Sofa || Young K

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He sat on his sofa, his hands clutching his head in despair. It was almost unbearable, the pain. He felt like his head was being pulled apart in all directions and being struck with needles at the same time - only worse. The pain began in the corner of his head and reverberated throughout his whole being, especially converging at his chest. There was a lump in his throat and an unruly knot in his chest that made it nearly impossible for him to breathe. His head swarmed with thoughts and he felt numb and dizzy.

Could it be?

Was (Y/N) serious?

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Jae and Sungjin worriedly paced the ward. Brian was having a talk with his therapist and psychiatrist and they anxiously waited for their friend to return with good news of his recovery.

Brain returned with a huge smile and his friends sighed with relief.

Their relief was short-lived because soon enough Brian's therapist and psychiatrist returned with white faces.

"We need to discuss something with you both. Brian could you wait here for a bit?" His psychiatrist ushered the two nervous friends into her office. His therapist followed.

With a worried glance their way, she said, "Brian. He has been hallucinating. I'm afraid he might have schizophrenia."

All the air left their lungs. "What do you mean?"

"Please relax. Rest assured, we will treat him and he'll be back to normal soon. We're going to try these medicines. Please keep a look out for any changes in his behaviour."

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Brian had started taking the new pale peach pills, about two weeks ago, which Sungjin had gotten him. When he had tried to ask what they were for, his friend had given him a tight smile and said that they were for his anxiety.

"I won't be here as often now, Brian. You will learn how to be alright without me," she had said, giving him a chaste kiss. They sat on his sofa, holding hands.

"What do you mean?"

"Happiness is something you have to find for yourself. It's a life-long journey, Brian. I was just there to guide you. My time is over now, and so I must go."

"Go where?" He felt as if his heart would collapse any second.

"I have to leave you. It's for your betterment."

"But I love you!"

"You love the idea of being happy, my love. You were so desperate and lost. You were too attached to the concept of being happy that your mind made me to help compensate for the fact that you could never find happiness till now."

He stared at her, bewildered and too confused, "Is this a sick joke?"

"No, my love. It's time for us to part. I was just a figment of your imagination. I have helped you find the path to happiness. Stick to it and you won't ever get lost."

"(Y/N)... don't lie to me.. please.."

"You will be okay, Brian. I'll always be with you in spirit."

"No..."

"Goodbye," she wrapped her arms around him tightly, sniffling.

And at the count of three, she was gone.

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Sofa. That's where he first met her and that's where he last saw her.

He was about to pass out when his friends rushed to his apartment.

"She.. she wasn't real," he manages to rush out between large gasps and is welcomed by complete darkness.

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The end.

SHAMELESS PROMO: Read Random x You for a very cutesy Brian oneshot (and more in the future!) to heal your heart after this.. tragic end.

Brian loves you, as do I. Thank you for reading. <3