Hyunjoon POV

I sat in bed reading a book. The silence was deafening. I looked up at Changmin who clicked away on his laptop. Click. Click Click. Click Click. It was starting to get to me.

"Changmin." I called out quietly.

"Yeah? What can I do for you?" replied Changmin.

"Could you maybe not click so loud? Maybe use the mousepad? It's irritating me. Sorry..." I explained as I held the book tightly. I probably sounded rude. "Sorry again..."

"It's fine, I can work on my tablet." said Changmin as he rose from his seat.

"Now I feel bad. I'm really sorry." I apologized.

"Joon, it's fine. I'm supposed to care for you in Jae's absence. Your comfort is top priority." he said before sitting back down with a tablet in front of him. "Let me know if you need anything else."

I felt pampered. Did I really need constant 24/7 watch? I knew my condition wasn't good, but this seemed a bit over the top. It's true that I could have shortness of breath at any given moment, but I was deemed well enough to go home. I could care for myself, at least I hoped I could.

"Hey Chang. Why exactly do I need to be under 24/7 watch?" I asked as I got back into the book in front of me.

"Doctors said to keep 24/7 watch for a week to make sure nothing happens. Afterwards, you can be trusted to be on your own." Changmin replied as he took a sip from his bottled water.

"I see..." I said then turned the page. I marked the page then closed the book. It would be okay if I went outside then. "I want to go outside."

I noticed Changmin didn't say anything in response. Did I really ask for the impossible?

"Okay, but Jaehyun told me I shouldn't let you go out." he said as he powered down his tablet.

"He won't know as long as we don't tell him. Plus he worries too much." I said as I hopped out of bed then started to choose an outfit.

재준

I happily bounced around as we walked down the block. I didn't have any place in mind, I just wanted to be out. I looked back at Changmin who stared intensely at me.

"Am I worrying you...?" I asked.

"A bit, yeah, but you seem happy so..." he said then smiled.

"I've been cooped up for a month straight. And Jae was going to keep me cooped up for an additional week. If I didn't get out, I'm sure I would've gone batty." I complained as we crossed the street. "Exercise would probably do me some good during the week, you know?"

Changmin kept quiet as we continued to walk. Nothing seemed new and the people were still the same. It started to feel as if my month entrapment never happened.

"I want to stop by my workplace." I said suddenly.

"Joon, that's too far. Maybe later in the week." said Changmin as he held my hand.

"Is it really too far or did Jaehyun make up another restricting rule?" I asked as we moved to the side.

"Joon, god forbid but, your health could plummet at any given moment you know, especially since it took you so long to recover." Changmin said as he led me back to the apartment.

He made a point. I let him walk me back as I probably should prioritize getting better like Jaehyun said. Though, I still planned to go out.

재준

I sat on the couch as a cartoon I watched as a kid started to air. I couldn't remember when the last episode aired, but it was nice to see it still on air for future generations. I heard a sigh then noticed it came from Changmin who had just sat next to me.

"Done working?" I asked as I offered him some fruit.

"Hardly, but I need a break. And this is the perfect break." he replied as he gestured towards the TV.

"Why did you agree to watch over me for an entire week while Jae works?" I asked as I was probably inconveniencing him.

"Well, it was either Jae found someone like me whose job wouldn't be affected from where they worked or you stayed in that hospital until you were deemed completely healthy. And when I say someone like me, I'm also including strangers." Changmin said in a serious tone.

I never thought of what Jaehyun had done to get this arranged and how limited his options were. I felt a bigger appreciation for him as he knew how badly I had wanted to get out of the hospital. Jaehyun really cared for me and I started to feel I wasn't giving him enough in return.

"Chang." I called out before turning off the TV. He looked at me, slightly disheartened at the fact I turned off the TV. "I need your help."

"Is Jae allowed to know?" he asked as he munched on another piece of fruit.

"No. I told him yesterday that I was going to surprise him this weekend. And what I want to do... I need help setting up." I said as I started putting the picture together.

"Well, you got yourself and extra pair of hands then." said Changmin before swiping the last piece of fruit.