I blinked rapidly. What?

“B—But you showed me the garden, and the flowers and you walk normal, I- I mean---”

“I live here almost half of my live Amber. I know every inch of this hospital, every flower they planted, I knew every one's step, every one's voice”

And it all makes sense, that's why she never turned her head before knowing who was coming or calling. I was so surprised that I forget that I still have my arms around her waist.

“Why didn't you tell me earlier?”

She avoided my eyes, looking at the ground as she whispers “I don't want you to pity me”

I couldn't stop myself anymore, I pulled her closer, hugging her tight, pressing her head on my chest as I her hair. I lost my words, wasn't able to tell her things that I wanted to say. Maybe I don't have to because I feel her arms on my waist, hugging me back. I closed my eyes, enjoying having her so close to me.

Words aren't needed. I fell in love with this girl, a girl I saw only three days ago. But it's all the time that I need to know that I want to spend my whole life with her.

“Oppa... are you gonna kiss her?

WHAAAATT???!! I let go of the hug and saw children sitting on the ground, watching us. Some have their fingers covering their eyes, peeking between. My face turned red.

“I bet he's too shy to do it right now” a girl with ponytail said.

YAAAH what is with kids today? Aren't they supposed to be innocent??!! They must be watching to much dramas.

“Unnie, is that your boyfriend?” Another girl said

“C'mon buddy. Kiss her already!” A bully-looking kid yelled.

I didn't know what to do anymore but to turn into tomato. Krystal giggled and said “C'mon guys, stop making fun. What if I read you guys a story?”

“YAAAYYY” The kids cheered in unison.

Story?

“Amber...” she whispered to me “Can you get the story book from the reception?”

I still don't understand what's going on but I said yes. I watched the kids helped Krystal walked back to the bench near the blue bell flowers and sat themselves on the ground, waiting patiently.

I scratched my head, confused.

“Here you go” the old lady gave me a book without me even asking for it

“Ummm---”

“Krystal does this regularly, she read them fairy tales, stories, some of them come extra only to hear her story telling” the lady explained.

As I walked back, I opened the book. It was empty, there are dots I can feel with the tip of my finger. I was amazed by it.

I sat myself next to Krystal and gave her the book.

“Thanks” she smiled

“No problem”

She opened the book and I saw how her fingers dancing on it.

“What do you want to hear today?” she asked

“Please continue Arthur from last week, Unnie”

“Arthur? You guys want to hear more about him?”

“YEEESSS”

And the children sat with eyes like saucers as Krystal told them how Arthur get into the Minimoys' world by shrinking down to their size and becoming a Minimoy himself. How he had a big head with pointy ears, longer legs and arms, and spiky white hair.

I was enjoying it too, i enjoy listening to her voice, to see how her fingers dance on the book, reading out words that i can't see.

You're not a person to be pitied, Krystal. You're the strongest person i've ever met.