“Because of a car accident”
"huh?"
It's been two weeks since I met Jungkook. He was hospitalized, so we met almost every hour, strolling around the garden or down the hallway. We've become close enough to know almost everything. During those two weeks together, there's one thing I've been most curious about but never asked: the reason for his hospitalization. I was curious about the reason for his hospitalization, but we were both considerate enough not to ask. But Jungkook, apparently genuinely curious, told me his reason first, then asked me about it.
“What are you for?”
“…”
I told them I had a heart condition. I had a heart condition since birth, and when I was young, I had a stroke and had to stay in the hospital ever since.
Jeongguk listened to me and then opened his mouth.
“It must have been frustrating, not being able to go to school or make friends.”
".. huh"
There was a brief silence. Jungkook probably couldn't have imagined I had such a serious illness, because to anyone, I looked healthy.
It was Jeongguk who soon broke the silence.
“I will not let you be lonely.”
"uh?"
“Even after I get discharged, you’re still going to be here.”
"..huh…"
“So even after I get discharged, I’ll come visit you every day. Just wait here for me.”
“…Really? Are you really going to come visit me every day?”
"Yeah, I promise."
I didn't hesitate and made a promise with my pinky.
The time I promised her was 3:00 PM
“It’s getting colder now. Let’s go in.”
"huh"
Jungkook reached out and grabbed my hand. His hand was incredibly warm. Unlike my heart.
The next day,
I came out of the bathroom after brushing my teeth and there was Jungkook sitting on my bed. Even though his legs were hurting, he kept coming over to play with me.
"Jungkook, don't your legs hurt? You need to rest to get better quickly."
“Hey lady”
"huh?"
“Now my legs hurt.”
“What does that mean?”
“I’ll be discharged soon.”
The day I wished never came was fast approaching. Jeongguk said he'd be discharged soon, that he could go to school on crutches. I bowed my head.
“You haven’t forgotten the promise I made, have you?”
“…Yeah, but...”
“Don’t worry about me. Even if you’re busy or have a hard time, I’ll come see you every single day.”
“…”
“I told you not to worry.”
Jungkook smiled and hugged me tightly. I was worried that Jungkook coming to see me every day while going to school would be a nuisance, but I still wanted Jungkook to come see me every day.
Come see me until I die.