✅ Completed: It Hurts To Love You

Chapter 5

"Jin, sorry about earlier." Jungkook said when he joined Jin on the table during their lunch. He brought him his favorite coffee.

This is what Jin liked most about Jungkook. He knows what his favorite is and he knows how to make him feel better.

"Thank you. How are you feeling? Are you still mad at me that I asked you to finish your paper?"

"No, I'm not mad at that Jin and will definitely not be mad at you. I'm sorry I acted like that. Maybe, I was just pressured about graduating and finding the perfect place to practice." Jungkook said.

"You can practice in Seoul. You already received the proposal right?"

"I did b-but..." Jungkook thought about Jimin. If he'll practice in Seoul, he'll have less time to meet with Jimin. "How about you?"

Jin wanted to ask the "but" part but the look on Jungkook means he is not ready to share it. "I also received the offer in Seoul's Hospital. I'm thinking maybe we can go together? We've always planned it like that, right?"

"Jin, I can't... maybe I'll just rest for a year before I apply again."

"What? Are you sure? You'll have to go through some exams again if you'll delay it."

"I know, I just can't now. Or maybe I'll apply somewhere here in Busan like what I told you last week. I can't seem to find the best place. I have already rejected Seoul, so I'm sure my slot was given to someone else. Please say you'll also stay with me?"

Jin got sad because his dream is to practice in Seoul. He planned it with Jungkook.

"Okay." Jin answered.

"Are you mad at me?"

"No, Jungkook! Of course not. We're old enough for that. I also have some proposals here in Busan, maybe I can choose some hospitals here anyway." Jin said with a smile even though he's disappointed. He knows that his parents will also be disappointed if he would not go to Seoul. However, he knows he won't be happy there if Jungkook will not join him. "It's just internship anyway." He said to himself.

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When Jin came home that day, he was prepared to tell his parents about his plans to stay in Busan and do his internship there instead.

It was a surprise to see both his parents at the dining table. Not because of any family issue, but his dad is usually busy. Being a surgeon, he's always on call and he rarely joins them for dinner.

"Eomma, Appa, good evening." He greeted them as he came in.

"Son, glad you are here. Let's have dinner. I have some important news by the way."

"Okay. I'll just shower quickly." Jin said then hurried to his room to shower.

When he got down, the food were prepared at the table.

"Sit now, Seokjin, or the food will get cold." His mom said and he sat in front of her.

"Sunghoon's birthday will be in 3 weeks. He invited us for dinner. He also invited the Jeons and the Jungs. I'm sure you'll enjoy the party. Of course there'll be other visitors, friends of your brother and Sunghoon's. Let's attend it before you move to Seoul for your practice." His mom started.

"Eomma, about that..."

"Oh, before you say anything about that, don't worry about anything regarding your practice. I talked to most of my friends in the hospital and they are all excited for you to be part of the team." His dad said. "I also talked to Dr. Kim of Cardiac department, his son is also practicing and almost done with his internship this year. I heard that his son is a good surgeon and was also excited for you to join their team. They heard a lot about you and how good you were during your student years. I never knew you would be this famous. I always thought Jimin will bring our family to the spotlight because of his intelligence but I didn't notice that you are also doing your best. I am sorry, son, for not making you feel that I was always proud of you. Rest assured that I will support you and provide all the help you need once you practice in Seoul."

Jin felt too emotional hearing his father say those words. All along, they are only proud of Jimin and all his achievements, but this is the first time he felt his father's support for him.

"I already asked my friend's help for your lodging in Seoul. His son's lodging is near the hospital and it has four rooms. He's also with two intern doctors so I think that should be fine. I am so happy that you have chosen Seoul for you to practice. You can go back here anytime you want to but I'm sure that you'll enjoy Seoul as you'll learn a lot there."

Jin wanted to say something... he wanted to say he can't because he already has plans with Jungkook that they'll stay here in Busan. However, he can't do that. His father planned for everything in Seoul. His father is proud of his choice to be in Seoul. This is the time for him to prove himself but he can't... he still wants to stay with Jungkook. That's the plan.

"Also, the news that I was saying earlier." His dad added. "One of my friends in Seoul said he'll grant you full scholarship for any specialization you would like to have. It turned out he saw some videos of you performing surgery during your student years and wanted you to start practicing with him. He also looked at your grades and he is so amazed of you. That means all your salary from your internship are yours, Seokjin-ah." His father looks... so happy while saying this.

His father already did all of this and was so proud of him.

How can he say that he doesn't have plans of going to Seoul anymore?

"I---I think t-this is too overwhelming." He started.

"I know, son. I was also surprised when my friends from Seoul reached out asking me about you."

"Appa, w-what i-if I---I want to stay in Busan?"

His dad was surprised by what he said.

"Seokjin-ah, I thought you've always wanted to practice in Seoul?"

"I don't want to leave you and Eomma."

His mom held his hand but his dad got a serious face. He fixed his eyeglasses before looking at his son again.

"Seokjin-ah, it's an opportunity you don't want to miss. The offers are the one getting to you. You won't need to worry about anything. You will make me the proudest father if you'll accept these offers. I will definitely be disappointed if you'll just stay here instead of spreading your wings but it's not that you won't learn things here, we just don't have the best facilities as what we have in Seoul. It's still your decision but I won't force you with anything." His father said. "Excuse me, I think I'm full." He continued then left the table even though his food was almost untouched.

"Honey..." his mother tried to stop his father from leaving but he did not stop.

Jin looked down at his plate, also losing his appetite. He was happy earlier when he heard his father proud of him but that went down real quick.

"Seokjin-ah, please think about it again. I'll help you prepare your things in case you decide to stay in Seoul." His mom said squeezing his hand. "Please don't let your dreams be destroyed just because of me and your dad or anything else. You have a better future ahead of you and you've always wanted this."

"I'll---I'll rethink about it." He said even though he was sure already about his decision to stay in Busan instead of going to Seoul.