foward, leaning in so only she can hear me. What harm will happen with playing along? "Game on."

°🕊🍃°

Soooooooo yeah! How was it? Are you ready to get into some Yuseok? I am 😁 thinking of double updating? I don't know, depends on my mood I'm dealing with some shitty cramps today 😩 I love you! See you in a bit maybe!

.
.
~S.xx