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13: It's Too Late

Third Person's POV

Jeongyeon's sweat was dripping as she ran down the bright hallway that she hadn't been through for a long time. In a hurry, she almost dropped the backpack on her shoulder.

When she reached Tzuyu's room, she wasted no time. She entered immediately. "Tzuyu!" She was calling it's name while opening the door.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she saw her best friend still lying in bed, surrounded by doctors, nurses and her parents.

She hurried over to it. She looked at Tzuyu's face which was dilated but lifeless. "Tzuyu, you're awake!" She said loudly with tears streaming down her face.

"Jeongyeon..." Nurse Old Geun scolded while approaching her.

But with great anticipation, she didn't hold back. "You're awake, Tzuyu! Oh, God, you're finally awake!" Though she was crying, there was a hint of joy in her voice. Her smile was also ear to ear.

It also disappeared immediately when she realized that Tzuyu wasn't paying attention to her. So she turned to Old Geun. "W-why isn't she talking? Why isn't she looking at me?"

"Give it time, Jeongyeon. She's been in coma for 8 months, it's normal for her to act like that. What's important, she's awake now. She'll fully recover sooner or later." Old Geun replied as he comforted her.

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After a few days, Tzuyu was gradually able to move again. But, her confusion around her is still noticeable.

And a few weeks later, she was able to speak again --- and in those days, she had only one person on her mind.

Tzuyu

'What is love? Why is everyone getting so giddy about it?' When I was a kid, I used to ask myself that question over and over again whenever I see the people inside the television falling in love and going through hardships that ultimately leads to a happy ending.

My curiosity led to questions, until my questions turned into expectations.

Truth be told, I've always wished to meet someone, not just someone, but "the one".

Looking back now, I shouldn't have made that wish.

Because love just made my horrible life, a whole lot worse and definitely painful...

I opened my eyes and immediately took a deep breath. My sweat was dripping and my heart was beating so fast that I just sat down to calm myself. The plastic mask was still attached to my mouth so I quickly removed it so I could breathe fresh air.

I can't understand my dream but I know it's scary. I should tell that to Jung- Shit! I fell asleep! Oh no! Jungkook is probably worried!

"Jungkook sorry I fell asleep!"

I looked at the sofa thinking Jungkook was there and waiting for me to wake up as he always does but I saw no one in the sofa. He's not here...

I'm sad to see no one was waiting for me to wake up. I'm sad because I can't see his smile that always greets me every time I wake up. I'm so really used to him. I really have to prepare myself because I know the time will come and he will recover and leave, while me, staying here for the rest of my life.

Where is that fool anyway? I need to tell him my weird dream and to say sorry too because I didn't fulfill my promise that I won't fall asleep.