I almost sighed in relief. I do not know why, but I felt a bit peaceful now that I reached the hospital in time. I was about to leave when Sunggyu-hyung tapped my arm. "Sungyeollie wants to see you." Feeling nervous and glad at the same time, I entered his room.

"Oi, Myungderp!" he greeted with vigor. "I'll make myself recover fast so that I could prank you again!"

"Are you sure you can get well that fast?" I asked.

"Of course! I swear in the name of the god of coffees, that in no time I would be alive and kicking again!" Sunggyu-hyung laughed and left us alone. This time, the expression on Sungyeol's face changed significantly. "Myungsoo," he called me.

"Yes."

"Wait for me," he said. "I haven't heard your answer yet."

I kept quiet but he did not seem to mind. After a while, the nurses came to wheel him out. "Remember, baby, I'll always love you," I heard him say. I found myself clasping my hands.

I was ready to tell him...