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Jimin immediately knew something was off the moment he walked in.

Taehyung wasn't  running at him to greet him with hugs and kisses like he normally did, nor was there the smell of food in the house when Taehyung wanted to bake goodies or cook dinner for the three of them. There wasn't even the sound of the shower running.

“Taehyung? I'm home, babe.” Jimin frowned, closing the door behind him and dropping his bag by his shoes. Nothing, no response or acknowledgement. His shoes and coat are here… Jimin thought.

“Tae baby? Are you home?” Jimin asked, popping his head in the kitchen to see no one. Jimin wandered into the living room to find the TV on Netflix with the screen showing 'Are you still watching?’ and a lump of blankets and pillows on the couch.

Jimin smiled and walked over to the couch, bending down to move some of the blanket around to see Taehyung's sleeping face. His smile dropped.

Taehyung face was red and his cheeks were stained with dried tears that came from his red, puffy eyes. He looked pale aside from the flush on his cheeks but he wasn't sweaty despite all the blankets covering him.

Jimin grew worried for Taehyung the more he took in Taehyung's appearance. Jimin uncovered more of Taehyung's face to feel his forehead for a fever, which he didn't have oddly enough.

“Oh baby, what's wrong?” Jimin mumbled to himself, stroking Taehyung's face gently. He stirred, leaning into Jimin's hand unconsciously, letting out small puffs. Jimin cooed softly before straightening up and taking the blanket off Taehyung. He groaned sleepily, mumbling about cold before curling up around his pillow.

Jimin grew even more worried when he saw that Taehyung hadn't changed from the clothes he put on this morning, which was a button shirt and jeans. Taehyung always changed his clothes as soon as he came home, no matter what.

Jimin placed the blanket over Taehyung again, this time not crumpled up in a ball. He tucked him in and bent down again to kiss him softly on the forehead before heading to the shower to clean himself up.

-

“Yeah, I don't know Guk. He looked like he had a fever but he didn't feel hot. Netflix was on but it had that thingy that pops up when you haven't clicked anything for a long time, so he must've been asleep for a while.” Jimin sighed as he got dressed into sweat pants and a loose shirt, talking to Jeongguk on speaker phone.

“Should I pick up something?” Jeongguk asked, the sound of rustling papers in the background.

“No, I don't think so. He's been pretty tired and stressed out with all the exams lately, so I guess that's what this is. I'm just glad they're over and done with.” Jeongguk agreed. “When are you coming home?”

“Uh, maybe around eight? I'll see if I can come home earlier, Tae doesn't sound so good and I wanna be with him.”

It was five now.

“Okay, I'm gonna go check up on him. Love you.” Jimin said. “I love you too. Tell Tae, yeah?” Jeongguk asked. “Of course.” Jimin whispered before hanging up.

He went back out to the living room, and saw that Taehyung hadn't really moved. Jimin grabbed the remote and sat down by Taehyung's feet since he was lying down with his head near the armrest.

He turned on the TV and went on to his profile to find something to watch on Netflix. He ended up watching Bob's Burgers, the sound low so Taehyung wouldn't wake up. But the effort seemed futile since he woke up about ten minutes later.

His groan was what made Jimin look over at him. Taehyung grumbled and moved under the covers, sighing heavily. “Hey baby, you awake?” Jimin whispered, laying a hand on Taehyung's leg.

“Mmh,” Was all he got. Jimin rubbed his leg, probably his shin, trying to coax him awake. “You feeling okay?” Taehyung groaned dramatically in response. The older chuckled at him, patting his calf once more before stilling his hand.

Taehyung didn’t do anything else for the next five minutes, and Jimin thought he had fallen asleep again, when he suddenly sat up with the blanket wrapped around him, and stood up.

He blinked sleepily at his boyfriend, the redness in his cheeks still there, and shuffled towards Jimin only to stop once he was right in front of him, and fell forwards.

Jimin yelped and tried to grab at Taehyung the best he could with all the layers, and helped the younger to lay down on him after being pushed down on his back, head on the armrest.

Taehyung giggled softly and shifted around to be more comfy before completely relaxing and letting Jimin feel his weight pressed against his body, not that he minded. “Hi,” Taehyung whispered, voice hoarse, looking up at Jimin since his head on was on the others chest, his heartbeat right underneath his cheek. “Hey.” Jimin replied, smiling as he watched Taehyung purse his lips, asking for a kiss silently. And who was he to say no?

He leaned down and pressed his lips to Taehyung’s, the kiss sweet and chaste. “Are you feeling okay? You're all red and it looks like you've been crying.” Jimin asked once he pulled away. Taehyung sighed and nuzzled down into his chest, closing his eyes. “Don't feel good.” He slurred.

Jimin frowned and brought his free hand that wasn't wrapped around Taehyung, to run his fingers through Taehyung's hair, massaging the scalp. “What do you mean? Are you sick?” Taehyung shrugged in response.

“Just don't feel good.” He repeated, clearly not fully awake anymore. “Okay baby. Why don't you sleep some more and I'll wake you when Gukkie comes home, hm?” Jimin mumbled, pressing his lips to Taehyung's forehead. All he got in return was a soft groan.

-

There was someone running their fingers through his hair. The other hand was wrapped around him, tightly but not suffocating. Taehyung think he was sitting upright, but not on the couch. He was leaning against something, someone, stable and warm.

Who was…? Taehyung whined softly, head shift forward until his face was pressed against something soft yet solid, smooth and hot. He took a deep breath in, taking in the scent of firewood and cinnamon. Jeongguk, Taehyung hummed pleasantly.

The hand in his hair scratched his scalp lightly, massaging it before playing with his hair again. “Taehyung baby, you awake?” The soft voice echoed through Taehyung's ears, vibrations against his lips when Jeongguk spoke.

Taehyung wasn't sure if he confirmed it or not, too sleepy and fuzzy to keep track.

“Come on baby, it's time to get up. Jiminie made soup for us.” Taehyung whined as he was pulled from his sleep, shutting his eyes tightly and burying his face deeper into Jeongguk's neck. Jeongguk continued to coax him awake until he opened his eyes slowly.

It was dark out, the lights on in the living room, dimmed down, probably for Taehyung. He settled his gaze when he realized that Jimin was crouching in front of the pair. “Hey,” the elder smiled softly. “Hi,” Taehyung croaked out, reaching up to wipe the sleep from his eyes.

“You gotta get up now, okay TaeTae? You need to eat some soup and shower, but then you can go back to sleep, okay?” Jimin whispered, lifting his hand to rub Taehyung's neck affectionately. “Yeah, okay.” He nodded. Jimin smiled again before standing up, leaning down to kiss his cheek and then moving up to kiss Jeongguk's too.

Jimin left in the direction of the kitchen, leaving the two together. “When did you get home?” Taehyung whispered, lifting his head to look at Jeongguk. “About an hour and a half ago.” Jeongguk said, smiling. “Oh,” Taehyung nodded, letting his head fall back on Jeongguk's shoulder.

“Do you wanna eat here or at the table?” Jeongguk asked, shifting his hold on the other. “As long as I stay in your arms, I don't care.” Taehyung mumbled, closing his eyes again. God, he was just so tired. “Alright, I guess we'll stay here then,” Jeongguk chuckled, but he couldn't help but feel worry rise in his chest.

Taehyung slept for a very long time, which he never did, especially during the day since he hated napping. And judging by his clothing, the sleep took him by surprise. Jimin and Jeongguk were worried for their boyfriend, he didn't look good with his pale skin but flushed cheeks, eyes red and bags under his eyes, looking lethargic, but he wasn't sick.

“Tae,” Jeongguk said when Jimin came into the room carrying two bowls- Jimin ate when Jeongguk came home-made and set them on the coffee table. Taehyung mumbled something, snuggling into Jeongguk's neck. Jimin sighed, crouching down in front of them again.

“Come on, let's eat some soup, yeah?” Jimin asked, rubbing Taehyung's thigh to try and wake him up, again. “Wha- yeah, soup.” Taehyung yawned, eyes fluttering open and lifting his head up. “Why don't you switch with us so Jeongguk can eat? You can sit on my lap, I can feed you, too.” Jimin suggested, getting up to sit beside Jeongguk.

“'m not a baby, I can feed myself,” Taehyung groaned, whining when Jeongguk lifted him out of his lap and into Jimin's. Taehyung noticed that Jeongguk didn't even change from his work attire, his white button up shirt had the first few undone and his black pants were still on.

“Sure you can but I wanna do it anyways.” Jimin said, a small smile on his face. Taehyung only sighed and got comfortable, feeling light from all the affection he was receiving.

Jimin then grabbed a bowl that was behind Taehyung’s  back and held it in one hand while the other picked up the spoon. “Say ahhh~” Taehyung rolled his eyes but opened his mouth.

Jimin made sure that the soup was cool enough before bringing the spoon to his mouth.

Taehyung moaned at the taste, feeling the warmth travel down his throat and into his stomach.

Jimin giggled, pressing a kiss on Taehyung's cheeks, skin slightly tight from the dried tears stains. Jeongguk simply watched them, completely focused on them, wondering how he got so lucky to be with them.

“It's good,” Taehyung sighed, looking over at Jeongguk. “Of course it is, I made it.” Taehyung snorted at Jimin's reply, looking back over at him, taking another bite.

“Why aren't you eating?” He asked, looking up at Jimin. “I already ate, here, when Guk came home, so I'm not hungry, but you need to eat.” Jimin explained as he fed Taehyung.

As Jimin continued to feed him, him and Jeongguk both noticed that Taehyung was beginning to drift off again, and if they weren't so worried about him they would've thought it was cute. “Tae? You wanna finish this or go with Jeonggukie to shower?” Jimin asked, setting the bowl down and brushing the hair out of his eyes.

Taehyung only hummed in response, eyes closed. Jeongguk stood up, holding his empty bowl in one hand, picking up Taehyung's bowl and going to the kitchen. He came back empty-handed, going over to his boyfriends and ran his hand through Taehyung's hair before running his hand down to the middle school of Taehyung's back while the other one hooked behind the back of the elders knees.

“Here, I'll take him.” Jeongguk whispered, bending down and ever so gently picking him up. Taehyung stirred as his head knocked against Jeongguk's shoulder softly.

“Go to bed, Chim, we'll join you soon, 'kay?” Jeongguk said over Taehyung's head. “Yeah, I'll just clean up first.” Jimin nodded, watching Jeongguk walk away in the direction of the bathroom.

-

Jeongguk gently sat Taehyung down on the countertop sink, jolting him awake. “Tae, wake up, we need to shower.” Jeongguk muttered as he unbuttoned Taehyung's shirt, undressing him.

“Ye-yeah, I'm awake.” Taehyung yawned, rubbing the sleep in his eyes. “What's up with you today? You've been sleeping all day and you didn't bother to change your clothes, clothes Tae. You called me one time to bring your PJs to the library because you were studying but your clothes were ‘uncomfortable’. Not to mention this flush,” Jeongguk sighed, cupping Taehyung's face and rubbing his cheek softly.

“I get red when I'm really tired and haven't slept much.” He explained, watching Jeongguk undo his belt and set it aside before helping Taehyung off the counter and falling to his knees. He pulled down his pants and underwear, Taehyung using Jeongguk's shoulders to support himself.

Once Taehyung was naked- neither minding it since they've seen it all before- Jeongguk stood up, eyebrows furrowed in worry. “How much sleep have you been getting?” His voice was deep and soft, brown eyes looking at him. He knew that Taehyung hated that look, he couldn't resist that face.

“Like, per night or…?” Taehyung trailed off, trying to buy himself some time. “Sure, per night.” Jeongguk shrugged, wrapping his arms around Taehyung's waist, pulling him close. Jeongguk was still dressed so the fabric rubbed the others naked skin.

“Um, the most is like, I don't know, two hours?” Taehyung's voice went higher at the end, knowing he was in trouble. “Two hours- oh my God Tae, no wonder you were so tired.” Jeongguk began, already fretting over him, cupping Taehyung's face, thumb stroking the dark bags under his eyes.

“Stop~” Taehyung whined, pulling his face out of Jeongguk's hands. He didn't like it when he was treated like a child, like he couldn't do anything without help. Taehyung turned on the shower and waited for the water to get warm, listening to Jeongguk get undressed, clothes falling to the floor and the belt unbuckling. Once the water was fine they both jumped in, standing under the spray together.

Jeongguk was behind Taehyung, running a hand up his spine before running his back down to his hips and curling his arm around Taehyung's waist, pulling Taehyung flush against Jeongguk's wet body. “Sorry. I know you don't like being babied. I'm just, you know, worried about you.” Jeongguk mumbled against Taehyung's shoulder, letting go to grab the shampoo and conditioner.

“I know Guk,” He sighed, looking over his shoulder to look over at the younger. Jeongguk took the opportunity to lean forward and quickly gave a sweet kiss on his lips. “Love you,” Jeongguk whispered, both close enough to be able to hear it over the water. “I love you too.” Taehyung smiled. Jeongguk smiled too, eyes crinkling as his bunny teeth were shown.

Taehyung couldn't find anything more adorable.

-

They finished their shower eventually, and by the time they were done, Taehyung was leaning against the other for support, incredibly tired. “Why are you so tired, though? You've been sleeping all day.” Jeongguk wondered out loud as he dried off Taehyung with slight difficulty since he was leaning most of his weight on him.

“I feel like I didn't sleep at all,” Taehyung whined, nuzzling down into Jeongguk's warm neck. “Poor baby,” Jeongguk said childishly, kissing the side of his head fondly before picking him up, both still butt naked, and leading them to the bedroom to find some clothes.

Jimin was on his phone, dressed in his PJs, under the covers, waiting for his boyfriends to join him. Jeongguk dropped Taehyung on the bed, making him bounce slightly before he groaned out a “Fuck you,” and rolled around in the bed.

“You're so weird,” Jimin chuckled, sitting up to pinch Taehyung's bare ass. He yelped, slapping Jimin's pinchy finger away and rubbed the spot. Jeongguk walked over to them and dropped Taehyung's clothes on his head. “You guys are so mean!” Taehyung whined, pushing the clothes off of him.

“Why don't you pinch his ass, he's naked too!” Taehyung pouted, glaring at Jimin. Both knew that Taehyung wasn't actually mad, just tired and cranky. “Because Jeonggukie is stronger than the both of us and he could tickle me into oblivion?” Taehyung bursted out laughing at Jimin's explanation, burying his face in the blanket to muffle his laughter.

“Um, not sure if that's completely right, but okay?” Jeongguk snickered, putting on his boxer briefs. Jimin snorted. Taehyung finally calmed down, he rolled onto his back and kicked his legs in the air and struggled to put his boxers on before sitting up to put- Jeongguk's?- shirt on. He sighed again, collapsing forward, finally remembering that he was exhausted.

“I think it's time to go to bed,” Jeongguk said as he sat on the bed, patting Taehyung's butt to get him to move. He mumbled something, moving lazily under the covers before falling back on the bed. He rolled onto his side and snuggled up to Jimin, feeling Jeongguk get in behind him, molding his body against Taehyung's.

Taehyung couldn't feel more comfortable, Jeongguk spooning him while Taehyung rested his head on Jimin's chest. “Tae?” Jeongguk asked. “Yeah,” Taehyung muttered, keeping his eyes closed but he was awake, mostly. “Why were you crying earlier?” Jimin asked this time.

“I was just upset that I was so tired that I think I passed out from crying so much.” Taehyung chuckled awkwardly, glancing at the others when they didn't respond.

“Do you wanna go to sleep now?” Jeongguk asked. “Yes please,” Jimin giggled at how adorable Taehyung was. “Love you guys,” Taehyung mumbled sleepily, already half asleep. “We love you too.” Jimin sighed contently, Jeongguk kissing Taehyung's shoulder as a reply.

Taehyung woke up the next day feeling  much better.