The Topmost Floor in the City
Part 7
Three days passed after Hoseok was discharged from the hospital. I didn't want to say goodbye, so I followed him secretly. While I kept hiding and tagging behind, Hoseok walked down the long hallway towards the door.
He nonchalantly passed the line near the emergency exit, where I'd always come to a stop. I watched him from behind. Without realising it, I stopped right there. I could take at least five more steps to the end of the hallway, but I didn't. I'd never done that before.
Hoseok slowly reached out and gently pushed the door open. The dazzling sunlight poured in through the open door along with the air outside. It smelled a bit pungent, but refreshing nonetheless. The landscape on the other side of the door washed over me.
When Hoseok stepped aside, the door began to close. I could slide through if I ran now. I looked down at the ground. The limit line, the one I set up for myself that no one else could see, was still there.
I turned around. Someone pushed me aside as they went past me, making me fall forward onto the floor. I raised my head, still lying on the ground. At least I'd crossed the line. The idiot that had bumped me over ran past me, heading for the door. He continued to jostle others on his way.
As he pushed the door as hard as he could, the sunlight streamed in again. He ran outside. A nurse chased him, but he was faster. The door began to close again.
I sprang to my feet. One step over my line. I took another step forward. Three more strides and I'd get to the door. But I turned around again. I'd reached my limit for the day.
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BTS SMERALDO THE NOTES 1 (Edited & Translated)
FanficThe feelings they tried to keep in their pasts, their losses, their suffering, insecurity and absence...it was time for them to embrace their destiny. Started: 13 April 2019 Ended: 29 June 2020 Thank you for the journey
