MAMA'S ANGEL [SUNSUN]

22.HER

It's two days after the accident. Jay can no longer walk, and Ricky has been arrested for his crime. Wonyoung is grounded at home and unable to see Jay's condition.

Sunghoon went to visit his mom. Sunoo still hadn't returned since the incident, which worried Sunghoon. Sunoo had broken his rule by attempting to resuscitate a dead person for Jay, and Sunghoon feared he might never see him again.

"Sunoo," Sunghoon called out with a sigh.

"You called me?" Sunoo asked as Sunghoon's eyes widened. He hugged Sunoo tightly. Sunghoon remembered that the gel relieved pain, and land and provided holiness. Sunoo didn't say anything but hugged him back.

"Why didn't you come?" Sunghoon asked.

"You didn't call me."

"What!"

"Just kidding. I had work."

"I was so worried," Sunghoon said. Sunoo smiled. "I thought you didn't come because you broke the rule..."

"Sunghoon, can you come with me somewhere?" Sunoo asked, cutting Sunghoon off.

"I'll go with you anywhere," Sunghoon said. Sunoo smiled and hugged him. They teleported to the place Sunoo had in mind: a flower garden filled with sunflowers.

"Where is this?" Sunghoon asked, curious.

"Follow me. Do you believe in reincarnation?"

"I'm not sure," Sunghoon said.

"You should," Sunoo replied.

"Is that so?"

"Sana-ya," Sunoo called out. A little girl ran to him and hugged him.

"Angel. It's been a while," she said as she hugged him. Sunoo lifted her.

"Do you know who this is? This is Sumi, your mom, Sunghoon," Sunoo said. Sunghoon's eyes widened and filled with tears. "Do you believe me?"

"More than myself," Sunghoon said, nodding, tears streaming down his face. He lifted the little girl. "Mom."

"Do you know who this is?" Sunoo asked her. "This is your next best friend. Please take care of him." The girl nodded in Sunghoon's arms.

"Friend," she said, kissing Sunghoon's cheek, which made him cry even more. "Why are you crying? Did your mom scold you?"

"No... I'm crying because I'm happy," Sunghoon said softly.

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"Thank you for letting me know about her."

"She got what she liked in this life too. She's four years old. I didn't know about her earlier, but when I came here to see this flower garden, she suddenly called me 'Angel'. No one else could see me, but she did. That's when I realized she was Sumi's reincarnation," Sunoo explained.

"Something is bothering me. Can I ask?"

"Sure."

"Jay's mom scolded me. I'm the one who killed my mom. What does that mean?"

Sunoo paused and sighed before speaking. "Your mom had severe internal bleeding. Your father had to choose between saving you or her. He chose her, but your mom didn't. Luckily, both of you were saved, but the wound never healed properly and got infected. That's why she fell ill and..."

"She's dead," Sunghoon said, collapsing and sobbing. "I'm the one who killed my mother. I blamed my dad for so long. Why... why did my loved ones choose me over them?"

"Because they love you, Sunghoon. They value you more than anything," Sunoo said, wiping Sunghoon's tears.

After Sunghoon calmed down, Sunoo asked, "Can we go to the aquarium?"

"It's closed now. It's already 10 p.m.," Sughoon said.

"Oh... let's get ice cream then."

"I'm sorry, Sunoo. I'm not in the mood. With Jay's situation..."

"I understand. I'm sorry for Jay. I could only save his life because you wished for it. You didn't know his legs were broken."

"It's all my fault."

"Don't say that. Everything happens because of fate," Sunoo said. "Let's go home then." He hugged Sunghoon as they teleported back to their apartment's balcony.

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Sunghoon gazed up at the night sky, lost in thought. "Sunghoon," Sunoo called gently, and he turned.

"Mmmm..."

"Don't worry. Everything will be alright. And please, don't overthink things, and make sure you eat on time," Sunoo said, his voice trembling as he tried to hold back his tears, though he struggled.

"Why are you suddenly saying all of this?" Sunghoon asked. "Don't... don't tell me," he breathed heavily.

"Sunghoon," Sunoo said, reaching out to cup Sunghoon's face, but Sunghoon pushed his hand away.

"You can't do this to me. You have another wish to fulfill. You need to protect me. I haven't found my true love. No, my true love didn't love me back, so it's incomplete," Sunghoon said, tears streaming down his face.

"Do you know why I'm crying, Sunghoon? It's because of you. You're right; I've fallen for a stubborn human who doesn't ask for anything. I'm in love with you, Sunghoon. Only you. You've melted my stone heart," Sunoo said, pulling Sunghoon closer by his collar.

"Let's go somewhere you want. Let's get ice cream," Sunghoon said, his mind reeling.

"More than anything, I want to be here with you, just looking at your face. That's all I want. Sunghoon, I love you," Sunoo said, tears streaming down his face. "I'm sorry I can't stay with you."

"I love you to death, Sunoo-ya," Sunghoon said, his voice breaking with emotion.

"Say my name again," Sunoo urged.

"Sunoo-ya... I love..." Sunghoon began, but before he could finish, Sunoo kissed him softly. Sunghoon wrapped his arms around Sunoo's waist, pulling him closer. They shared their first real kiss, passionate and full of longing, tears mingling as their lips met.

"Everything will return to normal, Sunghoon. You'll remember only the good times, not the pain. I can't bear to see you suffer. Please, be happy, my love," Sunoo thought as he kissed Sunghoon, his hands gently moving through Sunghoon's hair, deepening their embrace.

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