Trochilidae

Chapter 10: Fly Away

Life isn't as giving as we would like it to be.

There are times when the universe would be merciless to us. When the universe would laugh over the cruelty it gave to the world. Nevertheless, there are also those times when it would be kind and give us bountiful fruits. Life-giving fruits that would make one feel blessed and filled with nothing but joy. However, truthfully, we would never know when the universe would be good to us nor would we know if it just wants to sit back and watch the world suffer in the chaos that it ensued. So, all that we could do is to expect the unexpected no matter how frightening this seems to be.

Yesterday had been a long and exhausting day for us. Given the situation, typical me, I had kept myself from crumbling into an emotional mess. However, my restless mind couldn't help but allow the anxiety to take over my system and worry endlessly. Tirelessly wondering if my best friend was going to survive another day or not.

Worrying for Beomgyu had become a routine for me, and every day, I couldn't help but fear for the worse possible situations. I couldn't help but fear that today may be the day when he would finally let go. The day when he finally boards the train to the lost paradise of his hopes and dreams. Just thinking about it had made me feel a little unsettled, made my stomach twist in a fret. Although, perhaps today will be different.

Or maybe it would just be another mundane and ordinary day.

Running to the hospital, I could only hope that the universe would be kind enough to gift today with a miracle.

Entering the building, I meandered my way past the workers and visitors, hastening as I am trying to get to my best friend as soon as possible. Dragging my heels by the elevator to make a sharp turn, I hurriedly entered the lift, pressed the button of Beomgyu's floor number, and waited as I tap my finger against my wrist repeatedly. Once the doors have closed, the elevator proceeds to ascend while familiar music was playing in the background; playing a tune that had made my nerves feel more than unsettled. Biting my bottom lip in anxiousness, I busy myself again by wondering how my best friend was doing. I helplessly wonder what he could be feeling at this very moment.

I pursed my lips and, for a fleeting moment, I mused over the thought of Beomgyu and wondered if his condition had gotten any worse. I recalled yesterday's memory and just thinking about the unfruitful scene had stung my heart. Just remembering that agitating time had made my heart want to explode like a balloon. When I arrived at his room, he had looked so frail and sickly. He looked weak and drawn, and after seeing his heart-wrenching state, I could only put my hands together and silently pray for a miracle to come today. I could only hope for a shooting star to grant my silent wish of giving my best friend the strength to live another day of his life.

He needs to.

He has to.

A familiar ding pierced through the silence and resonated in this closed space. Once it registered in my ears, my head jerked up, and my eyes darted over to the automatic opening doors. As if on reflex, I jumped through the gap of the elevator, and hastened to Beomgyu's room.

This time, I ran as fast as I could, running through the gaps while avoiding hitting anyone along the way. My heart was pounding inside my chest, and my adrenaline was rushing from the fear that I may not be able to make it. As the clock inside my head continues to tumultuously tick, I sprint and sprint as if my life had depended on it.

My anxiety was rising, and despite not knowing why, in my head, I just knew that I needed to get to him as soon as possible.

Making it to Beomgyu's room, I wasted not another second and pushed the door open. "Beomgyu?" I blurt out his name, darting my eyes to the bed where Beomgyu laid...