The Ninth; Lee Felix Stray Kids

Chapt43. now im paralyzed

Hyejin wandered around the place. Felix was no where in sight... neither were Sohye and Ara. "Damn it, I shouldn't have came." She walked around the pool, searching for people she could talk to. Couples everywhere. Oh? "Chan-" Huh.. a girl ran and hit Hyejin's shoulder. Hyejin slipped and lost her balance, falling into the water. Oh right. I can't swim. She saw the girl's shocked expression and her eyes burned. "H- help..." she could barely hear herself, either. Only bubbles came out.

Someone grabbed her hand and lifted her up. A girl? A boy? Anyways, whoever reached for her had blond hair and cold hands.

Ah, I can't breathe.

Everything turned black.

She opened her eyes, looking around to see that she was in her room again.

Ara had tears in her eyes. "You woke up!!! We're sorry we made you go to that party..."

Hyejin shook her head. She felt thirsty. "Who saved me?"

Ara looked at Sohye and Sohye nodded. "Felix."

—

She went to the vending machine to buy some water.

"Oh? Hey Hyejin." Chan greeted.

"Hey."

"Are you feeling okay? I didn't know you couldn't swim. You look like a pro."

Hyejin grinned. "Do I?"

Chan nodded. "Well, you heard that Felix saved you, right?" Hyejin nodded. Chan looked at her as she reached for the bottle and waved a goodbye. "W- wait!"

"Yes?"

"Felix is going to kill me for saying this, but he started crying after he saved you."

...

"He was worried sick.." Chan told her.

"Wh- what should I do..?"

"Isn't the answer simple? I mean, it is up to you.."

Hyejin bit her lips. Before she knew it, she ran all the way to Felix's room. The door was open. She took a step inside. "Fe..lix? Are you-" Hyejin's heart skipped a beat when Felix came from behind and hugged her tightly. "Are you okay..." her words trailed off.

"Hyejin... Please don't leave me. Please..."

His soft hair brushed against her neck and his arms were wrapped around her. I want to say I won't... but that's a lie.

The next few words he said...

"I love you."

made her heart confused.

She made him let go of her. "Don't play with me."

...

"Those three words aren't something you can say to just anyone. Don't play with my heart.."

"I'm not..."

I don't believe it.

I don't believe you... she thought, tears already forming. I tried so hard to hide these feelings because of you.

Felix tried to walk to Hyejin. "Hyejin... I feel tired—" Felix suddenly collapsed to the ground.

Hyejin gasped and kneeled down next to him. "Lee Felix! Felix!"

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