Idol? Ex? Doctor? What? - english version

Part XVIII

Kim Jisoo

I have 15 minutes to end my shift and I'm about to kick this last patient out of the office, but here I'm stitching up a ridiculous cut.

Things are starting to get back on track again. Me and Chaengie. Me and Lili. Me and Jendeukie. Finally.

I start humming softly, finishing the patient's dressing and checking the clock every 15 seconds. To get my Jen and... Wait, where are we going? She just said to pick her up, but she didn't say where we were going.

Where can I take that mandu when it's a little late? She's just recovered, she can't try too hard. I let out an irritated sigh. 48 hours in the hospital are melting my brain, but the anxiety of being with Jennie makes everything in me jittery.

"Hey, doctor, I think it's over." the patient says and I turn my attention to him.

"You're right." I give a soft smile. After a while, these things become automatic and my brain doesn't even expend the energy to memorize these routine actions. "I'll see you in a week." I sign the recipe and extend to him. As soon as he closes the door, I get up quickly and start gathering my things.

"Soo?" Soojoo's voice takes me by surprise and I just mumble "huh" for her to keep talking "Where are you going?"

"I have an appointment now." I say without looking at her. I don't want to say what I'm going to do, but I don't want to lie either.

"Kim?" her tone is upset and I take a deep breath.

"Jooya, don't be upset with me, please." I approach her "You know how much I like you, how much I admire and respect you" I take her hand "But I'm not able to give what you want."

"And are you able to give Jennie Kim what she wants? Who always played with you and your heart?" a tear rolls down her cheek.

"Soojoo" I run my hand over my face "You know how much I blame myself for things not working out between us. I think for a long time I dedicated myself to you with all my soul."

"Things were working out until she appeared in your life again, Jisoo, but you decided to take her back and put an end between us." She rests her hand on my cheek.

"Soojoo, I understand if you start hating me. I don't blame you for that, maybe in your place, I would do the same..." When I realize, her mouth is on mine and I widen my eyes, pushing her away "SOOJOO! HAVE YOU GOING CRAZY?"

"No," she says without looking at me and shoves her hands in her pockets, "But remember when Jennie kicks you again, I won't wait for you forever." I take a deep breath as I watch her leave and run my hand over my face, rubbing my eyes.

I have no reason to think about it. Jennie and I are fine, that's what matters to me. I just want to see my mandu and have her glued to me, like old times.

As soon as I get to the door of Jennie's building, I text her. Minutes later, she leaves and runs to her car.

"Did you call a taxi?" I smile at her.

"Yes, but I didn't know which angels ruled." I widen my eyes when I hear her and she starts to laugh as she puts on her belt. "You're late, Chu."

"There was a little unforeseen, but nothing to worry about. Where is my kiss?" I pout and she rolls her eyes, pulling me close to her and I kiss her. I rest my hand on her leg and squeeze when she scratches the back of my neck.

"Control yourself, you light up too fast."

"But it's one of the effects you have on me, Jendeukie."