"Slowly, Mr. Jung. Take it slowly." the doctor's gentle voice instructed.

Compared to the 26 years he spent in darkness, the five minute wait after the bandages came off felt like an eternity. The only reason he was able to wait more was Hakyeon's hand holding his all this time.

He had made Hakyeon promise that he will be the first thing Taekwoon will see and Hakyeon made sure of that, he almost never left Taekwoon's side after the surgery.

When the light cleared and the face connected to his hand came into focus, Taekwoon stared. "You're beautiful."