Snow Prince [Mature]

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Jaejoong slipped into the room as quietly as he could, not wanting to make any noise. Suddenly...

*Woof woof*

Jaejoong looked down into his jacket and did a "Shhh" sign to Snowball whom he had hid inside his jacket to smuggle it over to the hospital to keep Jaein company.

Jaejoong (whispering): Keep quiet Snowball... You don't want to get caught... Or you can't see Mummy anymore... And... You're gonna get Daddy into trouble for bringing you here...

Snowball closed its mouth and snuggled further into Jaejoong's jacket. Jaejoong smiled and closed the door as gently as he could. Once he was inside, he squatted down to let Snowball out of his jacket. Snowball sniffed around and when it caught Jaein's scent, it ran towards the bed, scratching at the bed post as it tried hopelessly to climb up onto the bed.

Jaejoong looked at Snowball and smiled. He walked over and carried Snowball up onto the bed. Immediately Snowball crawled up to Jaein and licked her face. Jaein had just fallen back asleep after crying and when she felt something warm and wet on his face, she woke up immediately.

Jaein (whispering sleepily): Snowball... Why are you here???

Snowball licked her even more excitedly when she woke up. It gave a very soft bark. Jaejoong observed the two of them together. Jaein finally managed to get up and push Snowball away from her face.

Jaein: Alright... That's enough Snowball... My whole face is full of your saliva... I...

That's when Jaein realised that Jaejoong was standing beside her bed looking at the both of them. Jaein wiped her face hurriedly, hoping that he won't spot any signs of crying on her face.

Jaein: Snowball... See what you've done... I'm gonna go wash my face now... I feel all slimy now...

Jaein got up and walked over to the adjoined restroom. Once inside, she closed the door and looked at herself in the mirror.

Jaein's thoughts: What's he doing here again? I thought he left? And why did he bring Snowball along? To keep me company? Why? Why does he even care?

She splashed cold water on her face to rinse away Snowball's saliva and any tear stains that were left on her face. She wanted to make sure she looked normal and presentable before she stepped out of the restroom.

Jaejoong: Snowball... You think Mummy's happy to see you?

Snowball barked softly in response.

Jaejoong (stroking its head playfully): I think so too... But do you think she's happy to see me?

Snowball looked at Jaejoong uncertainly, finally deciding to lie down on the bed to wait for Jaein to come back out.

Jaejoong: Even you are not sure... Maybe I am doomed...

Jaein walked out of the restroom. Jaejoong was standing right in front of the door. Once she opened the door, he stepped in, forcing Jaein to move backwards into the restroom. Jaejoong closed the door behind him and cornered Jaein inside the restroom.

Jaein (uncomfortably): If you need to use the restroom... Can you let me go out first?

Jaejoong: Jaein-ah... We need to talk...

Jaein kept quiet. She didn't know what to expect. So she kept her head hung low, choosing to look at her hands that were playing with her patient gown nervously.

Jaejoong: Do you still love me?

Jaein's thoughts: What do you mean by this? Of course I still love you... I've been thinking about you every single day... I missed you so much...