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Chapter 12

In the ocean of terror, Jimin's body was anchored into a state of aloofness as he waited for the doctor to exit the operating room with a smile that shall relieve his anxiety. Or for Hoseok to come out and embrace him like he always did when Jimin was in distress. However, that seemed too good to be true.

Instead, the doctor exited the OR with so much defeat in his eyes and spoke words that buried Jimin's life 300m below ground.

He said, "Unfortunately, your friend has fallen deep into a coma. He's fine, but comatose so that at least gives us the permission to treat his cancer. Despite the risks, we have to begin immediately. Otherwise, your friend might just pass away oblivious. It's too dangerous to wait any longer."

Soon after, the nurses pushed Hoseok's bed out of the OR. Jimin abruptly clung onto it and followed the nurses. Once they reached the designated room, one of the nurses pushed Jimin away stating that visiting is unpermitted. Jimin didn't try to fight back, however, as he had zero strength left. He just allowed them to push and pull him out of their way like he was some doll. He submitted to the belief of losing his friend.

He couldn't even recall how he, later on, had arrived at the hotel room. He just found himself standing there, feeling devoid and hollow. His legs dragged him to the bed, abiding with his brain's orders as it mocked him over his pathetic state.

"Look at you so miserable... Your friend is going to die soon... He will die and poor you would be abandoned for me to feed on... You're going to follow him to the death bed sooner than you think... You wretched being..." it consistently chanted in his head, breaking him apart.

"Stop... stop... STOP!" Jimin screeched as he shook vigorously. Quickly, tension grew in his face and body. His breathing became more rapid and more shallow. Then in seconds, he was curled tight in the bed, his only movement's the trembling of his limbs. He was basically pulverizing due to the piercing hits his subconscious shot at him and the painful absence of his brother, Hoseok.

Meanwhile, Jimin was mentally suffering, Hoseok was lying in bed, numb and immobile- or at least that's what a regular person would see from their ignorant perspective. However, inside Hoseok's body, lived a soul so pure and ethereal that it could see above and beyond the stars. He could sense the other's woe and detect it. He could feel his friend yearn for him, yet he felt chained and unpermitted to help. He struggled and contested, but was yet victorious of breaking free. Nevertheless, he didn't give up. He was entirely convinced that with the right amount of hope and determination, he would be allowed to save his friend once again.

"Wait for me, Jimin. I'll work my hardest to free myself and rescue your fragile being. At least if I'll die diagnosed with cancer, ill want to die grinning... with you."