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- fluff
- angst
- hospital visit
- passing out
- poor eating habits

Sorry if you don't like romantic shipping between the members but remember that this is make believe and Daewon is just a character.

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Daewon dragged his feet across the dorm to his bedroom. He tries to be quiet as he moves around his and Soobins room to snag a change of clothes to change into but with his heavy fatigue and aching muscles he is less coordinated than normal and ends up knowing something over. To Daewon it seems to fall in slow motion before making a loud clanking noise as it hits the ground causing the man to wince.

"Dae...that you?" Soobin slurs from the bed. He lifts his head from the pillow, his black hair falling over his eyes.

"Yeah it's me. 'm sorry. Just go back to sleep" Daewon shushes. He helps Soobin lay back down before tucking him in and placing a kiss on his forehead before scooping up some random clothes before heading to the shower. It wasn't long before he was showered and dressed in one of Soobins shirts and a pair of his sweatpants before Daewon was curled in the bed next to Soobin for what seemed like minutes before his alarm was going off, the device demanding he get up and tend to it. After turning the alarm off Daewon sluggishly gets ready and leaves the dorm long before the others.

Before their group rehearsal Daewon had a rehearsal of his own for his solo. His dance instructor had scheduled for his first dance practice with the backup dancers. Being in a group Daewon was no stranger to dancing with other people but this was the first time he'd be the main focus for the duration of the entire song. It put more pressure on his shoulders than he was expecting but Daewon is a determined man and a perfectionist at heart and he's determined to get this right. He has to.

Stepping into the practice room he realizes he was the last one in causing everyone to stare at him. Old habits die hard and Daewon felt the urge to turn around and hide. With everyone staring at him with expectant looks the pressure creeps up from the pit of his stomach ready to swallow him whole but Daewon wills it away. Instead of running he takes a deep breath, squares his shoulders back and smiles.

"Good morning! Sorry I'm late everyone"

"You're right on time Daewon. Everyone just got here a bit early to make a good impression"

"Ah teacher-nim" one of the backup dancers exclaims with a pout. Her hair was pulled into cute pigtails and she had soft makeup adorning her cheeks.

"I'm flattered everyone really. You don't have to treat me differently than your peers, I want us to get along and put on a good performance"

"Fighting!" the girl in pigtails exclaims and Daewon decides he quite likes her. She reminds him of one of his favorite people.

"Fighting!" he says back and then they get to work.

//

Soobin doesn't want to seem like an overly naggy boyfriend but that's what he feels like being in this moment. Ever since their staff meeting when it was announced that not only would they be having a world tour and a comeback but Daewon

would be debuting as a soloist and it has him worried. Comeback season was always one of the worst times because of his workaholic team mates, the oldest two in particular. Soobin isn't sure if it's their competitive side that causes Yeonjun and Daewon to spend so much time in the practice rooms or the fact that being the oldest trainees they have all these eyes on them but it worries Soobin to no end. The younger members aren't any better with working extra hours but at least they listen to him (for the most part) and when they dont he can at least pull rank, something he can't do with his hyungs.

It also doesn't help that Daewon has a solo working more hours and having to learn two things at once. Soobin worries for his boyfriend's health especially when he comes home with deep dark bags under his eyes and practically passes out before his body even touches the bed. Daewon doesn't eat well during comeback season either, because he either works too much and falls asleep before he remembers to eat or because when he does remember he's always watching his calories to not go over the "appropriate weight" and working out in his downtime to meet fan standards. It pisses him off to no end how they're treated more like robots than people with feelings and physical limits but that's the game they decided to play. Soobin just has to do his best to work around it and his boyfriend's stubborn personality.

Currently he was wandering the halls of Hybe Lables trying to remember which hallway Daewon's practice room was down. He swears this place becomes more of a labyrinth the more time he spends in it. When the leader finally reaches the practice room he pushes through the door letting it shut softly behind him when he walks in. Daewon laid on the floor chest heaving with exhaustion.

"Babe?" he calls but Daewon doesn't move.

"Dae?" Soobin calls again and when Daewon doesn't so much as move the worry begins to seep in. Soobin takes long strides across the room before kneeling beside Daewon's head. He holds a finger under Daewon's nose making sure he was breathing before gently grabbing the olders shoulders giving him a small shake.

"Hey baby, wake up. Dae get up," he says. Soobins hands tremble as he tries to get Daewon to wake up but Daewon doesn't move.

"D-Dae please wake up. Just a little, babe please," Soobin pleads as he shakes harder. After a second or two Daewon groans eyelids slowly fluttering open.

"S-Soo..." he winces and curls against Soobin.

"It's ok you're ok. Hold on Dae," Soobin says as he reaches for his phone in his back pocket. He quickly dials the emergency number and explains the situation before he's left with the static of the phone while holding his boyfriend.

It takes a bit for the paramedics to find them with the help of a staff member but Soobin can't help but feel relieved when they bust through the door with a stretcher.

"Dae I'm right here ok? I'm right here babe" Soobin whispers, placing a kiss on Daewon's forehead before the paramedics load him onto the stretcher.

"Only one person can ride in the back " the paramedic says when both Soobin and a staff member tries to step in.

"I'm his boyfriend," Soobin says quickly. He knows by protocol their manager or another staff member should go but right now he just wants to be by his boyfriend's side and keep those people away because right now in his mind it's their fault Daewon is like this.

"Come on then," the paramedic says before ushering Soobin inside and closing the door. The ride is short and eerily quiet like the calm before the storm. When they arrive at the hospital there's so much noise and activity it's overwhelming at first but then they're taking Daewon out of the ambulance and wheeling him into a private room and Soobin isn't allowed, not now at least. While the doctors run tests Soobin gets a call from their manager who had a lot to say some words more hurtful than others but once the call was over Soobin was on the phone with Yeonjun balling his eyes out, not because of the manager but from being overwhelmed. Out of their years together he's never seen Daewon like that, it was scary and something Soobin never wants to see again. Yeonjun promises to meet him at the hospital as soon as he can before dubbing Taehyun in charge which gets some complaints from Beomgyu but Yeonjun quickly shuts him up.

Their manager meets them first and for some reason Soobin can't find it within him to greet him. He meets with the doctor first talking through something and running a frustrated hand through his matted hair before bowing to the doctor and returning to Soobin.

"He's fine. Passed out from lack of nutrition and dehydration. He'll be fine after a few days. We'll hold him back from tomorrows performance to let him rest and then get back into things"

"Get back into things" Soobin scoffs.

"Excuse me?"

"He passed out and the best you can give him is a day off to recover? We both know he needs more than that. We all deserve more than that!"

"I never said you didn't Soobin," their manager says with a huff.

"And yet my boyfriend passes out and he can only take one performance off before you're throwing him back into the fire with the group comeback, touring and then his solo on top of it all."

"Daewon wanted that solo. I'm sure if you were in his shoes you'd want it as well," the manager says with an almost bored look that irks Soobin.

"Of course I do but this is too much. Can't you ask higher management to slow down? To push his solo back so he has more time so he's not cramming it all and overworking himself?" Soobins voice comes out as a plea and as annoying as it is and a hit t his pride he ignores the feeling because he's in his leader mode right now. It's not about his pride but about taking care of his team, his family.

"Higher management talked to Daewon about this and he knew the terms and accepted them. Soobin, you should be more supportive of Daewon. Don't you know how much popularity this will bring him if he is successful? You want him to be successful right?"

"Of course I do what kind of question-" Soobin begins but his manager holds his hand up effectively cutting him off.

"You're aware of the members' individual popularity, correct? Did you know that up until your Freeze era Daewon was at the bottom? He wasn't well liked by a majority of MOA until last year. Then he started his acting career and his popularity grew even more and with this comeback he's higher than you now. Daewon's popularity is growing momentum that the company wants to build upon so he will have good album sales, which translates into more sales for the group and then we can work on all of your popularity and try to even it out which brings even more sales which brings your group success. That's what you want right?"

"It's what we all want but I dont think it's worth sacrificing our health for. All the company wants is profit and success behind our name. We deserve to be treated as people"

"You do but this is also your job Soobin. A break has been scheduled in for the group so all you have to do is keep working and hold on a little while longer," and with that the manager walks away with nothing more than a light pat to Soobins shoulder. The group leader covers his face and groans.

"You're supposed to go "oh hyung thank god you're here!" not groan at my presence" Yeonjun sasses. Soobin looks up from his hands to give his hyung a tired smile.

"You're here," he whispers. Yeonjun beams as he takes a seat next to Soobin.

"You called. Of course I'm here," he says as he tucks a piece of hair behind Soobin's ear. "Where is Dae?" Yeonjun questions. Soobin points to the room.

"I'm kinda scared to go in alone," Soobin whispers like a kid confessing a dark secret. He is afraid to go in there, to see Daewon in a hospital bed lying exhausted and pale.

"Bin" Yeonjun sighs as he places a gentle hand on the leader's knee.

"It was so scary to find him like that Yeonjun," Soobin admits, his voice cracking at the end as the tears come back.

"I know," Yeonjun says back. Soobin turns to give his hyung a skeptical look.

"You know?"

"Yeah. When we were trainees I found him like that a few times. After he beat me in the evaluations everyone always watched him, waiting and expecting him to do it again. He didn't and it put a lot of stress on him. He was in the practice room all the time, like all the time, didn't eat, didn't study or do homework he just practiced all the time and he fell short. It's why he almost didn't make the line up," Yeonjun has a far away look in his eyes like he's daydreaming. About what Soobin doesn't know, maybe about those times with Daewon, sad times.

"Wait really? I thought he just got cold feet and didn't want to join at first," Soobin knows Daewon almost didn't make it to debut with them, he always figured Daewon was scared when the moment finally presented itself, he used to be like that in the past. Hearing how hard Daewon worked, that he worked himself to exhaustion is both surprising and unsurprising given the man he's become today. Driven by his passions.

"No the staff didn't think he would be up for it but then they reconsidered after his last evaluation when there was only a point difference between us," Yeonjun smiles like a proud mom at that. It was no secret that out of everyone Daewon is Yeonjun's favorite and each of his younger brothers achievements bring him great joy and pride.

"Why is that idiot so stubborn? Why can't he just take care of himself?" Soobin chuckles wetly as the tears finally present themselves as they spill down his cheeks.

"Why do I love that idiot so much?" he whispers to himself next. Yeonjun smiles as he gives Soobins knee a comforting squeeze.

"He doesn't want to doubt himself or have anyone else doubt him so he works and works and uses that determination to succeed. The only thing we can do is watch him and remind him to take care of himself...or force feed him," Yeonjun says with a nonchalant shrug that causes a laugh to bubble out of Soobin.

"I love you hyung," he says leaning against Yeonjun who places a kiss on the crown of his head.

"I love you too Binnie now come on. Let's go see the idiot," Yeonjun giggles. He stands up holding his hand out for Soobin who takes it. The oldest leads them to Daewons hospital room where he lays fast sleep hooked up to a heart monitor and an iv.

"At least we know his heart is beating," Yeonjun mutters as he brushes his fingers through his younger brother's long hair.

"For now," Soobin says playfully.

"Don't kill him...yet."

//

The next few days of Daewons recovery are rough but once it's over he's up and back to work as if nothing happened. Soobin can't stop that nagging worried boyfriend part of him so instead he embraces it and extends it to the whole group. He makes them dinner...he orders them a healthy dinner every night and makes sure they all eat including himself and makes sure they have water on hand for every practice and schedules in extra hydration breaks to make sure no one gets dehydrated. His actions don't go unnoticed by the group and especially didn't go unnoticed by his boyfriend.

Daewon recognizes his boyfriends subtle care to him and the group and decides that he needs to step up as well. Soobin was taking care of everyone but who was taking care of him? No that would not do.

Daewon decided to opt out of his evening practice claiming to be having a dizzy spell. With his recent adventure to the hospital the staff were quick to grant him the night off to ensure he doesn't end up back in the hospital. Daewon knows missing rehearsal will nag at him and set him back but it would be worth it to take care of his family for one night.

With all the extra time he has while the others are still at rehearsals Daewon goes into the kitchen to scavenge for any fresh ingredients they still have. He makes two dinners making sure to wrap the food up for the members so it's still hot when they get back so he could set up for the second meal. He steals a table from Beomgyu's room and a bedsheet from the maknaes to set up a makeshift dining table in his and Soobins room and even borrowed Yeonjun's lava lamp to use as the candle centerpiece.

When the members burst through the door with a series of groans and strangled laughs Daewon was sure to present the meal to them before dragging Soobin off to their room.

"Babe, can't I at least shower? I stink!"

"We can eat first, shower later. Cover your eyes," Daewon demands playfully. Soobin sighs but does as told, raising his hands to place them over his eyes.. Daewon smiles before pushing their door open and leading Soobin inside.

"Aaaand open," he whispers. Soobin uncovers his eyes and gasps at the semi fancy dining table in front of him.

"For you," Daewon says with a shy smile. His nose was scrunched with joy and his ears turned a light shade of pink showing his embarrassment and Soobin felt his heart fill with love.

"Dae," he whispers, leaning against his boyfriend.

"I haven't thanked you for taking care of me...and the group."

"You don't have to thank me for that."

"I want to. You've been taking care of the group and now I get to take care of you."

"Well... take care of me then," Soobin giggles as he lets Daewon lead him to the table. They eat a peaceful dinner together and then somehow end up lip locked in the shower. The transition had Soobins head spinning in the best way possible.

"Is this still you taking care of me?" Soobin gaps when Daewon bites his shoulder.

"In more ways than one," Daewon whispers huskily, making a pool lava explode in Soobins gut. He is completely, totally and madly in love with Kim Daewon and he's sure to tell him.

"I love you. I love y-you."

"I love you too.." Daewon whispers before pressing a kiss to Soobin's plump lips. He smiles softly at his boyfriend as he cards his fingers through Soobins wet hair "So so much" he finishes as he presses another kiss to Soobin's wet forehead.

"HEY YOU TWO! DON'T USE UP ALL THE HOT WATER! THE REST OF US HAVE TO SHOWER!" Kai shouts as he bangs his fist on the door. The couple simply chuckle at the youngest before resuming their shower.

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"You're cute when you're being a domestic boyfriend," Daewon murmurs as Soobin dries his hair.

"Me? You're one to talk. You're the most adorable squishy cute little bean when you're being domestic," the taller retorts as he pulls the towel away to gently card his fingers through daewon's long hair.

"They're planning on cutting this for your solo aren't they?" he pouts.

"Yep," Daewon nods and somehow Soobins pout deepens making him not only look very cute but very kissable as well, at least in Daewon's opinion.

"But I love your hair like this. I get to braid it," Soobin coos, still playing with Daewons long hair.

"See cutest domestic boyfriend ever," Daewon sing-songs. Soobin rolls his eyes as he loops his arms around Daewon's shoulders.

"Well whatever, we're both cute domestic boyfriends," he says to which Daewon gives a firm nod of agreement.

"The best."

"But Daewon if I ever find you passed out like that again I'll kill you," Soobin says with a light glare and Daewon sighs happily as he squishes his cheeks.

"The cutest boyfriend," he murmurs before placing a kiss on Soobins nose.

"To not worry you I will do my best to take care of myself...and you."

"And I will do the same," Soobin says as he leans in for a kiss. Daewon sighs against his lips, his hands no longer pinching at Soobin's face but caressing his skin.

"YOU USED ALL THE HOT WATER!!! AGHRAHHH!" Kai screams from the shower. Daewon and Soobin break apart from their kiss as they laugh together at their maknae.

"Lets sleep now. You have another 5 am rehearsal" Soobin says as he shuffles around the bed to pull the duvet back to climb underneath.

"Ugh don't remind me" Daewon grumbles as he follows Soobins lead to get comfortable. Rather than being the one spooning Soobin Daewon allows his boyfriend to hold him, his arms locked around Daewon's waist and his chin securely placed on his shoulder.

"I love you."

"Love you too. See you in the morning." 

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ೃ⁀➷ ꒰ a/n꒱Sooo i totally meant to post this earlier in the day but got busy and forgot so im posting it now!

I know the manager being the bad guy is the typical trope but it was all I could think of at the moment. This is a difficult industry and I would like to hope that txt and any other group have managers or staff members that look out for them and their needs.

Anyways I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I have a few chapter ideas but idk if ill be able to crank them out before the end of the year so I hope you like this little end of the year gift. Thank you all a bunch for the love and support for this book and Daewon. It means so much to me💙༉

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