It had been half a year since the tumultuous events that had turned Jungkook's world upside down. After winning the case and ensuring justice was served, he had taken a much-needed break, retreating to his hometown to recover from both his physical injuries and the emotional toll of the ordeal. In that time, the world of K-pop had moved on, but his absence was still felt keenly by his fans and bandmates.
back in seoul dahyun sat at her desk in the hospital, surrounded by medical charts and files, focusing on her patients like she always did. Her life had been busy, filled with the demands of her profession, but today felt different. A certain restlessness had been nagging at her all day, as if something was about to happen.
Just as she finished checking on a patient, her phone rang, and she saw Nayeon's name flash on the screen. Nayeon, who was not only one of her closest friends but also worked in the press, was someone who usually had the latest scoop on everything.
Dahyun picked up the call, putting it on speaker as she shuffled through her files. "Hey, Nayeon. What's up?"
Nayeon's voice came through the line, filled with excitement. "Guess who's coming back today?"
Dahyun paused, her heart skipping a beat. She had tried not to dwell on the thought of Jungkook too much over the last few months, knowing he needed time to heal. But hearing Nayeon's tone, she knew exactly who her friend was talking about.
"Jungkook?" she asked, her voice softer than she intended.
"Yes! He's flying back to Seoul today, and it's all over the news. Everyone's waiting for him at the airport. Are you going to be there?" Nayeon asked, her voice buzzing with enthusiasm.
Dahyun's heart raced. She hadn't expected this day to come so soon. Jungkook's return meant everything would change again, and she wasn't sure if she was ready to face him just yet.
"I... I didn't know he was coming back today," Dahyun replied, trying to keep her voice steady.
Nayeon laughed lightly. "Well, now you do. You should go, Dahyun. You know he'd want to see you."
Dahyun sighed as she leaned back in her chair, gripping her phone a little tighter. "I'm happy for him, Nayeon, really. But I have responsibilities here at the hospital. I can't just take leave to run off and meet him, not when my patients need me."
Nayeon hummed on the other end, understanding but not completely satisfied. "I get it, but this is a big moment, Dahyun. You two went through a lot together. Are you sure you don't want to be there when he arrives?"
Dahyun smiled softly, though Nayeon couldn't see it. "I'll see him afterward. But right now, my patients come first."
There was a brief silence before Nayeon spoke again, her tone teasing but gentle. "You're always the responsible one, huh? Well, just don't wait too long, okay? I'm sure he'll want to see you as soon as possible."
Dahyun chuckled, though there was a hint of bittersweetness in her voice. "I won't. Thanks for letting me know, Nayeon."
As they ended the call, Dahyun put her phone down and sighed deeply. Her mind drifted back to Jungkook, imagining him returning to the Seoul. She was happy he was coming back, but there was also a part of her that felt a nervous flutter in her chest. Their lives had taken different paths over the past few months, and while she was eager to see him again, she couldn't help but wonder how things might have changed between them.
After finishing up some paperwork and making a few phone calls, Dahyun finally stood up from her desk, stretching her tired muscles. It had been a long day, and the call from Nayeon had only added to the emotional whirlwind inside her. But she had no time to dwell on it; her patients needed her attention.
