Sticky End

eighteen

After a couple of weeks, Sehun felt it was a lot better than before, even though Luhan was only giving him short conversations, he was finally talking to him again. But unfortunately, even though it was rare, Luhan was how Doctor Lee said. One moment he's normal, the next he's in a psychotic episode again.

            Luhan would run away from Sehun and hide. Sehun didn't bother to look for him because he knew that he was going to throw a fit if he tries to force him back. It may be that in the eyes of Luhan, he doesn't see Sehun anymore but someone else.

            When Sehun leaves for work, there would be someone from the hospital to take care of Luhan, they were sent by Doctor Lee. Two or sometimes just one person would be enough to look after him.

            It was already tough at home, and to his luck it was hell at work. Due to his frequent absence, he needed to work triple time. His superiors were kind to him and were understanding, but there was no stopping piled up paper works on his desk and clients' appointments with him, left and right. It was devastating, but he had no choice to do it.

            'Anymore work and your body will give up on its own, Sehun' Daeun spoke concerned as they sat in front of each other inside his office. They ate lunch composed of cup noodles and bread, Sehun had no chance to leave to eat at the canteen, so Daeun just bought him cup noodles.

            'I'll deal with it when it happens' Sehun gave a slight chuckle, to somewhat ease Daeun's worries. As ever he had always been thankful for her, if Daeun wasn't there to cover up for him, he would've had quadruple time of work.

            'So, how's Luhan doing?' she asked.

            'We talk a bit more, and it's kind of a good thing... but he's still going at it'

            'Do you need any help? If you want I'll help you take care of him'

            Sehun shook his head and smiled at her, 'Helping me at work is already far from enough, Daeun' he chuckled, 'and besides I don't want you getting hurt, okay?' he looked at her and after a while Daeun sighed for she had no choice but to nod and accept his decision.

            'Just tell me if you need anything... I can cook for both of you or something'

            'What are you going to cook? Cup noodles?' Sehun laughed at her

            She pouted, 'Really now? I know how to cook, Sehun!'

            Sehun continued to laugh teasingly, until she stopped pouting. But when they looked at each other, they couldn't help but laugh together as they continued to eat.

One fine morning of April, their mother called to ask how they were doing. Sehun honestly told her what has been happening, he couldn't think about lying. The only thing he wasn't honest about was his health. Even after knowing that he had haemophilia, he hasn't told anyone.

'Oh Sehun, how do you manage work in that state? Forgive me'

'I'm alright, mom, it's not your fault'

Sehun could hear his mother's faint sob, 'Mom, please don't cry...'

            'Tell you what, I'll take Luhan. I'll talk to his doctor, it may help him if he gets away from Korea for a while and I'll do my best to do everything to take him'

            'Mom, you don't need to... You've got things to do there too'

            'No, Sehun... I'll be alright I've got Huang here with me. Now, please try and talk about this with Luhan, okay? I have to go now'