Nosferatu: Ruler of the Night [TAEKOOK] Jhope's illness

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After dinner, everyone went to bed. Jhope fell asleep instantly, and Jimin dozed off without asking for a story. Tae, though sleepy, stayed up to read Namjoon's diary.

Before leaving, he kissed Jimin’s forehead and dimmed the lantern. Noticing the cat was still awake, he headed to the study, with it following behind. Sitting by the window, he let in the cool breeze and resumed reading.

Namjoon

April 9, 1798 Last night, after a long wait, we set out for the hunt. Each of us carried a leather bag, wore garlic necklaces, and held holy water—our weapons against the Nosferatu.

Namjoon

After walking for a while, we reached the gates of an abandoned cemetery near the forest. The village sheriff had written to our vampire hunter organization, seeking help against the rising Nosferatu threat. Every morning, bloodless corpses were being found, filling Romania with grief.

Namjoon

We had planned to meet the sheriff first, but upon reaching the village, we learned he was away in Bucovina for two days.

Namjoon

The cemetery hadn’t been used for centuries. Most of the gravestones dated back to the 17th century, many broken or leaning. Some graves had no markers at all—perhaps forgotten souls lost to time.

Morning sunlight woke Tae. He opened the windows, letting in fresh air and birdsong. Remembering his decision to handle the chores, he hurried to Jhope’s room, worried he had started working.

Jhope lay curled up in bed, burning with fever. As Tae touched his forehead, Jhope’s tired eyes fluttered open.

Taehyung

You have a burning fever. Stay in bed, I’ll be right back.

Without waiting for a response, he rushed out. In their room, Jimin was still asleep. The cat stirred at the sound of footsteps. Pulling back the curtains, sunlight hit Jimin's face, waking him up.

Taehyung

Jimin, get up. Grandpa is sick. Stay with him, I'll make soup.

Jimin stretched and nodded as Tae left. He went to Jhope’s room, finding him shivering under the blanket. He tucked him in.

Jhope

Good morning, Jimin,

Jimin

Good morning, Grandpa. Are you feeling unwell?

Jhope

Just a slight fever.

Jimin

Brother is making soup for you. It'll help.

Jhope

Alright

Tae brought pigeon soup, filling the room with a rich aroma. Handing the bowl to his brother, she said,

Taehyung

Feed Grandpa the soup. Make sure he finishes it.

Jimin

Okay

Jhope

**smiled softly** Where are you going, Tae? Sit with me.

Taehyung

Not now, Grandpa. I have a lot of work to do. Please have the soup. I'll come to you as soon as I’m done.

To be continued