There was a dangerous flu called the Red flu spreading throughout the town mostly dominant at the impoverished areas due to the fact that the people living there couldn't afford drugs to treat themselves. As a result, casualities occurred.

As a doctor, Jimin was having a hard time trying to contain the disease. There were numerous patients coming in and out of the hospital, most of them suffering from the red flu. The symptoms mainly included tiredness, dizziness, headaches and fever. If not immediately treated, a person could die. It was easily transferrable so the patient has to be isolated to prevent the spread of the disease. The number of patients increased everyday and Jimin was in dire need of support so Taehyung assisted by supplying drugs, medications and anything else he needed.

The disease continued to spread for a period of three weeks till it began to fade away and people started getting better after a cure was found. One day, Jimin walked into his office exhausted. Taehyung was waiting there with a cup of coffee. On seeing him, Jimin was surprised because he hadn't anticipated his arrival. Things were very hectic at the moment.

"Taehyung, what are you doing here?"

"I'm here to stop you. You need rest Jiminah. You've been overworking yourself these past few weeks"

Jimin sighed as he took the coffee from his hand. "if I don't, who will? We don't have that many doctors here and these people need as much help as possible"

Taehyung nodded. "I understand Saint Jimin" He said with a slight hint of sarcasm in his voice before he continued "Still, you could break down at any moment"

Jimin shrugged "Okay, thanks for your concern but I'll be fine" he said. He was walking to his desk when he suddenly stumbled. Taehyung quickly went over to him and held him by the shoulder.

"What's wrong?"

Jimin shook his head. "Nothing... I've just been feeling unwell since this morning"

Taehyung frowned. "Did you eat?"

Jimin shook his head and the latter frowned. "If I'm not around, you'll definitely starve yourself" he said. He looked pretty angry making Jimin feel guilty.

"Sorry!"

"It's okay. Make sure you never skip your meals from now on"

Jimin nodded smiling faintly but then he stumbled again, holding his head.

"I don't feel so good" he whispered. Taehyung stared at him, worry etched on every corner of his face.

"I feel so cold" he muttered again hugging his body.

"Jimin..." Taehyung whispered and the next second, the other had slumped, falling straight to the ground and almost hitting his head on the marble floor. Taehyung immediately held him to stop his fall and laid him on the couch. Jimin became unconscious and it really rattled Taehyung. He began to suspect that Jimin had contracted the red flu. Fear seized him but more than that was anxiety. He quickly ran outside and siezed the first nurse he laid his eyes on.

"Do you know of any other doctors close by? Jimin has fainted!"

The woman suddenly took action and ran to get the other nurses. They made a few calls and within some minutes, a man dressed in a trench coat was rushing inside the hospital. Taehyung immediately knew he was the doctor he had requested for and went over to him. They shook hands.

"What's the problem?" The doctor asked.

"Please come inside. My..."

He cleared his throat nervously before he continued. "Boyfriend fainted. He doesn't seem well"

The doctor simply nodded and followed Taehyung into the office. Jimin was still unconscious on the couch. The doctor went to work immediately and began checking him up. After a while, he was done and his countenance didn't seem good.

Taehyung noticed his down cast mood.

"What's wrong? Is it what we are suspecting?"

"Definitely. He has to be isolated immediately or he will infect the others"

Taehyung nodded his head and grabbed Jimin's hand stroking it softly. The doctor brought out a pill from his brief case.

"Make sure he takes this after five hours. He should be fine by tomorrow"

Taehyung took the pill and bowed his head. "Thank you"

The doctor injected Jimin with something then looked at Taehyung.

"He should wake up any moment from now but you should be aware that his fever is going to be very high during the night. It would be a very difficult time for him so you have to be with him at all times"

"You should be careful as well"

Taehyung smiled. " I will doctor. Thank you so much"

He escorted the doctor out after paying his bill and when he returned, Jimin was rousing from consciousness. Taehyung went and stayed beside him as Jimin sat up on the couch holding his head.

"What happened to me?" He whispered.

"You have the red flu but you'll be alright after taking the medicine but for now, you have to be in isolation"

Jimin bit his lips. "But you have to stay away from me or you'll catch it too. The nurses can take care of me..."

He lowered his eyes. "you don't have to force yourself to stay behind"

Taehyung stared at Jimin. His eyes flashed with anger as he began to tap his foot restlessly.

"You think I'm forcing myself? Now, why on earth would I do that? Why are you always questioning my actions? Can't I just decide to be good to you?"

Jimin said nothing avoiding his face. Taehyung drew a long deep sigh. He couldn't believe he was angry just because Jimin was doubting him. Why did he care so much? He ran his hand over his hair in agitation.

"Just stay put and let me take care of you"

He shifted and Jimin shrieked a bit when Taehyung unexpectedly carried him in his arms. They were so close. So he could balance well, Jimin wrapped his arm around Taehyung's neck, his face burning and it was definitely not because of the disease.

"You're going to catch it" he whispered.

"Then you'll take care of me too. won't you?"

Jimin didn't respond. He shyly pressed his head against Taehyung's chest so he wouldn't have to look him in the face.

They came outside and Taehyung instructed the nurses to set up a room for Jimin to get treated. They did as he said and prepared a room for him. Taehyung laid Jimin on the bed and tucked him in.

Jimin wasn't as sick as before and after five hours, Taehyung brought him a simple porridge to eat but Jimin barely ate it. Taehyung eventually gave him the medicine but after some minutes, Jimin experienced a very harsh fever. He was shaking furiously, his teeth clattering as he hugged the sheets closer to his body.

"How are you feeling?" Taehyung asked. He felt Jimin's forehead and discovered it was burning hot. Taehyung began to feel scared for Jimin's health due to how much he was shivering. After a while, he decided to call a nurse to check on him but just as he got up to leave, he felt a strong tug in his hand.

He turned round and saw Jimin holding onto his hand.

"Don't go..."

"Please...stay with me"

"But you are worse"

"I'm a doctor Taehyung. Trust me, I'm getting better. I just...."

He bit his lips lowering his eyes. That action made him strangely desirable in Taehyung's eyes.

"I just want you beside me. It helps to keep me calm"

Taehyung gulped staring into the face of the man holding on to him. So many thoughts passed through his mind. What in heaven's name was he doing right now? Why was the look in his eyes affecting him so much. Why was he so concerned? Why was he going all the way? Who was this person to him? Why did he want to protect him? Why did he want to stay with him even at the risk of his own health? He had put all his appointments on hold today just to be with Jimin and he asked himself this question. Why?
Why was he letting this man get under his skin this way?

He was sucked into Jimin's brown eyes, completely immersed in them as the latter looked at him pleadingly. Taehyung sighed and smiled.

"Okay. I'll stay with you"

He created a space beside Jimin for himself, laid close to him and brought his head to rest on his chest as he wrapped his arms around him. He closed his eyes and sighed deeply inhaling Jimin's lilac scent.

"Tae...Thank you...for staying" Jimin suddenly murmured.

"Ssh... don't talk. You need to save your strength okay?" Taehyung whispered.

Jimin nodded and closed his eyes. Soon afterwards, his gentle snoring was heard. Taehyung realized this was the first time he was spending the night with Jimin and it felt really nice to be with him. It felt like home.

The next morning, Jimin woke up feeling much better. Taehyung was already up and ready.

"How do you feel?" He asked.

Jimin smiled shyly. "I feel much better. The fever is gone"

Taehyung came closer to him and hugged him. Jimin was flustered but he gave in allowing Taehyung's touch and reveling in his damp scent.

"That's good"

Taehyung pulled away and Jimin pouted, somehow feeling empty from the lack of skinship "I'm sorry but I got an urgent call from Hoseok. I'm needed at the company"

"So I'll head home, take a shower and refresh myself"

Jimin stared at him. "Are you going to be okay? I hope you haven't caught the disease"

Taehyung grinned "Me? I've never once gotten sick in my entire life" He boasted.

"Really?" Jimin chuckled.

Taehyung suddenly leaned closer. "But if I do, I'm sure you'll take care of me"

Jimin swallowed hard causing Taehyung to laugh. All of a sudden, he grabbed Jimin's hand, squeezed it and kissed the back. Jimin became an emotional wreck. It was so hard to keep his expression under control as he tried desperately not to look into Taehyung's eyes.

"I'll call you later tonight?" The latter whispered then walked away quickly leaving Jimin stunned. All this while, he didn't know what to do with Taehyung. He acted in a confusing manner. He was so sweet to him, yet he seemed vague, like he was holding back a little. He didn't know how to place his feelings but one thing was clear. Taehyung was becoming important to him. He was taking the leading position in his life. Lately, he couldn't even remember he had once being in love with Yoongi. His growing affections for Taehyung was scary because it made him feel vulnerable. Taehyung seemed like a predator, he seemed dangerous, unsafe but at the same time, it made him expectant. He couldn't wait to find out just how much things were going to change with him.

Jimin didn't see Taehyung over the next few days but the latter never failed to send him flirty and romantic messages that was always bound to make Jimin's heart beat faster.

It was Day 47 of being Taehyung's boyfriend. He hadn't called the entire time and Jimin was worried. He tried his number severally but there was no reply. It was late in the evening when a call finally came through but it wasn't Taehyung. It was Hoseok.

"Master Jimin?"

"Please don't call me master..."

"You're my master's soon to be spouse. You definitely deserve the title"

Jimin rolled his eyes. "Sounds respectable but I'm not comfortable with it. Can you please just call me by my name?"

Hoseok stammered a little. "Okay...fine. I'll call you Jimin"

"I'll appreciate that" He paused. "Is something wrong? How is Taehyung?"

Hoseok groaned. "That's precisely why I'm calling you...the master is sick"

"What?"

"I think he has the red flu"

Jimin suddenly sank to his knees.

"He requested your presence at the house. Can you come over right away?"

"Of course I can. I'm on my way right now!" Jimin said quickly.

"Good then. We'll be waiting"

He hung up and Jimin didn't waste any more time. He knew that Taehyung would be fine as long as he takes the cure but he still couldn't help but panic. His chest was basically hurting throughout the time he was on his way to Taehyung's place.

He finally arrived and met Hoseok. Yeontan saw him also and hugged him tightly before letting him enter Taehyung's room. When Jimin saw the other, he was lying on the bed, his face red as a blanket was wrapped around him. His hair was a mess but he looked adorable.

"You're here!" Taehyung said then coughed.

Jimin walked up to him and sat beside him.

"How do you feel? Have you taken the medicine?"

Taehyung nodded "Yes but I still feel horrible"

Jimin grinned. "I thought you never get sick"

"Well this time was an exception. Besides, it's all worth it as long as you're the one taking care of me"

Jimin lightly squeezed his chin.

"You baby"

There was silence for a while before Taehyung said in a soft tone "Can you hug me?"

Jimin stopped to stare at him for a minute before finally nodding. He wrapped his arms around him smelling the scent of the shampoo he used in his hair. They stayed like that contentedly for a while until Hoseok interrupted the moment by bringing them their meals. After eating, they chatted idly until it got quite late.

That night, they laid on the bed side by side, face to face. But when morning came, Taehyung woke up first but he was watching Jimin sleep admiring every angle of his face when suddenly, the latter opened his eyes and blinked at him. Their gazes were locked on each other and at that second, something clicked. There was no mental reasoning. There was just domething at the back of their minds screaming for them to just go for it so they didn't think and in that instant, their lips met. The kiss was slow but meaningful with the two of them pouring a lot of emotions into that singular action. It felt heavenly. They separated and looked at each other. Jimin was stunned by what happened but all he could see was Taehyung's eyes reflecting the light shining through the window behind them and his smiling lips. He was literally glowing despite being sick. Suddenly, Taehyung leaned his forehead against his and sighed letting his breath fan his lips.

"I think you've fallen in love with me Park Jimin"

Thanks for reading. Have a great day.
Note: Red flu is just made up by me but then again, I'm sure you all know that. 💜