The Scars Between Us | KTH ✔️

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Iris

Every part of my body hurts. Even opening my eyes is taking me an effort to do.

Slowly, I opened my eyes and was immediately met by a strong white light. Taking in my surroundings, I realized I was in a hospital room. But how did I get here?

I removed the oxygen mask from my face and the disturbing smell of sterilizers and antiseptic invaded my nostrils. My lips were so dry, I need some water to drown my thirst.

I tried to move myself to get up, but a weight rested on my arm, prohibiting me from moving. Looking at my side, I found Taehyung sleeping on my arm while interlacing our fingers together.

He looked so tired, sleeping like this must be so uncomfortable. I ran my hand through his hair and noticed that he was still in the clothes he was wearing yesterday. I feel guilty, he should've showered and had a good night's sleep...

He leaned into my touch and mumbled, "Iris..."

"Good morning, baby."

"Good morning", he replied, his eyes still closed, looking so adorable.

A few moments passed before his eyes widened and he jumped from his seat, "Iris! Are you okay, baby? Does anything hurt? Should I call the doctor? Do you want something? Do you want-"

"I want water, please", I interrupted his mantra.

"Yeah! Okay! Water! Hold on!", he held up his hands, gesturing for me to stay in place. He filled a glass from the jug and helped me to drink.

He adjusted the pillows and helped me sit up straight and I winced when he lifted me gently.

"I'm sorry, baby. Did I hurt you?", he drew back.

"No. It's okay... What happened, Tae?"

"When I came home last night, you were passed out on the floor. Your temperature was high and you weren't waking up, so I brought you here", he explained.

Oh yeah, right. I remember what happened... Taehyung looked drained, his exhaustion was visible, but he was still smiling.

"I'm sorry for scaring you. You didn't rest well because of me. I didn't mean to make you wo-"

"Don't say that my love", his gentle touch caressed my cheek, "All I care about is your safety and well-being. As long as you're okay, then I'm okay too."

I fall in love with this man harder every day...

"You do realize that with these words, you're making me fall in love with you more", I pulled him closer to me, and he understood what I wanted and engulfed me in his warmth.

"That's the point", he kissed the side of my head and continued, "I should call the doctor to check on you, your father as well."

"Dad knows?", I was bewildered. I'm gonna get scolded like I'm a child now.

"Of course, he knows. He was here last night, but he wasn't like himself. He was so concerned about you, I'm not used to seeing him like this", he said. My father doesn't lose his composure easily, he must have been really worried.

Taehyung noticed my sulking and added, "Anyway, he's gonna be so happy when he sees that you're doing better now. You should eat and gain your energy before he arrives."

I grimaced at the mention of food, "I'm not hungry."

"You're having your breakfast. End of discussion", he deadpanned.