enough. woosan (wooyoung pov)

21: back to seoul

A week had passed since Wooyoung was released from the sterile, antiseptic-flooded halls of the hospital. He had found sanctuary at Hongjoong's home, an act of kindness from the elder friend that was both touching and a smidge overbearing. Hongjoong, with his worry-glazed eyes and a heart too large for his own good, had been a constant presence, a hovering shadow of concern that clung to Wooyoung like a second skin. It was well-intentioned, undoubtedly, but the effect was akin to a wound being prodded incessantly - it only served to worsen the pain.

It wasn't as if Wooyoung was oblivious. He could sense the tension, the unspoken frustration that coiled itself around Seonghwa, Hongjoong's boyfriend. Their home, once a haven of shared meals and laughter, had transformed into a landscape of strained silences and awkward glances. Wooyoung, in the face of such discomfort, did what he deemed best - he packed his belongings and slipped away, unnoticed, while the world was busy at work.

Now he found himself in the comforting familiarity of his mother's house, the shrill ring of Hongjoong's voice echoing through the phone, "You could've just told me?! Instead of leaving!"

Wooyoung exhaled, a sigh heavy with resignation, "You wouldn't let me go if I said that I wanted to leave." The silence that followed was deafening, a punctuation to the truth that lingered between them. He knew Hongjoong cared, but the weight of that concern was starting to drag him down. "I'm okay, I'm at my mom's house and next week I'll be home. Let's go to a cafe?" Wooyoung proposed, intending to bridge the gap that had formed.

From the other end, he heard a sigh, one that seemed to carry the weight of the world, "Okay, see you then." Hongjoong's voice was a soothing balm, a whisper of normalcy in a turbulent sea, "Wooyoung, we love you, remember that."

And with a small smile playing on his lips, Wooyoung replied, "I will."

Mrs. Jung offered Wooyoung a warm smile, the worry lines around her eyes softening, "Right, you will be okay," she assured him, her voice carrying the conviction that Wooyoung was desperately searching for.

To lighten the mood, Wooyoung proposed, "How about we watch a movie?" His mother's face lit up at the suggestion, her agreement a welcome distraction from the somber atmosphere.

Finding comfort in the familiar routine, they made their way downstairs to the living room. Snuggled against his mother, Wooyoung felt a sense of security, a reminiscent warmth of his childhood days. They settled in to watch their favorite show, "25 21", both of them fans of the lead actor's charm and charisma.

As the plot thickened and twisted with each episode, Wooyoung and his mother found themselves engrossed in the world of "25 21". The suspense of the storyline, the unanswered questions, and the emotional rollercoaster that the lead couple went through, kept them hooked. Was the male lead dead? Was the child his? The questions kept piling up, each one a thread woven into the intricate tapestry of the drama.

Finally, they reached the last episode, episode 16. As the final scenes played out, Wooyoung found himself crying silently, careful not to stir his mother who had fallen asleep next to him. The female lead, lost in her own world of grief and longing, expressed her unspoken feelings to her true love. Her words, full of regret and love, resonated with Wooyoung's own feelings.

A sob escaped him, the raw emotion of the scene piercing his heart. He could relate to the female lead's pain, the dawning realization that sometimes, life doesn't go as planned. Sometimes, your first true love isn't the one you end up with. Sometimes, moving on is the only option, no matter how painful it might be.

Wooyoung wished he could speak to San, one last time. Their last conversation had left too many things unsaid, the closure he craved still elusive. He wished he could apologize, tell San how much he loved him, how much he regretted letting him go. But the reality was harsh, his wishes nothing more than distant dreams, as he was left alone to navigate the aftermath of their broken relationship.