MINHO'S POV
..." Come on in.." I said to soojin as we entered my apartment..." You can use these slippers.." I added as she slowly looked around.." I really hope Iam not inconveniencing you..I just don't think I can be alone right now.." she said.." I understand...how about you wash up and have some rest..I'll make us something to eat.." I said as I showed her to the guest room..." That's the bathroom...and right you need clothes.." I said as I looked around.." You can wash up and in the mean time I'll get you something to change into.." I said as I left for my room where I got her a pair of sweat pants and a t shirt.
I then went to make us something to eat...the news of her illness was still ringing in my ears and I felt like breaking down a couple of times but I had to be strong for her...
" Here you go.." I said as I placed a bowl of noodles Infront of her..." Your house really reflects you.." she said as she looked around.." Did you take those?" She asked as she pointed at some nature themed photos.." Yes..." I replied.." They look great.." she added.." You should have your noodles before they turn cold.." I said to her as she started to eat....
I spent a few minutes just watching her...with tears welling in my eyes..." Aren't you going to eat?" She asked as I quickly looked away and grabbed onto my chop sticks.." How are the noodles?" I asked.." Really good...I feel like having one more bowl.." she replied..." I'll get you one more then.." I said as I quickly stood up when she grabbed on my hand.." Not now...." She said.." I still have alot.." she added as I slowly sat back down.
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" I really don't want to go to bed now...I'll stay and keep you company.." soojin insisted.." You not feeling well, you need all the rest you can get.." I replied....I said as I dragged her to her room that I had carefully arranged for her..." You!" She exclaimed.." okay okay..I'll get down sleep..make sure you do the same as well...don't spend the night working your self out..." She said with a smile as she slowly tucked her self in..." good night.." I said as I left.
Sitting in the quiet of the sitting room, I delved into researching Soojin's illness, hoping to find answers.
Each search result about temporalis swellum felt like a dagger to my heart. Removing my glasses, tears welled up, blurring my vision. I let the tears flow silently, my hand covering my mouth to stifle any noise. In that moment, in the darkness, I allowed myself to break down, overwhelmed by the weight of the unknown and the fear of losing her.
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SOOJIN'S POV
I slowly opened my eyes to the bright light that was reflecting in my face...I must say this is the first time over had good sleep since I got the results for my illness.....I slowly stood up and stretched and then made my way out of the room..." Minho!" I called out as I knocked at the door of his room.." Is he still asleep?" I asked as I heard beeping from the main door...." Was he up already?" J asked my self as I rushed to the door where I saw him coming in..." You up already?" He asked as I offered to help him carry the bags he had come with.." it's okay I can manage.." he replied as he walked to the kitchen.." You should let me help out..." I said as I sat by the kitchen counter.." You want to help me out?" He asked.." Yes.." I nodded.." well then have some rest...that will be the help I need from you.." he replied as I sulked..." Minho!" I called out..." Don't treat me like a sick and vulnerable person...I understand your worries but Iam stronger than you can imagine...so please let me help out.." I said to him as he allowed me to assist him in the kitchen.
" Do you have work today?" I asked over breakfast.." No...it's a Sunday..." He replied..." Don't you work on Sundays?" I asked.." Who works on Sundays?" He replied with a chuckle and then looked back at me.." Wait you? " He asked.." I have no resting days..as long as their is a concert, an ad shoot blah blah then Iam going to work." I replied.." So how do you spend your Sundays?" I asked.." I don't think I have a specific routine... expect just sit around and wait to do the first thing that comes to mind..." He replied.." Well is there something you want to do?" He asked.." I mean you haven't had a free sunday in a while so now that it's here...is there anything you want to do..?" He asked as I stopped to think.." There is actually plenty, watch movies, play video games and more.." I replied.." Well let's do it...let's spend this Sunday your way.." he replied with a soft smile.." Really?" I asked.." Really...finish up your breakfast..let's both freshen up and start.." he said as I happily ate up.." Hey... slowly.." he said to me as he chuckled softly.
Just as promised, we spent the day like I said... first, we cleaned the house, though I doubt it needed cleaning. Then we watched movies, though Minho slept through it despite it being a comedy. After that, we played games, and I won... or maybe he did.
And then..." I can't believe you made me do this?" Minho said as we both leaned back on the couch with face masks on... "Trust me... by the time we take these off, your face is going to be as fresh as ever," I replied with a smile as I looked back at him. The image of him crying alone in the darkness last night was still fresh in my eyes... "I am going to be okay, Minho," I said to him as he turned to look at me. "You have to be... I want you to be," he replied... as we both sat there in silence. When the time for taking off the masks arrived, I had to take mine off and faked being in pain while doing it... checking out his nervous reaction as to the pain I was feeling probably made him think about his own, which made me burst into laughter... "I am joking," I said as I pulled it off... "Here, I'll do it for you," I said as he fidgeted not too keen... "I'll do it myself," he replied... "Come on... I'll do it," I said as we playfully fought over who should take it off... I unexpectedly fell on top of him... as we both stared into each other's gazes... I could feel my heart racing next to his... and just then...the doorbell rang...
" That must be our pizza.." I said as I stood up..." You ordered pizza!" He exclaimed.." Yes..another part of things I want to do today..is have some pizza and cola." I replied as he smiled.." I'll go and get it then.." he said as he stood up.....
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MINHO'S POV
On opening up the door...it wasn't the pizza delivery guy but rather jinyoung.." Bro..what are you doing here?" I asked as I quickly pulled off the face mask.." what's that on your face?" He asked.." non of your business..what are you doing here?" I asked again...." what do you mean..can't I come and visit you?" He asked as he tried to come in.." What are you doing?" He asked as we both had something falling from inside.." Why? Do you have some one inside? A girlfriend...?" He asked.." Use this time to introduce her to me then.." he said as he walked in while screaming.." Sister in law!!!", " There is no one here....what are you doing here?" I asked as I looked around for soojin who must have ran to hide.." I was bored at home and decided to pay you a visit...you know hang out with you " he said as I scoffed.." well Iam busy..I can't hang out...go" I replied as he glared at me.." You hiding something or some one..." He said with a sly smile as he started to run around the house checking every room and every corner.." what are you doing Jin young!" I exclaimed as I ran after him...
It wasn't long till I heard the door bell ring..." You stop running around my house.. otherwise I might forceful drag you out.." I said as I went to check who was at the door...it was the pizza delivery guy..." Thank you.." I said as I signed and went back in.." Ohh pizza...how did you know I needed this?" He asked as he quickly opened the box..." Ohh and some cola..you read my mind Minho.." he added as I angrily glared at him..and sighed.." where could she be hiding?" I asked my self as I looked around the house.
" Soojin.." I said as I walked into the guest room.." Where is she?" I asked myself.." Here.." she said as she crawled out of the wardrobe.." what are you doing here?" I asked concerningly.." This is the first place that came to mind.." she said as I chuckled softly.." As your friend gone?" She asked.." No he's still here..but Iam sure he will leave soon..." I replied..." Iam hungry..has the pizza arrived?" She asked.." Yes..but.." I replied as she sulked.." But your friend is stuffing his face face with it right now.." she replied..." Don't worry..I made another order and hopefully it will be here after he's left.." I assured her as she smiled.." okay..." She replied.." in the mean time don't hide in the wardrobe...it's stuffy in there..." I said as she nodded.." be right back.." he said as he left.
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After a few minutes of convincing, jinyoung finally left..." Soojin!" I called out as she came rushing from the room.." Is it here? " She asked.." Almost.." I replied as she groaned..." should I make you something as you wait..?" I asked.." No let's wait for the pizza.." she replied.
" Ahhh now this is what Iam talking about..you should have some too?" She said as I stared at the three slices that were left....and laughed.." Aren't celebrities like your self conscious about how much they eat?" I asked.." Yeah but that doesn't mean we can't take our selves out every now and then..." She replied.." Have some.." she added as I picked up a slice and eat..." It's Soo good right...I feel like ordering more.." she said as she noticed my suprised face.." or maybe not.." she added as we both laughed.
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SOOJIN'S POV
..." I need days like these more often..." I said as we sat at the balcony star gazing..." You can have more..I mean Iam ready to hang every weekend if you want.." he replied as I smiled at his enthusiasm... " Okay I'll run it by my manager and see if he can fit it somewhere into my really busy schedule.." I replied...." Iam sure we can find a way..." He replied as we both laughed...." Are you starting your medication next week?" He asked.." Yes.. Friday.." I replied..." I'll go with you to the hospital.." he replied..." Won't you be busy with work?" I asked.." I could but I'll make time for you...it's your first day..I want to be there for you.." he replied...as I looked back at him.." Thank you..not just for this but for everything.." I said as he smiled.." Always.." he replied as he held out his hand.....for me to high five...." You are going to be fine..." He said as he slid his fingers through mine and interlocked them...." Fighting!" He added as I stared at him with teary eyes.
" What should we have for dinner?" He asked..." Iam still stuffed from the pizza earlier..so I'll pass on dinner.." I replied.." I'll make some noodles then.." he replied as he left.....
Telling Minho about my illness made me feel lightened, and with his support and comfort I felt reassured..stronger..and safer.
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