FORELSKET ( ✔)

25- A Glimmer of Hope

Jungkook paced anxiously in the corridor of the hospital, his mind consumed with worry over Taehyung's condition. It had been two days since the incident on the mountain, and despite his efforts, Taehyung's health had not improved. The sterile smell of the hospital and the constant beeping of medical equipment only heightened his anxiety.

As Jungkook waited, his eyes caught sight of the doctor who had examined Taehyung. The doctor approached with a calm but stern demeanor, clearly unperturbed by Jungkook's persistent presence.

"You're still here?" the doctor said, his voice laced with a hint of exasperation. "I've already told you that it's impossible to cure him. Please, don't waste my time any further. I can't offer any more help."

Jungkook's heart sank at the doctor's words. He looked at the doctor, desperation etched on his face. "There must be something more you can do. Isn't there any other treatment or specialist you can recommend? Please, just tell me there's something—anything—that can be done."

The doctor's expression remained unchanged, his professional detachment evident. "I understand you're upset, but I have already exhausted all available options. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we cannot change the outcome."

Jungkook's world seemed to collapse around him as the doctor's words echoed in his ears. The sense of hopelessness and frustration became overwhelming, turning everything around him into a blur. His mind was clouded with a torrent of emotions, and all he could see was red.

In a sudden, explosive reaction to the doctor's dismissive attitude, Jungkook's anger consumed him. Without fully realizing his actions, he surged forward, grabbing the collar of the doctor's coat with a fierce grip. His heart pounded furiously in his chest, each beat resonating with his frustration and despair.

The doctor's eyes widened in shock, caught off guard by the intensity of Jungkook's response. He tried to maintain his composure, but the tension in the corridor was palpable. Jungkook's face was flushed with rage, his hands trembling slightly as he held the doctor's collar tightly.

Jungkook's eyes burned with fury and desperation as he confronted the doctor, his emotions raw and unchecked. His voice trembled with a mix of pain and anger as he demanded, "Who do you think you are? Are you God?"

The intensity of his frustration surged through him, and in a moment of uncontrollable rage, he slammed the doctor against the nearby wall. His grip on the doctor's collar tightened, the force of his anger palpable in every muscle. The doctor's eyes widened in alarm as he was pressed firmly against the cold, sterile wall.

"You have to cure him," Jungkook continued, his voice a harsh whisper of fury and despair. "Or I swear, I will take your life. I won't let you just stand there and tell me there's nothing you can do."

The doctor's face showed a mixture of fear and resignation. He managed to speak through his anxiety, his voice heavy with an unexpected weight. "If I could cure him, I would. But if you knew what it was like, you'd understand. This disease... it's also consuming my own son's life, slowly but surely. Even as a doctor, I am powerless to stop it."

Jungkook's rage faltered as the doctor's words sank in. The realization of the doctor's personal struggle hit him with a numbing force. The man before him, who had seemed like a symbol of unyielding authority and detachment, was himself a victim of the same helplessness that Jungkook felt.

The corridor fell into a heavy, suffocating silence. Jungkook's grip on the doctor's collar slowly loosened, his anger giving way to an overwhelming sense of defeat. He took a step back, his breathing ragged and uneven. The weight of the doctor's confession, combined with his own frustration, left him feeling hollow.

With a final, pained glance at the doctor, Jungkook turned away, retreating from the scene. Each step he took echoed with the silent ache of his broken hopes and the heavy burden of his despair.

With a final, pained glance at the doctor, Jungkook turned away, retreating from the scene with a heavy heart. The silent ache of his shattered hopes seemed to echo in each of his steps as he walked down the empty corridor, his mind clouded with despair. The weight of his anguish was palpable, each footfall a reminder of the crushing burden he carried.

The doctor, watching Jungkook's retreating figure, felt a pang of empathy. As Jungkook approached the exit, the doctor's voice called out, breaking the heavy silence that hung in the air. "Jungkook, wait!" The urgency in his voice made Jungkook pause, turning back with a weary expression.

"If you want to give it one last try," the doctor continued, his tone more earnest now, "you should take Taehyung to Seoul. There's a specialist there named Dr. Kim Seok-jin. I sought his help for my own son, but we were unsuccessful. However, he might be able to help you."

Jungkook's eyes, still filled with the remnants of his frustration and sorrow, widened slightly as he absorbed the doctor's words. The mention of a new hope, even if it came with the knowledge of past failures, sparked a glimmer of determination within him.

The doctor's voice softened, laden with a mix of hope and resignation. "Dr. Kim Seok-jin is renowned for his expertise and innovative treatment methods. While my experience with him didn't yield the results I hoped for, he could offer you a chance that we might have missed here."

The gravity of the doctor's advice was not lost on Jungkook. The journey to Seoul was daunting, but the possibility of finding a solution for Taehyung was a beacon of hope amidst his overwhelming despair. The doctor's words provided a renewed sense of purpose, a sliver of light in the darkness.

Jungkook nodded, acknowledging the doctor's suggestion with a solemn expression. As he turned to leave, the doctor's final words lingered in the air, a last, hopeful plea for a chance that could alter the course of their struggle. Jungkook walked away, his resolve strengthened by the knowledge that he still had one more path to pursue in his fight to save Taehyung.