The One that Got Away ( MewGulf AU )

Overwork

Chapter 7

"Mr. Kanawut, can you be Suppasit's house doctor for a month?"

There was a deafening silence that follows after the request and the first to break the uncomfortable silence was Mr. Jonchevevaat who cleared his throat and said in almost a calm whisper of disbelief "Darling just what are you asking Dr. Kanawut to do? Stop this."

"No hon! This is the first time in a long time that we did see Suppasit resting. All he does is work. Work. Work. That he'll only stop working when he collapses and when his Doctor would advise him to rest what will he do huh? He will adamantly get a hold of all his gadgets and work while still in the hospital. Now, this is the first time that he obediently followed the advice of his doctor or anyone at that. I just don't want to risk him getting worse because of his carelessness. I will die of worry if there will be no one responsible enough to look after him!" His mother ranted out all her frustration.

"Ma!" Suppasit whines trying so hard to avoid Kana's worried gazes.

"Don't Ma, Ma me Suppasit Jongchevevaat. You always defy me." His mother scolded him directly.

Mr. Jongchevevaat did not say anything and just let his wife have the momentum because he knew it will not end well between them if he will try to stop her.

"We can arrange this Doc." She said reaching his hand "Just please..." Kana looked at her and she's on the brink of crying. Mew just what the hell are you doing in this lifetime?

"Ma, don't put him in an awkward position where you impose him of things he does not want to do. He has several scheduled surgeries. I am not his responsibility." Suppasit interjected. His voice held nothing but seriousness in it. Wow. Don't make it so obvious that you don't want to have me around than being your doctor.

"I will do it Mrs. Jongchevevaat but only if Suppasit is okay and comfortable with the setup. We can make compromises with my schedules. We can move it all to nightshift." Kana decided. This will be the closes that I can get to you so why not? But only if you'll let me.

Everyone turns their gaze to Suppasit as if waiting for his decision "Yeah sure I'll be dead if I say no."  he finally said and that made Mrs. Jongchevevaat very happy that she pull Kana in a hug. Kana was awkwardly standing still until he finally gives in to the happy mother and gave her a comforting pat on the back.

"Thank you so much Doc. we owe you big time. Anyway, we have to go. We still have a pending transaction in Paris. We just went home because of this brat." Mr. Jongchevevaat said when his wife lets go of Kana.

"It's my pleasure Mr. and Mrs. Jongchevevaat," Kana said politely with a little bow.

The two bid their goodbyes to their son and to Kana and dismiss themselves afterward.

There was a heavy tension in the room as Kana scoops a rightful amount of yogurt in a spoon while feeding Suppasit.

"Look I don't know what you're angry about but sorry," Suppasit said casting him an apologetic gaze. He heaves a sigh and looks at Suppasit not ready to raise the white flag "What the hell were you thinking about putting your health at risk?"

Suppasit was caught off guard with the question thrown at him. The daggers that the doctor was throwing pierce something deep down in his heart that he can't help but smile at him.

"I thought it was something else," Suppasit said dramatically placing his hand on his heart. Kana just rolled his eyes at Suppasit's antics and continued feeding him.

Suppasit then starts telling him stories about a trip he has been on, about what he likes, the time he was really scared, and a lot more. Kana just listens fondly and the tension that was once there dissipated. Kana knew that Suppasit can eat without his assistance but as long as the latter would allow him, he will take care of him and live in that moment he still could.

When he finished feeding Suppasit and checking his vitals, he went to the hospital's cafeteria to see a waving Mild as he entered.

"You seem happy. What is it this time?" Mild ask quirking an eyebrow.

"I don't have to see your face much often now," Kana answered smugly, and Mild's mouth hangs open and he slaps a hand to his own mouth.

"You're so melodramatic Mild." He stated as he reaches for Mild's food and starts digging in.

"Hey! I bought that for myself you twat!" But he can't do anything as he watches Kana eat his food. "Anyway, what do you mean that I'll have to see you lesser?"

"Hmmm... I'll be a house doctor of Mr. Suppasit for a month." He answered after he swallowed the foods in his mouth.

"Oh. That's good to know." Mild said nonchalantly. Kana just made a humming sound in agreement but he instantly stiffens and looked at Mild like he had grown three heads. "Hey don't look at me like that! As much as I want to see you in the hospital a lot I just don't want you to overwork yourself." Mild explains.

"I don't overwork myself." Kana denies earning an eye roll from Mild. He eats more and when he was done he said "Gosh! I was so hungry."

"Of course you are! You haven't had your lunch." Mild deadpan. It just dawned on Kana how after he had fed Suppasit his lunch he was called for an urgent surgery. So that's why Mild didn't even put on a fight.

Mild ordered his food again and Kana waits for him to finish this time. They both head to ER because the night was still young.