"The patient was diagnosed to have glioblastoma.."
Wonshik felt like his world was shattered when he heard these words. He didn't know that Taekwoon had this kind of illness. How long did he kept this from him? Taekwoon's mood had changed. He was always complaining about how his vision always got blurred, how he always felt nauseous and how he usually forgot something. And now it made sense..
Wonshik was frozen in his place after the doctor left. He was in front of the ward Taekwoon was in. He reached out for the doorknob with a trembling hand. Once he managed to open the door and step inside, the first thing he saw was Taekwoon who was lying down the bed. He was still unconscious. There was an IV drip attached on his hand. His skin was paler than before. This view made Wonshik's heart drop. 'Of all people, why Taekwoon?' was the only question in his mind at that time. Wonshik walked towards his unconscious boyfriend, sitting on the chair beside the bed.
"Taek..." was the only word he could say. He took the other's hand and held it tightly. He brought it to his lips and kissed the back of it. He then started to cry while holding the other's hand. He was like that for awhile before looking up to his boyfriend. He stood up and kissed the other's forehead.
"I won't let you face this alone. I'm here with you. I love you.."
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Both of them was on the couch, cuddling under the warm blanket. There was a comfortable silence that was surrounding the whole room. Both of them liked it. After a while, Wonshik had break it to speak.
"Wonshik..." Taekwoon called, which was replied with a hum. "Can we make my bucketlist?"
"Bucketlist?"
"Yes, I will write the things I want to do.. before my time comes." Taekwoon replied with a soft smile. Wonshik looked up to him with a questioning look.
"What are you saying? No. You don't have to do that. You will live long, okay? Don't say anything like that." Wonshik said as he ran his fingers through Taekwoon's hair.
"Wonshik... Let's just face it. My time will be soon. I will die eventually. My illness doesn't get any better. I just want to make my.. remaining time here in this world.. worthwhile.." Taekwoon said.
Tears were already brimming in Wonshik's eyes. Why would Taekwoon say something like those? Was he giving up already?
When Taekwoon didn't get a proper answer, he continued.
"Please Wonshik, do it for me..." Taekwoon cupped his lover's cheeks and pecked his lips. "Let's do it together.."
Silence filled the room, with them just staring at each other. Eventually, Wonshik let out a sigh and nodded his head.
"Anything for you, Taekwoon..."