TAES POV
"She's dying Taehyung"
My breath hitched in my throat, making my mouth dry. The blood drained from my body, goosebumps travelling over my arms. All my thoughts were hazy and my mind floated into other places as I repeated what she said in my head.
"What?" I chocked out, the only word I could utter as I stared at her in disbelief.
"I would have thought she would have told you, but I can understand why" she said sadly, her voice sounding empathetic.
"I'm sorry but I don't understand" I said, my voice cracking slightly.
"She was only protecting you Taehyung, things with her and the hospital-"
"Hospital?" I repeated, my eyes widening.
"She's okay Taehyung, but she's getting worse"
"I'm sorry, I have to go" I said, walking away quickly as emotions I didn't know existed filled me. I bumped into people as I rushed out of the store, abandoning everything I was carrying.
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AREUMS POV
My eyes fluttered to the window as a loud echo of thunder shook the sky, a bright flash of light following quickly after. I loved storms, they reminded me so much of myself and how things can change within a second. The sound of rain soothed me, making me feel calmer.
But today they scared me. For the first time in months I felt lonely, the solitary silence engulfing me. The loud boom made me jump, my heart races at the noise. Rain hammered against the window, pounding against the window pane. The noise sent shivers down my spine as I pulled the crisp hospital sheets over my torso, retreating beneath the fabric. I closed my eyes tightly, trying my best to shut out the noise. Eventually the sound drowned out, sleep taking over my body.
Dripping and the sound of faint footsteps woke me from my sleep, my heavy eyes drifting to the light coming from the open door. A tall figure, soaked through with water, stood in the doorway. I squinted in the dark trying to make out who was standing there, panic rushing over me.The light clicked on, revealing his face. Taehyung stood staring at me, his gaze sad and his eyes glazed over. The fear that lingered inside me quickly changed to guilt and sadness. Even from far away I could see his damp cheeks, but I couldn't tell if it was water or tears rolling down his face.His clothes were dripping with rainwater and his hair was wet, sticking to his forehead. We both stayed silent, none of us breaking the gaze.
He walked closer, slowly and cautiously. He reached the end of the bed and looked down at my body under the hospital sheets, his sad eyes drifting back up to meet mine. In the blink of a eye he pulled me against his chest, holding me tightly as he sobbed into my shoulder. My hands stayed still by my sides as he held me, a wet patch forming in the crook of my neck. I fought back salty tears in my eyes, closing them tightly so they couldn't escape.
"I'm so sorry Areum, I'm so sorry" he sobbed, my eyes stinging against the tears. His voice cracked as he pulled away, his red and blotchy face studying me.
"Why didn't you tell me?" He whispered, his voice full of hurt and pain. I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out, the syllables not forming on my tongue.
"I-" once the sound left my mouth tears flowed from my eyes and I began crying hysterically. My chest heaved as I buried my face in my hands, a warm pair of arms wrapping around me. I latched onto him desperately, my arms around his neck and my body practically sitting in his lap. He rocked me slowly back and forth, rubbing my back slowly to calm me down. My tears slowly turned to distant hiccups as we sat together in silence, both of us so lost in thought and in each other. My cheek rested on his shoulder as I closed my eyes, breathing in his scent I had missed so much.
"I'm sorry" I whispered, my voice so quiet yet he heard.
"I understand, I do" he whispered back, his nose grazing my collar bone.
"I couldn't tell you" I croaked out, my voice hoarse.
"It's okay"
"It's not okay, none of it is" I said, my eyes drifting away. He pulled away gently, his eyes staring at me softly. A cold finger rested under my chin and directed it so my face aligned against his, both of our eyes locked on each other.
"I don't care" he said, his eyes moving back and forth.
"What?" I choked out, confused.
"I don't care if you're dying it won't change anything, it won't change how I feel about you"
He whispered.
"It changes everything Taehyung can't you see? That's why I avoided you because what happens when I die?" I spoke out, my time harsher than I expected.
"You won't" He said making me scoff.
You don't know a thing, Kim Taehyung.
"You may not have noticed this Park Areum but you have so much fucking control over me, can't you see? I don't know what you did but you captivated me from the beginning, addicting me to you like some stupid drug"
He said, frowning.
"Are you calling me stupid-"
"I'm not done," he said, smirking slightly at my response.
"I haven't lied about a single thing I felt about you and when I kissed you I meant it because I love you, actually fuck that, I need you" He said, the tears reappearing in his eyes.
"So don't leave me now, please don't push me away Areum. I can't lose you again"
"But you will lose me Taehyung"
