Hayoon's POV "Here's some kimbap. I figured you haven't eaten lunch yet." A bag containing 2 rolls of kimbap, wrapped in aluminium foil, was handed to me as I got in Heeseung's car.
"Thanks...." I softly spoke.
"I can see you read the letter?" Oh... he noticed my puffy eyes.
"Yeah..." I sniffled slightly and took out one roll of kimbap and unwrapped it, before stuffing one piece into my mouth.
"Mhm. Eat up." And he drove off. The car was enveloped in silence.
We reached a traffic junction and Heeseung handed me a bottle of water. He then cursed under his breath before he hit the steering wheel lightly.
"What's wrong?" I asked after I took a gulp of water.
"Paparazzi. They must be curious about my life."
"You're not even an idol."
"Yeah but it's not everyday you see a hot, young CEO around. Mostly it's middle-aged men running companies." Wow. Self praise much.
"You're so confident of yourself."
"Duh? I'm Lee Heeseung." He said goofily. I just shook my head, laughing to myself.
"I'm going to apologise in advance, in case there's any rumours of us dating, as well as if there are any crazy people attacking you. So sorry for this."
"It's fine. I'm taken anyways."
"Yang Jungwon this idiot... How can he just leave us like that? How can he leave you? He better wake up soon." Heeseung muttered angrily.
"He better...." I sighed.
"Anyways, how have you been? How's school and stuff?"
"I..... I don't no what I'm doing with my life..."
"Why so?"
"First, Jungwon disappeared, then I got forced into choosing a university major I didn't like and now I'm failing to keep up and I just want to disappear.... I have no idea what to do now..."
"Your parents forced you to do medicine?"
"How did you know I'm studying medicine?"
"Your campus."
"Oh."
"Why did your parents force you to do something you don't like? Per my memory, they were never like that."
"Because Jake is that model student and model child. That's why they're not so concerned about him. As for me, I've always been mediocre."
"How did you get into medicine then?"
"Jungwon. He helped me through revision for the CSATS before he left. I did well because of his help."
"Oh... What about Hugo?"
"Hugo? He's the one who's playful but still gets good grades. So they're also not really concerned about him."
"Oh. I still don't think you should do something you dislike though." Heeseung frowned.
"I know.... but I can't do anything about it." I shrugged and continue eating my kimbap.
"How's Jake?"
"Okay I guess. He pretty much has his life figured out."
"Good for him."
"What about you? How have you been holding up?"
"Well.... On the edge between keeping it together and having a complete mental breakdown. But hey, I'm still alive, so that says something."
"Must have been hard keeping it all to yourself."
"Ni-ki was there, is here, at least."
"How's Ni-ki?"
"Well, he decided to not further his studies and help me instead. It's funny. In the whole company, he's the only one I trust. And he's only 19, with barely any work experience."
"So is he a good secretary?"
"Well, yes, now. At first, he was really bad. But he's a fast learner, so I'm glad."
"Mhm..." I nodded. A silence settled, but Heeseung spoke again after a while.
"When Jungwon wakes up, what's the first thing you want to do?"
"Hm..... I want to hug him. Then we'll go for ice cream, then go on a date, then go home and cuddle all night and just talk." I smiled at the thought.
"Sounds nice."
"What about you? What's the first thing you want to do with him when he wakes up?"
"Erm..... go out with the boys. As 7 again. Go to the arcade and play all day, just like those times...." Heeseung smiled sadly as nostalgia set in.
"So many things have changed..... And it's only been 2 years."
"Life is really unpredictable......"
"And really weird." I added.
"Yeah."
The rest of the car ride was silent. We reached the hospital not long after I had finished my food, and we headed towards Jungwon's room silently.
I stood in front of the door, not daring to open it. If I did, that means I really, really had to come to terms that he's really in a coma. And I could never feel his warm hug, until he woke up.
"You gonna open it?" Heeseung raised an eyebrow.
"I..... I'm scared."
"Why?"
"Because as soon as I open this door, it'll make reality sit in. I..... hate reality."
"Well, reality is sometimes harsh. But you have to face it sooner or later. The sooner, the earlier you'll overcome it, and the sooner you'll find strength to face this reality."
I took a deep breath and nodded, before I slid open the door, coming face to face with the reality I feared the most.
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just rewatchedhosplay s1 and bawled my eyes out. that show is so touching
i also laughed my ass to pluto because ikjun is a literal clown
this is the best show i'll ever watch
okay anyways enjoy
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