Second Best(2yeon/Najeong version)

Hospital

Nayeon

Waiting is agony. Waiting sucks. Waiting is all we seem to be doing.

" You should head home" I grumble as I snuggle into Jeongyeon's chest. I want her to want to leave which is stupid because she's my pillow right now btu if she wants to go this nagging, festering feeling inside might leave me alone.

Jeongyeon sags in the chair so I have a more comfortable position and the rumble of her laughter vibrates through her chest. Its now 5 A.M. and no one bur Emma is sleeping.

" I'll leave right now if that's what you really want."

Butterflies stir in my belly. What do I want? I wish I knew.

" Nah" my reluctant reply falls out.

" I need my pillow. I am going to keep using you for now."

" You can use me anytime, Nay."

I can reply or choose to pretend, I am going with pretending. The nursing staff has the worlds worst or best timing depending on how I want to look at this because she strides in to check on Emma. My head rises and I hear over to be close to her.

" We are just checking her fever again" she explains and begin to asses her vitals.

Standing next to my daughter while they check her again the fear gnaws its way up. Wondering whether the fever has come down any lower and if not what's the next step? She looks at the thermometer and shakes her head no. She's still running around 101 btu at least we are out of the danger zone.

" Are the test results back from her scan?" I ask.

" I'll check on it but the doctor will be in as soon as we know anything" she smiles and grips my hand.

" Its a good think the fever isn't rising."

I close my eyes and nod. I guess its good. I wish she wasn't sick at all but I am happy Jeongyeon is here. The waiting has been agony and I can't imagine not having her support. I look over at her as she rests in the recliner and fight the urge to giggle. Her legs almost touch the crib Emma is asleep in and her arms practically touch the ground. Its comical. Her hair is a mess that makes her look more adorable. She was always pretty but the more I look at her, I see the small things. The crinkle around her eyes and the scar on her forearm that add to her appeal. She's going to make some woman very happy.

" Are you done staring?" She grumbles with one eye open.

Shit.

" I wasn't staring. I was trying to figure out if you were dead since you weren't moving" I lie and turn so she doesn't see my cheeks redden.

" Sure you were...." She gives a low chuckle.

" Whatever you are old and fat" I wave my hand at her.

Jeongyeon rises and casts a shadow over me. She takes a step toward me with a smirk on her face. My eyes stay locked with her. She's out of her mind if she thinks I am going to back down.

With a measured step she comes closer. Neither of us breaks our gaze.

I read the hesitation behind her eyes. She's as unsure as I am but we are both too stubborn to give in.

" Aaaaa" Emma cries out and I break and look at her.

" Hi baby girl" I say softly and lift her carefully so I don't disconnect anything. She still feels warm and begins to fuss. Why isn't the fever breaking?

Jeongyeon's hand squeezes my shoulder as if she can read my distress.

" I'll call the nurse" She declares and goes to press the button.

Before she can Dr. Hewat walks in lifting papers in the chart.

" Okay we got the results back from the scan and her blood screen." She looks at us both with empathy swimming in her eyes.

" She has a urinary tract infection that spread to her kidneys which is what caused the fever. We need to trat her with antibiotics and make sure her kidneys are functioning properly. Also I want to watch the fever since she did have the convulsions but she should be fine. I am going to order the medicine now."

I release a breath with relief. She's going to be okay, thank god.

" Will the fever come down?" I question.

" It should, can you place her on the bed for me?"

I lay her down and the doctor comes around the other side. She begins to listen to her heart and abdomen.

" She's doing well and I think once we get the antibiotics working the fever will break and she'll be back to normal" Dr. Hewat explains and pats my hand.

" In the meantime we need to keep her hydrated and watch her closely."

" Okay" I nod and Emma lifts her arms for me to pick her up.

Scooping my baby in my arms I pull her close and say a silent prayer of thanks that this was not anything serious. She's my world and I don't think I could survive burying my husband and my child in the same year. I can't even allow my mind to drift there.

Jeongyeon's eyes gleam as she rubs the side of Emma's face with adoration in her eyes. She's a good person and she cares about Emma and me. She could have been at a bar or doing whatever else she wants but she came to us. I am grateful that she's here. I place my hand over hers and a charge runs from my fingers to my shoulder. We both look at each other and my body looks. I see the catch in her breath as she feels it too.

Moving my hand away quickly, I take a few second s to calm my racing heart and walk to the other side of Emma's crib. Distance.... I need to keep my distance. I don't understand what's happening. Jeongyeon is my friend she's Jinyoung's friend... its wrong to even think about her.

" Nay?" Jeongyeon breaks me out of my thoughts. She begins to step around btu I put my hand up to stop her.

" I am fine, I think I am overwhelmed but I'll be fine."

" Back to 'fine' again. Got it."

Screw her, I am fine.

" What does that mean?"

" I am tired, you are tired. Tomorrow if you are feeling up to a sparring match I am game" Jeongyeon yawns and flops in the chair behind her. She pulls her beanie over her eyes and smirks.

Bastard.

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