Hyung (HeeJayWon short story) ✔

Chapter 9 (Hi)

Jungwon

My head is pounding and I felt someone holding my hand. It felt unfamiliar tho. I slowly open my eyes as I adjust to the bright light directly above me. Can't hospitals not put the bulb directly above the patient's pillow? I mean it's a hassle to adjust and the bright light after waking up hurts.

I look at my side and saw dad holding my hand. Oh so that's why it is kinda unfamiliar. Dad rarely held my hand so I kinda am not used to his hands.

"Dad?"

"Wonie? . . goodness you're finally awake. .  how are you?"

"My head still hurts a little. . how long am I asleep?"

"Two days son. . . your hyung hasn't been asleep then. . hasn't it for his boyfriend, he wouldn't have gone to bed. . ah that kid"

Hyung hasn't slept?

"Has he returned?"

"He's on his way"

Just as he say that, the door was opened and Jay hyung immediately ran to me as he knelt by my bed.

"How are you? . . "

His hand immediately held mine as his other hand was on my forehead.

"I'm feeling fine hyung"

"You scared me"

I held his hand back before my eyes drift towards an unknown guy speaking with my dad.

"Who are you with hyung?"

He look behind him as he face palmed. He let go of my hand as he approached the unknown guy.

"Wonie, this is my boyfriend Lee Heeseung. I met him in the States when I am studying . . you know the drill. . I am not able to make him meet you because I want it to be face to face. . Babe he's my brother, I know you knew about him already"

The new guy smiled at me and he's handsome I should say, that's undeniable and I felt comfortable around him. To be honest from the past relationships of my brother in high school, Heeseung hyung is the only one I felt comfortable in first meet.

"Hi . . . I hope my hyung is not burdensome"

He let out a laugh with his oh so perfect set of teeth before stepping forward.

"A little maybe. . you haven't asked how many times he forgot his phone in my apartment that I have to give it back to him"

I laughed as I held out my hand.

"Nice to meet you Heeseung. . may I call you hyung?"

"Of course . . nice to meet you as well"

He shook my hand as I smiled and gave my hyung an apologetic look. I remember being rude to him when I found out about his boyfriend.

"By the way Heeseung hyung, what do you do?"

"I am managing the mall here.. I know you know HYBE mall. . I'm the boss there"

My eyes widen in shock when he said that.

"The thing is Heeseung is really advance so when the previous manager retired, he immediately entrusted the mall to him. . ."

Power couple indeed.

A manager and a next in line CEO.

"Wow . . ."

They stayed for a bit more and chat with me before Heeseung has to go to work. He bid us goodbye and when the door closed hyung walk back and sat by my bed.

"Wonie. .  . are you ok?"

I look at him before I realize my face is on a frown.

Why do I feel like this? I felt like something will be taken away from me sooner or later?

This is the same thing I felt before Jay hyung announced that he will be studying abroad for years but worse.

Could it be that anytime soon, Jay hyung would get married and live his life without me anymore?
Just thinking about it made me feel sick.

"I just . . I just felt . . scared hyung"

"Why?"

"I thought one day you will live your life without me"

"I won't live my life without you in it Wonie. . . even if I grew so old, you will still be a part of my life"

"I know. But . . ugh never mind. Forget what I said, effect of medicine I think"

He chucked before stroking my cheek with his palm and I close my eyes to try to blink out the threatening tear that is about to fall from my eyes.

Hyung is about to speak when a phone call interrupts him.

He left for a few minutes before returning with a frown. .

"Will you be ok if I leave for a while? I'm needed by dad. I already contacted your friend, Sunoo. He's on his way"

"I'll be fine hyung. I don't want you missing out on work anyway"

A kiss was placed on my forehead before hyung left and the moment the door closed, I froze upon realization that my heart is beating abnormally fast.

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