A wide smile lit Jungkook's face, completely contrasting the deathly pale complexion. He bought a new laptop for Yoongi. He'd used up his medication money, skipped the doctor's appointment, and headed straight to the electronic store to buy Yoongi a new laptop.

Every part of his body was aching, except for his heart that now started to sing with joy since he bought Yoongi a new laptop. Even if it was all the money he had at the moment, it didn't matter. What mattered was that Yoongi would be really happy.

Jungkook tugged the door open and hugged the laptop closer to his chest for the fear of dropping it. He felt so weak and the last thing he needed was to drop the new laptop he purchased and damage it as well. He spotted Yoongi's shoes on the rack, indicating the older was home.

He kicked off his shoes, just as Yoongi walked out of the living room.

"Baby?" Yoongi called, his eyes raking over Jungkook's frame.

"Yoongi," Jungkook smiled and outstretched his arm. It was then that Yoongi noticed the box in his hands and his eyes went wide.

"Jungkook?"

"I bought—" he was interrupted by a coughing fit and Yoongi rushed to his side and held him.

Yoongi's heart clenched and he brushed away the younger's hair from his forehead to feel the younger's skin. It was burning hot.

"Baby, you've got a fever. You've —"

But Jungkook cut him off as he shoved the laptop into Yoongi's hand.

"It's for you."

If Yoongi felt guilty before, he wasn't sure how he felt now. In no way had the younger gone and bought him a new laptop. He took the laptop from Jungkook and placed it on the table. He then gathered the sick Jungkook in his arms and held him close, pressing a soft kiss to his forehead.

"Baby, I was overreacting. I didn't mean for you to go out and buy me a new laptop. And how did you even afford this?"

Yoongi's brows furrowed as Jungkook began coughing. He rubbed the younger's back and Jungkook slumped against Yoongi, a tired smile on his face. Yoongi was holding him and God, he had missed this.

"I used up my money. All of it," he mumbled.

Yoongi's eyes went even wider, if possible.

"What the fuck? Why?"

Jungkook looked down at the floor as he replied, "I didn't want you to stay mad at me."

"Baby," Yoongi whispered, holding him closer and pressing a soft kiss to the man's temple, "I'm sorry. I never meant to... I'm so sorry, bub. I was stressed and I took it out on you. I didn't even notice you were sick. I- Baby, I'm so sorry."

Jungkook shook his head, "not your fault—"

He broke off, coughing harshly, bending forward slightly at the pain. Yoongi held the younger tight, "Love? What's happening?"

Jungkook tried to answer, tried to assure Yoongi he was fine but he couldn't. He couldn't breathe and Yoongi seemed to panic.

"Baby, baby. Hey. Jungkookie."

Yoongi's heart dropped when Jungkook withdrew his palm only to see blood seeping over the younger's lips as he coughed.

Jungkook wheezed, and his knees grew weak. Yoongi sunk to the ground with the younger in his arms, "Baby. Jungkookie. Fuck. Jungkook. No, don't pass out on me, love. Don't pass out on me! Baby!"

But Jungkook was too exhausted and he gave in to the darkness.

29 July, 2023