AFTER STORY
YOOSUNG X MC
We could feel the murmur of the people who were close to us
Especially Zen, who in an excited voice was complaining about us for making "that" kind of scene in public.
But for both of us, nothing else mattered at that moment other than being close to each other.
His lips were so intoxicatingly warm it felt like my heart was about to burst.
Despite being two years older than him, this was still my first kiss.
I got the impression that some people around us applauded, to then return to focus on the words of V, who was still on the central platform of the party
I don't remember how long we spent on it, just that it lasted long enough for both of us to be calm and complete.
-At last we are together, I am so happy.
-He mouthed as soon as we parted, still wrapping his right hand around my neck.
Yes, I am also very happy- I answered between calm and joy, while I observed him directly.
Seeing him smile just inches away from me was so…
—Kids these days, they're so expressive and not modest at all…
That serious and well-known voice snapped us back to reality
It was Jumin, who was looking at us with judging eyes, while keeping his arms crossed.
Zen was at his side, but with a somewhat unreadable expression.
Well, now that you've "greeted" your girlfriend, I guess you'll spend a little bit of your time explaining to us what happened —said the gray haired, while he looked away—.
We would ask Luciel, but he is behaving very weirdly and is barely speaking.
Zen's words were drowned out by a loud wave of applause
It seemed that V had given a short, but very emotional speech, given the guests' reaction.
I looked at Yoosung, after noticing that he had delicately removed his hand from my face. To then intertwine hand in hand.
I could see a slight hint of concern on his face, but he quickly erased it to replace it with a smile.
Maybe it's because I'm madly in love with him, but his gestures were so transparent and radiant that they gave me the impression of being close to the sun.
–-Yes... I know we have many things to clarify, but V asked me to talk about it later. We should focus on the party for today...
–-I assumed you would also say something similar
–-Jumin interrupted him, just as seriously as before–-. Ok, changing the subject…
–-I've already contacted the hospital, the ambulance will be arriving in 5 minutes, Mr. Han–- Stepped forward Jaehee, who had been behind him all this time.
–-Hospital?- I replied with a little bit of worry in my voice.
–-Yes, I understand how crazy you were about seeing each other and since you two had your moment already, the best thing would be to take Yoosung back to the hospital— Jumin indicated, uncrossing his arms and taking a scolding pose–-. A recently operated patient must rest for at least 48 hours.
My face paled at his words.
Yoosung had been operated on? According to Seven, he had been slightly injured by an unexpected mishap on his mission. That's why I didn't feel affected by seeing him in bandages.
–-What? Seven revealed that to you? —Yoosung issued, slightly annoyed —what an idiot, I specifically told him not to mention it, it's not as serious as it sounds…
—Surgery is always serious! Moron, don't overexert yourself- this time it was Zen who interrupted him, as he approached abruptly and rested his hands on his shoulders, upset-. We all understand that you have changed, you don't have to keep putting your health at risk to prove it…
He stopped when he noticed that Yoosung had a serious expression on his face.
–-I'm not doing this to prove something to you —my love enunciated firmly, despite his calm voice, and his face that became calm again too—. I did it because I promised my love that we would meet today, and I am a man who keeps his promises.
It was then that he raised our hands together as a sign, at the same time that our eyes met again, putting a smile on both of us, despite the fact that seconds ago he was very worried.
But that didn't seem to matter much to the other members of the RFA.
- Mr. Han, the ambulance has arrived, we'll arrive quickly if we exit through the north hall of the room- Jaehee issued, while keeping her indifferent eyes, glued to the screen of her mobile, perhaps responding to the paramedics who were already going to receive them.
- Well, let's go -said Jumin Han, at the same moment in which he exchanged glances with Zen, who nodded as if it were a secret code.
- Wait, what are you guys trying to do? -I articulated, distrustful of what I had seen.
- Well, isn't it obvious? We're taking your boyfriend -Zen replied to me, and then tried to lift Yoosung, who obviously objected.
— What?! No! I'm telling you I'm fine, you can ask V if you don't believe me — my Yoosung expressed, with his classic altered voice, while he tussled so that Zen wouldn't carry him in his arms—. Zen, get away!
— If you keep refusing, I'll have the paramedics come here — Han threatened, approaching to help the gray haired, who despite his height, couldn't neutralize Yoosung alone.
Even though I tried to suppress them, the nerves began to appear in me.
I didn't want Yoosung to be taken away, but if that was what was best for him... he was probably even still anesthetized.
— Yoosung, behave like an adult, let yourself be taken care of or I will go for the paramedics to take you out tied to a stretcher
—Jaehee added seriously, despite the fact that the atmosphere seemed comical seeing how the other three were still tussling.
I tried to calm them down, but none of them would listen to me, and what worried me the most was that they themselves would end up hurting Yoosung.
— Let go of him.
The voice behind that simple word, made the other members of RFA stay still, with my Yoosung already in the air.
It was V, accompanied by Luciel.
The latter seems to have gone to fetch him, he hardly noticed the intention of the others.
— I understand that you are worried about Yoosung and try to take care of him, but it is not necessary to go to such extremes, please, let's not make a scandal in front of the guests — the turquoise-eyed man continued speaking, with a calm voice that seemed to be able to calm a storm.
They lowered Yoosung, who came back to my side, to hold my hand again.
— By the way, we have not introduced ourselves properly, miss — he resumed his speech, as he approached us, slowly, noting his short vision —. I'm V, it's nice to meet you, thank you very much for helping us with the meeting, and I apologize on behalf of all RFA members for involving you in our problems and worrying you with Yoosung — a smile spread across his face hidden with glasses—. I was not very active in the chat, but Luciel told me that both of you are starting a relationship together. I know that with my proven history I am not the right one to comment on the subject, but please take care of our Yoosung.
Seven discreetly guided him, since he didn't have his cane with him, for me to shake his hand in greeting.
I nodded to his words.
I would have liked to say something that is up to par, but I was shocked at the sincere gratitude and affection that was felt in his voice.
I was going to accept it, but Yoosung stepped forward using our intertwined hands as one.
— Oh, this is so romantic, I feel like I'm being a spectator in one of my plays — Zen argued, with a slight emotion
Jumin limited himself to watch silently just like Seven did, but with an approving expression on his face.
Maybe seeing V in this situation somehow reminded him of the involved and passionate V of the past.
— Romantic? I think Yoosung did that out of jealousy, it's becoming typical of him —Jaehee observed, adjusting her glasses.
Yoosung's face flushed at his words, affirming her assumption, even though he tried to hide it, which caused laughter from the others, including myself.
It was comforting to see him again being the same tender and transparent boy as always.
—Although I don't judge him, if I were to find someone who completed me to the point of overcoming my weaknesses, I would also take care of him with suspicion — the brunette added, and then looked at her cell phone—. Mr. Han, how do we proceed then? The ambulance waits.
After several complaints, disagreements and propositions, an agreement was reached.
Half an hour.
It was the time we all agreed upon.
The party would not last more than two or three hours, being daytime.
It would be very careless to let a recently operated patient stay in an open environment for too long.
I wanted to have him close to me, but I would hate myself if he were to relapse for it, although it was unlikely.
In between grumbling, Yoosung accepted.
As the organizer of this event, I couldn't leave this place without saying goodbye to all of our guests.
So Luciel volunteered to go to the hospital again with him.
But before, we had the chance to speak together to a couple of our guests, like the owner of a Tennis company, who was close to Jumin,a rather strange man, dressed in black, who claimed to be this country's best doctor, but he seemed to be more like a retired actor, due to his way of speaking with hidden phrases and poems, and finally the leader of the shooting star guild from the same server in which Yoosung played LOLOL, or at least that's what I understood.
That last one was a quite adult man, who had attended with a cosplay of a character that I obviously did not recognize, but Yoosung was fascinated by it.
— Between work and family, LOLOL is one of my biggest hobbies — said the man, who had the face of being an executive —. Who would have thought that my second-in-command would bring me back to this type of event, anyway, I'm happy to confirm that I'm not the only player in the guild who has a love life...
The talk with him was very funny and pleasant, since he did not approach us with questions that we could not answer, among them the notorious bandage on Yoosung's head.
I looked out the window, with some anxiety, hoping that we would arrive soon.
Jaehee had offered to take me in her car, so I wouldn't take too long on the subway.
Although the real reason was because she did not know the address of the hospital where Yoosung was located.
I felt a little guilty for not taking advantage of the moment to get to know Jaehee better, but anxiety washed over me, to the point of becoming speechless.
— Don't worry, we're close now — I remember that V, who came with us, commented.
We arrived at the place, this being a hyper construction.
—Yes, it's a fairly large hospital, we'd better hurry up now if we don't want to be left out of visiting hours —V commented again, going in first to register.
I'd like to keep you company, but I'm afraid Mr. Han requires me to come back as soon as possible, to finish some adjustments and account for the proceeds of the party, for charity. I know that Yoosung will be well taken care of, but in case of any inconvenience, you can contact me on the chat, me or the other members will be there for you. Until then, I guess
It was what Jaehee issued, with sincerity.
—Thank you Jaehee, I know I've already said this to you in the chat but you are very kind.
She nodded to me and then got in the car and disappeared.
After waiting at the reception for a couple of minutes, we went up several floors, accompanied by a guide nurse.
But V went on a different way, arguing that he had to fill out certain papers in the administrative section of the place.
The nurse guided me to the room, where I would finally be reunited with my beloved.
But upon opening the door, both the nurse and I were amazed to see there was no one inside of it.
There was no trace of Yoosung or Seven.
My companion apologized, and then proceeded to make a call, reporting the situation.
— Wait here please. The surest thing is that they may have moved him to a different floor or gone out to wander the corridors.
I didn't want to feel paranoid, but I couldn't help but think that something strange was going to happen, like this "unknown" being involved again.
I covered my face with my own hands, trying to calm down.
A few seconds after that, I noticed a shadow on the wall, indicating that there was someone behind me.
I turned my head quickly, but I couldn't see his face.
His arms surrounded me, hugging me from behind, then resting his chin on my right shoulder.
If it wasn't for the fact that I recognized the warmth of his hug, despite the fact that I've only felt it once in the past, I would have suddenly cried out.
—Boo! hehe — his thin and tender voice reached my ear — did I scare you? — He finished saying in a whisper, as he settled down and extended his legs forward, sitting up completely.
—Yes, I got scared — I complained following his silly game, even though I wanted to scold him for making me worried—don't do that again, or you'll give me a heart attack.
—Oh... Yoosung did wrong? Yes... -he answered, correcting himself –-. Jokes are Seven's thing, I'll stick to being myself — he hugged me a little tighter — How will I make it up to you now? Hmm…
His face looked for mine with a clear intention, but...
The door slammed, giving way to a dejected redhead.
— I was told that Yoosung disappeared! I am sorry! I am sorry! I know I said I'd take care of him, I just went to the vending machines to get something to eat and...!
We both looked at him shocked.
It was not possible to know if he had suddenly shut up because of the suffocated way in which he came in talking or because of the fact that both of us were together and safe.
— Fool! What were you even thinking?! - Luciel shouted again, as he approached us to shout closer —. I almost had a heart attack in the corridor, when the nurse mentioned that you had disappeared, but now I find you here, being affectionate with your ex cyber girlfriend, now real girlfriend!
—Hum... I'm sorry, I didn't think of my joke too well... — Yoosung tried to calm him down, as he got up, without separating his arms from me.
— Yes! I know you're sorry! You are so naive that you don't know how to make jokes and if you make them they become cataclysms! —He moved closer to both of us, then moved us aside and lay down on the bed—. You don't deserve this soft bed! So I'll take it, to calm my nerves, you can still be cutesy, sitting on the couch.
His last words definitely sounded calmer.
He turned his back on us, then covered himself with the sheets.
— Well, the sofa is also quite comfortable — I tried to change the subject, as we walked towards it, to sit down.
— Hum, what matters the most is that we're together, I'm sorry for making you worried, even now — Yoosung added somewhat embarrassed.
We were about to sit down, when Luciel jumped up, upset.
—What do you mean the "sofa is quite comfortable"?! What kind of girlfriend doesn't fight for her boyfriend's comfort? Can't you see that one of his naive eyes has been injured? You need to rest in a warm bed like this...
He got closer to us, took Yoosung away from me and dragged him to the bed, then tucked him in like a baby.
— Don't worry sweet Yoosung, nanny Seven will always be here to take care of you - he chattered again, imitating the voice of a protective grandmother, using the white pillowcase as his improvised wig.
Yoosung let him be, complaining slightly about the ridiculous treatment he was receiving.
Deep down, I had also noticed that Seven was behaving in a depressed manner these days because of the Yoosung incident.
Although I was sure he didn't hold a grudge against him, nor did I.
I sat alone on the sofa, relieved.
I knew I would have some alone time with him later.
Or at least that's what I hoped for.
Since the call I would receive would probably change my plans for the day.
END OF THE CHAPTER.