Chapter 100.

Someway, Woojin reached the primary flooring. He touched the exit doorknob, which felt cool. Fortunately, or unluckily, the door was unlocked. Woojin had no concept how a lot time had handed since he escaped that room. Had it been a couple of minutes or a number of hours?

He pushed the metallic door open and was about to stroll out when a hand reached out from behind and coated his mouth.

“…!”

The hand smelled of deep lavender. Woojin tried to battle again, however when he tried to show round, the voice that whispered into his ear sounded acquainted, “Keep quiet.”

Woojin’s eyes widened in shock when he noticed the black fathomless eyes. Woojin appeared down and noticed the needle.

“It’s essential be good.”

The person grabbed Woojin’s wrist and injected him with the syringe. Was this the top? Every little thing started to show black once more.

Woojin and Shin Kim… Shin’s Woojin…

Like he did in that blue swimming pool, Woojin began to fall. However this time, he puzzled if he would ever floor once more.

***

Siwoo watched the bowl of rice porridge Shin introduced him with out consuming. Shin was doing the identical factor. After Jihoon left, Siwoo didn’t really feel the necessity to stay within the hospital. He had his luggage packed and able to go away. Siwoo deliberate on getting his aftercare at Minji’s hospital.

Shin Kim appeared very skinny. He clearly misplaced a whole lot of weight over the last two days. Siwoo joked weakly, “Shin… The one factor going for you was your match muscular physique, however now…”

“…”

“When Woojin returns, he’s going to interrupt up with you due to your physique.”

“My face nonetheless seems to be good, so I needs to be tremendous.”

Shin tried to smile, but it surely didn’t work. It was snowing exterior, which was a shock. Everybody thought spring was right here, however apparently, it was going to be an extended winter than anticipated.

It appeared white but darkish exterior. Shin performed together with his meals slowly earlier than wanting up at Siwoo. He requested, “Did you hear something from Jihoon Kang but?”

“No, he’s in all probability scared I’d beat him up for doing this to me.”

“Yeah, that’s comprehensible. I can’t consider how courageous Jihoon is for relationship a jerk such as you, Siwoo.”

“Simply the place the hell is he? What’s he doing? He’s such an fool.”

“Siwoo, I do know Assistant Supervisor Kang, and I can let you know that he isn’t silly.”

“…”

“He’ll come again quickly.”

All of a sudden, Siwoo’s cellphone, which was on the mattress, started to vibrate. When Siwoo noticed the caller ID, he closed his eyes in annoyance. Shin requested, “Who’s it?”

“It’s Joowan Kim.”

“Reply him.”

“What?”

Shin rapidly pressed the “speak” button. Earlier than Siwoo may react, they each heard the panting from the opposite facet.

“Huff… huff…”

“…”

“Si… woo…”

“…”

“… Are you able to hear me? Are you there?”

“… Jihoon??”

Siwoo rapidly took the cellphone to his ear. The voice undoubtedly belonged to Jihoon.

“Oh my god, Jihoon!!”

“Cease screaming, Siwoo. My ears are ringing.”

“…”

Siwoo started to cry. Jihoon appeared stunned, however he stated rapidly, “Don’t cry and hear fastidiously. Is Shin Kim there too?”

“…Yeah.”

“Give the cellphone to him.”

“…What?”

“Simply do as I ask.”

Shin rapidly took the cellphone and answered, “Assistant Supervisor Kang.”

“I’m with Woojin proper now.”

“…”

“This cellphone’s battery is nearly out. I’m going to ship you the deal with, so come and get us proper now.”

“… Assistant Supervisor…”

“And I heard you recognize a health care provider…”

“… Is… he harm?”

“Not Woojin. Joowan is definitely the one who’s injured.”

“…”

“We don’t have a lot time. Please hurry.”

“Okay.”

“Then, I’ll goodbye.”

“He… he’s okay, proper?”

“Yeah.”

“Thanks.”

Click on.

Jihoon hung up. Pushing away Siwoo, Shin rapidly stood up.

“Shin, I’m going too.”

“No. You’re a affected person, so you should keep right here.”

“I have to see Jihoon Kang.”

“I’ll convey him right here.”

Shin placed on his coat hurriedly and grabbed Siwoo’s cellphone. The deal with Jihoon texted was a constructing in Gyunggido. Shin texted the deal with to his personal cellphone with dedication. He needed to hurry up and convey Woojin again.

“Shin…”

“Simply keep right here. Don’t go anyplace.”

“… Shin…”

“I promise to convey him again to you.”

Siwoo’s fingers have been trembling as he checked out Shin. Shin ran out and took out the automobile key from his pocket. His personal fingers have been trembling too, however he centered on his mission. Woojin’s face popped into his head.

“Please look ahead to me, Woojin.”

Shin had so many questions he needed to ask. As he began his automobile, Shin considered the time he spent with Woojin. Fall, winter, spring, and summer time… Shin felt like he may odor Woojin’s scent already. He needed to discover Woojin. They have been fated to be collectively.

Shin swore that after he bought Woojin again, he would by no means let him go.

***

“… Argh….”

Horrible thirst woke Woojin up. He tried to open his eyes, but it surely was very tough. His eyelids refused to maneuver, but he felt like he may see a shiny gentle. Woojin additionally may hear a voice, however the voice saved disappearing and reappearing. The vibration of the voice felt heat.

Annoyed that he couldn’t open his eyes and see, Woojin slowly reached out. All of a sudden a heat hand grabbed Woojin’s hand, and like magic, Woojin’s eyes opened. The sudden brightness made him frown. Woojin nonetheless couldn’t see the face of the individual standing in entrance of him, however he made a hopeful guess.

“… Shin?”

At first, Woojin thought he may see Shin’s face when he was a little bit boy. Shin appeared like he was in his teenagers, or perhaps even a lot youthful.

Or perhaps it was his present older self. Each time Woojin blinked, it appeared like Shin’s face had modified.

However lastly… Woojin may focus and what he noticed was Shin wanting very skinny. His eyes appeared moist as nicely. Shin was holding Woojin’s face with each of his fingers and observing him desperately. When Woojin blinked a number of extra occasions, tears started to fall from Shin’s eyes. Woojin tried to talk, however no phrases got here out. Shin smiled and pointed on the oxygen masks that coated Woojin’s face.

“Woojin, please simply hear.”

“…”

“Thanks for returning to me.”

“…”

“For not dying…”

“…”

“For not giving up… Thanks.”

Shin’s voice trembled and slowly, Woojin started to recollect what occurred. The individual Woojin confronted in that constructing on the primary flooring was Joowan Kim. Joowan whispered to him to stay quiet and injected Woojin with one thing. Joowan whispered, “This may enable you battle the sedative inside your physique. I’m not hurting you. I’m attempting that can assist you.”

“…”

“… We additionally want to assist Jihoon Kang.”

“…”

“And we’ll all go dwelling.”

BANG!

One other gunshot was heard and this time, Woojin noticed Joowan flinch. Slowly, Joowan gave Woojin a smile, however Woojin noticed that Joowan’s entire physique was shaking. When Woojin appeared down, he noticed that they have been standing on a pool of blood.

Sticky crimson blood…

“Woojin.”

Shin known as his identify once more, and Woojin turned to face him.

“It’s throughout now.”

Shin’s voice sounded hopeful.