Hyun-su and I navigated the unfamiliar surroundings, searching for the elusive Green Home Apartments. His distress and discomfort were evident, a silent plea for guidance written across his face. "Hyeong, what's wrong, did you get lost again?" I inquired, receiving a slight nod and a blush from him. "Yeah... Hyeon, come on, we'll ask a local," he mumbled, leading me towards an elderly woman.
Approaching her, Hyun-su softly questioned, "Excuse me, do you know where Green Home Apartments is?" He stole a quick glance at me for comfort. Smiling, I reassured him before focusing on the woman. "I'm sorry, sweetie, I didn't hear you. These old ears don't work as good as they used to!" she chuckled, staring at Hyun-su expectantly. Sensing his discomfort, I intervened, explaining, "Hyeong wants to know where Green Home Apartments is. Could you give us directions?"
The woman acknowledged our request with a warm smile, providing clear instructions. "Just turn left, take a sharp right, and go up the hill. You'll find it." She coughed and returned to her rocking chair. Hyun-su gave her a small nod, and we proceeded towards Green Home, guided by the directions of a kind stranger.
Finally arriving, a heavy sigh escaped both of us. Hyun, sensing Kara-su's weariness, picked him up as drowsiness overcame the tiny body. "Don't worry, Hyeon, I'll do the best I can to take care of you. Just hang on with me," Hyun murmured, determination in his voice. We reached the entrance when suddenly, a piece of metal whizzed towards us, narrowly missing Hyun and Kara.
"Wow, that was a close call, huh?" A man observed the situation. Hyun, momentarily relieved, examined Kara for injuries, finding none. The regular awkward tension returned as Hyun prepared to face the communication challenge alone, his translator tired.
In their apartment, a heavy question lingered in the air. "Should I just die, Kara-su?" Hyun mumbled, a soft chuckle escaping him. I responded, "Hyun, if you die, I'll have no one left," hugging his arm as the threat of sleep overwhelmed us. In the drowsy haze, I failed to notice Hyun's shaking arm and soft muffled sobs, a poignant moment in the unfolding narrative of our life in Green Home.
