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"Damn you, Moon Haeji. You really did it this time."

My head hurts...

My body feels weak...


I slowly opened my eyes. The unfamiliar room surprised me. The slightly dimmed room, the IV tubes, the alluring white bedding. My brother was the only being that's familiar to me, he was lying on the couch, sleeping soundly. His presence gave me relief. "Taeil," I called out to him, weakly. He looked tired, so I decided no to call him anymore. What happened? Why am I here? I looked for my phone which was luckily placed on top of the desk next to my bed. I opened it, and to my surprise...

34 missed calls from Hyuna...

41 missed calls from Yeona...

They're worried. I must've done something super bad this time around. I mean, I am the daredevil queen of Seoul Internation School. I'll do everything, because...why not? We only live once why not do everything that you can? Sometimes, I just go too far and get into accidents. Just like what happened today, I just don't remember what. "You're awake?" A voice surprised me. It was Taeil, he woke up. He stood up from the couch, approaching my bed. I was kind of scared since Taeil might get mad at me for being such a dumb-ass. "You alright? Is your tummy still painful? Do you feel like barfing?"

"No," I answered timidly. Scared of backfires or naggings. "Idiot," he insulted so calmly. How does he do that? How is it that every time he insults me it sounds like he's complimenting me somehow? He has a honey voice they say, he can sing pretty well. I suppose that's why his insults sound like compliments. "Why am I here?"

"You're pregnant."

"What?! No way. That's impossible, am I virgin Mary?" Taeil sighed. "How can you be virgin Mary?! You're so close to growing your horns Haeji!" I rolled my eyes. Taeil is a savage, I know. He's actually stating facts. He knows me very well. "So, why am I really here?" 

"You've been food poisoned." My eyes widened. Does someone want me dead? Did I offend someone badly? Or am I just overthinking? I don't exactly remember the details. Before all of this happened, I only know I was eating in the cafeteria with Yeona and Hyuna during lunch break. "The doctor said you have to go on a soft diet. You'll be discharged probably this Sunday."

"You mean I get to stay here for a week?"

"No ones here to take care of you since I have to go to work. Mom also needs to go to work."

"What about dad?" My parents were annulled years ago. It wasn't that hard on us since mom was the breadwinner of our family. Taeil was already a college student when that happened and mom won my full custody. Dad probably has a new family now, I kind of hate him for that. I still can't deny that I miss having a complete family, but dad's been irresponsible enough for mom to divorce him. "You know the situation now, Haeji." He looked at me with a worried face. I know Taeil also misses dad, but he also hates him for abusing mom so much. Even when he was around, mom acted as both parents for us. While dad only focused on his PlayStations and video games. Taeil messed with my hair, "take care kitten. Just call me when you need me, okay?" I nodded.

Taeil needed to go to work, he's living on his own now. Yet he's still there for me and mom. He pays for me and our little sister's tuition. He also helps mom with the bills. He's being the good son for mom. I'm doing my responsibility too, being the black sheep of the family. It's been going on for years now, they've got the hang of it.

Taeil wore his shoulder bag on and looked at me one last time, "soft diet, kitten." He reminded. He calls me kitten because of my mischievous attitude and my cute, innocent face. It has been my nickname since forever. I waved at him goodbye. The moment he left, the room was filled with silence. So what am I supposed to do now? Should I call my friends? No, they're probably at school. Should I scroll through my Instagram? No, that'll make me insecure. Should I order food? Of course not, I'm broke.

What am I supposed to do?

Just when I thought my day was over, I decided to roam around the hospital. The hospital has a pretty garden, and it's kind of huge. A little exploration won't hurt, right? I hurriedly wore my slippers, pulled the stand of my IV tubes, and got out of my room. There were a lot of doors in the hallways, and some patients were walking too. There was a pregnant lady, guided by her husband. An old man in his wheelchair. I walked towards the elevator; the garden seems to be a nice place for fresh air.

I reached the lobby, rushed towards the garden area. I was fascinated by the grass, the greenhouse at the very center of the garden, benches that looked like the ones in the park. I looked up to see how tall the building was; it's very tall.

I sat down at the nearest bench, scrolled through my phone to read an ebook. That's the only way I can escape from reality.

"Excuse me, is this your wallet?" I looked up to see a hand reaching out. He had a wallet in his hands, "no...I'm--"

"Park Jisung?"

To my surprise, it was my crush. The one and only, Park Jisung. I like him a lot since he dances so well. His deep ass voice and alluring smile just make my heartache for him. "You know me?" He asked. We literally go to the same high school, how can he not know me? Plus, I am kind of popular at school because of my 'daredevil' attitude. "I'm Moon Haeji, we go to the same high school."

"Moon Haeji? You mean the daredevil?"

"Yep, that's me."

"What are you doing here?" Oh my goodness, we're starting to have a conversation here. He looks so damn handsome up close. "I...had food poisoning."

"That's terrible."

"I know! Isn't it? What about you? What are you doing here?" I smiled. I couldn't hold it in. He's just too, angelic. "I'm visiting my dad."

"He's confined here?"

"No, he--"

"Is he a nurse? A doctor?"

"He's the owner..."

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