[ENG] BLIND IN LOVE

#07

Baekhyun's first scan for his surgery was lined up on the next another day, and Chanyeol could see the other visibly tense up at the mere mention of it. Baekhyun fidgeted through the entire journey, answering Chanyeol's questions in a word or two which he was beginning to understand that it was something Baekhyun did when he was nervous.

"Open your eyes as wide as you can." The nurse gently tilted the torch to Baekhyun's eyes.

Baekhyun obeyed instantly, his eyes sparkling from the light. Chanyeol wanted to reach out and close the tiny space that Baekhyun had put between them.

"Everything looks good. Doctor Park will be with you in a minute."

Chanyeol fought back a snort. Yoora had checked on him last night to make sure he wouldn't miss Baekhyun's checkup, subtly threatening to skin him alive if he didn't.

Baekhyun shivered as the door closed behind the nurse.

"You alright?" Chanyeol asked. The itch to touch was back.

Baekhyun hummed softly. "Just nervous."

"For what? This is what you want, right?" getting Baekhyun's sight back had always been part of the plan.

Baekhyun thought for a moment. "I'm not sure anymore... Maybe this is just how it's meant to be." He shrugged sadly. "The success rates are low too. One in a ten."

"Who told you that?" Chanyeol asked.

He sighed. "Internet?"

Chanyeol reached out and laced his fingers with Baekhyun's. Baekhyun froze for a moment before easing up to it, just like the first time Chanyeol had ever touched him. "Would you...be okay with it?"

Chanyeol knew what he was asking, and for the first time, he didn't have to think. Some things were for Baekhyun to decide. It didn't matter if Chanyeol had to be with him for the rest of his journey, all as long as Baekhyun was happy.

"Of course."

Baekhyun lips curved up into a small smile. Chanyeol was a goner. For a man who would probably never lay eyes on him. For a man who would never be his. He pressed his fingers into Baekhyun, a semblance of normalcy.

"Ah...Baekhyun, Loey." Chanyeol turned and saw Yoora; Yoora was a little surprised when she saw Chanyeol and Baekhyun holding hands. Chanyeol just rolled his eyes.

"Doctor Park." Baekhyun bowed to the door, Yoora chuckled lightly before sitting down in her chair. 'Noona looks like stressed.' Chanyeol thought.