9 Chapter 8: They were all in fear— they were all in pain.

Summary:

Hoseok had stopped running twenty minutes ago, deciding instead to just wander the colossal hospital.

Notes:

Sorry this chapter is so short, the next will be longer i promise.

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Chapter Text

Hoseok had stopped running twenty minutes ago, deciding instead to just wander the colossal hospital. He wasn't mad at Taehyung in the slightest, he understood that Taehyung was lashing out because he was upset. But just because he understood didn't mean Taehyung's words hurt any less.

His boyfriend wasn't the only one hurting. They were all in fear— they were all in pain. Hoseok just wanted to keep positive, he didn't want to worry. Jimin would be okay.

He had to be.

Hoseok decided to replace his worry with thoughts of his good times with the younger. He let his mind wander to his roommate, to his adorable cheeks and eye smile, his love and concern for everyone around him. Jimin was truly Bangtan's angel.

Hoseok didn't think he could function in a world without the little ball of fluff. Without their late night conversations about the world. Without the dance practices. Without Jimin comforting him when he gets night terrors, which happened more than he would like to admit. Hoseok was mad at himself for not realizing just how much he needed Jimin until he almost lost him. When Jimin got out of this shitty hospital, he would tell him how much he was needed every waking second.

All he wanted was to run to Jimin's room and crush him in a big hug.

He found himself at the cafeteria. The smell of food reached him, causing his stomach to growl. He bought himself a snack cup that had red pepper hummus and pretzels. He also grabbed himself a coffee cup, filling it with hot water and adding a peppermint tea bag. He paid the bored-looking lady at the register. And then he was back to wandering, this time armed with fuel.

The hospital was an endless sea of rooms. This time Hoseok was almost mindless, exhaustion taking over him; the lack of sleep was getting to him.

He found himself walking down a familiar hallway. He stood in front of the door to the waiting room, taking a long sip of his now-cold tea as he opened the door. He was surprised to find himself face to face with Dr. Talbot.