Prompt: You’re a guest at Lee Hyori’s Bed & Breakfast, but you get sick so you spend the day with IU
Warning(s): Minor cursing
When you had woken up this morning, your body ached, but you just assumed that it was the result of yesterday’s strenuous yoga session. But when you waddled into the kitchen, you noticed something was a little off.
The other guests were shuffling around with cold drinks in their hands, clad in shorts and t-shirts. Meanwhile, you were all but shivering in your leggings and an oversized hoodie. It wasn’t long before Hyori stuck her hand on your forehead, tsking at you.
“I told you to wear more clothes yesterday.” She scolded you, making you smile sheepishly at her. “Oppa, can you grab the thermometer?”
The sound of quick footsteps filled the first floor. “Who’s sick?” Sang-soon called out before entering with the medical tool.
Hyori gently brushed your hair out of your face, before running the thermometer across your forehead. A frown fell on her lips.
“38.2,” Hyori informed you, brushing your hair out of your face. “You’ve got a fever.”
You let out a groan, taking a seat beside the others at the dining table. One of the fellow guests gently rubbed your back, placing a piece of toast onto your plate.
“You should stay here and rest today,” Sang-soon stated, handing you a warm cup of tea. “What do you girls have planned today?”
You took a deep breath, inhaling the steam as your friends began to describe the day’s plans. You couldn’t help the pout that formed on your face. With your busy work schedules, it had been so hard to find time for the five of you to go on vacation. Now you were stuck with the stupid flu.
“If you had taken my jacket, you wouldn’t have gotten sick!” The other guests chuckled at Hyori’s sudden outburst, and you found yourself smiling as well. “But no, you insisted on freezing, and now look at you.”
“The jacket was literally on your body when you offered it to me.” You retorted. “If I took it, you would be sick.”
The entire table turned at the sound of the new voice. Clad in her oversized t-shirt and track pants, Ji-eun stood at the entrance of the kitchen. Greetings were quickly exchanged, and the employee repeated her initial question.
Guiltily, you raised your hand. Her gaze fell on you, a soft smile on her face. She gently patted your head before taking the seat across from you.
“Oppa and I have to go into town today,” Hyori noted, regaining everyone’s attention. “Ji-eun can take care of you.”
The house emptied out before you knew it, leaving the two of you to play by yourselves. While you wanted to go sit on the terrace, you were shoved into bed.
“You’re still shivering.”
She pressed a gentle hand to your forehead, smiling at you. You returned the smile, noting the way her eyes softened. “Sleep well.” Despite how badly you wanted to ask her to stay, you merely watched her retreating figure. Your eyes slowly closed, dreams filled with a familiar singer.
When you awoke, you found the other girl in the kitchen. Ji-eun insisted on making you an herbal tea that she had tried in Hong Kong, claiming that it made everything feel better.
It wasn’t long until a cup of brown liquid was sitting in front of you. You took a small sip, and you couldn’t hide your reaction.
You shook your head. “No, no, it’s fine.” At her glare, you sheepishly looked down at the cup once more. “Is it supposed to be so bitter?”
At your words, Ji-eun took the cup from you. She swallowed the liquid and stuck her tongue out in disgust. “I messed up.” She let out a giggle, and you couldn’t help but join her.
When your laughter came to an end, you glanced out the window. You had slept for much longer than you had intended, and the sun was starting to set. Wordlessly, you gently placed Ji-eun’s hand in yours, tugging her out to the terrace. The two of you took a seat at the edge, neither one of you letting go.
“Thank you for taking care of me today,” you whispered.
She turned to face you, and you felt your cheeks heat up as you locked eyes. With her free hand, she reached up to tuck your hair behind your ear. Slowly, she leaned closer to you, eyes filled with nervousness. She stopped within an inch of your face, gaze flickering to your lips.
Without hesitation, you closed the gap. You relished in the feeling of her arms wrapping around you. Before the kiss could go any further, the sound of barking filled the Bed & Breakfast.
The two of you pulled away right as the car came up the drive. Ji-eun ran down the steps to help with the groceries, you right behind her.
“Are you feeling better?” Sang-soon asked, ruffling your hair.
You smiled up at him. “Much.” With that, you fell in step with Ji-eun and you couldn’t help the grin on your face.
The couple stayed back at the car, merely observing your laughter. Hyori waited until you entered the house, before turning to face her husband.
“Do you think they know we saw them?”
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