Bad news
Heyyyy guys! So glad that you're enjoying this! For some demented reason I enjoy writing tragedies. O.O oh well. I hope you like this chapter. It's a little short, but cut me some slack; I'm trying to catch up on a semester's work of homework by the 20th. So just chill and enjoy the story!
It was going to be ok. It had to be. Yi Jung tried to reassure himself as he clenched his hands on the edge of the bench. Woo Bin wasn't much better. Ga Eul was like his sister after everything the F4 had been through. He was thankful for all she'd done for Yi Jung. He was stiff with tension. Jan Di was looking at the Doctor with apprehension in her eyes.
"Would you like the good news or bad news first?" The group exchanged glances.
"The bad news first." Ji Hoo spoke up, surprising the doctor. He'd begun to think the boy was mute. He he'd barely spoken a word since stepping into the hospital.
"Alright then," the doctor sighed. "Ga Eul seems to have a severe concussion. This means, that while she may see fine and remember things now, she may eventually forget things, or even people. She may even have vision issues for a while. You had best be prepared for the worst."
The group sat in silence for a long moment. It felt like hours to Yi Jung. Did this mean she wouldn't remember him? Jan Di voiced his question.
"You mean, she might now remember us?" She exclaimed, her voice going up an octave in panic.
"That may happen. It is not set in stone, and the concussion will eventually wear off. Since it's more severe than we originally thought, we don't know exactly how long it will take. She may remember everything, and it will all be fine. It's not extremely likely, but it's a good thought. But for the moment, try to stay optimistic. Ga Eul has no idea what's going on, or what's happening to her."
"Are you going to tell her?" Jun Pyo asked hoarsely.
"I shall, unless one of you wishes to do so." The friends thought for a moment looking at each other. Then, Jan Di came to a conclusion.
"Ji Hoo-sunbae, would you tell her? You understand medicine and this kind of thing better than us. I'm only a student right now, and I've only just started studying. Would you mind telling her? I'll be there when you inform her, but I don't think I can say it myself."
"Of course." Ji Hoo lead Jan Di into Ga Eul's room, the wooden door clanging shut behind them. As soon as they were gone, Yi Jung put his head in his hands.
"This is all my fault! She wouldn't even be here because of me! And now, she may not even remember us, or specific things! She might not remember anything…" He trailed off, the fear swallowing him for a minute.
"Dude, it's not your fault some idiot got drunk." Woo Bin said quietly. Jun Pyo nodded.
"It's not your fault. You have no reason to blame yourself, it's only the person driving the car to be blamed."
'If I hadn't turned her down, she might still be in my shop giggling like the school girl she is.' Yi Jung moaned internally. Ji Hoo appeared out of the door again.
"I left her with Jan Di. She took it rather well I believe." His voice shook ever so slightly, betraying the worry in his own heart. "In fact, she's the one consoling Jan Di. Ga Eul didn't so much as bat an eyelash when I told her. She just nodded and said "oh. Well that's unfortunate. But I'll be fine. Thanks for telling me sunbae." I know she's resilient, but this is a little weird." My friend summed up.
Jan Di closed the door slowly, tears coursing down her face. "It's not fair." She sobbed. Jun Pyo gathered her in his arms, holding her close, the shimmering in his brown eyes the only sign that he was feeling the same as the rest of his friends.
"I know Jan Di. I know."
"Can I see her?" I queried so quietly that I wasn't sure anyone else heard me. But Jan Di nodded her head.
"Just keep your voice down sunbae. She's a bit sensitive to noise at the moment." I turned the knob of the door and stepped in again.
"Ga Eul-yang?" I called in a whisper. Her eyes were closed again. In sleep she seemed so calm and peaceful. It took effort to resist crying over her body, crying until I had no more tears. But I kept myself in control. I leaned forward, and pressed my lips gently to her head. Her mouth twisted in a ghost of a smile, and her white cheeks flushed slightly. Even in her dreams I seemed to have some influence. That caused a balloon of hope to swell in me. Things would get better. If she forgot something, I'd help her remember. That was not nearly enough to atone for what I'd done, but it was a start. That was good enough for me. I stroked her hair gently, the silky tresses running silently through my fingers. God, she was beautiful, even when she was asleep.
I leaned forward, brushing tears off her cheeks, and frowning at the redness under her eyes. So she had cried. Probably as soon as Jan Di had left. She always was holding in her emotions so no one would worry. Her dainty fingers twitched, and grasped my hand on reflex. I jumped slightly, but then stayed still, listening to the heart beat on the monitor, and watching her sleep. All of a sudden, her eye lids fluttered open. I gave a faint sigh of relief to see those brown eyes.
"Ah, Ga Eul-yang, you're awake." I gave a forced smile. She must still be worried about forgetting. But then she said the words that made my hold world tip off axis.
"Do I know you?"