Give & Take

Unreasonable Request

Baekho reached the hospital in a carriage that Jonghyun rode. He was surprised the other even had one but guessed he shouldn't be either. They got down and headed inside. Baekho gaped at the sheer size of the hospital. He had never been to one before so of course it was amazing to him. He had on his cape and hood just in case of any mishaps as he walked in with Jonghyun. It was fascinating to see the many people around until Baekho started to realise that this place wasn't as magnificent as the scale itself was. People on wheelchairs, crutches and more filled the place. A place that reeked of death and filled with sorrow. Baekho didn't even take notice of Jonghyun walking towards the counter as he went ahead by himself, already eager to find for Minhyun and hoping his condition wasn't as terrible looking as those people.

"Hello. May I know which room is the hero Minhyun residing in?" Jonghyun asked a nurse, thinking that Baekho was right behind him while the other was already climbing the first set of stairs he found as he kept the cape close to his body.

"I'm afraid I can't tell you such sensitive information."

"I'm his garden keeper and I'm here to... Offer some flowers. For a quick recovery."

"Still, the hero is not in a good enough condition to have any visitors. I'm sorry."

"It's okay. Thank you. You hear that, Ba... Baekho? Oh no."

He followed the sound of crying, the sound of screaming and just about any sound he could hear. He poked his head through the doors and everything he saw just send a chill down his bones. He shook his head and hurriedly moved along, feeling sympathy for each patient within the hospital. He went up the second floor when he doubted Minhyun was on the level he was on. The floor was mostly filled with elderlies so Baekho eliminated it rather quickly as he headed up another floor. There were more patients resting on this floor as Baekho peeked into the rooms. He didn't know which door Minhyun was behind but as he walked, he stopped hastily when he saw green poking out from one of the doors. Grass. That's odd. He turned the handle and looked inside. It was a little dim since there were curtains blocking the light but it was also fluttering lightly with the wind, shining in little rays of light that aid his sight. Baekho squinted at the figure on the bed who was resting and somehow he felt a pull towards the person. As if he knew that person. He stepped in and closed the door, going closer to see if he was right about his guess. His lips immediately curled up when he saw Minhyun. His eyes stung a little and he knelt down beside the bed, hands clutching onto Minhyun's.

"Minhyun," He said softly and placed his head against his gloved hand. "I was so worried about you." He knew the other was asleep but he couldn't help it. His hands were trembling and he felt like his world was crumbling at the very thought that Minhyun might leave this world but seeing him, even if it was on a hospital bed and asleep, it made him relieved and Baekho didn't know he could feel like this until he was here. Right beside Minhyun. Where he felt like he belonged. But it didn't last long as the door opened and two doctors burst in with Jonghyun.

"You shouldn't be in here," one of the doctors said in a hushed tone while trying to reach for Baekho but he immediately scooted aside and went to the other side of the bed, defiantly holding onto Minhyun's other hand now.

"I don't want to leave," Baekho said, hoping they would let him stay.

"Baekho, he needs rest. You shouldn't disturb him," Jonghyun said worriedly but Baekho shook his head.

"I won't disturb him. I promise. I'll just stay by his side. Please let me stay."

"We are sorry but we can't let you stay. The hero is a danger to any outsiders right now," the other doctor explained, trying to calm Baekho down so he could slowly make his way over.