The Man in Him (JoyKook)

Epilogue

Who is he?

Sooyoung followed her gaze at the man in front of her, going from one place to another. It's the first thing that came across her mind when she first saw him. She woke up in a place with a funny smell in it, it was the hospital.

She can't even panick the first time she woke up because of how heavy her body felt, especially her head. Millions of question flood in her head but the doctor filled her up.

Her name is Sooyoung, 22 years old and a college student, living with her best friend near the university, her parents live in Jeju and they said that the man in front of her is her boyfriend, his name is Jungkook but she can't seem to accept that thought.

How can a kid be her boyfriend? What part of him did she liked? How long were they together?

She acted cold towards him because she was scared but she can't seem to help herself but follow him with her eyes whenever he's inside the room.

It's already been a month since she woke up and yet she remember nothing. She's like an empty can being filled with water.

"Sooyoung" He called her name.

Sooyoung snapped out from her reverie and turned her gaze at him. Why does he call her name without using 'noona'?

She was confused but it did something to her heart, it was pleasant to hear.

She stayed silent, just staring at him with a black expression on her face.

What was she like back then? Was she cheerful? How did she act in front of him?

Sooyoung didn't answer and continue to stare at him with eyes void of emotion.

Jungkook sat down on the bed near her where Sooyoung's comfort zone lay, the big room suddenly became small and she suddenly feel out of breath when she sensed his cologne. She became uncomfortable with his stare, his gentle stare.

"W-what?" She asked not meeting his eyes though at the corner of her eyes, she can see him grinning. What the heck is this guy?

Jungkook shake his head slightly, smile haven't left his lips yet. "Nothing." He reached out his hand to her face and Sooyoung flinched closing her eyes as her heart keeps on rumbling, expecting him to touch her but felt him carressed her hair instead, she opened her eyes and stared at him.

Jungkook's smile now became even wider. "I miss the old Sooyoung but the present you ain't bad either, you became more honest now." He said and stood up taking his bag with him. "I need to go to school. See you later."

Already? Wait, is she perhaps... upset? Why? Because he's leaving?

She wanted to stop him but refrained herself. She looked away instead, at the window, outside where she can't see him. She didn't hear anything but the sound of the door closing, that's only the time when she turned her gaze towards the door, loneliness creeping inside her.

Night came and he didn't visit her, he usually arrive at nine but it's already ten pm but she can't see him even his shadows.

Was she too harsh? Did he gave up now?

If it's the latter, then it's not her fault anymore because if he loves her then he'll endure everything for her, right?

Still, she knew that she's waiting for him to come.

Sooyoung was curious as to whether he came at the hospital so she tried to walk towards the door but she was just able to open the door partly when he heard a noise from outside. It wasn't loud but enough for her to hear. She can hear someone crying.

She peeked from the door and saw Jungkook sitting on the floor by the wall, his bag on his side and both arms on his knees while hands clasped on his forehead. It tugged Sooyoung's heart to see him cry

But why is he crying?

She was about to open the door when she saw Seulgi came out from the elevator and ran towards Jungkook, kneeling before him.

"Hey, you're crying again?" Seulgi asked gently.

Jungkook shake his head and wiped his tears away. "I'm sorry noona."

Seulgi stared at him worriedly. "I know it's hard but don't give up on her, okay? You've come so far, you can't give up now."

Jungkook slightly smiled. "I know noona." He sighed and stared at the ceiling as if he has no intention of standing up. "It's just that... I can't help but feel down whenever she looks at me." He looked at Seulgi and a tear fell on his cheek, trying to blurt the words out, his voice strained. "Like I'm a stranger."

Seulgi covered her mouth as she cried with Jungkook and embraced him.

Behind the door, Joy was just the same. Clutching her chest as if something struck her, she cried silently.

Sooyoung lied down on the bed, her cheeks now dry with tears but tried not to sniffle her nose because any minute they'd come inside. She turned her body, her back on the door and closed her eyes.

She heard the opening and closing of the door. Her nose found his scent and felt him walk towards her, sitting down on the bed.

She felt him kiss her head and whispered on her ear.

"I love you, Sooyoung."

Her eyes was close but Sooyoung can see him in her head. Upon hearing those words, something inside her awakened.

She opened her eyes and turned to him, taken aback when she embraced him.

"I love you too, kid."

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And you can guess what happened next :)

The end