Giving up.

Ji Hoon ! Have you seen Daniel?” Hyeri asked cheerfully as she ran towards him.

Ji Hoon smiled slightly and pointed into the classroom, “He’s inside.”

“Thanks!” She said before entering the classroom.

Ji Hoon sighed as he turned and walked away, not wanting to hear any of their conversation.

“Ji Hoon! Wait up!” A familiar voice called from behind.

He turned to see Daniel running towards him.

“I am having lunch with Hyeri, join us?” Daniel asked, panting a little from the chase.

Ji Hoon shook his head, “No… It’s ok, the two of you go ahead.”

Daniel frowned, “Are you all right? You seemed very distracted nowadays.”

“I’m fine. Just a little tired, “ Ji Hoon said, managing a smile, “Don’t worry about me and enjoy your lunch with Hyeri.”

Daniel stared at Ji Hoon’s retreating backview, confused. He seemed weird these days…

“Park Ji Hoon , you do know that your condition is worsening, don’t you?” The doctor said as he looked up from the report.

Ji Hoon nodded his head. He was so tired these few days and there was this throbbing pain in his left chest.

“We need to operate on you.”

“I don’t think I need one.” Ji Hoon answered without hesitation.

The doctor looked at him, surprised,”You do know that you could lose your life if you allow your condition to continue to deteriorate?”