still you | baekyeon

Chapter 36

"I... I think I can no longer f-fight for us."

A tender smile graced Baekhyun's lips as he leaned in to kiss her gently. His touch conveyed warmth and reassurance as he kissed her hand, drawing it to his lips.

"You don't have to fight. Because I will be the one who will fight for us," his confident words resonated with determination, his unwavering support evident in his eyes. He noticed a single tear escaping her eye, and he wiped it away tenderly with his thumb before cupping her cheek. "But please do me a favor..." his tone softened, revealing a vulnerability that mirrored his deep emotions. "Please stay by my side. Don't leave me. I'll do whatever it takes... Just—just please don't let me lose my motivation."

Her tearful eyes met his gaze, and she nodded amidst her tears. Baekhyun's own eyes welled up with tears, his love and gratitude for her filling every corner of his heart.

"I love you..." he whispered, his voice trembling with the sincerity of his confession.

"C-Can you sing for me?" she requested, her words delicate and barely audible. Her weakened state was apparent, but the bond between them remained as strong as ever.

Baekhyun continued to hold her hands, his grip gentle yet unwavering. The request to sing seemed to come out of nowhere, but he was more than willing to fulfill her wish. He thought for a moment and settled on an English song that held a meaningful message.

"I never want to play the games that people play... I never want to hear the things they gotta say," he began to sing softly, his eyes locked on hers as he let the lyrics convey his feelings.

A faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips as he sang, her gaze never leaving his. Their eyes seemed to exchange unspoken promises and affection as he continued.

"I've found everything I need
I never wanted anymore than I can see
I only want you to believe..."

His gesture of kissing her hand conveyed a tenderness that words alone could not express. As he reached the chorus, he kissed her hand once more, letting his emotions flow freely through the song.

"If it's wrong to tell the truth
What am I supposed to do
When all I want to do is speak my mind..."

The lyrics resonated with his own feelings, and he sang with a depth of emotion that echoed in his voice. Baekhyun's lips pressed against her hand once again as he sang the words that held such significance for both of them.

"If it's wrong to do what's right
I'm prepared to testify
If loving you with all my heart's a crime
Then I'm guilty."

As the song reached its conclusion, Taeyeon's soft applause, a gentle motion of her wrist, brought a sense of lightness to the moment. His own voice had managed to elicit her chuckle, and he reveled in the sound, his heart dancing at the sight of her smile.

"When will I be discharged?" she asked, breaking the silence that followed the song. The question hung in the air, a reminder of the ongoing situation, and Baekhyun's determination to protect and care for her.

"It depends on you, if you want to leave this room sooner, then you'll have to boost your energy. You can only be discharged when you can sing 25 songs in a row," Baekhyun explained with a playful tone.

"I eat CDs, why can't I?" she responded in a metaphorical manner.

He chuckled in response. "That's my girl."

"I'm not your girl," she protested.

"Then, can you be my girl?"

"No." Her eyes sparkled with a teasing light, a playful defiance that made her even more endearing.