Jungkook trudged through the rain-soaked streets, the cold droplets mingling with the turmoil brewing within his chest. Each step felt heavier than the last, weighed down by the burden of an unspoken truth that threatened to consume him. As the downpour intensified, the world around him blurred into a haze of gray, mirroring the storm raging within his soul. With each pitter-patter of rain against the pavement, Jungkook's thoughts turned to the looming specter of his uncertain future, a reality he could no longer ignore. Despite the dreary weather, the tears that mingled with the rain went unnoticed, lost in the vast expanse of the storm that mirrored his inner turmoil.
Jungkook approached his mother, her tear-streaked face illuminated by the dim light filtering through the window. With a heavy sigh, he reached out, gently resting his hand on her trembling shoulder. "I know, Mom," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper, "the doctor has told me everything."
His mother's sobs intensified at his words, her anguish palpable in the silence that followed. For a moment, neither of them spoke, the weight of their shared sorrow hanging heavy in the air.
"I'm scared, Jungkook," his mother finally confessed, her voice trembling with emotion. "I don't want to lose you."
Jungkook pulled her into a tender embrace, his own tears mingling with hers. "I'm scared too, Mom," he admitted, his voice thick with emotion, "but we'll get through this together. I promise."
---flashback---
The sterile scent of the hospital permeated the air as Jungkook sat anxiously in the cramped examination room, his hands clasped tightly together in his lap. Every tick of the clock seemed to echo the pounding of his heart as he waited for the doctor to return with the results.
When the door finally swung open, revealing the somber-faced physician, Jungkook's stomach twisted into knots. He rose to his feet, his pulse quickening with dread as he braced himself for the worst.
"I'm afraid I have some difficult news to share," the doctor began, his toned grave as he took a seat opposite Jungkook. "The results of your tests have confirmed our suspicions. You have cancer in your bone marrow, and it's in the last stage."
Jungkook felt as if the ground had been yanked out from beneath him, leaving him suspended in a void of disbelief and despair. His mind raced, struggling to comprehend the magnitude of the doctor's words.
"How... how much time do I have?" he managed to choke out, his voice barely above a whisper.
The doctor's response was measured, yet filled with empathy. "I'm afraid the prognosis is not favorable. We'll do everything we can to make you comfortable, but it's important to prepare for the worst."
As the weight of the diagnosis settled over him like a suffocating blanket, Jungkook felt a wave of despair wash over him. In that moment, the future seemed bleak and uncertain, shrouded in the shadow of a disease he couldn't hope to overcome.
Flashback ends
Jungkook sat across from his father in the dimly lit living room, the weight of his diagnosis heavy on his shoulders. His father's concerned gaze bore into him, searching for any signs of distress or discomfort.
"Jungkook, son, are you feeling okay?" his father asked, his voice laced with worry.
Jungkook mustered a weak smile, attempting to mask the pain that gnawed at his insides. "I'm fine, Dad," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "Just a little tired, that's all."
His father nodded, though the furrow in his brow betrayed his lingering concern. "If you're in any pain or discomfort, you know you can always call the doctor," he offered, his tone gentle yet firm.
Jungkook nodded, grateful for his father's unwavering support. "Thanks, Dad. I'll keep that in mind."
A heavy silence settled between them, punctuated only by the soft hum of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Jungkook knew he had to broach the subject that weighed heavily on his heart, no matter how difficult it might be.
"Dad, I've been thinking," he began, his voice faltering slightly. "I... I want to go outside for a while. Maybe live alone for a bit."
His father's expression softened, understanding dawning in his eyes. "I understand, Jungkook," he replied, his voice filled with empathy. "Just know that we'll always be here for you, no matter where life takes you."
With a heavy heart, Jungkook nodded, grateful for his father's unwavering support even in the face of his darkest moments.
