The Ripper

The Unanswered

Her heart belongs to me.

His words stuck with me and I wondered if it really did.

I wanted to know...

But why should I care?

She's just another woman soon to disappear from my life anyway...

"Jihoon?"

I sat up carefully.

"Yeah?"

"Oh good. You're awake...I made you breakfast" she said with a slight smile.

The atmosphere felt different, she felt different.

Was she feeling odd about what happened?

She put the tray of food on my lap then sat beside me.

"I'm not very hungry." I admitted. "But it looks great"

"I'll take it away then..." she said.

"No. It's okay, I'll eat some just don't be offended if I don't eat it all. My appetite isn't quite there" I said.

"Are you feeling okay?" She asked as she placed her hand on my forehead then cheeks. "You're pretty warm. I think I'll take your temperature and see if you have a fever."

I nodded.

She looked underneath the bed and pulled out the first aid kit.

"Can you open your mouth for me?" She asked.

I did as she instructed.

"Close" She said.

I closed my mouth, it was silent for a few moments until she took out the thermometer.

"You have a fever" she took the tray and set it aside. "Take your shirt off"

"That escalated quickly" I looked at her. "Didn't think you'd be so quick to demand I take my clothes off"

She chuckled.

"I'm telling you so your body will cool off, don't be ridiculous"

She smiled at me.

"Besides I have to check your wound"

Maybe she isn't all that different...but still.

I took my shirt and placed it beside me.

"My hands are going to feel a little cold" she warned.

"It's okay" I said feeling a bit embarrassed that she was going to touch me.

She began undressing the wound and looked at me.

"I'll get you some antibiotics, the wound is inflamed and it doesn't seem like cleaning it will be enough."

"Whatever you say, Doctor Slayer" I smirked.

She scowled a little.