He's Dreaming

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Chanyeol's POV

After that day, I always come to his house every time we finish our time in the pool. Baekhyun actually doing really great each day even it's in a slow pace. But I understand that because he has to deal with his trauma.

His family is really nice. His mother always welcomes us with delicious home cooking. Warm rice, delicious side dishes, and small talks when eating at the table. I miss this feeling. It's been 2 years since I live alone in my apartment and only twice a year I have a chance to go 'home' and have a 'dinner' with my parents.

His brother always welcomes me with yelling because he really remember that day when I 'hit' him until make him cry. But after few minutes, we like a best friend, joking with each other and even I bathe him and put him to sleep. Amazing.

Today, I feel anxious. When I walk to the pool, I feel uneasy but I continue to walk. After waiting for 30 minutes, Baekhyun is not coming. Feeling uneasy, suddenly my phone ring. Baekhyun's number is on the display.

"Hello, Baek. Whe..."

"Chanyeol-ssi!" it's his mother's voice.

"Yes, Mrs. Byun. Why do you call me?"

"I-it's Baekhyun! He-he, I find him in the bath up unconscious! Pl-please, help me Chanyeol-ssi! His father is not at home! Please hurry up!" she said stuttering.

"Okay Mrs. Byun! Wait a minute and stay calm. Don't turn off the phone so I can still be with you. Don't panic okay? I will just go to my apartment to pick my car key. Stay calm," I say and running to my apart, still talking with her and guide her to bring Baekhyun out from the bath up.

After I arrive at his apartment, I see his mother crying in the bathroom beside Baekhyun's body. I speedily carry him and bring him to the car. Fortunately, the hospital is near so it's just take 10 minutes.

We bring him to the emergency room and let the doctors do what they have to do. I walk to the coffee shop in front of the hospital to buy his mother a cup of coffee. After I buy it, I walk back to where his mother is and see her sitting and crying.

"Here, a cup of coffee for you, Mrs. Byun. Hope it will make you a little calm down."

"Thank you, Chanyeol-ssi," she says and grabbing the cup.

"Chanyeol-ssi."

"Yes, Mrs. Byun?"

"Lately, Baekhyun is really happy. He said that he is overcoming his trauma, healing his fear with you. I never see him this happy and fast to learn how to swim again. Never. Even his father can't do it," she says while grabbing my left hand.

"This morning, before he go to the pool, he told me that he wanted to try to bath in the bath up. He looked determine so I just said that he should be careful. But..." she starts sobbing. "But after 30 minutes, he didn't come out from the bathroom. I started feeling uneasy. Fortunately, he didn't lock the door. After I opened the door, I-I found him unconscious. I feel like, Oh My God, I-I..." she stops talking and now crying messily.

I then hug her and pat her back. Telling her that he will be fine. A little time after that, the doctor comes out.

"Baekhyun's family?"

"Yes! I'm his mother. How is his condition?"

"He is okay, fortunately. Maybe he just slipped in the bathroom and knocked his head. Nothing serious. After he is back, he can go home."

"Thank you, doctor. Thank you."

Me and Mrs. Byun walk to his bed. He is still sleeping now. Mrs. Byun still crying, holding his son's hand and keep saying that he should wake up. I sat down beside her and staring at Baekhyun. Will he be okay?

"M-mom," suddenly I hear him say 'Mom'. I look at him. He wakes up.

"Baekhyun-ah! My darling! Oh my God! You wake up! How are you feeling honey?"

"I'm feeling a little bit dizzy mom. What happen? Where am I?"

"You are in the hospital. You slipped in the bathroom and passed out."

"Ah, really? I make you worry right? I'm sorry mom."

"No, no. It's okay. I'm fine. You should be thankful to Chanyeol-ssi, too. He is helping me to bring you here."

"Oh, Chanyeol. You are here? Thank you for accompany my mother. Sorry I can't make it today."

"No problem, Baek. As long as you are fine."

After 30 minutes, after the doctor check on him again and his mother pay for the bill, I take him and his mother home. After we arrive at his home, I help Mrs. Byun to bring Baekhyun to his bedroom.

"Mom, can I talk to Chanyeol privately?"

"Of course, honey."

"Thank you," she then walks out.

"Chanyeol-ah. Thank you for everything you do to me. But, I have something to tell you," he says nervously.

"What is that?"

"I-I think, I can't continue our lesson. I just, got scared again after the accident. I'm sorry," he is crying.

"Hey, don't worry, I just can teach you again."

"No, no you can't. Please, just, leave me for now. Please."

"I will always wait you, Baek. No matter how long it will take. I hope you will get better soon. I love you," I say and kissing his forehead. He is freezing. He doesn't see it's coming. So do I. I walk out from his room and say goodbye to his mom.

After that night, I never see him again. It's been 2 months since I see him. I don't have any courage to text him, call him, or go to his house. Maybe he does really need time to heal.

It feels empty without you, Baek. And I start dreaming about you again everyday, crying. It makes me wonder, is it the time to let you go? I start to doubt myself, Baek. Can you please come to my dream with that smile again?