"I hope today is the last day"
09. Crossed Arrows
(I recommend you read the previous episode:)
Not long after he left the hospital room, his cell phone on the shelf vibrated.
The sender was a name that was all too familiar to me: Jeon Jungkook.
한사라
Yes, hello.
- “Hey, are you okay?”
It was the most comforting voice I'd heard all day. A familiar voice I always heard.
한사라
If you say it's okay, it's a lie.
I almost died from pain. My best friend who said he was so worried that he was afraid to say it, and who accepted all my unnecessary boasting.
한사라
Considering how worried I was, it's been a while since I've heard from you.
- “You’re late. It’s not like you didn’t receive it, right?”
한사라
huh?
Only then did I check my call log. I had nine missed calls. Just one from Jeon Jungkook.
한사라
Wow. I haven't seen it.
- “Did you eat dinner?”
한사라
I'm going to eat soon.
한사라
you?
- “I ate.”
한사라
You must have gotten off work.
- “It’s been a while since I got off work. We all had dinner together and now we’re heading home.”
한사라
Are you outside?
- “Yeah, outside.”
It's strange. It's so outside, I can't hear any city noise beyond the phone.
한사라
Yeah, go in carefully.
한사라
When you have time, come visit your friend in the hospital…
Knock, it was the hospital room door that was opening at that moment.
한사라
I'll contact you again later.
Of course, I assumed it would be Kim Taehyung who brought the dead,
You, who were just checking up on each other on the phone, opened the door and came in.
전정국
You're here now, to visit.
한사라
……her.
First of all, it's normal to feel grateful. That's the right thing to do.
전정국
Everyone's reaction is so awkward and uninteresting.
한사라
… No, that’s not it.
There is someone else who will come besides you… .
I couldn't bring myself to say those words. What on earth is that combination? ... ... Doctor, you told me to rest, but I can't keep that promise.
My mind is in a state of chaos right now.
한사라
…I had no idea you were coming.
전정국
How about that, isn't it more touching?
Oh, yeah, it's really touching. I'm so touched I could cry. Wow, what should I do with this?
한사라
… Uh, do you want to go out for a bit?
전정국
I just got here, and you're leaving again?
한사라
Ahahaha… I was just about to go out for a walk.
전정국
He said he'd eat soon.
Oh, my memory is uselessly good.
한사라
Before eating… for better digestion.
한사라
I have gastritis….
전정국
What? Gastritis?
Ah, I'll make the formal announcement later. For now, let's go for a walk together. Okay? I barely managed to drag Jeongguk to the hospital room door...
Jeon Jungkook was about to leave, Kim Taehyung was about to come in… They ran into each other head-on.
Ah, really... Hansara's life haha
So what's going on now?
김태형
Nice to meet you again. This is Kim Taehyung.
전정국
This is Jeon Jungkook.
After a brief greeting, you two sat down on the L-shaped sofa, far apart. Why on earth are you two here?
First, I'm eating the porridge Taehyung bought... (I have to eat quickly because I'm fasting after 6 o'clock) The two of them are just looking at their phones.
In the past, Jeon Jungkook/Han Sara/Kim Taehyung were college students
전정국
Is that him? You like him, huh?
한사라
Ah, be quiet…!!
A classroom. The two sitting side by side in the back row turned their gazes to one person. They continued their conversation, their gaze fixed on the back of his head, who sat in the front row.
전정국
You're amazing too. You've been single-minded since high school.
한사라
… Then what can I do? He doesn’t even know my heart, ever.
"Why do you still like me when you know that?" Jungkook asked Sara, his expressionless face blank.
한사라
… So. Am I a bit stupid?
Sarah's gaze turned to Jeongguk. Soon, it turned back to Taehyung. To be precise,
Towards the back of the woman sitting close to Taehyung.
한사라
…I would have no wish if we could just remain friends for the rest of our lives.
전정국
…….
전정국
me too.
한사라
Huh? What did you say?
전정국
…no.
Again, present.
한사라
… When are you guys going?
전정국
I have to go soon.
김태형
If you're bored, stay a little longer.
Even when they're looking at their phones, they'll raise their heads and look at me at the sound of my words. I'm always startled.
한사라
…I don’t care. You guys can go whenever you want.
It doesn't matter. Just go as quickly as possible.
I was eating so much that I couldn't tell if the food was going into my nose or my mouth. The door to my hospital room opened and a nurse came in.
한사라
Ah… Hello.
“Isn’t the patient’s IV drip done?”
It seems like he was checking the time every day, or he came first in my stead when I forgot.
한사라
Oh, I see… .
“Oh, don’t get up. I’ll do it—”
I put down my spoon in the middle of my meal and sat up straight. As if entranced by something, I just watched the nurse work…
Then I felt a sharp gaze. Sure enough, I turned my head and saw them watching me with eagle eyes, past the nurse's back.
한사라
…?
Those guys who were just on their phones earlier are nowhere to be found, and they're just watching the nurse with blank expressions. Why are they acting so scary?
The nurse, not knowing whether she was aware of the gaze or not, opened her mouth while fiddling with the IV regulator.
“You won’t be lonely while you’re hospitalized, right? Your friends are all so dedicated.”
한사라
Ah... heh
The nurse looked around, straightening her bent back to see if everything was done.
"uh…?"
한사라
…any problem?
“He’s not here.”
“The man who came to the emergency room carrying the patient.”
+++ Ah, my heart is pounding... What a twist😲 In the last episode, I was the only one who knew the truth☺️