Finally finished this Kookie fic from my old WIPs!It turned out longer than expected and I wasn't sure about the ending lol but hope ya'll enjoy! <3
Ulcer (JK)
Sickie: Jungkook
Caretakers: OT7
TW: emeto
Jungkook stands in front of the camera with Jimin and Taehyung. They're wearing leather jackets with other layers and it feels heavy. What Jungkook hasn't mentioned is that he's been in tiring pain all day. The last few days, actually. He's had an extra busy month of work and travel - and that can be a bit stressful. Sometimes he gets stomach pain that happens randomly and he blames it on just that; stress.
After the third wardrobe change, Jungkook feels over it. But they still have to do their solo takes. Jungkook goes first so he can get it done with and sit down after. The maknae normally isn't one to slack, but this dull ache is weighing on him. He keeps almost holding his stomach - but then remembers the camera's still going and keeps his hand back. He has to stay posed as instructed. It hurts to move but Jungkook tries to keep a relaxed face and stay in character. When finally done, he finds a chair and tries to make sense of this weird pain. It's like a 'gnawing' feeling. His stomach churns but there's not much food in it.
Jimin and Taehyung do their solo shots but can't help noticing the youngest acting a bit weird. Jungkook feels their questioning faces. He straightens up and fakes a smile, hoping they'll buy it. But of course they ask him about it after. The maknae shrugs it off "I'm okay guys, I think it was just the japchae I had earlier."
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Next day:
"Jungkookie, come get breakfast!" Jimin's voice calls. Jungkook groans quietly, messing with the blanket. He doesn't feel that much better and the pain messed with his sleep. He can smell waffles being made. Usually he's hungry in the morning, but this ache is dulling his appetite. But they have a long day of traveling and he needs energy so the maknae makes himself eat.
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Jungkook felt some relief after breakfast. He boarded okay and sat with Yoongi and the older let him have the window. Jungkook was relaxed and enjoying the view, but it didn't last long. 30 minutes in, his belly starts to hurt again. Jungkook looks down confused. He palms his middle and it feels tender. The gnawing feeling is back. This time it can't be something he ate - they all had the same thing. What is this?? The pain steadily gets worse. He's starting to feel a burning sensation now too. Jungkook shifts anxiously in his chair. He's feeling sick as well as sore. He looks around and Yoongi's beside him reading. Hoseok and Taehyung are asleep. Jungkook is envious of that. He wishes he could nap but his stomach won't let him. He almost wants to tell Yoongi or Jimin nearby but even then, what can they do? They're thousands of feet in the air.
Jungkook just sits there with a straight face staring off, trying to ignore his stomach. The burning feeling persists and he clenches his jaw, then gulps nervously. He puts his seat back but it doesn't help much. Jungkook sighs and sinks down, holding his tummy. Yoongi looks at him "Kook, are you getting motion sickness?"
"Mm.. no.." It's more like reflux - but the pain is more severe and it's making him nauseas. Jungkook looks over at the bathroom. If he must throw up, he'd rather do it in private. He tries to get up but a sharp pain hit and forced him back down. "Agh, fuck!" JK hisses, clutching his stomach.
"Kook? Hey, Jungkookie, what's up??" Yoongi worries.
"Ughh, I don't feel good.. it hurts.." The younger moans, cringing hard. The feeling rises and saliva pools in his mouth, preparing for the inevitable.
"Maybe some water can help settle your stomach" Jimin tries passing him a bottle.
But Jungkook refuses shaking his head. Yoongi senses that he needs a bag - and he's right. Jungkook grabs it and vomits instantly, his stomach churning up something awful. He gasps and coughs as he heaves up his breakfast.
Jin and Namjoon hear from two seats down. "What's going on? Who's getting sick??"
"It's Jungkookie" Jimin answers, trying to comfort the youngest. Jungkook retches louder and it wakes Taehyung and Hoseok. "..Huh?" "What was that??"
Jungkook doesn't know why it hurts so much. His stomach contracts and he coughs up more watery vomit. The bitter taste makes him feel sicker. Jimin noticed the bag's half full. "Um, we're gonna need another over here!" he calls.
Seokjin comes to the rescue. Jimin opens it and Jungkook hurls again. He can't think of a worse place to be sick right now. "Ughh, h-hyung--" Jungkook musters before vomit takes over his mouth again. He upchucks a few more times and it worries his members. Jimin looks at him pitifully as he holds the bag. "Poor Kookie.. It's ok, let it out.."
Jungkook retches but not much else comes out. Now he's just left with stomach pain. It's even worse now from all that heaving. "Ughh, fuck.." His eyes tear up as he whimpers.
"Finished?" Yoongi murmurs, looking at the tired younger.
"Yeah, I think so" Jungkook's face feels all sticky and messy. He can't stand it.
Yoongi gently dabs his face with napkins. "Do you want to see a doctor?"
Jungkook sighs, rubbing his conflicted stomach. "I'll be fine hyung. Think I just need to sleep it off"
Yoongi sighs, not surprised at the younger's answer. He does look pretty exhausted so Yoongi gestures to lay with him. Jungkook melts at his hyung's offer. He pulls his hoodie over and they both huddle and drift to sleep. The members find it cute and Hobi gives them the blanket he had earlier.
****
Jungkook thought that was a one time thing but he was wrong. He's been in pain all week. He can't quite describe it, but it feels like he has a 'sore spot' in the middle of his stomach. He's never had anything like it before. He got sick again last night after having a couple drinks. The alcohol irritated his stomach and the night ended with a painful episode of retching in the yard.
Now Jungkook is texting Namjoon, still insisting he's fine and doesn't need a doctor. Suddenly JK puts his phone down. He gets that feeling again and his stomach churns. It's likely hunger, he hasn't eaten in awhile. But that icky feeling throws him off. He did find antacids to be a good quick fix. Maybe he should eat? But then what if he gets sick again? But he's not doing himself any favors staying empty.. Jungkook sits there thinking about it and then his stomach grumbles. "Ugh.." Jungkook moans in discomfort holding it. He doesn't know how to address this. All he knows is he's starving and ended up having a burger. He eats it ravenously, taking large bites. Within minutes Jungkook is satisfied and the pain fades away. He noticed it gets better when eating a meal.
But it doesn't last. His stomach tries to digest but it feels so heavy. Jungkook shifts uneasily, feeling bloated as well. Maybe he ate too fast? Then the burning comes back with a vengeance. His stomach churns with more acid building up, splashing against the sore spot inside. "Ahh!.." Jungkook winces, both hands clung to his middle. He's getting nauseas again but doesn't want to puke. He hates that his stomach is so sensitive lately.
Jungkook thinks more antacid tablets can help. But he burps into his hand and that made his stomach want to do more. He goes from the cabinet to the toilet to lose his dinner. Jungkook feels a lump in his throat and gags up a slew of mushy chunks in the bowl. The acid burns his esophagus rising up. "Ughh, fuck!" Jungkook wails. He brings up another and his retches fill the room. He's glad no one's around right now. But he lowkey wants some comfort. Most of all, he wants to figure out what the hell is causing this.
"Ugh, what's wrong with you stomach?" Jungkook looks down frowning. He sighs flushing his dinner. Maybe it's his eating habits? He has been having a lot of fast food lately.
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Jungkook can't keep going like this. He still gets tummy pain and it disrupts his work. He's been taking antacids with every meal now; when he's able to eat. But he can't seem to handle a lot of foods, much to his annoyance. Today he settled for a protein shake at breakfast. His members question his odd choice and he just hopes he won't throw it up.
The maknae is visibly struggling at dance. He was afraid of getting sick there and ended up missing lunch. Now he regrets that as his stomach churns with vigorous hunger pangs that hurt even more.
The members notice JK's strained face and posture. "Jungkookie, you missed that part twice now" Hoseok points out. "Is everything ok?"
"I'm.. good hyung" Jungkook smiles like his stomach isn't tearing him apart inside. He shouldn't have left it empty this long, especially doing heavy activity. But he continues the choreo, trying to forget the anguish he's in. Then finally they call it at 6:00.
Jungkook feels weary from not eating for hours. Another pang hits and his stomach growls at him, twisting with hunger. JK tenses up and winces again. He palms it, hoping no one heard. It definitely feels worse when empty. His stomach has this weird acidic feeling and the bitter fluids stir inside, adding the nausea. He just wants to go home. "Don't worry Kook, we'll eat soon" Namjoon pats his arm walking by. Jungkook flushes inside. Great, so they did hear. He hopes dinner won't be too complicated.
"Kook, what's wrong? Does your tummy hurt?" Jin asks him. Jungkook just groans in response. The spice is aggravating his stomach, and in turn fueling more acid.
Everyone's eating and chatting and Jungkook just sits there looking somber. His poor stomach seems to hurt no matter what he does - and the antacids don't even help anymore. Jungkok stares blankly at the meal in front of him. It's kimchi fried rice and he can tell it's spicy by the smell. But he desperately wants to ease that hollow pain and eats fast. His stomach squelches as it tries to handle the rush of food. Then the reflux kicks back in. "Ahh.." JK stops and holds it.
Jungkook gags loudly and unleashed a firey wave, filling the bowl. "Ahh!" He moans in agony, his stomach flares up with spicy acidic contents pouring out. He lurches violently and then feels Namjoon's strong hand gently on his back. "it's ok Kook, it's ok.."
"Ugh, ok, maybe a little.." Jungkook palms his middle, trying to rub where he really feels it. But it doesn't do much from the outside. His stomach hurts with searing pain and he's off to the bathroom.
Jungkook loses his dinner, one awful retch after another. He coughs and sputters as it pours from his lips. This is horrendous.
"Ughh, it hurts hyung" he whimpers. It feels like his stomach is turning inside out. Jungkook brings up a few more before he finally feels empty.
Namjoon and Jimin try to help him up but Jungkook gags again and sinks back down. But he has nothing else to bring and his stomach feels wrung out. "Kook?" Jimin looks at his dazed face.
Jungkook gives one last scratchy retch and his stomach and throat feel scathed. "Ahh!! Fuck!.." Jungkook curls up on the floor. His appearance is worrisome to them.
"Ok, we're going to the doctor now" Namjoon says soft but firm. Jungkook doesn't argue. He's in so much pain that the leader carries him to the car.
****
Jungkook finally gets an answer. That 'sore spot' in his stomach is actually a peptic ulcer. His doctor prescribes medication to reduce stomach acid. He also has to follow a special diet plan while he recovers. No spicy food or anything fried. Alcohol is out too.
Jungkook eases his stomach back into it. His appetite still isn't great but he knows light food will help with that empty nauseas feeling.
"Take your time Kookie" Jin tells him. The older made him porridge and even took it to his bed. Jungkook slowly stirs it. It doesn't have much flavor and isn't his normal choice for breakfast. But plain foods are all his stomach can handle right now. He finishes half of it and then asks Jin to join him for a nap. Jin was going to wash the dishes but he can't say no to that.












