My body felt sore all over making me too scared to move. I tried to open my eyes but I had to keep closing them due to the bright light above. It was hard for them to adjust but eventually, I was able to keep them open without any pain. I move my head with a groan and look around the room to see that I was in a hospital room. That's when I fully registered the beeping from the monitor beside me. I looked over to my left to see my uncle in his work suit, sleeping uncomfortably in a hospital chair. His neck was bent down as he faced his hands which were folded in his lap.

"Uncle Si-Hyuk?" My scratchy voice quietly croaked out to him. It hurt to speak. It felt like sandpaper was being scraped against my throat. I was relieved that he heard me and I didn't have to call out to him again. His glossy eyes widened when he saw that I was conscious.

"You don't understand how badly I want to sweep you into my arms. Thank god you are okay." My uncle sighed out with a small smile. I returned his smile and patted his suit-covered arm affectionately.

"I'm feeling better, just really sore. What happened?" I flinched at the pain in my throat from speaking. My uncle noticed and smiled sadly at me while he spoke.

"Everyone went looking for you when you didn't return, eventually Yoongi found you in one of the supply closets. I'm so sorry I couldn't protect you. Our security guards have been fired and we already hired better ones." My uncle got up and slipped on a pair of gloves so that he could hold my hands.

"Where's Sora?" The softness in my uncle's eyes changed at the mention of Sora. To prevent hurting my hands he released them and clenched his fists.

"She ran off, the police are still looking for her."

"And Dr. Jang?" 

"He's disappointed that Sora had done that. He saved you though. You had died twice. I was so worried that I wouldn't see you again and that it would be my fault." My uncle cried. I took his gloved hand and held it to my cheek as I smiled reassuringly.

"There's nothing to be worried about. I'm right here. Alive and well. Maybe a few scratches and sores here and there but I'm okay." My uncle smiled as he went on about how strong I was and handed me a glass of water that soothed my throat which made it easier to speak and feel a lot better. It made me happy to know that I had him by my side. It was rare that he was ever like this but it was nice to see how much he loved me.

"Your friends are coming to visit later." 

"Really?" The thought of seeing everyone excited me and I was ready to thank them for saving me.

"Yes, they all really missed you."

"How long have I been out?" 

"Three days." I was glad it wasn't a month but three days did seem like a lot.

"Yeah, you were tired from the fight kiddo." We laughed for a moment before he cleared his throat and things got all serious again.

"Listen, I've thought about it and I'm going to pay off that debt you and Yoongi owe." I was shocked at first but then I became worried. What if I couldn't work at Big Hit anymore? I loved it there.

"No, it's fine. I've been saving up for it and I almost have-"

"I'm paying Y/N." My uncle said sternly. I pouted with worry and leaned back into the hospital bed.

"I just wanna continue to work at your company uncle. I feel like a normal person when I work and I always have such a good time with everyone." My uncle began to chuckle so I sent him a glare.

"I never said you couldn't work there anymore. I just said that you wouldn't have to pay that stupid store all of that money." I couldn't keep in my squeal of joy as I lightly bounced in happiness on the bed. I was still a little sore though so the excitement hurt.

"Thank you~"

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I smiled happily as I was greeted by the cheering of my loud friends entering my room. Leah skipped up to me with a smile that outshined Hoseok's, which seemed impossible. 

"I brought these for you because I know they're your favorite." Leah set down a lovely little bottle of orange juice on the side table along with my favorite chips. I started laugh at the orange juice, childish memories flowing back to me. My laugh was contagious, causing everyone else to laugh as well. Even Yoongi.

"How are you feeling Y/N?" Jin asked with a kind smile. I returned it as I replied.

"I'm a little sore but I feel great. I'm happy to be alive and that's all that matters." Everyone nodded in agreement while Leah began to cry.

"I-I was so worried. I thought I had lost my best friend." Leah had an ugly cry that made me smile and I was happy that she cared about me.

"You didn't need to worry, I'm strong." I tried to flex my bicep but it hurt too much so I didn't and ended up laughing.

"Yeah, you are." Jungkook let out with a sniffle as he dapped his cheek with a napkin.

"Um... if it's alright with you guys. I'd like to speak to Y/N alone." My friends had no problem giving Yoongi and I some alone time. I was grateful yet also a nervous train wreck. I had no clue what he was going to say. Then again, I never had a clue of what he said during times like these. He never ceases to surprise me.

"Y/N, I am so so sorry for all of the pain I have caused you," he chuckled a bit from embarrassment as he started to cry, "and I hate having to always apologize to you because I keep making stupid mistakes. Yet here I am, apologizing because I'm the reason why you're in here right now. I was so selfish that I couldn't let you out of my life for your safety. I risked your life just so that I could have you in mine a little longer. I'm such a horrible friend. Not only to you but to everyone else. I'm truly sorry and I couldn't possibly ask you to forgive me. But I do want you to know, that no matter what, I will always be here." I couldn't stop the tears and I didn't want to. I was happy to know how much I meant to Yoongi even if he only saw me as a friend I was blessed for his friendship. To see him so vulnerable in front of me allowed me to become vulnerable in front of him.

"Yoongi, you don't understand how much that means to me. I don't want the friendship that we have to fall apart, I want it to grow. I know I'm not like everyone else but please don't give up on me." Yoongi gave me a gummy smile as he cried and rested his head on the empty space of the bed in front of my chest. He faced up at me as he spoke with cheeks flushed from his tears.

"I'll never give up on you. I'll never leave you. I'll never let you go even if I can't hold on."

"I promise you that Y/N."

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Ah~ the quote in the description. Roll the credits! Nope not yet, we still have a bit left to go before our time with the story ends. I'm back now after not posting for a while. I was visiting family and used that time to be with them and appreciate them, which is why I haven't posted anything. Now I'm serving my readers with the chapters they deserved. Thank you for reading! Much Love!

~ Chimsy