Our Summer || SOOBIN TXT

Song Of A Broken Record

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Theme Song: Billie Eilish - Lovely (with Khalid)
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One Month Later

My eyes feel like concrete plastered shut, to open them is a struggle. I hear voices speaking, like a television airing some show. I want to see it for myself. The bland smell of bleach and medicine hits my nose. The feeling is overwhelming, it is as if my sense of smell is operating for the very first time. Slowly, I force my eyes open. The image I'm faced with is a blur; white walls and a painting of a meadow are the first things I see. I crank my neck slightly, the movement is painful, next to where I lie someone is seated. A girl, her hair flows long down her back as she looks up, towards the television screen airing a talk show. I want to open my mouth to speak but the action is hoarse.

"W-where am I?" I attempt, although it probably sounds like a grunt.

The girl abruptly turns around, I recognise her, it is So Hyun. The look on her face when she sees me is complete shock. Tears well at the corners of her eyes as she rushes to my side.

"Mia," she cries. "Mia, you're awake."

"Wha-what happened?" My voice sounds different, strangled.

"Don't exhaust yourself," she pleas. "Nurse!" So Hyun calls, and seconds later a woman comes rushing in.

What is going on?

"When did she wake up?" The woman asks So Hyun.

"Just a moment ago." So Hyun says with tears pouring down her cheeks. She looks to me. "I'll be back in a moment Mia, I just need to call your dad."

I close my eyes again feeling the weight and strain of keeping them open this entire time. Not long after, I hear voices of more people entering the room. I open my eyes again to see So Hyun accompanied by my father. He rushes to my side and gently hugs me, I feel him silently cry into my neck but I jerk him away. My body aches too much for me to accept comfort.

He apologies as he pulls himself together. I look to everyone present in this room, this hospital room. Why am I in a hospital?

"Mia." It is So Hyun, she takes my hand. "Do you remember what happened?"

I shake my head. She frowns and looks to the nurse, the woman nods and So Hyun turns to me again.

"Mia, you. . ." she hesitates. "You were in an accident."

An accident? The memory is like a punch to my head. The flashing headlights, those crazy fans in BTS masks and Soobin. His true identity. Furious tears fall down my cheeks and on instinct I raise my hands to wipe them away. But as I lift my right hand I immediately notice that my fingers feel numb. The sight I am met with confuses me at first, my entire hand is covered in plaster and bandages. My heart races. I bring my left hand to my eyes view as well, both of them are bandaged like cocoons. What is going on? I start hyperventilating, my eyes becoming blurry with un-wiped tears.

"Nurse." My father worriedly says.

"Calm down miss." The nurse says to me.

"What happened?" I cannot stop. The reality is too cruel.

"All the bones in your fingers were broken during the accident." So Hyun says. "But don't worry, after a few months they will surely be in good shape." She tries to reassure me.

But I will not listen. My hands are broken. How will I play the piano? How will I play any instrument! I scream, angry, completely angry and hurt. Why me? Why did this have to happen to me!

"Nurse do something please." My father pleas.

"I'll sedate her for now," she says.

"But she just woke up for the first time in a month," So Hyun cries. "Won't that be risky?"

"Don't worry, it's just to calm her for now, she'll wake up in a few hours. Hopefully then, she'll have a better grasp on things."

I do not hear the rest as their words drown out and once again I am put into a deep sleep. The void embraces me like an old friend and everything becomes dark.

"Mia."

Not now, I want to sleep more.

"Mia?"

I groan as I open my eyes.

He looks down at me, a sweet smile cresting his face. "Why were you sleeping during the day?" He tilts his head. "You're not nocturnal."

I frown. "Because I need to be awake to watch over the forest with you." I get up from my sleeping position on the garden bench. The sky is indigo and filled with sparkling stars.

"Let's go." I grasp his hand, but he stays firm, his wings folded close behind him.

"You don't have to do this every time, Mia." He frowns, taking a step closer to me. "It's not your responsibility."

"But I want to." I look into his chocolate brown eyes. "It is the only time I get to see you and. . . I don't want to miss any second I could get to be by your side."

He softens and pulls me close. "Okay." He mumbles into my hair. "Why does your hair always smell so good?"

I chuckle. "What does it smell like?"

"Like apples."

"Funny, I haven't had any of those in a while."

"I would offer you one but those aren't the best to be snacking on at night."

"That's okay." I tilt my head to look at him. "You're sweet enough for me."

He smiles, "Oh really?" His dimples are just the most adorable thing to look at when he smiles. He is pure joy. A joy I wish to always have. I nod and bury my face into his chest.