A few weeks past and things had gone back to 'normal'. Though Key had been trying to avoid Onew in a less obvious way, Onew knew something still wasn't right.
Key had left Onew to look after Yoogeun for the day while he went to visit Taemin.
"Key-hyung" Taemin said excitedly.
"Taemin" Key hugged Taemin tightly.
"Are you ok?" Taemin asked.
"Eh? Of course what makes you ask?" Key smiled.
"You seem off today" Taemin said.
"Do I? I'm just tired" Key said sitting at the bottom of his bed.
"Then you should rest" Taemin smiled.
"When did you turn into the older brother" Key laughed.
"No your the best Key-hyung" Taemin beamed.
"You always know how to make me feel better" Key smiled.
"Key-hyung my Doctor wants to talk to both of us, should I call the nurse to get him" Taemin said feeling slightly worried.
"Yea" Key said moving to sit beside Taemin.
As the two waited for the Doctor to come they talked about their past and their favourite memories both not knowing what to think.
As the Doctor entered Taemin grabbed Key's hand scared. Key put his other arm around Taemin reassuringly.
"Mr. Kim, Taemin don't look so worried, your treatment is going well" Taemin sighed as the Doctor spoke.
"Then why do you need to speak with both of us Doctor Lee?" Key asked.
"Being Taemin's guardian, I thought it would be good to speak to both of you together" Doctor Lee smiled.
"Why?" Key asked trying not to sound too worried.
"There's a new treatment available after looking over Taemin's notes I think he would be a good choice for a trial" Doctor Lee said checking Taemin's notes.
"Key" Taemin whispered.
"Your ok" Key whispered back. "Can we talk in your office?" Key asked moving off of the bed.
"Of course" Doctor Lee said.
Key sat opposite Doctor Lee.
"You want to know more about the treatment?" Doctor Lee asked passing him a packet of information.
"Will it help my brother?" Key asked.
"I can't say for sure whether or not it will help" Doctor Lee said truthfully.
"What are the chance's of something going wrong with this treatment?" Key had so many questions he needed to asked.
"Taemin will be under the best care in the country, if the treatment works it could add five years too his life" Doctor Lee avoided the question.
"What are the consequences?" Key said slightly frustrated.
"It could shorten his life span, only by six months or so, I know it is a risk but this treatment could really help Taemin" Doctor Lee answered.
Key paused before he could speak again "Is it an experimental treatment?"
"There are ten patients currently on the treatment, nine of who are doing well and are on there way to finishing the treatment" Doctor Lee tried sounding reassuring.
"What about the other one?" Key said concerned.
"The treatment didn't work, and the patient went back to the treatment he was on before" Doctor Lee answered.
"Do you think the treatment will work for Taemin?" Key asked wanting an opinion.
"With any treatment there are risks..." Doctor Lee was cut off.
"No I asked if you thought the treatment will work?" Key said.
"Yes, I think the chance's are high" Doctor Lee answered seriously.
"How long is the treatment?" Key asked.
"The course run's a year, unless the patient shows obvious signs that it is causing the patient distress" Doctor Lee had never seen Key ask so many questions.
"If Taemin reacts well to the treatment can he leave the hospital?" Key asked the question that was most important to him.
"Yes" Doctor Lee answered simply.
"How much does the treatment cost?" Key asked.
As Key came back to Taemin's room, he found Taemin staring out the window.
"Key-hyung" Taemin said moving in his bed to let him in.
"Taemin" Key said sitting next to him "What are you thinking?"
"This treatment will it save me" Taemin looked at him scared.
"You could live five years longer" Key said.
"And if it doesn't work?" Taemin asked with tears in his eyes.
"You could loose six months" Key answered hugging Taemin. Taemin started to cry not knowing how he should react. "Taemin this is completely your choice" Key said trying to calm him.
"I...I...I want the treatment" Taemin whispered "If we can afford it" Taemin added.
"I told you to never worry about money for your treatment I will get it for you, are you sure about this?" Key asked holding Taemin's face so he could see the reaction.
"I'm sure" Taemin said, "But my insurance won't cover more treatment" Taemin said worried.
"Taemin trust me" Key kissed Taemin's forehead.
"But Key where are you going to get that kind of money from" Taemin was very worried that Key wouldn't be able to get the money and that he was asking for too much.
"Onew, is rich, so stop panicking" Key didn't want to tell Taemin this but knew it was the only way to get him to stop talking about it.
"Since when?" Taemin exclaimed.
"Always" Key smiled.
"I can't ask him for money" Taemin said.
"You're not I am" Key smiled "Taemin, don't question this I will get you the treatment you want, if I can't do this for you what use am I?" Key laughed.
"Thank you Key-hyung" Taemin said cutely hugging him.
"I'll be back in a few days, once I've got the money and I'll set you up for the treatment ok?" Key smiled and pinched Taemin's cheeks.
"Ok" Taemin smiled.
Key kissed Taemin's forehead again before saying bye.