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Jaemin was trying really hard to keep a smile on his face. It wasn’t that he wasn’t happy. He was more than happy to practicing with his members. It’s just that he didn’t feel well. He hadn’t felt good in almost a week now, and he had to admit that it was kind of getting to him.
His vision was blurry and his chest felt tight but he tried to push through anyways, blinking hard to clear his vision enough to switch formations. He bumps into Jeno on the way, cursing quietly under his breath.
“Jaemin? Are you alright? You’ve been really shaky and out of it. I think you should sit down for a bit. Take a little break.” Doyoung smiles at the younger gently, ruffling his hair, not accepting Jaemin’s small protest.
“Xiaojun will sit with you, he needs a break too. Then you won’t be left out okay?” Xiaojun groans quietly but moves toward the wall, sinking down beside his bag and patting the spot beside him for Jaemin to join him.
Jaemin hesitates but sits beside the older boy, laying his head on Xiaojun’s shoulder. “Here. You drank all your water already. You can have mine. You’re really warm Minnie, are you sure you’re alright?” Xiaojun places the back of his palm on the boy’s forehead, hissing a little bit.
“Nnngh m fine. Just tired.” Xiaojun frowns, his thick eyebrows pulling together before he stands up, lifting Jaemin up with him. “No. You need to see the nurse. Let’s go.” Xiaojun let’s Jaemin wrap his arm around his shoulder, helping him walk to the door before the younger boy’s legs buckle underneath him, his body slumping forward.
“Jaemin?! Jeno go get the nurse. Jungwoo can you get some ice. He’s really warm.” Xiaojun kneels down onto the floor, laying Jaemin down with the younger boy’s head in his lap. He brushes some of the boy’s hair back.
“Jaemin? Can you open your eyes please? It’s okay. You’re okay. We’re gonna help you I just need to know if you’re awake. U-Um squeeze my hand if you’re awake.” Xiaojun mumbles, moving his hand from Jaemin’s hand to tug some of his own back.
Jaemin’s fingers weakly wrap around Xiaojun’s own, squeezing a little bit. Xiaojun smiles slightly, sighing in relief. “He’s okay Jun. You’re both doing great. Jaemin, can you try to sit up for me?” Xiaojun shifts, helping Jaemin to sit up against his chest.
“Can you tell me what’s feeling wrong so we can help you get feeling better?” Doyoung sits in front of the duo, looking forward worriedly. Jaemin whines, leaning back so that his head’s on Xiaojun’s shoulder. “Head hurts. And m’ chest kinda. Was coughing a lot earlier.”
“Okay. I want you to drink this water for me okay? The whole thing. The nurse thinks it’s just a cold mixed with exhaustion so you should be fine once we get home and you rest a bit okay?” Jaemin grabs the bottle from Doyoung, drinking the remainder of it and closing his eyes again.
“You guys just rest okay? We’ll be done soon and then we’re all going to sleep on the couch and watch movies. Okay?” Jaemin nods sleepily, yawning a little bit and cuddling back into Xiaojun’s chest. Doyoung just happy that he was okay.