"so... uh... do you want to tell me something about yourself?"
"no, not really."
nursing school student hwang hyunjin is assigned to be the nurse of lee felix, who's been dealing with heart disease for a few years now.
as the pair become closer, fe...
this chapter's pretty short, but just prepare ur tissues ;)
[felix pov]
"felix... have you ever.. coughed up blood before...?" hyunjin asked me with a concerned voice.
i was in deep shock, unable to answer his question. it took me some time to muster up the words.
"i- uh- i... i h-haven't since i quit s-smoking." my voice was shaking in fear. there was still some blood left just under my lip.
the nurse knew it wasn't a good thing, but he didn't want me to sense his worry either.
he looked at me, giving me a reassuring smile, "let me clean that up for you..." he spoke. i just nodded in agreement slowly.
hyunjin stood up and grabbed a box of tissues which were on one of the tables, and then sat down next to me.
he was so close to me that our thighs were touching.
he pulled out a tissue, "...is it okay if i touch your face just for a moment..?" the ferret asked, smiling in an attempt to comfort my unease.
i just let out a hum of consent.
the blonde slowly reached his arm towards me, wrapping his large hand around my fragile jaw, cupping my face as if it were an antique artifact.
i felt myself go slightly weak as a result of hyunjin's touch. i don't know why, but there was just something about it that made me feel cosy.
he slowly and carefully turned my head to face his, our proximity was definitely questionable.
he looked as if he was about to kiss me right then and there.
ew, that's disgusting.
lol....
he dabbed on and around my lips lightly, ensuring every last drop of blood was off of my face. he then let go of my jaw and tossed the tissue in the bin.
but then, he looked back at the dark red stain in the sage green carpet that i had just caused.
hyunjin's concerned expression grew, which made me feel bad about what i had just done.
i felt the pressure build up in my throat as i carefully leaned my head back against the glass window.
tears began forming in my eyes, as they bubbled on my eyelids.
but then a soft, caring voice that was full of sincerity spoke up, "hey... felix... are you alright...?"
and thats when i started to cry hard.
hyunjin just sat there next to me as i began sobbing uncontrollably. he didn't know what to do in this situation, so he just said nothing.
instead, he shuffled even closer to me, he looked at me for a second, but then made a move.
the blueberry head gave me a hug.
his long arms travelled around my back and around my body, as i was held in his embrace.
that was the first time me and hyunjin had ever hugged.
he then moved slightly so he was comfortable as i completely sunk into his hold, feeling the warmth of his soul as the salty liquid flowing from my eyes stained his shirt. it felt settling being in his arms.
he held me so tight it was like he was protecting me from a scary monster.
they were hugging like this but sitting down:
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"...felix... please don't cry... it's okay..." the elder stroked my hair with his left arm as i completely broke down.
"I'M NEVER GOING TO LEAVE HYUNJIN." i started, "I'M GOING TO DIE AND ROT IN THIS HOSPITAL, I'M NEVER GOING HOME!" i shouted into his chest as i gasped for air.
"felix..." hyunjin spoke calmly, "even if you think that... i won't let it happen." he lifted up my face slightly with his hand so that i was facing him.
he used his thumb to wipe the tears away from my eyes, caressing my cheeks softly.
i was embarrassed as i was an ugly crier.
"you are GOING to go home, and you are GOING to see chris and your family again. i promise." he cupped my cheeks with both of his hands, forcing me to make eye contact with the elder even though i was desperately trying to avoid doing so.
"i know you still don't believe me felix... but i'll do everything i can in my power to help you." the ferret frowned,
"i can promise you that." hyunjin added.
everyone promised me things that were blatant lies, all of the doctors and nurses promised me that i would've been out of here long ago. even so, there was something about hyunjin's voice that sounded so convincing, like he KNEW i was going to be okay.
