Fated Mistake

♡ Treat him right or set him free

„I had to give him a strong sedative, so let him rest." The doctor told Jongin as they stood at the front door.

"Is it real? Did he really lose his memory?" Jongin asked.

"Physically he is not that badly hurt, but a trauma could cause amnesia too. Did something happen?" Dr. Song explained to the boss, and she immediately noticed the guilt showing on the man's face.

"Yeah," Jongin answered with a deep sigh.

"Jongin, you know you're like a son to me," Dr. Song said, and Jongin nodded.

"That's why I'm going to be honest with you," she continued, "he is a good person. Treat him right or set him free."

Jongin had to suppress his anger to tell her goodbye. He wasn't angry at her but at himself. She was right, and he knew it. Yet, he couldn't befriend the idea of setting Soo free. Jongin wasn't sure what to do, but there was one thing he knew for sure. He must find out whether Soo had lost his memory for real or not, and he must do it now. Just then, something flashed on his mind. He had seen it in a movie. When people pretended to be someone else, they'd turn around when they were called by their real name. Jongin was aware Soo might have told him another fake name, but it was worth a try, he thought.

With that in mind, Jongin entered the room, calling out loud.

"Soo."

His eyes focused on the smaller one, waiting for a hint that never came. Soo didn't react. He didn't even flinch at his name. Maybe he should try something else. After all, Soo had lived a long time as someone else.

"Baekhyun," he tried one more time. Still no response. Jongin felt a mix of feelings growing in him. He was relieved, for Soo didn't seem to lie. At the same time, he should be more worried, if the smaller one had amnesia for real.

"Hey," Jongin tapped gently on Soo's shoulder and for the first time, the other showed a reaction, turning his head to Jongin. Soo's big round eyes were still glowing due to the tears.

"Do you really remember nothing? You said you wouldn't lie to me. So, do you?" The taller said, sitting down on the bed, next to Soo.

"Did I lie to you?" Soo asked and a tear rolled down his cheek, "am I a bad person?"

Jongin regretted his question as he saw the panic taking over the smaller one's body once again. Soo bit on his lower lip, so tight it started to bleed. The smaller one was shaking. Jongin should have listened to the doctor.

"No, you are not a bad person. It's quite the opposite, you're too good for your own good."

Jongin corrected, holding the smaller one tightly. Soo flinched at the sudden hug, but slowly he calmed down. The smaller one leaned his head on Jongin 's shoulder and the taller couldn't help but smile. After a while, he realised that Soo had fallen asleep. With care, he laid Soo down and covered the smaller one. Jongin wiped away the tears on the smaller one's cheeks. He couldn't help but stare at Soo's puffed eyes just to let the guilt hit him hard. Since Soo met him, the smaller one had gone through a lot, murders, attacks, kidnapping, and more. Yet, the smaller one had only cried exactly three times. The first time it was the shock as he fell down the stairs, breaking his leg. The second time was because of Jongin's shot during the kidnapping. And this was the third time. Jongin realised each and every time he was the reason. Every single time, it was him who made Soo cry.

Kyungsoo rubbed his eyes, slowly waking up. His throat was dry, and his eyes were so swollen they felt heavy. Walking downstairs, he looked for the kitchen.

"You're up," he heard Jongin's voice as soon as he found it. Before he could say anything, the taller shoved a glass of water in his direction.

"Here," Jongin simply said like it was just another day of him reading the other's mind.