Unsaid Love Story

Chapter 58

In the silent hospital, Zhan's pleas to Yibo about getting up echo off the walls as the stretcher is wheeled through. Pity-filled glances are cast his way by everyone around him, but all he can do is cry and brush his thumb along Yibo's knuckles. He wants Yibo to remember that there is another soul waiting for him, hoping that he will wake up and bring hope to their future.

He races along the side until the nurse stops him in the corridor. Sobbing, he brings Yibo's hand to his lips and presses a kiss on his palm before he's taken to the ICU.

"Yibo!" Zhan moves forward and halts at the door, raising his hands and beating it lightly before leaning his head against it. "Wake up for your bunny, please," he sobs uncontrollably, fat, wet tears streaming down his cheeks as he struggles to hold his weight.

Kneeling on the floor, he cries while covering his face with his hands. Tears escape through the gaps in his fingers, unaware of Ji Li and his cousins approaching to help him up. He throws himself at the other omega in surprise, transitioning from sobbing to hiccuping with snot crusted on his face, red and puffy eyes, and messy hair.

Making sympathetic noises, Ji Li guides Zhan to one of the chairs and tries to calm him. "Don't cry. We can't see you like this," he mutters, patting Zhan on the shoulder. "Yibo is strong, so being his omega, you don't need to know from me that he will overcome anything for you. You know it for yourself. Stop crying and believe in him."

Zhan wants to, but... His eyes turn to the ICU, eagerly expecting Yibo to appear as usual with his famous smirk, assuring him that it's nothing serious. But this time, Yibo can't just walk out like nothing happened. The memory of Yibo bleeding profusely makes Zhan tremble as he holds out his hands and looks at the blood that was shed for him.

"Shh," Ji Li whispers as he pulls Zhan into a hug, reassuring him. "I know it is difficult for you, but I promise he will overcome this."

"I believe so," Zhan says, sniffing, then rests his face against Ji Li's chest and stares at the ICU.

It has been two hours since Yibo was taken inside, but no one has bothered to say anything. Zhan is afraid whether Yibo's condition is critical or not, as tears stain his cheeks. He waits for the news until Ji Li pats him on the shoulder and gets his attention.

"Sorry for saying this, but we need to go. There is too much pressure about tonight's concert. We-" Ji Li murmurs against Zhan's hair before pulling away.

Zhan looks up, his eyes still brimming with tears. "I can't!" He blurts out before rising unsteadily and making his way to the ICU, peering through the glass. "I-I can't..." He brushes his fingers over the door, praying for it to open.

Ji Li places his hand on Zhan's shoulder and tries to convince him. "I know it's hard, but I'm not saying this only for you and us. I'm saying this for him, too. We're not the only ones waiting for this day, and so he is. He has faced many difficulties trying to help you chase that dream of yours. You know that." He swallows hard, meeting Zhan's eyes as he searches for the right words. "I'm not saying this to hurt you. I say this so that he won't suffer once he wakes up. His hardships shouldn't go in vain, and neither should your unsaid love story." He doesn't finish his sentence, as Zhan begins to falter. Quickly, he reaches out to steady him, offering a shoulder for him to cry on.

Zhan's mind races, processing everything that has transpired during their four-month tour. Each incident only confirms Ji Li's observations: Yibo shows more respect and significance toward his dreams than himself. It is evident that he eagerly anticipates this day, desiring for the world to acknowledge their unsaid love story.

As a supporting mate, Zhan realizes it is now his turn to fulfill Yibo's wishes, as he has selflessly given him so much without ever asking for anything in return. Sniffling, Zhan wipes his nose on his sleeve and nods at Ji Li.