Her First Love || Taehyung Fanfiction

Chapter 23:: Waiting

Author's POV: 

You pulled away, staring at him blankly. It felt like a dream.

As if you couldn't process a thing.  

You let out a sob, your mind still hazy. He looked at you and continued, "But I'm getting surgery... I thought... hiding it would be okay. So you wouldn't be worried but... if I don't make it alive I'd..." 
You didn't know what had gotten into you. But you kissed him. 

He was startled at first but kissed you back, holding you closer. 
"You're going to make it." You cried out loudly as he closed his eyes, gulping. 
"You could've told me sooner." You whispered, hugging him tightly. He didn't let go of you either. 
"Oh no. Are you cold? Wait... uh... why did you run here? What if you feel sick? You... let's go back." You were panicking and it was visible. Your hands were shaking, your head was moving here and there, and your thoughts were all over the place.
He held your hands tightly and looked at you, "Y/N. I'm fine. I'm here, in front of you. I'm okay. I'll be alright, I promise." 

—Time skip 

"I had no idea he would run out." Taehyung's mother sighed, looking down. You looked at Taehyung and held his hands. He was sitting on the hospital bed. 
His eyes were on you as you looked at him. He knew what you were thinking. 

"I didn't know it before 3 weeks either. That's when I disappeared." He said. 
"And I am okay. It's not that hard. I'll be strong and fight through it for you all." He continued as you stared at him. You didn't even need to say a thing. He knew it all. 

"You need to go home." He said but you shook your head, "I want to stay."
"Your father will kill me before this tumour does." 
You frowned and continued, "I don't care. He won't even know I'm out." 
"Y/N." He said. You shook your head, "Even if I'm a nuisance, bear with it. I'm staying with you." 

"So are we." Mina's voice was heard as you both turned around to see Jungkook, Jimin and Mina. 
"This isn't a sleepover house." Taehyung frowned. But who listened? 

That night, you all were in his cabin, with your blankets and cushions. 
"The floor is cold..." Taehyung frowned, "We have a mattress." Mina replied. 
He looked at you worriedly as you smiled at him a little. He saw the sadness in your eyes and looked down precisely at what he had feared. 

You all were soon playing UNO as Taehyung threw cards from the bed. And guess who won?

You, as always. 

Taehyung smiled at you as you smiled back. The others were cringed out, of course. 

Mina and Jungkook shared awkward glances and looked away as you noticed them. Taehyung wondered if he'd see them as a couple, ever. 

Soon, it was past midnight and everyone was asleep. Taehyung opened his eyes as he heard some muffled noises. 
He turned his head in the other direction to see you. You were holding his hand and crying. He frowned, wondering if he was in a dream. 
But he wasn't. 
He saw you raise your head and immediately closed his eyes. You pressed a soft kiss on his forehead. A long one. 

He controlled himself from reacting when he felt you rest your head on his chest and whisper, "You'll be fine... it'll be okay. All this pain will be gone." 
He didn't want you to get up. He wanted you in his arms, just like that. Forever, if he could. 

But you got up and walked away, joining Mina who was fast asleep. He wanted to call you back. Because he was feeling lonely now. It was scary. 
It felt as if death was coming towards him. But he heard your voice again and opened his eyes. You were staring at him confused, "Why are you awake? Since when?"
"Huh?" He asked. 
"You're... making faces. Were you having a nightmare?" You asked. He gulped, looking down. He nodded and looked at you. You sat down on the edge of the bed and caressed his hair, "It's okay. I'm here."