Twenty Three

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I refuse to take off the necklace.

The doctors told me it could get in the way in the future.

I told them that won't happen.

I won't take it off.

I'm having a harder time staying awake.

The tests are exhausting.

"Did you eat?"

"A little, I think."

"I don't have anything I can give you."

Why does he sound so worried?

That's when the doctor came in.

"Ah, Hoseok. You've been here for a long time now."

"Yes, sir. I guess it has been a while."

"Don't you have homework and things?"

"I've been doing my homework here, with Mina."

"Mhm."

"Ouch!"

I yelped as the doctor took blood.

He was distracting us from the needle.

Hobi's eyes were wide and sad.

"S-sir, is everything fine?"

"Mhmm, yes Hoseok, just some minor issues..."

The doctor mumbled like he hardly cared.

"Hoseok I'm going to need you to leave for the night. We don't have much time left and Mina needs to get the most rest that she can for optimal performance..."

What?

Rest?

"I-"

Hobi's eyes fluttered around.

Then he looked at me, sort of saying sorry without words.

Then he got up and slowly left the room.

"Bye, Mina. I'll be back."

The door softly clicked.

I frowned.

"I think you two have gotten too close."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, think about it. If you don't make it..."

I shuttered.

I don't want to think about that.

But,

What will happen to him if I'm gone?

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