Hoseok woke up unable to sleep due to the stifling heat, he used what little strength he had to kick free of the blankets and laid there catching his breath, before deciding whether he should try falling asleep again. What time was it? He looked to the clock on his nightstand but it was too blurry for him to decipher the numbers. He concluded it couldn't be too late as Jimin and Taehyung were still sleeping, Hoseok wished he were as well but he felt too terrible to fall asleep.

The dancer concluded his medicine had worn off and he needed another fever reducer and more painkillers, maybe then his muscles wouldn't feel so tender and it would be easier to breathe. He quietly went to the bathroom and washed down the medication with the most refreshing glass of water he'd ever consumed. He stumbled a few times in the hall on his way back to the bedroom but chalked it up to nothing more than still being half asleep, longing to return to bed for some much-needed rest.

There was a problem with Hoseok's returning to bed plan, which bed was his? He saw two beds where he hoped to see one, six if you include the two sets of bunk beds where the '95 line slept, unaware of the situation. Hoseok knew he needed help, he opened his mouth to call out to one of his dongsaengs who could help him get to whichever of the two beds was his. He opened his mouth but the words died in his throat, nothing but a faint hiss escaping his lips before all six beds disappeared behind black spots. Hoseok tried breathing, hoping his vision would return but instead everything faded and he could feel a cool breeze rush past him as he fell to the ground, the last thing he noticed before losing consciousness was a sharp pain in his shoulder.

The loud noise made by Hoseok's body making contact with the bedroom floor was more than enough to wake Jimin, senses heightened slightly due to worry after Yoongi had come in during the night. The young dancer wiped the sleep from his eyes and looked over to his hyung's bed, it was empty, the blankets a messy heap at the foot. Jimin's eyes then went to the floor and widened with panic, 'Hoseok-hyung?' he called out as he joined the older man on the floor, his words loud enough to wake the young singer on the top bunk.

'Jimin, wha...' Taehyung didn't need to finish the question, he could see what the problem and was out of his bed and next to both the dancers in no time at all, Jimin shaking the other man in an attempt to wake him up. 'He's burning Tae, and just listen to him.' Taehyung's heart sank as he realised what Jimin meant, Hoseok's breaths were shallow and each one sounded like it hurt for him to take. The young singer took it upon himself to get help and run to his eldest hyung's room.

'SEOKJINNIE-HYUNG!' Tae was screaming as he ran into the eldest two members' bedroom, almost hurting himself as he bumped into the door, not that he was worried about himself at the time. Jin shot up in bed, confused from the brusque awakening, terrified for Taehyung's wellbeing, then he realised, nothing was wrong with Tae, it was Hoseok. 'Tae, what happened? Just breathe for me.' Jin cupped the younger's face with his hands and took deep breaths as a demonstration for Taehyung who, thankfully, followed suit. 'Good baby, keep breathing. Now, show me what happened.' Seokjin placed his arm around Taehyung's shoulder and dreaded what he would find when he reached the younger's bedroom.

The two walked down the hall, followed closely by Yoongi, into the bedroom where they found Jimin holding an unconscious Hoseok, still trying to rouse him. Jin said nothing as he sprung into action, releasing his grip on Taehyung and taking the sick dancer from Jimin's arms, 'Yoongi-ya can you get me some cold water and a cloth please.' Jin requested as he moved Hoseok into a seated position, the dancers back against the singer's chest.

Jin and Jimin were still trying to rouse Hoseok when Namjoon and Jungkook came to see what was happening, the maknae instantly went to his youngest hyung who looked fairly shaken by the whole experience, while the leader sat down by his fellow '94 liner, holding the hand unclaimed by Jimin. 'What happened hyung?' Namjoon directed the question to Jin but didn't look up from Hoseok. 'I'm not sure Joon, Jimin found him like this. Ah, Yoongi-ssi, just put the bowl there please.' the eldest addressed the rapper as he entered, gesturing to a spot on the ground where to leave the bowl of water.

Keeping one hand firmly around his dongsaeng's waist, Jin soaked the cloth in the bowl of cold water, Yoongi had even gone to the effort of adding a few ice cubes, and placed it on Hoseok's burning forehead. Luckily, this was what helped finally wake up the rapper, even if he did only awake to fight off the cloth, and Jin, and anyone else touching him at the time, not that he was mad at them he was just delirious and confused from the fever.

'Hoseok.' Yoongi's deep voice cut through the commotion as he crouched in front of the panicked man. 'It's ok, you're in your bedroom, it's just us. Don't worry, we're here to help you.' taking hold of the hand that Hoseok had forcefully removed from Jimin's grasp. The man's words seemed to help as Hoseok's breaths seemed to slow down although they were still shaky and weak. 'Hyung? What happened?' The short question left him out of breath, weakly leaning into Jin behind him.

'I think you passed out again Hobi.' Yoongi explained, shooting the younger members a look telling them not to question the previous incident. Hoseok vaguely remembered re-entering his bedroom but couldn't remember the specifics of what happened next. He went to ask another question but found himself too out of breath so let his head fall back into Seokjin's collar bone, the older man reassuringly stroking his arms before looking to the leader.

'Joonie, help me get him up and onto the bed please.' the leader nodded and hooked under the man's left arm while his hyung did the same on the dancer's other side, both men surprised when the dancer recoiled from the elder man with a loud wince. 'Hobi-ya, what's wrong?' Jin asked grabbing the man's waist to avoid him knocking over Namjoon.

'Shoulder.' was all Hoseok said, trying to limit the words he spoke to save his breath, even with Seokjin and Namjoon helping him stand he felt close to collapsing again. Seokjin looked at the dancer in shock, his heart almost breaking at causing his dongsaeng any more discomfort, 'Oh Hobi, I'm so sorry.' The eldest maintained his grip on the dancer's waist and with the leader's help laid the sick man on the bed.

'Why don't you guys go and get some breakfast or something?' Yoongi said to the maknae line, not wanting to directly tell them to leave. Jungkook went to argue but Jimin quietly escorted the younger two out of the room, pulling the door shut behind them. Namjoon was attempting to cover Hoseok with the blanket, but the older man seemed to be resisting. Seokjin gave the leader a sympathetic look that suggested he stop for now while he placed a cold towel on Hoseok's burning forehead. 'Joonie, can you fetch the first aid kit for me? 'Jin asked with a smile, he knew the leader liked to feel useful at times like these but was less confident in taking care of the others as Jin was, or even Yoongi. Namjoon happily obliged, leaving Hoseok in the capable hands of his hyungs.

Yoongi perched on the edge of the bed and held his dongsaengs hand as he let Jin take control of the situation the elder man carefully stroking a finger across Hoseok's cheekbone. 'Hobi, baby, can you try a deep breath for me.' The young man tried to oblige but the deepest breath he could take was still shallow and rattling and sent him falling into Yoongi coughing and gasping for air. 'Okay, no deep breaths.' the elder rapper quipped as he helped Hoseok return to the seated position.

'Sorry.' Hoseok said looking to Jin sad for disappointing his hyung, relieved when the eldest smiled and took his hand. 'Don't apologise Hobi-ya, that's a rule, if I hear you apologise again you'll be in trouble.' the eldest's joking tone elicited a laugh from the leader as he entered. 'What are you gonna do, nag him to death?' the tall man joked as he passed over the first aid kit the elder had asked for.

'I'll think of something.' Jin mumbled as he looked through the bag for what he needed. 'Ah, there it is.' he exclaimed removing the digital thermometer and placing on a disposable sleeve. 'I'm just going to take your temperature Hobi, is that okay.' the young man didn't reply verbally but tilted his head to enable Jin to do what he needed. The eldest gently cupped a hand on the far side of the dancer's head and gently placed the thermometer into his ear, the other two men crowding around when the device gave its trademark beep.

'Aish you two, give him some space.' Jin said, his face dropping as he read the number on the display. 'What is it?' The youngest man asked, failing to hide the fear in his voice. '39.8.' the eldest informed while speedily refreshing the cold compress on Hoseok's forehead. 'Hospital?' Yoongi quietly asked, not missing Hoseok's fearful reaction at the prospect. The man's fear was not lost on Jin, who placed a hand atop his head running his fingers through the youngers hair to soothe him. 'No not yet. Although Joonie, you should probably update Sejin-nim.'

The leader nodded, fetching his phone from his pocket to call their manager as he walked into the lounge where he found a rather deflated maknae line. Someone, probably Jimin, had brewed a pot of coffee and all three young men sat there in silence, holding the warm mugs as a source of comfort. 'Hyung?' the eldest maknae looked at the leader, eagerly awaiting an update.

'He's got a pretty high fever but Jin doesn't think we need to take him to the hospital right now. I'm just going to phone Sejin-hyung-nim and let him know the situation. Have you guys had anything to eat?' the leader received an answer in the form of the maknaes avoiding his gaze. 'Okay, well Jin's pretty tied up, Tae can you order something in.' Taehyung gladly welcomed the distraction and started looking on his phone for somewhere to order breakfast, Jungkook peering over his shoulder. Namjoon left to call their manager while Jimin set about getting two mugs of coffee for the two eldest hyungs and a cup of tea for Hoseok, he wasn't sure if the dancer would be up to drinking it but he placed it on the tray with the other drinks regardless.

'Yoongi can you take his shirt off please, but be careful of his shoulder.' the elder asked as he retrieved a fresh blanket for Hoseok, thinner than his current cover in the hopes the dancer wouldn't reject this one. Yoongi placed an arm between Hoseok and the pillows leaning the younger forward, he helped the man remove the shirt from his left arm and tenderly slipped it over his right shoulder, hoping not to aggravate the joint any more, the older man sighing at how hot his friend's trunk felt. Jin helped the eldest rapper lean Hoseok back against the pillows and pulled over the thin blanket which Hoseok was much more accepting of than the thick duvet.

'Hyungs?' A sweet voice entered the room as all three men looked towards the door and saw Jimin entering with a tray laden with drinks. 'I brought you some coffee, except you Hobi, I brought you some honey tea.' the young singer was placing the third mug on the nightstand when a shaky hand took hold of his wrist. 'Thank you Jimminie.' the older man said so weakly he might as well have been mouthing the words but he flashed a hearty smile nonetheless. 'You're welcome Hobi-hyung.' the young man said lightly and sweetly as he kissed the hand that had grabbed him.

'Have you kids eaten?' Yoongi asked, seeing if his instructions had been followed literally or if they had just taken his hint to leave. 'Not yet, TaeTae's sorting breakfast out now. Don't worry he's ordering food.' the last bit was added for Jin's benefit, fearing for his kitchen at the prospect of Taehyung cooking unsupervised. The young man felt his hyung's clammy and warm hand and turned to his eldest hyungs for reassurance, 'Is he going to be alright?' Yoongi placed his hands on Jimin's shoulders and gently pulled him away from the bedside. 'He'll be fine Jimin-a, he's got Jin looking after him, but for now, you need to go take charge of the kids otherwise Tae might order ice cream for breakfast.' The young man gave a faint chuckle before patting his sick hyung on the leg and leaving the room.

Jin stood up to leave but stopped when he saw the hurt look in Hoseok's eyes. "I'll be right back Hobi, I'm just going to get something from the bathroom.' The young man gave a faint nod and Seokjin flashed him a smile as he left the room, almost colliding with Namjoon in the hall. 'Oh sorry hyung. How's Hobi doing?' Namjoon didn't stop Jin for an answer instead choosing to follow the elder around as he did what he needed. 'Same as he was when you left the room 5 minutes ago Joon. What did Sejin-nim say?' Seokjin had collected what he needed from the bathroom cabinet and the two were heading back to Hoseok's bedroom. 'He said to keep him updated if anything changes, and to take Hoseok to the hospital if you think he needs it.' Namjoon finished relaying the message as they walked in to see Hoseok resting his head on Yoongi's shoulder.

'Okay baby, you're going to have to take some medicine, is that alright?' Seokjin asked tenderly as he handed Hoseok the mug of honey tea Jimin had prepared. "Took some.' the sick man weakly informed as he sipped the warm beverage. 'What did you take?' in answer to Seokjin's question Hoseok just weakly pointed to appropriate blister packs. 'Okay well, another one of these shouldn't hurt.' Seokjin justified while handing Hoseok another fever reducer which the younger man gently washed down with more honey tea. 'I know you don't really have a cough but this might make your chest feel better.' Jin explained as he measured a dose of cough syrup that Hoseok reluctantly drank.

After Hoseok had taken the medicines he'd been given and finished the warm tea he reclined against the pillows behind him, head lolling to the side against Yoongi's shoulder once again. 'How are you actually feeling Hoseok-a? Tell us what you need.' The rapper asked, Seokjin and Namjoon providing sympathetic looks that seconded Yoongi's question. 'I'm just tired hyung, and a little achy from where I fell.' Hoseok took his time with the words to save his breath.

The door creaked open as the two youngest members stood in the door with bags of food. 'Hyungs, breakfast's here. Taehyung-ssi got you some gakjuk Hobi.' the maknae informed handing out containers. 'You don't have to eat it if you don't feel up to it hyung.' Taehyung added as he claimed the free spot by Hoseok's side. 'Thank you Tae.' the dancer whispered while opening the container and taking a small mouthful.

Jimin walked on arms full of water bottles that he distributed to the members before picking up his breakfast and sitting on the end of Hoseok's bed in between the eldest and the leader. Jungkook perched next to Yoongi and subtly gave Hoseok's hand a comforting squeeze before joining his brothers in eating his breakfast.

Hoseok had only eaten a fraction of his meal before passing the container to Yoongi claiming he was full. 'Sorry Tae, I appreciate I really do, I'm just not hungry.' The older man fought out the words to ensure hit their mark despite how it worsened the tightness in his chest. 'Don't apologise hyung, I said you didn't have to eat it.' in response Hoseok just leaned lovingly against his dongsaeng.

The members were all sat around the bed eating their breakfasts, that the maknaes had done a great job of choosing they might add, when Seokjin sent into a fit of laughter with one of his patented dad jokes. 'Hey guys, keep it quiet okay.' the leader added in a low hushed tone, the members all looked at him inquisitorially when he gestured his head towards Hoseok who he had notice fall asleep a few minutes ago. 'Aww hyung.' Taehyung muttered as he removed his hyung's head from his shoulder now noticing how sweat soaked his shirt was.

The younger members collected the various tubs and cutlery and tidied them away to the kitchen, before settling in the lounge once again. Namjoon stood back allowing his hyungs to lay Hoseok down taking care of his shoulder so as not to cause him any pain or wake him up. After laying him down Yoongi went to fetch a fresh glass of water which he placed on the nightstand with some tablets after which the two rappers left leaving Jin alone with the sick dancer.

Seokjin pulled up the thin blanket up around his ailing dongsaeng and placed a renewed cold compress on his forehead. The eldest stayed there for a few minutes stroking soothing fingers against the back of the younger man's hand until his breathing, pained as it was, signalled he was deep in sleep. Jin quietly shut the bedroom door behind him as he joined the others in the living room telling him the rota for checking on the sick dancer. Namjoon offered to go first, but when he went into the room, he wished he hadn't.