WASTED!

(5) Chit-chat

"I know one thing for sure." he said.

"What?" I asked genuinely curious since it was a rare occurrence for him to start up a conversation.

"You sure talk a lot for a psychologist." he said with sarcasm.

"Yes, we are supposed to be listeners. So when you all are not talking at all, we need to play that part first." I said pointing to him.

"What do you want to hear about me, huh?" he said smirking.

Oh? He was offering to talk? Which son of a ghost imposed him today?

"Maybe some basics like... favourite colour, food, or any of your passions?" I asked him.

"Black. Ramyeon." he replied curtly.

"And passion?" I asked again.

"People say that I'm good in writing and composing songs. And maybe I can sing a little." He said, smiling genuinely for the first time.

"Can you sing a bit for me?" I asked quite interested.

"No. I don't sing anymore." he said being sombre again. On sensing that it's a touchy subject for him, I didn't try to pry anymore. Maybe I would, but later.

"Oh... " I trailed off.

Many stars had appeared in the sky by then. The orange patch disappeared and was replaced by a dark starry sky. The sight was beautiful.

"Let's go down? It's almost dinner time." I said while looking at my watch.

"Okay." He said and started walking downstairs while I followed him.

"Hey! I wonder, why don't you treat me like others? You are... not nice but... not too harsh on me. Why is it so?" I asked while trying to keep up with his pace.

"Do you want to have a broken nose or a bald head too?" He said smirking.

"No! Never! But then also, there might be a reason?" I asked again. It was obvious that my extremely energetic self was tiring out the poor introverted boy when he sighed for the nth time that day.

"It's- It's just that- You look like-"

"Yah!" I shouted before losing my balance and almost falling down the stairs. I closed my eyes tightly and braced myself for the impact which never came.

"Do you want to die? Eyes on the stairs!" He scolded me angrily.

I opened my eyes and saw him holding my waist tightly with one hand and grabbing the railing with the other. My heart was beating too fast for me to process anything. So he made me stand stable on the stairs and continued to walk towards the dining area.

"Hey, what are you doing here standing? Dinner's ready, be quick to come." said Rose, one of the nurses. She was a good friend of mine but when she heard that I was in charge of curing 'him' as my patient, she forbade me to take the job. I didn't listen to her as I loved challenges and when I heard that many seniors failed to treat him, it sparked some ambition in me. This caused a little conflict between us and I don't know where we stand now. I still consider her a good friend but she, being evidently pissed and worried sick about me, wouldn't talk to me at all.

I smiled lightly and as I walked towards her, I lightly tapped her shoulder and said, "I know you are worried about me but don't worry, I made a good progress today! And I'm sure he won't hurt me."
I winked at her and ran towards the dining area before she could catch up with me.

"Weirdo." Rose said to herself with a slight chuckle but also wondered about what I said, "He won't hurt you?"

The dinner time mostly went by in silence and munching noises. I usually sat with other doctors and nurses at the table to eat so seating with only one patient at the dining room 'for special circumstances' was pretty awkward for me.

After the dinner, I made sure he sleeps in his own room, and then I went to sleep in my own room which was just beside his. In case he did something, I'd get to hear right away.

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Nothing much happens in this episode but interesting things are coming your way from the next! 👀
I'm back from my writing block and my mind is working at the highest speed possible :))

Have a good day besties ❤