ZNN SHORT STORY: EVERY UNIVERSE

Part 3 || Unseen Love: Your Touch

It's been almost two weeks since Zee was in the hospital. Every day, the routine is the same. He just sleeps, takes medicine, eats, and sleeps again. That's the routine. He will stay in the hospital until they find an eye donor for him.

"Hey, Hia..."

Zee smiled as soon as he heard that familiar voice. That was the voice that accompanied him for as long as he was there. That was the voice that always talked to him, day and night. Sometimes the two of them would talk until late at night. That was also the voice that always motivated him, so that he became very strong even today.

Every day, Nunew comes to visit him, either during working hours or during free time. He always accompanies Zee. Why? Nunew also didn't know why, but he started to feel something between them. The two of them are getting more familiar, and their relationship is also getting more intimate.

Zee: Hey, Nhu.
Nunew: How was your sleep last night ? Did you have a beautiful dream ?
Zee: Well .... nothing. It just an empty sleep.
Nunew: Wanna have some movie tonight ?
Zee: Movie ?
Nunew: Yes ... it's my off day since today is weekend.
Zee: But you are here since morning.
Nunew: Well ... a doctor can't avoid some emergency calls, right ?
Zee: I know because my father is a doctor too.

Nunew sat on the chair next to Zee then he looked at Zee's face.
Nunew: So ? Wanna have some movie ?
Zee: ....
Nunew: Hia ... ? Why did you didn't answer me ?
Zee: I'm blind, Nhu. How can I join you ?

Nunew reached Zee's hand and he stroked it gently.
Nunew: I can tell you about the movie ...
Zee: No need, Nhu. It will be cutting the feels.
Nunew: Hia ... I'm willing to do this.
Zee: Are you sure ? Are you okay with that ?
Nunew: As long as you are here with me watching the movie ... I will be more sad if I need to watch it alone.
Zee: Okay, sure. I'm sorry naa ... I just can accompany you.
Nunew: Yeayyy ... it's okay, Hia. Wait ... let me set it up.

Without wasting time, Nunew then got up from the chair and walked towards the table located in front of the bed. He then opened the bag and took out the projector and placed it on the table. Then, he connected the projector with his smartphone.

Zee: Are you done ?
Nunew: Wait a minute, Hia.

After a few minutes, Nunew finally finished. He walked towards the bed and sat on the bed with Zee. Without wasting time, he then turned off the light in the room.
Nunew: Okay ... let's get start !
Zee: The movie is about what, Nhu ?
Nunew: It's about a a girl with a tumor ... a very critical tumor.
Zee: Oh wow !!! You are watching a movie or studying ?
Nunew: Hia ... it's a romantic genre !!!
Zee: I'm just kidding, Nhu.

Without wasting time, Nunew then started his movie. They both enjoyed the movie together even though Zee couldn't see. but, Nunew helped him. Nunew also told him about the events in the movie.

After an hour passed, Nunew felt like he was tired of sitting. Finally, he decided to lie on Zee's chest. Zee gently caressed Nunew's head and kissed him. Nunew closed both of his eyes when Zee kissed his head.
Nunew: Hia ...
Zee: Hmmm ?
Nunew: I like you, Hia.
Zee: Hmm ?
Nunew: I think I start to like you ... you make me feel comfortable ... your kissed make me warms.
Zee: Why so sudden ?
Nunew: Nothing ... I just want to confess as long as I have the chance. How about you ?
Zee: How can I didn't have any feelings towards you after you taking care of me all these time ?
Nunew: Are you sure ? What if I only want to fulfill my responsibility as a doctor ?
Zee: I may be blind ... but I can feel your love language. It said that you have special feelings for me.
Nunew: I don't know ?
Zee: Nhu .. you are making me confuse ... you just confessed to me just now.
Nunew: When ? I was enjoying my movie, Hia.
Zee: Whatever, Nhu. (While kissing Nunew's forehead)