Chapter 24: Genuine Chuckles
Hours had gone by again, and the night was over us. The sea was on our side this time as she rocked our ship soothingly lulling the crew to their slumber.
I changed Jimin's bandage again, and he was breathing level and easy. I took one step further with Jimin's direction of "mixing prurple" and also added the fever reducer. I rubbed the purpley cream directly on the reash before placing a new bandage on it. I washed my hand thoroughly and made my way back to the bed, sitting on a chair next to it. I was determined not to fall asleep...determined to keep my eyes open every hour until Jimin woke up and gave me that winning smile. So it happens, my eyes betrayed me and my body slumped onto Jimin and I fell fast asleep; the movment of the ship to put my body at ease.
I woke up to my favorite sensation; hands running through my hair and lightly scratching my scalp. I groaned slightly moving my head from my left cheek to my right cheek, feeling soft skin under me. My arms were open and wrapped around the body below me and I tightened my grip. I loved waking up to Yoongi, and I even more so loved waking up to my hair being played with.
I groaned internally before I spoke. "Mmmmm Yoongiiii...I love that feeling."
I heard a chuckle, but it wasn't my Captain. "I guess I'm okay with you moaning another man's name, since I have a man myself."
Hearing the melodic voice that I learned from and missed so dearly, I shot my upper body up to a sitting position. I looked down and I must have fallen asleep while with Jimin. When I looked to his face, I saw the light in his eyes, no more red, and a genuine smile, that warmed my heart instead of making my skin crawl.
"Jimin."I whispered out happy tears falling from my face.
"Hey there, Bunny." He smiled.
"Oh my god Jimin!" I said a little louder. I leaned forward hugging him tightly, hearing him chuckle in return. He wrapped his arms around me hugging me in return and my heart soared.
He's okay. He's going to be okay.
I pulled back from him and I couldn't stop my crying. "I was so scared I was going to lose you." I said and he wiped the tears from my face.
"You did so good." He beamed.
I coudnt help but let out a small laugh sitting back down on my chair. "I'm just glad that you were able to give me just a little bit of help. I was so confused."
"But you figured it out." He smiled. "That's all that matters.
"Do you think you are going to be okay?" I asked.
"The rash that I have is rare, but the medication you used is fighting the infection, so I think I will be just fine. My fever is down, and I can talk, and think consciously."
"How long?"
"Maybe a few days." He said. He leaned down and opened the bandages and brought his eye brows together. "What is this." He said gesturing to he lavender cream.
"Oh...umm it's the fever reducer mixed with the purple elixir. I just...tried it."
"Brilliant." He said wide eyed. "That's probably why I got so much better so quickly. The cream allowed the medication to soak directly into the openings getting to the source of the infection." He looked up to me. "That's genius, Bunny."
I smiled. "I'm going to go get Taehyung...I know he's going to be happy to see you."
But before I could move, the bedroom door swung open banging against the wall behind it. "Jiminie?" I heard and turned around.
Taehyung walked in aslowly, tears in his eyes, and his quivering.
"Hey, TaeTae." Jimin cooed smiling softly.
Taehyung made his way over to the bed laying next to Jimin. "Are you okay?" he asked cupping Jimin's cheek.
"I'm better now that you're here." He smirked.
Tae let out a sobbed laugh and kissed Jimin softly. "I thought I was going to lose you." He mumbled tears falling from his eyes.
"You can thank Bunny." He said. "She saved me."
"Noona, thank you so much." He whispered burying his head into Jimin's pillow and neck, kissing him.
"Um...I'm going to change your bandage one more time. I'll have to clean the area before I put more of that mixed cream on it."
He nodded and Taehyung moved slightly to be sure not to interfere. I cleaned his wound with sterile water and clean cloths. Once I was satisfied I mixed the medication again and the cream was added. I gently laid a thick layer of the new medication directly over the entire area that was infected with the rash. He didn't flinch this time and told me it wasn't as sore anymore, which was a good sign.
Once I dressed it in clean bandages, I left the two together in the room. Jimin was going to be just fine. I made my way to my shared bedroom hoping to find Yoongi there waiting. It was very late, and the candle wasn't very bright so the night was hard to navigate. I found the door and when I opened it I saw him sitting in our bed with his head between his knees.
"Hey you." I softly called out to him.
He lifted his head and I watched as relief fell over him. "Hey." He replied. "Is Jimin okay?"
"He's going to be fine." I said walking over to the bed. I blew out my candle and crawled into bed with him. "What's wrong?"
"I was just worried. I knew you were the only one who could help him." He wrapped his arm around me pulling my body into his. "I was scared you'd catch what he had before we could figure out how to heal him."
"I'm here now, Yoongi. And so is Jimin." I smiled.
He kissed me softly on the lips, and I melted into him. I was almost appalled by my body's longing for him. It was only 30 hours that I had not been touching him and I was already craving him this badly.
"Thank you for saving him." he said. "But I'm mad at you for risking yourself."
"I'm sorry...I just knew it would kill you all to lose him. In turn you would kill me." I giggled.
He brought my face up to his again making me look into his eyes. "I would not have harmed you in any way if Jimin had died. It wasn't your fault."
"I just thought that, the one thing I was able to do...if I couldn't do it...if I couldn't save Jimin...."
"Stop. How many times must I tell you, that you are mine, and I love you, and there is nothing, you could or couldn't do, that would make me not want to be with you?"
I leaned into him cuddling tightly. "I love you too." I whispered.
We held each other tightly for about an hour or two before we decided to go back out and check on Jimin. When we got to the room, we saw that Taehyung was actually sleeping cuddled up against Jimin. He pulled his hand up and pressed his fingers against his lips beckoning for us to stay quiet.
"How are you feeling?" Yoongi asked in a soft low voice walking into the room.
"Much better thanks to Bunny." He smiled.
"I'll never get used to that." Yoongi mumbled causing me to giggle. "Do you need anything?"
"No. I just want Tae to get some sleep." He said playing with his hair.
"He hasn't slept since you got sick." Yoongi replied.
Jimin nodded looking down at his lover. "He worries so much."
"He's been through a lot." Yoongi sighed. "I'm really glad you're well Jimin."
"You will have to be on bed rest for a few days." I said to him.
"Good." Yoongi said. "I don't think Tae will mind doting on you. You deserve it."
He giggled softly and kissed Tae on his forehead. "We will let you get back to resting." I said. "I'm sure there are a few people above deck that would like to know you are well."
"Thank you." He said.
I nodded and took Yoongi's hand as we made our way back down the hallway and up the steps. When I met the fresh air I took a deep breath clearing my head. I felt a bit more at peace, knowing that Jimin would be up here in just a few days. I turned and saw Hoseok by the wheel staring blankly outward. Jungkook clung to him with his arms around him from behind, his face pushed into the back of Hoseok's shirt. I turned and saw Jin sitting on Namjoon's lap, both of them looking out to the horizon. I made my way over to them and once I stood next to them they turned.
"How is he?" Namjoon asked.
"He is going to be just fine." I said with a smile. "He's awake, and conscious, and lucid."
"Oh thank god." Jin sighed pressing his hand to his heart.
"Can we go see him?" Namjoon asked.
"He's with Taehyung right now." Yoongi replied. "He didn't sleep at all and he's finally resting with Jimin, so give it a few hours before you go down there."
"Is it safe for him to be that close with him?"
"The rash doesn't seem to be contagious at all." I said. "Thank god. I think while Jimin was on that island he touched something, or was scratched by something."
Jin nodded. "But he's okay?"
"He's okay." I smiled.
I turned to see both Hoseok and Jungkook in the same exact position only their heads turned staring at me. I smiled and made my way over to them, the wind feeling amazing against my skin. My hair danced around my head tickling my exposed shoulders and chest. Once I was in front of Hoseok I looked him straight in the eye.
"Jimin is going to be just fine." I smiled.
Jungkook let out a relieved sigh pressing his face back into Hoseoks body.
"He's awake?" Hoseok asked, eyes wide open.
"And talking."
"He's not laughing anymore?"
"No, not that sinister evil one, at least."
I watched as Hoseoks demeanor changed entirely and his body completely relaxed. We were all happy to find our friend, not on the edge of death. The relief potent through all of us.
I felt a type of pride all things considered. I couldn't be more thankful that Yoongi took me in, that Jimin was teaching me. I felt...finally...like a person of value.
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