20ㅣThe End of Hardship, the Beginning of New Emotions
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I was taken aback by those words, but I couldn't hide my joy. Hearing a confession from someone I have a crush on is the most joyful thing I've ever experienced. The pain of my wounds seemed to have completely vanished, and only happiness filled me. Instead of answering, I offered a tearful smile, and Jungkook smiled back.
Even for me, who had suffered and suffered all my life because of Namjoon, the moment came when happiness finally arrived. I had found love at the very moment I was exhausted from unrequited love for the person who had helped me overcome the trauma I had endured from Namjoon, and then, when I was once again in pain.
Namjoon left a deep scar on my heart, and despite my inability to trust others, I trusted Jungkook, the only person I loved. At first, I regretted developing feelings for him. I felt like he'd never see me again, like I was the only one riding a roller coaster every day, driven by his every action.
But that was my mistake. Of course, I suffered from extreme mood swings, but there were times when I felt happy, thanks to a glimmer of hope, even while in unrequited love. That happiness quickly faded, though.
Now, happiness will last. We look at each other, and there's no one to disturb us. We just need to continue doing what we've been doing: finding Namjoon. I have to wait until I feel better, but with Jungkook by my side, I have the illusion that my wounds will heal quickly.
“But why are you crying? I clearly confessed.”
“I’m happy, I’m happy…”
“I think the hardship is over now.”
“Our Se-yeon, you’ve had a really hard time… I said I’d protect you, but I couldn’t.”
“I’m happy just having Jungkook by my side right now.”
“I like it too. I didn’t know Seyun was someone whose very existence was comforting.”
“… I was really scared earlier. I felt like I was going to die without even seeing Jungkook’s face at the end.”
“Still, I wanted to catch Kim Namjoon and die, together with Jungkook.”
“But I can’t tell you how relieved I was that Jeongguk came to save me.”
“My colleague did a good job, you know.”
“I thought my heart was going to burst the moment I saw Seyeon get hurt, really…”
I smiled, finding Jungkook's playful, tearful expression cute. Jungkook smiled back at me. Outside, the place was bustling, but where we were, the emergency room, once filled with awkwardness, was now filled with laughter.