"Yes."
K didn't even stutter or blinked. I was so shocked I can't even speak.
"I see…"
I slowly raised my head to turn it to the other side. It was a struggle at first but I eventually did and checked the girl's facial expressions.
"Good for you then."
"Do you know each other?"
I asked and K quickly explained in detail.
"She's a Luné. She was the one who won a chance to meet us as a group and spend a day with us for a tv show a few years back. It's a reward for those who work hard."
"Oh."
I had no idea there was such a show at all but I can't just tell him that.
She just smiled at me and proceeded to check the bandage over my back.
"Good afternoon Ms. (Y/N) (L/N). Your wounds are drying up well. Please don't lie on your back for a few days more and if you feel uncomfortable, you can call for help using this remote."
She extended the cord and hang it over the wooden bedrail so that I can easily reach it whenever the need arises.
"Thank you."
K and I kind of harmonized after saying the same thing in sync and it made her giggle a bit.
"You know what K, I never thought I'd see the day but you really look like you're genuinely in love and I'm happy for you."
I blushed at her straightforwardness. I don't know if she's a fan of him or the other members but after hearing what she just said, deep inside it made me feel better.
I guess having someone even if it's just one, who supports K to this extent really makes a difference.
"We're not together as in "together" yet though."
K immediately cleared the misunderstanding and it felt like a deja vu of that time I was brought to the hospital six years ago.
"What do you mean?"
She frowned and looked at me in an apologetic way.
"I'm still trying to win her over. Can you please help?"
She paused while staring at him. I can already predict that K used his most deadly weapon and she is totally mesmerized with his puppy eyes even if I can't see him.
She eventually took a deep breath and cleared her throat.
"I hope you'll give him a hard time. K as King of Flirts deserves it."
"Hey!"
K began whining like a baby and we both ended up laughing.
The skin of my back felt like it's about to tear in half. K might've noticed the grim on my face, but K immediately caressed the back of my hair. His warm palm lightly hovered over my nape which caused goosebumps to form over my skin.
"I think it's better for you to leave now because dinner is about to arrive in a few minutes. The visiting hours will be over soon and you'll get your ass kicked out anyway."
She grinned at him and he's returning the same energy like an older sibling. Their interaction gave me joy I can't explain. K being an idol has a lot of ups and downs so I barely get to see him having normal, friendly conversations with normal citizens.
"C'mon, if I feed her I can stay until she finish her plate right?"
"Uhh… yeah but-"
"Alright!"
K welcomed the hospital staff at the door who brought the rolling box full of trays of food, and offered to carry mine.
The old lady thanked him and moved to the next room. The nurse adjusted my bed to a curve to prevent choking and he patiently waited for me to swallow everything first.
"Thank you."
I said as soon as I finished my plate and half a glass of water. He stood up to place the tray back to the cart waiting outside while I wipe my mouth dry.
"Okay times up. She needs to get cleaned up."
K pouted and it's honestly so adorable that times like this I forget his age but the nurse blocked his face with her brown clipboard.
He reluctantly bid me goodbye and she finally began wiping my face and some parts of my body using non alcoholic wet wipes.
"Feel better?"
"Yes. Thank you. I've been thinking if the itching was due to me being not used to this sleeping position."
"I can help you brush your teeth too if you don't mind."
"Thanks, but I think I should do it by myself."
I smiled nervously. It's embarrassing enough that she's seen almost my whole body. She let me do it, however, she was there to support my head so that I won't end up bending my back.
After that she changed my blanket and head towards the door.
"Should I keep the light on? It automatically shuts off at midnight though."
"No it's okay to turn it off."
I smiled and thanked her again. She finally left me alone to get some rest but on the contrary, my eyes are nowhere near on shutting down.
Recalling K's sweetness that I barely experienced before made my heart flutter and my chest so full.
However, a moment later, the realization of what happened kicked me in the gut so hard and brought me back down the depression lane.
After all those years and all the struggles to pay the bills and make it profitable, everything disappeared just like that.
I tried hard not to cry because sobbing will only make my burns hurt again but I can't help it.
Sooha being wounded physically and emotionally. What will become of me once she gets wind of the reality?