Hye-min’s POV

Hoya oppa wrapped his arms around me like he wasn’t going to let go. I could sense the fear in his voice, the relief in his embrace; he was actually scared of losing me.

I could only imagine what was going through his head. If it were Hoya oppa who was hurt, I wouldn’t be able to stay as strong as he has.

I would have broken down.

I tightened my grip around him and rested my head on his shoulder. I felt safe in his arms and I wanted him to know that I wasn’t going to leave.

My head continued to throb but I fought back the pain. I couldn’t let myself ruin this moment or have Hoya oppa worry again.

“Hye-min ah?” He said finally breaking the long silence.

“Yes oppa?”

“I’m so happy you’re safe.” He let out a happy sigh, kissing me on the forehead. I could feel the butterflies in my stomach and the spark run through my body but I also felt the pain in my head escalate.

Maybe it was more serious than I thought…

I forced a smiled, hiding the pain. I felt myself slipping in and out of reality.

“O-oppa? I – I’m tired. Can you take me back to my room?” I asked.

“Of course.” He smiled.

“You look much better when you smile oppa.” I said, wiping tears off his face. He looked exhausted, like he hadn’t eaten well for days but he was still perfect.  

I struggled to pull myself up, but my surroundings started to spin. I hit my fist against my temple as my legs gave in. Luckily Hoya oppa was there to catch my fall, like always.

“Hye-min ah! Are you ok?” He worried.

“Y-yea. I just feel a little dizzy.” I said trying to shake off the pain.   

Hoya oppa knelt down and tapped his shoulder.

“Get on.” He smiled.

I didn’t refuse his offer and willingly wrapped my arm around his neck as he carried me up.

“You’re heavier than I thought.” He t