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Junghwan observes.
He doesn't stare excessively, no, that's rude. He just notices things easily and observes them. Like how he observes Jeongwoo unconsciously leaning on Haruto every time they sit next to each other during movie nights. He also observes the way Haruto purposely adjusts his posture to accommodate Jeongwoo better. He thinks it's the softest thing ever.
Currently, he's sitting next to the exact same scene. The hyungs aren't at the dorms with them. Doyoung fell sick and he gets pretty lethargic when he does so the staff decided to send the youngest ones to look after him. Junghwan doesn't really understand why they did not send Hyunsuk or Mashiho instead. Those two dote on Doyoung the most and he's sure they would like to take care of him. He guesses it's probably because Hyunsuk and Jihoon has to attend a meeting with the staff to work out their schedules and with the two leaders gone, Mashiho has to overlook dance practice in their stead.
Doyoung is currently sleeping in his room. Haruto, Jeongwoo, and Junghwan decided to watch a movie in the living room since they don't have anything else to do. He's sitting on the other edge of the couch, opposite of the older two, and eating donuts. The other two are very silent save for the occasional grumbles and commentaries - mostly from Jeongwoo - about the drama they're currently watching.
Junghwan noticed the door to his left - which is Doyoung's - open and out came a burrito in the form of Kim Doyoung wrapped in his fuzzy blanket. His hair is a mess and his eyes are half-closed, his lips forming into a little pout. "Hey hyung, do you need anything?" Junghwan asked the half-asleep redhead who's barely walking straight.
Doyoung said nothing and instead made a beeline for the couch and plopped down on the soft cushion. He curled even more into his blanket and closed his eyes. Haruto eyed him worriedly and gave him a little pat on the head. "Does anything hurt, hyung?" he asked, concern lacing his voice. Doyoung opened his eyes a bit and gave Haruto a small smile. "M fine... just.. cold." And only then did Junghwan notice Doyoung's very subtle gesture - which means he was shivering in tiny because Junghwan is very observant.
"The blankets must not be doing their job very well then." Jeongwoo teased. Doyoung just let out a little laugh but remained silent.
Junghwan glanced at Haruto and Jeongwoo's position. Jeongwoo is sandwiched between Haruto and the armrest, his knees pulled close to his chest and head leaning onto Haruto's shoulder while Haruto has his arms around his back. An idea suddenly came to Junghwan.
"Hyung! I know what you need. You need body warmth!" He said with sudden excitement. The thought of helping Doyoung feel better made him feel warm and tingly inside. The older has always been helping him so he feels elated that he finally gets the chance to help the other as well.
He opened his arms to beckon Doyoung to come closer. Doyoung just stared at his arms for a minute or so. Every second that passed by with Doyoung just sleepily staring at his open arms made him feel embarrassed and awkward.
He was about to drop his arms down and dismiss the idea but Doyoung tightened the blankets around himself before scooting over closer to Junghwan, onto his arms.
Junghwan blinked, surprised. Then he wrapped both his arms over Doyoung's lithe body and pulled him close. He then put his head on top of Doyoung's that was leaned against his chest. After a few minutes he noticed Doyoung's breathing becoming steady, implying that he's already asleep.
Having Doyoung close to him made Junghwan feel calm and at peace, and he suddenly got the urge to close his eyes and sleep. So, he repositioned himself - slowly, so as not to wake Doyoung up - so that he was leaning against the armrest with Doyoung between him and the back of the couch and his legs are stretched out on the couch. The couch is pretty long so his outstretched legs do not reach where Haruto is sitting.
He closed his eyes and fell into a dreamy sleep where bunnies are hopping around under the sunrise. And so, he didn't notice Haruto's fond look and Jeongwoo taking his phone out to take a picture.