Ephemeral Shadows: Whispers Beyond the Bakery ||Woosan smut||

Chapter 2

Moonlit Hollow, usually draped in the tranquility of the late afternoon sun, witnessed a different kind of quiet as Wooyoung and San rushed through the town, their hurried steps echoing in the empty streets. The quaint cottage at the edge of town seemed like a distant haven as they approached the modest hospital, its white facade bathed in the harsh glow of fluorescent lights.

As they entered the emergency room, a nurse with kind eyes took notice of Wooyoung's pained expression. "What happened?" she asked, guiding them to an examination area.

Wooyoung winced as he settled onto the examination bed, his ankle throbbing with each heartbeat. San, standing by his side, explained the morning's accident, the fall in the bakery, and the subsequent journey to the hospital.

The nurse, after a thorough examination and X-rays, returned with a solemn expression. "I'm afraid it's more severe than we initially thought. The injury has caused significant damage, and there's a high chance it will leave permanent scars."

Wooyoung's eyes widened, a mix of fear and disbelief clouding his gaze. The nurse continued, her tone gentle but honest, "Recovery will be a lengthy process, and you may experience limitations in mobility. I recommend consulting with a specialist for further evaluation."

San, sensing Wooyoung's distress, tightened his grip on Wooyoung's hand. The nurse, with a compassionate smile, left them alone, giving them a moment to absorb the weight of the news.

The kind nurse walked back in with bandages after 5 minutes.

The nurse, her movements precise and experienced, approached Wooyoung with a gentle demeanor that belied the gravity of the news she had just delivered.

As she began the meticulous process of bandaging Wooyoung's injured ankle, the room filled with the soft rustle of medical supplies and the distant hum of machinery. Wooyoung winced as the nurse's fingers carefully examined the tender areas, her touch both gentle and firm.

San, standing nearby, offered silent support. His gaze never wavered from Wooyoung's face, a mirror reflecting the pain etched there. The nurse, sensing the shared connection between the two, worked with a quiet efficiency, her eyes occasionally meeting San's with an understanding nod.

As the bandage encircled Wooyoung's ankle, the pain, like an uninvited guest, intensified. Every touch, every movement sent shockwaves through his nerves, and he gripped the edges of the examination bed in a silent plea for the ordeal to end.

The nurse, though empathetic, continued her work, her experienced hands navigating the delicate terrain of Wooyoung's injury. Each wrap of the bandage seemed to pull the pain to the forefront, and beads of sweat formed on Wooyoung's forehead.

San, unable to bear witness without reacting, gently squeezed Wooyoung's hand, offering an anchor amidst the storm of pain. Wooyoung, in turn, tried to stifle the groans that threatened to escape, not wanting to burden San with the depth of his suffering.

The nurse, finally completing the bandaging, stepped back with a compassionate smile. "You did well, Wooyoung. It's going to be tough, but you have a strong support system."

As the nurse left the room to give them a moment, San, still holding Wooyoung's hand, offered words of comfort. "I'm here for you, every step of the way. We'll face this together."

Wooyoung, though physically exhausted and emotionally drained, nodded in gratitude. The shadows in the hospital room, witnesses to the intense moments of pain and shared vulnerability, seemed to recede, leaving behind a quiet resolve.

In the heart of Moonlit Hollow, where enchanting tales meet the harsh reality of injuries and permanent scars, Wooyoung and San, bound by the ties of love and shared pain, prepared to confront the challenges that lay ahead. The hospital room, now a crucible of endurance, became the setting for a story that transcended the ephemeral nature of wounds and whispered of a connection that dared to endure.