135 Awakened (2/2)

Nurse Joo giggled. ”As I expected from the tech wiz.”

Then she looked at the clock. ”I have to check out the other patients but it was great speaking to you.”

”Likewise.”

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Yoona laid her head in her arms, resting sweetly beside Ji-ho's bed. By this time, the moon had risen and it was time for her to leave. She has school the next day so she has to wake up early.

But she didn't want to leave him.

She felt as if it was her responsibility to stay by his side until he woke up. After all, how lonely would he be to wake up alone, with n.o.body celebrating the happy occasion.

However, it was already too late. She needed to prioritize her studies as well. Just as she lifted her head, ready to leave the room, she noticed something in the corner of her eye.

Did… Ji-ho just blink.

She quickly leaned forward over his head, trying to find another sign of moment. Luckily, she found him blinking once more. That escalated to his eyes slowly opening. Could it be...

A squeal escaped her lips. ”Ji-ho! Do you hear me right now?”

There was silence, before a voice croaked out the answer. ”I-I'm sleepy. Not deaf.”

She didn't bother to feel embarra.s.sed. Tears of joy fell down her face. She grabbed his hand, jumping up and down. ”You're awake! Thank G.o.d. I'm so happy!”

Once Ji-ho's eyes got used to the light, he furrowed his eyebrows as he took in his surroundings. He gently lifted his head from the pillow. Before he could raise his entire upper body, Yoona stopped him with her hands.

”You need to lie down and rest.”

Ji-ho scrunched his face. ”Where am I?”

”The hospital. You were hit by a bullet remember?”

As the memories came back into his mind, Ji-ho let out a nervous chuckle. ”Oh yeah. I remember now…”

Suddenly, a realization hit him and he urgently widened his eyes and stared at Yoona. ”Is Minhyun alright? Are you alright?”

Yoona pat his head, a chuckle escaping her lips. ”Both of us are fine. You're the only one that got hurt.”

”Oh… I see.” Realizing that he was back in the dreaded place known as the hospital, a wave of uncomfortableness washed over him. This wasn't just any building. It was a place full of his worst memories.

”Since I'm awake… Can I uhhh... leave?”

Yoona pressed the nurse call b.u.t.ton near Ji-ho's bed. ”You can ask the doctor when they come because I have no idea.”

Ji-ho let out a weak smile and nodded. ”Okay.”

For someone who awoke after doing a courageous deed, it surprised her to see him so quiet. Could it be that the hospital was bringing back painful memories?

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