AT THE HOSPITAL, SAME EVENING…
YUGYEOM’S POV:
“Uncle, Aunty, I have to tell you something.” I said and everybody was out of daze and looked at me.
“What is it?” Uncle asked.
“I am going back to US. You know well, I can’t always be by his side. And also, every time something happens to him, I am the one who has to bear everything. Well, you can check the internet if you want.” I told them.
“Not just the netizens, but also some people…” I said and looked at the 6 boys who really blamed me without a second thought.
“Yugyeom, why do you have to take it to heart? You know, I know, your aunty knows and even Jungkook knows how much you care for him. And after his brother, I have only seen him so cared and pampered by you.” Uncle said patting my shoulder.
“Not to mention, in today’s world, if two boys are seen this close, they will already be a couple.” Aunty said and smiled.
“Ah!!! No!! Why do you even mention that? He is just my friend and my brother. But yes, it does happen many times, people do ask me. Even hyung asked me the same. Just that he is so careless and always risks his life not knowing how many lives he is risking along with his own. I have to carry forward my family’s business. I want to date, fall in love, get married and have kids and live a peaceful yet adventurous life. I can’t always stay besides him. And I think, he know its too. But of course, I will be a step behind him always, so that he knows, I am there to protect him no matter what. Just that, I can’t bring myself to say goodbye to him.” I explained to them.
Jungkook was still unconscious. We were all waiting for him to wake up. It was getting more and more scarier every second that passed by. But I noticed something. He was awake.. Maybe he regained conscious just now. But then why isn’t he opening his eyes.
“I already planned that after doctor says he is fine today, I would talk to him and then leave for America by tonight’s flight. I am done packing things. I got my ticket confirmed just an hour ago. But now…. I don’t know.” I said looking at him on the bed there.
Wow, still pretending? Let’s see how long you can..
“But what? You have to think? Are you serious? Cancel your ticket of course.” Jin hyung said standing up.
“No. I won’t.” I said after a minute of thinking, but still got no response from him.
“What???” Everybody asked in unison.
“Yugyeom, you know very well, the first thing he will ask after waking up is you. What do we tell him then?” Uncle asked me.
“You don’t have to tell him. And he won’t ask about me, I promise. I have left him something in his room, his secret spot. I just found it while I was cleaning his messed up room. But that’s not important. Important is, don’t talk about me at all until he asks. Okay?” I asked and they agreed.
Kookie are you still not waking up? You still want to keep sleeping? Alright.
“Taehyung, my hyung, Jeongukk, he loved you. He regretted that he had to leave without telling or saying goodbye to Jin hyung, Jimin and you. Actually, I recognised you on flight. I had to pretend though. When you showed me the pic, it was very difficult for me to say no and I almost said Yes I know him. Why?? Because of this.” I said and gave him that pic, which I got from hyung.
“Yes, he had this and he gave me this. He missed you all. But he did that all because he loved that idiot more than you. You can imagine. And there he is, disregarding his life like its nothing. I am not tired of taking care of him or protecting him, I just want somebody to take over this role. And you, are the only one who can do it. He likes you, I don’t know if he has told you ever. He’s liked you ever since he saw you on the flight. So take care of him for him. He’s careless, idiotic and stubborn as hell. But he’s very soft hearted on the inside. He’s very emotional. And if you don’t bug him, he won’t even let you know that there’s something on his mind or that he’s in pain.” I told him further and by the look on his face, he was clearly jealous and I took this chance and decided to tease him more.
“But, for me, there was no need to bug him. We do share a bond, it make me realize what he’s going through or that he need me. Words? We don’t need them. Just and eye contact. Was enough. Well, I love him. I never had siblings, and he became my brother, even after he became famous, he kept me besides him. I was almost adopted by uncle and aunty after my parents passed away, but my granny didn’t let them. After she also passed away, it was too late.” I and Uncle aunty both laughed.
“Okay, it’s almost time now. I will get going.. Probably my car is here. I am leaving him to you all. Take care. See you sometimes..” I said and then hugged everybody.
I looked back at him and I noticed a tear running down his eyes. That’s it. I thought and I walked out and closed the door leaving it a little open. I stayed out. I knew he would wake up now.
“Jungkook… why are you…?” Aunty asked him.
“Because… he knew I was awake for a long time.” He replied and then I took it as a cue and left.
