NOTE: This is my first story i hope you like it. any feedback would be helpful!
i am not sure where to go with this story i just really wanted to explore an underrated ship in some sort of a friendly wholesome oneshot so i never really had a plan to make this into a full blown story! i hope you enjoy :)

Hwoarang laid on a hospital bed, bandages wrapped around his face covering his right eye

After hearing news about a strange demonic being roaming the middle Eastern region it peaked his interest. as most know by now he was in a hot pursuit for his rival, Jin Kazama. He longed for a rematch and he finally got one.

Only this time he fought the twisted devil version of his rival and it didn't end quite well for him.
Despite winning the rematch he took a grenade to the face in a selfless act trying to protect the man he was so desperate to beat to a pulp.

The kind people of the local area rushed him into their care and soon after he was back home inside another hospital.

"Ugh, what a drag. I should really be getting back to my training but here I am stuck in this place" Hwoarang thought to himself. He really couldn't help laying around doing nothing, it just wasn't in his nature but alas he had no say in the matter.

Not in the state he's in...

A gentle knock on the door was heard followed by a nurse peeking her head through the open door. Hwoarang turned over to look "Sorry to bother you" the nurse politely said "but you have a visitor" a visitor? Who could it possibly be? His mind wondered. Baek has already stopped by for today.

Hwoarang simply nodded his head and the nurse returned a friendly smile and walked away. After she left another woman came into the room, she was a gorgeous, tall, dark skinned beauty.

It was no other than Josie Rizal sporting her usual attire. Usually she is accompanied with an infectious smile but today was different.

the look of worry and dread was all that could be seen on her face. She closed the door behind her quickly and rushed into the chair beside the bed Hwoarang was laying in.

"HWOARANG!" she shouted as she covered her mouth with both of her hands after seeing the bandages wrapped around the right side of his face. Tears were racing to her eyes but she held them back for the time being. She was in total shock and didn't know how to react.

Josie and Hwoarang knew each other for a while at this point, they met a while back when they had to forcefully fight alongside one another in order to compete in a tournament. Ever since then they have remained friends even with their drastically contrasting personalities they managed to get along.

Josie really enjoys being around him and same could be said about hwo however he doesn't really try to show his appreciation for her despite the fact that he does genuinely cares, the reason being well because...that's simply how he is.

Hwoarang is just really closed up and focused on his business so it can be really difficult to tell what he is up to a lot of the times.

"Well? Cat got your tongue? What is it?" Hwoarang said in his usual cocky demeanor. Josie was still in shock "oh my god are you ok? What even happened?! What did you do?!" She demanded answers while still trying to hold back her tears. "Could you just relax?!" Hwoarang fired back "one question at a time and besides...I don't think you should be concerning yourself with my business" He was rude about it but Josie knew him well enough to understand that is simply how he is.
"Hwo...please..." she replied in the hopes of some answers.

Hwoarang kissed his teeth "fine, but I am only saying this once so listen carefully"

Hwoarang sat up now and started explaining the events.

Josie listened attentively to his explanation.

"Why do you keep putting yourself in danger hwo? Why do you always do this to yourself?" Josie said as she struggled to hold back her tears "you are going to get yourself killed one day" Hwoarang gave her a sharp look "No that won't happen and I will make sure of it but like I said before this doesn't concern you so I am not sur-"

"Just stop, please" Josie cut him off "Look at the state you are in for God's sake...sat in a hospital bed. your face is almost fully covered with bandages and bruises and you can barely move" tears finally started rolling down her cheeks "and you are here telling me it's none of my business? to not worry? How can I possibly do that?" She questioned him fiercely

He was taken back by what she said, he never in a million years thought Josie would ever be able to confront someone in this manner let alone somebody like himself.

Feeling bad for her he tried to smooth the situation out "hey now" he tried reaching out to her and putting a hand on her shoulder "Listen i am...I am sorry but I have goal and I really need to achieve it. What i did was stupid I will be more mindful next time though and make sure I won't get my shit pushed in ok?" He said hoping Josie would at least feel slightly better. She looked up at him with her tears filled brown beautiful eyes "do you promise" she muttered "i promise I will keep myself safe next time" he smiled. She returned the smile

She tried wiping the tears off of her face with the back of her hand but hwo stopped her "here" he handed her some tissues from a tissue box sitting beside his bed. She thanked him and wiped the tears off.

She felt a bit better now knowing this hot-headed devil will at least try to not get himself killed this time around. The time for her visit was running short now but she had one final request

"Hwoarang?"

"Yes, Josie?"

Can I give..." she fiddled with her fingers frantically

"well what I am trying to say i uh...can I give you-" she struggled to utter the word out.

"Anytime today, Josie." Hwoarang said while his arms are crossed.

"Can I give you a...hug? you know...like a friendly one?" She smiled. Finally managing to get her words out.

Hwoarang sighed heavily "really now? Ok fine, come here then"

Hwoarang isn't fond of the idea of people touching him or getting close to him like this but he will allow it for her because deep down he really doesn't mind if it's Josie. He deeply appreciates her concern for him despite the way he tends to act.

Josie giggled and they both shared a warm tight hug.

"I am just glad you are still breathing" Josie said with a calm voice while tightening their hug "hmph" was his response followed by him also tightening their hug.

At this moment she was really glad he couldn't see her face since her face has pretty much turned into a flaming tomato. She knew he doesn't like people getting close to him yet here she is with him between her arms! that has to be some sort of an achievement right?

On the other hand he really enjoyed the care and the heat he felt radiating from her, it felt sweet knowing someone other than Baek cared about him to this extent!

A knock was yet again heard and the same nurse poked her head through the door. They both looked over then proceeded to slowly break the hug.

The nurse giggled "i don't mean to interrupt but you have to go now i am really sorry" "Its okay I understand" Josie replied to the nurse with a kind smile. The nurse left. "Well I gotta get going now, I will check on you tomorrow ok?" "Ok understood" Hwoarang replied.

Josie waved at him and was making her way to the door to leave.

Then suddenly "Josie?" "Yeah?" Josie turned around ready to listen

"I...ugh thank you, I really appreciated you coming. It made me feel a lot better" he said while looking at her. Josie smiled and giggled "you are welcome. it's the least I could do. I will see you around now, bye."

Josie then left in a hurry in an effort to hide her excitement.

Hwoarang watched as the door closed and processed to slowly lay back down on his bed.

"fuck man, she is kinda cute" he thought to himself. why on earth has he only noticed that now?

"Oh well, whatever" he said to stop himself of thinking about her while closing eyes to catch some much needed sleep

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