Alrighty...so here's the next update! Ahaha...this chapter was actaully supposed to be one. But it was starting to get long so I decided to go ahead and extend it into two. I should know better then setting myself length goals. XDD

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Chapter 2: Visit

Ari was just making her last check through the back pack of things she had packed to take to Yoosung when she heard her phone go off.

She quickly zipped up the bag and went to check what message she'd just received. She felt her heart leap slightly when she noticed it was from Jaehee letting her know the vehicle that would be picking her up had left and would be to her apartment in a few minutes.

She quickly typed her a quick thank you message before making sure she'd put what she needed in her purse and made one last pass around her apartment before grabbing the back pack and heading down to wait for her ride.

The ride to the hospital was uneventful, Ari watched as the streets passed by as they drove. Already this early the city was a buzz with activity.

The drive was longer then it had been yesterday to the hotel for the party. She remembered Zen commenting that it was closer to his home, and from what he'd said in one of their first conversations that meant it was a fair distance away.

The drive probably seemed longer then it actually was, but they eventually arrived at the hospital.

Ari exited the car and looked up at the looming building before her, she let out a sigh of nerves.

'You can do this Ari...' She thought to herself as she put a determined look on her face as she began up the stairs to the lobby entrance.

It wasn't that she didn't want to be here for Yoosung, but at least in this case she understood the uncomfortable feeling that lingered in her stomach as she spoke to a nurse at the front desk and got directions to the room where Yoosung was.

She quickly gulped down the feeling as she made her way to the elevator and made her way up to the floor the nurse had told her.

Once out of the elevator she quickly followed the signs to the room the nurse had told her. She paused at the open door her ears perking at the familiar sounding voice from inside the room.

She had to place a hand over her lips to keep from giggling when she peaked inside and saw the sight before her.

Zen was busy animatedly talking from a chair, clearly either going on about himself or his new role either way he was very clearly on a tangent.

Yoosung was was seated up in the hospital bed next to where Zen was seated, he was clad in blue pajamas and a blanket was loosely draped over his legs.

He looked like he was bored out of his mind as he propped his head up on his arm that rested on his leg. His half lidded good eye blankly staring at the actor as he talked, every so often he'd make a noise of interest as if he were half listening to his friend ramble.

Rolling her eyes a little at the sight before her she took a deep breath before lightly knocking on the side of the open door and peeking her head inside.

"I hope I'm not interrupting..." She said flashing both men a smile when they suddenly turned to face her.

She felt her heart flutter in her chest when Yoosung's head shot up off his arm at the sound of her voice, his face lighting up like a little kid on Christmas morning when he saw her.

"Oh! Ari! Good morning!" He said happily his eye dancing as he watched her make her way into the room.

"Good morning to you as well, and you too Zen." She said giving both a bright smile as she paused at the coat rack as she hung up her purse and sat down the backpack she'd slung over her shoulder.

"Morning, long time no see." Zen stated as he flashed her a grin and wave of his hand.

Ari giggled a little bit at his greeting as she removed her coat and made to hang it up on the rack.

She blinked in surprise as she turned around to find both staring at her, Zen looking a bit stunned and a blush painted brightly across Yoosung's cheeks.

"What? Am I wearing part of my breakfast?" She asked quickly looking down and dusting her clothes off.

"No...no..." Zen stated furiously shaking his head as he turned his head away coughing lightly into his hand trying to avoid both her and Yoosung's gaze.

Ari gave him an odd look before she turned to look at Yoosung who was still staring at her with his good eye as if memorizing her, as if realizing he was staring his face became even redder as he finally turned his head away.

"I...uhh...sorry...you just...ummm...gosh you're pretty." Yoosung finally managed to squeak out as he bashfully glanced at her.

Ari's felt her face flush deeply at his words at suddenly realizing what was up with them. She'd forgotten her outfit from yesterday hadn't been exactly flattering.

"Oh...t-thank you." She said blushing deeply as she glanced away from him trying to hide the blush that she was sure had spread to her ears now.

Zen snickered a little as he watched the two before he cleared his throat clearly trying to break the uncomfortable atmosphere.

"Sooo...what's in the bag?" He finally asked motioning to the large backpack Ari had set down next to her foot.

Blinking out of her stupor Ari looked down at the bag and then back to them before grabbing it.

"O-Oh...I brought somethings for Yoosung." She said as she looked at Yoosung who blinked in surprise.

"I figured you might get bored...I remember when I broke my leg and was home bound for a while. I just about went stir crazy so I thought I'd bring you a bit of a care package." She said blushing again as she smiled at Yoosung.

"Awe...so sweet!" Zen stated grinning obviously enjoying getting to poke a bit of fun at his friend.

"Come on...let's see what's inside!" He said causing Ari to giggle not sure if he was more excited or not.

She felt her heart thump in her chest as she glanced around for somewhere to set down.

"O-Oh...here...if you want." Yoosung suddenly said finally speaking his cheeks still flushed as he shuffled over a little to make room on the bed for her to set down beside him.

"Thanks..." She said smiling gently at him trying to hide her own blush as she noticed the smirk on Zen's face and his raised eyebrow.

She sat down on the edge of the bed facing Yoosung as she handed him the bag, sure Zen was enjoying the fact that it was pink as well.

Yoosung took the bag from her grasp and began looking it over. Of course the first things he noticed were the sodas she'd stuffed in the side pockets. She saw his eye light up as he took them out and inspected them.

He moved on from there finding the other goodies she'd stuffed inside the varying pockets several different snack foods, instant ramen, and candies were a few.

"I didn't know what game systems you actually had...so I included mine, and some games figured you could borrow them for a bit." She said as he pulled out her Nintemdo and several games as well several movies that she'd put in one of the bigger pouches.

"Oh wow...this is great!" Yoosung gushed grinning happily at her.

She smiled back at him giggling a bit when he practically bounced where he was setting as continued on to the biggest pouch.

She felt her stomach turn in nerves as he opened it, she had to bit her lip as his eye widened as he peeked inside the pouch.

"Come on...I wanna see too!" Zen whined suddenly leaning in closer to them to see.

Yoosung's cheeks once again flushed as he pulled out the item on the top.

As soon as he did Zen's clear laughter could be heard as both men stared at the stuffed animal Yoosung now held in his hands.

Ari knew the gift was childish, but she'd seen it in the convenience store and couldn't help but purchase it when she saw it.

Yoosung stared down at the plush dog that had been in the bag, it's fur was a pale blondish color not much off of his own hair color, large brown eyes stared up at him. He noticed with some amusement that it was wearing a white and blue shirt with a huge star on the front with the words "Get Well Soon!" written in big green letters.

Zen continued to chuckle as he shook his head.

"Good job, Ari...it even looks like him!" He said grinning as he eyed the plushie.

Ari's face flushed and for a second she felt like she'd made a mistake in buying the toy.

She was surprised when suddenly she heard Yoosung chuckle, and then laugh.

"It does look like me doesn't it?" He asked laughing harder as he held the plushie up next to his face.

Ari couldn't help it seeing the dog next to him as she too began to laugh with him Zen joining in a few seconds later.

"Oh...I needed that...thank you." Yoosung stated giving one last chuckle as he gently stroked the dog's ears a soft look coming to his eye as he looked back up at Ari and smiled happily.

"Here he can set right here..." He said as he put the plushie on the beside table next to his bed.

Zen snorted again as he shook his head and leaned back in his chair.

"Looks like you got him everything he could ever..." Zen didn't get a chance to finish his sentence as Yoosung suddenly let out a very girlish shriek which caused Zen to jump to attention.

Ari grinned as she looked at her boyfriend's wide eyed look as he looked inside the plastic bag he'd pulled from the backpack.

"N-NO WAY! WHERE DID YOU FIND THESE?!" He practically squealed as he pulled out the four bags of Honey Buddha Chips she'd carefully hidden in the bottom of the bag.

Ari grinned as she looked at the stunned look on his face.

"Well as you said every master has their secrets." She said winking at him.

Zen could only roll his eyes as he clapped a hand to his forehead.

"You, Seven, and those damned chips..." Zen grumbled as he ran his hand down his face.

Ari laughed at his reaction, though she was quickly pulled away from her humor as she suddenly felt something wrap around her. She blinked in surprise as she found herself pulled into a warm embrace.

"Thank you so much! This is just...awesome!" Yoosung chirped happily in her ear as he hugged her to him.

Ari's face flushed deeply at the sudden embrace as she quickly returned the hug.

"Y-You're welcome..." She said a soft smile coming to her lips as she enjoyed the hug for a moment.

Zen's sudden clearing of his throat caused them both to jump apart.

Yoosung blushing furiously as he realized what he'd just done,

Ari not much better as she fiddled with the hem of her shirt, she was just about to say something to break the tension in the room when a sudden commotion out in the hall made all heads turn towards the door.

The commotion only lasted for a few minutes before it quieted back down.

"Hmm...wonder what happened?" Zen asked off handily as he turned his head back to Ari and Yoosung.

Yoosung shrugged his shoulders a little as he looked back at his friend before glancing at Ari, his brow furrowing when he noticed the way she was seated.

Ari had gone ridged at the commotion her wide eyes locked on the door as she refused to move.

"Ari? Hey...you alright?" Yoosung asked as he gently reached over and touched her hand causing her to blink out of the trance she seemed to be in.

She turned her head to look at him and then at Zen, both men having concerned looks on their faces as she gave them a shaky smile.

"Huh? O-Oh...yeah I'm fine." She finally answered as she swallowed thickly her mouth having suddenly gone dry.

"You are not...you're white as a sheet..." Zen stated giving her a concerned look.

Yoosung nodded his head as she felt him gently rubbing her hand with his thumb.

"And you're trembling...what's wrong?" He asked moving a bit so his shoulder was gently bumping against her's so she could lean on him.

She sighed realizing she wasn't going to be able to hide anything from them.

"I-I'm fine...really...I just don't do so well with hospitals." She finally admitted a small shiver running down her spine at those words.

Yoosung made a noise of understanding as Zen continued to peer closer at her.

"There's more to this then you're telling, huh?" He asked raising an eyebrow.

Ari heaved another sigh as she slowly nodded her head.

"Y-Yeah...when I was nine my Dad was involved in a car accident. He was on his way home from a business trip and a drunk driver ran a red light..." Ari stated her voice strained as she spoke still looking down blinking a few times to keep her composure.

She felt the grip on her hand tighten as Yoosung gave her hand a squeeze as if to encourage her to continue.

"He was hurt really badly, we stayed in the hospital with him for five days. But he never woke up...so I guess that's why I'm a bit jumpy." She said as she finished her story finally lifting her head to look at them.

Both men seemed stunned at what she'd just said, she could see the sympathy shining in their eyes as they looked at her.

"Oh, Ari...why did you say anything sooner? If I'd known...you wouldn't have had to come..." Yoosung stated his voice suddenly sounding so apologetic as he gave her hand another squeeze.

She shook her head gently as she looked at him returning the squeeze to his hand.

"No...it's alright. I wanted to come and be here for you...it's alright really." She said quietly giving him a soft smile.

"Can understand now why you don't like being here...man...I'm sorry I asked now." Zen stated a guilty look crossing his face as he looked at her.

Ari gave him a soft smile before shaking her head.

"It's alright...really, you didn't know. It's not something I bring up in normal conversation...besides you guys are here with me so it's not so bad." She said nodding her head as she gave them both a large convincing smile.

Yoosung gave her a look once again amazed at her up beat attitude no matter what the circumstances. His heart fluttered a bit at realizing that was one of the main reasons he'd fallen in love with her.

"Well...now that I've brought down the mood...let's talk about something else!" Ari stated with a sigh obviously trying to move on past the conversation they'd just had.

Yoosung only smiled a little in understanding as he nodded his head, the conversation switching topics from there.

The three weren't for sure how long they'd been setting chatting Yoosung's hand still lightly gripping Ari's as if he were trying to give her some small comfort.

They were currently listening to a story that Ari was telling about herself from when she lived in the States.

All three were laughing and carrying on so much that they didn't notice the new figures that had appeared in the doorway.

A sudden knock on the door frame caused them all to stop their laughing and look up.

"I'm glad to see your all having a good time." Jumin stated as he crossed his arms and looked at the three that were seated before him an eyebrow raised in curiosity.

"Great...you're here, party's over..." Zen grumbled as he rolled his eyes.

Ari's gaze quickly fell on the pretty woman that had made her way to stand beside Jumin. She was a little taller then Ari herself, with short neatly styled chocolate brown hair that swept lightly into her eyes.

Bright violet eyes that mirrored her son's eyed Ari from behind her bangs, she was dressed casually but held an air of formality about her.

Seeing the way she was being eyed Ari felt her cheeks flush a bit at realizing how she was seated.

She quickly gave Yoosung's hand a squeeze before shuffling off the side of the bed and going to stand beside where Zen was seated.

Yoosung gave her a confused look until his good eye fell on the woman that was standing before his bed.

"O-oh! Mom..." He stated obviously flustered at having her appear so suddenly.

Mrs. Kim turned her head from Ari to look at her son, her gaze softening for a second when she looked at him but it quickly narrowed at him.

"Honestly, Yoosung...is that anyway to greet you're mother?" She asked in a voice that while kind sounded like it held the authority of a teacher.

Yoosung gave her a sheepish grin as he rubbed the back of his neck.

"S-Sorry...it really is good to see you..." He said as she made her way over to beside his bed.

He blinked in surprise as she suddenly wrapped him in a quick hug before pulling back and beginning to turn his face gently from side to side to assess his face.

"My goodness...what did you manage to do to yourself?" She asked a hint of sadness entering her voice as she sighed in exasperation as she quit her examination and looked him in the eye.

"I...umm...well..." Yoosung babbled clearly trying to figure out what to tell her.

She slowly shook her head as she crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow.

"Jumin was kind enough to explain most of what had happened on the way here." She said turning to the businessman who only nodded his head.

"He did?" Yoosung asked looking surprised at Jumin.

"Yes, he did...you and you're friend really should be more careful..." She said said as she shook her head.

Yoosung could only nod his head as he glanced at Zen who could only shrug his shoulders clearly just as lost as he was to what his mother had been told.

"Well I suppose what's done is done, I only hope you'll be more careful in the future. You have no idea how worried I was when Jihyun called me to tell me you'd been injured..." She said her voice once again taking on that sad motherly tone.

Yoosung seemed to sink down in his bed as he looked down guiltily.

His mother eyed him for a few more minutes before her face seemed to relax and she let out a relieved sigh.

"I'm just glad you're alright honestly, sweetheart..." She said as she reached over and gently ran her hand through his blonde hair.

"Moooom..." Yoosung whined trying to shuffle out of her reach.

Ari had to place a hand over her lips to keep from giggling at the scene before her.

Mrs. Kim only gave him a smirk before she rolled her eyes and chuckled a little bit before turning back to Jumin and giving him a smile.

"Thank you again for picking me up, Jumin. I really appreciate it." She said quietly as he nodded his head.

"No problem, just let me know if you need a ride provided or I can arrange to have a car brought to you for the duration of you're stay..." He stated nodding his head.

Mrs. Kim only smiled and nodded her head at him before turning to Ari and Zen.

"Zen, it's been such a long time! It's so good to see you..." She said her purple eyes dancing a little as she eyed the white haired actor.

Zen grinned at her as he beamed at her.

"And it's so nice to see you as well, it has been a while hasn't it? I think you've grown even lovelier then the last time we saw each other..." Zen stated flashing her a bright grin that caused her to blush.

"Oh...well I don't know about that..." She said waving her hand at him causing him to laugh.

"I heard you're career is starting to pick up! I very much enjoyed you're last role..." She said her face still tinted pink as she smiled at him.

"Oh so you've heard as well! I didn't realize my fame had reached so far!" He stated laughing as he tried to sound modest.

Ari had to bite her lip to keep from laughing as she noticed both the looks Yoosung and Jumin were making.

Yoosung mortified at the fact that the actor was flirting with his mother, and Jumin...somewhere in the middle.

She was sure both were about to start turning green at any second.

Her thoughts didn't last for very long however as Mrs. Kim suddenly turned her violet eyes from Zen to her. She seemed to look her up and down and for a second Ari was for sure she was looking straight through her.

"I'm afraid we haven't been properly introduced..." She said glancing to Yoosung for an answer clearly having caught on from the way Ari had been seated earlier.

"O-Oh! Right, Mom...this is Arissa Foxx...she's the newest member of the RFA. She took over the party planning..." He said eyeing Ari as he explained her position.

"Hmm..." Mrs. Kim stated as if imploring him to go on with what he wanted to say.

"And...she's also my girlfriend..." He stated confidently giving Ari a small smile that she returned.

"I see...well I'm sure it'll be a pleasure." She said giving Ari a look that she couldn't quite read.

Ari gulped under the look but slowly nodded her head.

"I hope so..." Ari stated a little unsure of how else to answer.

Mrs. Kim only nodded her head in response.

Ari looked like she wanted to say more but a sudden knock on the door made everyone in the room look up.

A tall doctor in scrubs had entered the room, he introduced himself as the surgeon that was going to be performing Yoosung's procedure. He went on to explain exactly what the surgery would entail and the risks and what not.

Ari felt her stomach churning as he did, he told them there were little risks to the surgery but she still couldn't help but feel nervous. She caught sight of Mrs. Kim and noticed the same look on her face as well.

The doctor finished his explanation he said that a nurse would be back in a few minutes to collect Yoosung and take him to the prep room and that they could go to the waiting room.

Ari took a deep breath and let out slowly in an attempt to try and calm herself, she could see Yoosung trying to look brave but she could seen the nervousness playing on his face as well.

Catching both of their looks Zen glanced at Jumin and then at Mrs. Kim.

"Hmm...why don't we go ahead and find some seats in the waiting room?" He asked flashing both a smile.

Mrs. Kim looked like she wanted to ask why, but seeing the way he was smiling at her she quickly closed her mouth and looked between her son and Ari. She only nodded her head a bit as she sighed before walking over to Yoosung's bedside.

"Alright, I'll see you once you wake up sweetie. I love you..." She said as she once again gently ran her fingers through his hair and leaned over to kiss him on the forehead.

This time Yoosung didn't try to wiggle away from her he only gave her a look that she could understand as she smiled softly at him.

"Thanks Mom...see you in a little bit. Love you too..." He said as she nodded her head and gave his hand a quick squeeze before walking over to join Jumin and Zen.

"We'll see you in a little bit, buddy. Take care...it'll be over before you know it." Zen stated flashing him a smile and a wave.

"Don't worry...the surgeon is one of the best Ophthalmologists in Korea. I'd trust that things won't go wrong with him performing the surgery..." Jumin stated causing everyone to stare at him wide eyed.

"You idiot! Don't tell him that!" Zen practically shouted as he glared.

"What? I'm only stating facts...I'd take greater comfort in those then words of good luck." Jumin stated shrugging his shoulders.

Zen clapped a hand to his face in frustration.

"You're bedside manner needs some work..." He grumbled as he shook his head as the three began to exit the room leaving Ari and Yoosung alone.

Ari smiled softly as she walked over to his bedside trying to hide her nerves.

"Well I guess I'll see you in a little while." She said trying to sound encouraging.

He returned her smile and nodded his head.

"Y-Yeah...just a bit longer and this will all be over and I'll be able to recover so I can take off these silly bandages." He said trying to joke with her.

Ari giggled a little as her eyes softened as she found herself setting down beside him not meeting his gaze.

"Hey...don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. I promised you that..." He said as he gently brought his hand to cup her cheek and bring her face up to look at him.

He smiled sweetly at her his good eye shining.

"We've got a lot more things to do, so I'll see you in a little bit good as new, alright?" He said trying to sound confident at he brought his forehead to rest against her's.

"Alright...I'm keeping you to that promise." She said smiling at him as he chuckled as their noses brushed against each other.

"Sounds good...I love you." He whispered quietly causing her blush.

"I love you too..." She said her eyes closing as he kissed her gently on the forehead.

They sat like that for a few more minutes before Ari heaved a gentle sigh and made to get up, she stopped when his hand suddenly grabbed her's.

She gave him a soft smile as she turned to look at him.

"I'll see you soon..." She said as she gave his hand a gentle squeeze before gently tugging away from him.

He nodded his head as he watched her leave the room.

Ari felt her heart racing in her chest as she made her way out into the hallway, she paused as she leaned against the wall for a moment allowing her heart to slow a little before she began to make her way towards the waiting room to meet the others.

And that's it for Chapter 2! I really hope you guys enjoy it...and I will finish this little arc off in the next chapter. I really did wanna get everything up in two. But there was just no way...though I guess extra long is good for you guys. XD

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