I have to hold on so you guys can laugh
In the end...
When the female protagonist slowly came out into the living room, the members were already huddled together on the sofa.
But the atmosphere was… strangely quiet. Jeong-guk was holding something in his hand. It was Yeo-ju's medicine bottle.
정국
I found this under your bed in your room. I think you dropped it yesterday.
The heroine freezes for a moment.
석진
Why are you eating this without saying anything?
태형
Have you been hiding that you're sick?
여주
It's just a cold. It's nothing serious...
남준
Lady, you've lived with us for years, and you're still trying to figure this out on your own?
The female protagonist lowers her head, speechless. Then, Jimin approaches her and speaks affectionately.
지민
You said that yesterday. You don't want us to worry. But... I hate it even more that you're hurting alone.
Jimin quietly grabbed Yeoju's wrist and led her into the room. As the door closed, Jimin silently sat Yeoju down on the bed.
지민
I'm not going to tell you anything about Jungkook picking up the medicine bottle. I'm just really worried.
여주
When I speak, all the oppas' expressions darken. I don't like it when the mood becomes heavy because of me.
지민
Hey, we're not that weak.
여주
But… I feel like I’m the only one who keeps getting sick, and I feel like I’m always a nuisance…
Jimin silently wraps his arm around Yeoju's shoulder.
지민
You're our youngest. You're family. I don't say it's a nuisance when my family is sick.
The female protagonist whispers softly while being held in Jimin's arms.
여주
…Sorry.
지민
Don't be sorry. Next time you feel sick, tell me. Okay?
When the female protagonist quietly came out of the room, her brothers were busy preparing breakfast in the kitchen as usual.
석진
"Hey, heroine~ Today, I made porridge with all my heart. I didn't use any liver. I'm not sure if it'll suit your taste~"
정국
I also cut up some fruit. I mixed apples, pears, and bananas together. You don't like bananas that much, do you?
태형
Hey, I shaved it. Jungkook only shaved his stomach.
The heroine smiled faintly at the familiar chatter of her brothers. Just as she was about to walk into the warm commotion— her vision suddenly blurred.
I feel dizzy…
My heart began to beat faster, my breathing became increasingly labored, my fingertips trembled, and my knees gave out.
…wait for a sec…
Before she could finish her words, the female protagonist's body swayed and collapsed.
태형
Heroine!!
The first to run was Jeongguk. He immediately embraced Yeoju's body and cried out with a bewildered expression.
정국
Brother!! The female protagonist has fallen!!
Jimin, RM, and V ran over at the same time. Jin put down the knife and was about to call 119, but stopped when Taehyung spoke.
태형
No, he's breathing. He seems to have a high fever. Ice pack and fever reducer first!
RM calmly gathered his medicine bottle, and Jin returned from the kitchen with an ice pack. Jungkook held Yeoju's hand tightly, unable to hide the anxious look in his eyes.
태형
You said it was really okay... Why are you hiding this again... Why...
정국
We're all here... Just hold on a little longer. Yeoju, open your eyes.
The heroine opened her eyes faintly. Her brothers' faces flashed through her blurry vision.
여주
… Sorry… I just… thought things would get better if I just held on a little longer…
태형
No. You won't have to endure it alone anymore. You'll never suffer alone again.
At Taehyung's words, tears welled up in Yeoju's eyes again. She nodded slightly, catching her breath.
The older brothers silently stayed by his side. For this very moment, the stage and schedule were all on hold. The youngest's illness was breaking everyone's hearts.