One Shots // Bae Rona x Joo Seokhoon ✨💫🌃

S3 To Protect (3.2)

PENTHOUSE S3EP11 ENDING

'Accompanying Rona yet again in the hospital, Seokhoon finally lets his guard down and shows his affection for her....at the same time, Seokkyung wishes Seokhoon his true happiness and shows her guilt of being involved in this mess.'

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The siren of the ambulance rings in Seokhoon's ears as he looks down at his bloodied hands.

Holding onto Rona's hands, he gently strokes her palms as he struggles to contain the tears from falling down his eyes.

The medic was silently working on her injuries as they were being transported to the hospital.

'Your girlfriend is going to be fine, It's a simple concussion.... She might not wake up today due to the trauma and shock, a little sleep and IV would be fine after that.'

The medic comments as he observes the drained and concerned Seokhoon from across him.

Seokhoon silently nods as he observes Rona's unconscious face. How painful it must have been to fall down the steps and yet again face her mother's murderer.

He wonders how she could have endured so much and not have gave up at all.

As they arrive at the hospital, Rona was admitted to a private suite and doctors worked to stitch her wound up while also performing tests to make sure there was nothing much more serious that would affect her brain considering she had surgeries before.

Seokhoon sat beside her bed silently as he held her hands observing her face after such a long time.

The door suddenly opens and Seokkyung enters hesitant to face Rona.

Seokhoon looks up at his sister and smiles gently welcoming her to sit only for her to refuse as she stood by the door and observed the unconscious female.

'I just came in to tell you something....'

Seokkyung explains as she crosses her arms together and glances at her brother.

'If oppa is so concerned... Why are you such a dumbass and let her go? Appa has been taken care of so just go back to her... I want oppa.... To be happy at least starting now. '

Looking awkward at what she had just said, Seokkyung quickly makes up an excuse to go back outside and leaves the room with a flustered Seokhoon taking in her statement.

Seokhoon silently smiles as he strokes Rona's hands and whispers.

' From now on I'll be by your side whether you like it or not. It doesn't matter if you don't want to be with me anymore.... I'll respect that, but I'll make up for all the times I couldn't protect you and stay by your side.'

Pecking her hands, Seokhoon rests his head on her bed as he also lets the exhaustion take over.

A gentle nudge startles and wakes Seokhoon up from his sleep.

Looking up to meet the pair of hazel eyes gazing at him, Seokhoon gets up and rubs his eyes to check if Rona was okay.

'Rona yah... Are you awake? Is everything okay? Does your head still hurt? ----'

Gripping on his hands, Rona stops Seokhoon from attacking her with more questions and calms him.

'I'm fine, my head and body just hurts a bit.... But I'm okay.'

Observing the female's face for a second, Seokhoon leans in and unexpectedly engulfs her in a soft and gentle hug.

'I'm sorry.... I wasn't there to help you and protect you. I failed again but Rona yah.... I'll be here with you from no--'

Unable to finish his sentence, Seokhoon breaks down into a fit of cries as he let's his pride down and cry into his love's arms seeping his tears onto her hospital gown.

Rona smiles weakly and gently pats her lover' s back.

'I'm proud of you Joo Seokhoon, from now on.... I'll also stay beside you and protect you. I'm stronger than you think you know.'

Tears were also trickling down Rona's eyes as she smiles at Seokhoon's actions.

The lovers pull away and smile at each other, they were finally reunited in each other's warmth and love. Nothing could have relieved Seokhoon much more.

Rona was safe and they were now reunited.

Suddenly remembering the events that led to her confinement, Rona pulls away and looks at Seokhoon with her worried and alarmed face.

'Ajhusshi..... Where is Ajhusshi? He fell down the stairs with me.....is he okay?'

Seokhoon shakes his head and pats Rona's back to comfort her.

'Doctor Ha is fine, his still unconscious but you can see him very soon. His injuries were worst than yours but he made it through.'

Feeling relieved at the revelation, Rona clutches onto her chest and tries to calm her heart.

She remembers it vividly, Yoonchul protecting her and acting as a pillow as they fall down the staircase.

The sound of blood and bones meeting the hardwood of the staircase.... The silent dripping sound of the thick crimson blood and the slightly metalish smell of blood in the air.

Seokhoon silently takes Rona into his arms as he settles on the bed and rocks her gently.

'Stop thinking about it for now.... You have to rest Rona yah, the doctors said it isn't good foe you to be stressed now..... I'll be here beside you so don't worry and lay down.'

Without any power to argue, Rona lays her head on her boyfriend's chest as he strokes her hair gently calming her and protecting her from the memories of the incident earlier.

Meanwhile, in another private room. Yoonchul opens his eyes to the bright lights of the room only to be greeted by familiar faces filled with concern.

'Doctor Ha.... Are you okay?'

*Author's notes is in Part 3 *