The Aftermath || oh sehun || pt. 2

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Aira's P.O.V.

"That's one beautiful necklace." Chanyeol complimented me as he proceeded folding the blanket I used last night while I still am lying on the hospital bed.

"Oh, this?" I gently traced my fingers against the necklace, remembering that Dr. Oh gave it to me yesterday. "Yes, it's beautiful." I commented.

"Who gave it?" He interrogated, eyeing me suspiciously.

"Don't give me that look, Chanyeol." I rolled my eyes.

"I'm asking, and all you need to do is to answer." He smiled widely. "Now. Who gave it to you?" He asked once again.

I hesitated for a second, but I realized that it's not a big deal if I tell him the truth, and there's nothing much of a choice here, anyways. I sighed a little. "Dr. Oh gave it to me." I plainly said.

"He what?!" Chanyeol answered in surprise. "Is he hitting on you? Are you two dating now? Since when? How on earth did you start seeing each other? Ohhh, geez! Baekhyun won't be glad about this." Chanyeol shook his head nonstop.

"What are you even saying, Chanyeol? Get back to your senses, will you? Geez, you're overeacting!" I told him, placing my both hands on his cheeks, stopping him from shaking his head then retrieved my hands after. "And for the record, Dr. Oh and I aren't dating at all."

"I don't think any doctor will treat their patients like how Dr. Oh treats you." He deadpanned. "It's either he likes you or you like him." He added, and I shortly paused to what he said. He made me think and feel something for a bit. I looked away, deciding not to speak and ignored what he said. "So, do you like him?" He asked lastly with that deep tone in his voice.

And with that question, I bit my lower lip. I slowly felt my heart pounding faster than usual. I felt my palms sweating. I can't find the right words to respond to Chanyeol. I stay quiet for good. That question is really disturbing. I looked away from him again, and just decided not to speak.

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'So, do you like him?'

'So, do you like him?'

'So, do you like him?'

That night, I was wide awake. I can't sleep. My thoughts are all over the place.

I kept thinking what Chanyeol asked me, and it's really bothering me. Sure, I quite like Sehun before-like a student likes her teacher; like a fangirl likes her favorite boyband. Only those kinds of 'like', nothing much.. But why in the hell am I feeling this way? Is it possible that Chanyeol's right? Do I like Sehun now?

I groaned, ruffling my hair in confusion and frustration. I can't handle the tension between me and my thoughts, I badly need some fresh air.

With Chanyeol asleep on the couch (Baekhyun's at home though. Chanyeol made him go home, so that he can rest comfortably for tonight.), I sneaked my way out of the ward, carefully taking every step quietly. I went upstairs to the rooftop where I can have some fresh air, and where it's very peaceful and quiet.

Once I entered the rooftop door, I felt the warm breeze touched my skin, welcoming me.

As I walked, I saw a man's silhoutte near the rooftop's barrier. I approached him, and stood next to him, creating a distance between us though. When I stood next to him, I finally got the chance to see who he truly is.

I have to say, I don't know what to say or feel when I realized that it was Dr. Oh.

"What are you up to?" Dr. Oh asked keeping his eyes locked on the surroundings around us.

"I just need some fresh air." I said, feeling uneasy all of a sudden. "Well, as for you, you look deep in thoughts." I commented after.

I saw him smiled. "You notice?" He asked. "You did can read me like an open book." He stated, looking at my direction this time. I smiled. "The necklace looks good on you." He complimented, noticing that I'm wearing the necklace he gave me yesterday.

"I still feel uncomfortable upon receiving this, but thank you." I sincerely said, hiding the fact that I am blushing. "Somehow, this necklace makes me feel safe and protected like you said. . ."

He smiled sweetly upon hearing my words. "I'm glad you feel that way. That necklace was so precious to me. It gives me so much strength; it reminds me so much of my mom." He said in a melancholic tone all of a sudden.

I stared his almost frowning-yet-still-beautiful-face. "If it's too precious then, why gave it to me?"

He paused for a second before speaking, "Because, sometimes you just have to sacrifice such precious things to keep something more precious safe and protected." He explained, locking his gaze on me, so I looked at his eyes, making myself drown in that deep perfect dark brown eyes of his. "You're way too precious, Aira. You are." He said directly, and those words somehow flatters me, making me feel ticklish somewhere inside my chest. "For unknown reason, I felt this connection with you as if I've known you for quite a long time now. Don't you feel that way too?" He asked with his likely low-pitched voice. "I have this urge to protect you, that's why I gave you that necklace." He added, leaving me speechless.

I felt Dr. Oh's presence approaching me even closer as he took a step near me. "I care about you a little too much, Aira." He spoke again with a sincere low-pitched tone in his lovely voice.

I've been silent for a while now, and words can't seem to escape my mouth. I continue looking deeply at Dr. Oh's eyes, finding myself drown in him, his words and his actions.

Without second thoughts, I lean in, and pressed my lips against his, shortly. "I'm sorry. . ." I said after pulling away. Oh god, what am I thinking, kissing him like that? Are you out of your mind, Aira?

When I was scolding myself mentally, I saw him smile. "I think there's one thing you should know about me."

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I updated after a long time. I'm sorry. Anyways, how would you describe this story? Is the story happening too slow or too fast? Is it too confusing and compicated? Is too boring? Is it too predictable? Kindly tell me please. I badly need improvement. Thank you. VOTE and COMMENT. I'll probably update next week. I promise. Thanks again.