If I Can't Have You... (An EXO fan fiction)

Chapter Nineteen

After Doctor Baek explained my condition and treatment, he spoke in private with Kyungsoo, while other members surrounded me as they muttered something to me all at once. But my attention was drifted towards Suho. His body was still rigid and his eyebrows furrowed.

My eyes went to the nurse behind Doctor Baek. Never once she lifted her head, she didn't even greet me or any of the members. She was invisible to everyone; everyone except Suho.

I wanted to take a good look at the nurse but I couldn't make up her face. I didn't get a clear view. I looked up at Suho and his eyes were still on the floor.

"Guys, I'll leave first. Take care.", Doctor Baek bowed slightly before taking off with the nurse.

"Hyung, what's our schedule for today?", Baekhyun asked Suho.

"Hyung? Hyung!", Sehun shook him from his trance.

"Ah? Ah yes, schedule. Let me check.", he took his phone from his coat pocket. He scrolled his phone calmly but his face was still in a knot.

"We have nothing planned for today.", he finally said after scrolling a while.

"Wow, that's a relief. Soojin-ah, we'll just stay here and keep you company.", Xiumin said as he stroked my hair.

"Wait, I just remembered. Yongmin-hyung (EXO's Manager) wanted us to rehearse today at the agency. But he said it'll be quick.", Suho said as he did more scrolling.

"Ah, kkaebsong.", Baekhyun said.

"We'll visit you soon after rehearsing, Sandals. Are you sure you'd be okay on your own?", Chanyeol pinched my left cheek. I still remembered what he said yesterday and I wondered how could he not act awkward at all.

"Of course. The drugs are making me quite drowsy, anyways. You should go.", I waved them towards the door.

"Annyeong Soojin.", they slowly walked towards the door. They even waved at me and I returned the gesture.

"Kyungsoo, wait!", I called him out before he left. He turned his back and walked towards me.

"Yes, Soojin?", he stood beside me. Our distance was only a few centimeters, so I leaned forward to whisper in his ear.

"Hurry back.", I whispered as I pinched his squishy cheek.

He raised his eyebrows slightly at what I said. His expression beamed and he nodded before I let go of my pinch.

"Ahem.", Baekhyun cleared his throat as he peeked from the small opening of the door.

"I have to go. I'll see you tonight.", he said before turning his body to head towards the door.

I decided to forget about the mysterious nurse and Suho. Whatever that was going on, I'd try not to get involved.

But I knew my first attempt would be a flop.

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I slept soundlessly, until a nurse woke me up and brought me my lunch. The menu wasn't bad: chicken rice, clear vegetable soup, chrysanthemum tea and assorted fruits. Even my nonexistent appetite arose after looking at the delicacies upon me.

The nurse offered to feed me but I declined immediately. I hurt my feet, not my hand, so I was perfectly capable of eating my meal myself. The clinic was very pampering the patients. Earlier I was offered an air humidifier but I declined because I really had no need of one.

The nurse reminded me that I would have the ankle massage at 4 p.m and I would also need physical exercise to maintain my stamina. She also put a new ice pack on my ankle to prevent further swelling.