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Chapter 4

Arriving at the hospital, Hoseok stepped out of the bus and trudged in. His physician called a few hours ago to ensure their appointment for the biopsy, making Hoseok a nervous wreck. He never expected it to be this soon.

"Good afternoon, my name's Jung Hoseok, I have an appointment with Dr. Kim," he said as he approached the receptionist.

"Yes, he's waiting for you in the Endoscopy unit," she assured before asking a nurse to escort him to the unit.

As they entered, Dr. Kim greeted Hoseok kindly and dismissed the nurse.

"So, we're going to do a bone marrow aspiration first, then a biopsy. Just please take off your shirt and lie down on your stomach," instructed the doctor.

Obliging and lying down, Hoseok felt the doctor clean the skin over his hip. Then, the doctor numbed the area and the surface of the bone with a local anesthetic. Hoseok didn't feel a thing from then on.

Next, a thin, hollow needle was inserted into the bone, and a syringe was used to suck out a small amount of liquid bone marrow.

After that, small pieces of bone and marrow were removed with a slightly larger needle that was pushed down into the bone. Once the biopsy was done, the doctor applied pressure to the site to help stop the slight bleeding.

"Done. Now, wear your shirt while I take this to the lab," finished the doctor before exiting the room. Hoseok got up, wore his shirt, and waited patiently.

Moments later, the doctor returned, "I'll contact you when the results are up. You may leave now," he informed.

Leaving the hospital, Hoseok recalled all the exquisite moments he spent with Jimin as the years advanced. They were truly indivisible.

He reminisced the mirthful times when they snuck into the amusement park together and let go of all the torment as they exulted their hearts out.

Then he thought, "I shall enjoy the time I live with him when I still can."

Determined, he called Jimin, "Hey Chim, meet me at the amusements park near our house... Just come!... Bye."

Later when he arrived at the park, he found Jimin leaning against the front gate, already waiting.

"What's with the sudden call?" asked Jimin as Hoseok approached.

However, ignoring his question, Hoseok tugged at his friend's arm, enthusiastically pulling him inside.

With the sun shining so fiercely, the vivid colors of the park were pretty much prominent. From the light poles to the rides and even the garbage cans, the vivacity was everywhere.

"Jimin, we are here to have fun, so no questions. Now, which one do you want to ride first?" Hoseok asked, pointing at the various rides near him.

Jimin sighed softly before taking a look around him. It was only a matter of seconds for his eyes lit up in excitement as he ran towards the Viking ride without even waiting for his friend. Hoseok laughed at Jimin's cuteness before following his tracks.

Once the two were seated on the ride with seatbelts fastened around them, the ride started, swinging up and down, fiercely. Hoseok clutched onto Jimin's arm and squealed loudly as the ride got more severe and unyielding.

After what felt like a few seconds, the ride halted. The two of them exited quickly with incredibly disheveled hair from the intense ride.

"I didn't know this ride would be that scary," Hoseok managed to mutter. His state numbed his ability to speak and walk properly as he accidentally faltered on his way out.

"It's been a while, why don't we take a seat for now before riding again?" Jimin suggested and Hoseok nodded quickly.

The two headed towards a pink bench and sat silently, watching the miniature children play around. Joyous screams, laughter, and squeals escaped the kids' lips and filled the air with gorgeous sounds. The giggles rolled about the area, vibrant and heartwarming as they moved around in their chaotic way. They sounded like a bird's singing; awash by its sparrow's own music, yet still brilliant to the world.

Hoseok made sure he saved those moments, as they were now surreal memories.