Belong to him - Jaekyung/Dan18+

Ch.27 Awkward...

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Slowly, Dan's eyes fluttered open, the bright fluorescent lights of the hospital room blinding him momentarily. The sterile scent of disinfectant and medicine filled his nostrils, triggering a flood of memories from the accident that had brought him here. The beeping of machines and the hiss of oxygen masks created a symphony of unfamiliar sounds around him. 

As he tried to move, Dan felt the weight of an IV drip pulling at his hand. He looked down and saw the thin tube connected to his arm, delivering fluids and medication into his body. Panic briefly set in as he struggled to make sense of his surroundings before the realization dawned on him—he was in the hospital. 

His gaze fell upon Jaekyung, who was sleeping soundly on a chair beside his bed. Dan's heart swelled with emotion at the sight of him, his partner and rock through this ordeal. He held onto his hand tightly even in his sleep, as if never wanting to let go. A mix of gratitude, relief, and love overwhelmed him, and tears welled up in his eyes. At that moment, he knew he was loved and cared for more than he could ever imagine.

A choked sob escaped from Dan's lips, his emotions spilling over like a dam breaking. He couldn't believe that Jaekyung had stayed by his side throughout the long, dark night, watching over him in his most vulnerable state. It was a testament to the depth of Jaekyung's care and devotion, a shining example of true love. 

As tears streamed down his face, Dan reached out with his free hand and gently brushed his fingers through Jaekyung's soft, silken hair. He whispered, his voice trembling with gratitude and awe, "Jaekyung... You didn't leave me. You stayed with me all this time. Why? Why are you here?" The weight of his words hung heavy in the air, filled with a mix of wonder and disbelief at the unwavering loyalty before him.

Gradually, Jaekyung stirred from his deep slumber, his eyelids fluttering open to reveal a blurry world. As his vision cleared, he saw Dan's tear-filled eyes staring back at him. Concern and relief flooded Jaekyung's face as he sat up straight, ready to tend to his beloved. 

"Sweetheart, you're finally awake! How are you feeling?" His voice was laced with genuine worry.

 Dan managed a weak smile, his voice trembling but full of emotion. "I... I'm better now."

Jaekyung's expression flickered with a mix of hurt and frustration as he finally confronted Dan about the weeks of silence that had passed between them. They stared face to face, their eyes locked in a dance of longing and confusion, the weight of their unspoken feelings hanging heavy in the air.

"It's been weeks since we last saw each other, Sweetheart," Jaekyung said, his voice filled with a tinge of sadness that mirrored the ache in his heart. The prolonged separation had left him yearning for the warmth of Dan's presence, and the absence of their shared moments had created a void that seemed impossible to fill.

Doubt seeped into his mind, and he couldn't help but question if he had done something wrong to warrant Dan's silence. "Why did you ignore me? Did I do something to push you away?"

Dan's gaze dropped to the floor, his heart heavy with the weight of his unspoken emotions. He had wrestled with his thoughts and fears, unsure of how to navigate the complexities of his inner turmoil. The silence between them grew, pregnant with unexpressed sentiments, and he felt the yearning in Jaekyung's touch, silently begging him to open up.

Jaekyung's hand found its way to Dan's arm, his touch gentle yet filled with urgency, encouraging Dan to share the truth and bridge the growing divide between them.

"Dan, please," Jaekyung pleaded, his voice a tender mix of desperation and vulnerability. "I can't bear this distance between us any longer. Tell me what's going on. Let's face this together."