SWEETHEART

Chapter-50

HI

Taehyung stood frozen in the clinic hallway, his throat tightening as Jeongguk's familiar silhouette moved toward him.

The world faded. He wasn't in Florence anymore.

He wasn't an intern in a white coat.

He was just Jeon Taehyung...his hyungie's sweetheart, standing in front of the man who held his entire world in his eyes.

"Hyungie..." he breathed, the word coming out small. Fragile.

His fingers clutched the edge of the clipboard harder, knuckles pale. His eyes immediately shimmered, lips quivering despite his effort to keep steady.

And when Jeongguk's hand wrapped around his wrist, firm and commanding, Taehyung gasped softly...his heart skipped.

"Tell them you're leaving early today," Jeongguk said.

Taehyung blinked rapidly, nervous eyes darting around, unsure if he was dreaming.

"But... hyungie, I-I have a session, I-"
Jeongguk leaned in, breath warm against Taehyung's cheek.

"I won't ask again, baby. I've missed you enough to break every rule today."

That was all it took.

Taehyung's breath hitched audibly, tears rising too quickly.

"Y-Yes... okay. Just-just give me a minute, please..."

Jeongguk nodded once, brushing his thumb against the inside of Taehyung's wrist before letting go.

As soon as the elder turned away, Taehyung's eyes spilled over.

Not from fear or confusion....but from overwhelming relief.

He quickly went to inform the doctor, bowing repeatedly in apology, trying to hold his tears back the whole time.

"My... my husband's here. I-I need to... please..."

The doctor simply smiled and waved him off gently.

"Go, Taehyung. He must've missed you a lot."

Taehyung bit his lip and nodded gratefully, heart pounding.

The moment the car door closed and Jeongguk's warmth settled beside him, Taehyung scooted closer.

Slowly, shyly, like he was still unsure if he was allowed.

But Jeongguk's arm was already around him.

Taehyung tucked himself under it, pressing his cheek to Jeongguk's shoulder, hands gripping his husband's shirt like a child clinging to his most beloved doll. It's been more than 2 months.

"I thought I was dreaming," he whispered.

"You're really here..."

Jeongguk kissed the top of his head. "I am. I couldn't stay away anymore, baby. I was going insane."

Taehyung bit back a sob. "I missed you so much... I-I didn't sleep properly. I hugged your shirt every night. Even put your lotion on my sweater, so it would smell like you.....why didn't you come sooner?"

Jeongguk's grip on him tightened.

"I'm sorry.."

"Hold me tight. Hyungie please.."

Jeongguk pulled the younger on his lap.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I would've made dinner-I would've cleaned-I look like a mess..."