Thirty-four

Leading Us to This New Chance
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Lying on the stretcher, Arrow looked at his fingers and then looked at Donghae who was dozing on the couch. He had spent a few days in the hospital and hoped to get home soon because he wanted to sleep in his bed and see his cat. Arrow also wanted to see his grandmothers and his friends – although the latter involved him going to kindergarten.

Anyway, Arrow was tired of the hospital. He wanted to eat other things and he wanted to drink soda too. He wanted to eat the sweets that Donghae and Ryeowook made and also eat the sandwiches that Hyukjae made. Arrow wanted to go home and watch drama with his grandmother. There were so many things on his list he couldn't say.

- Daddy...

Donghae woke up with a start and went to Arrow.

- What's up, baby? Do you want to go to the bathroom? – Arrow nodded and Donghae helped him off the stretcher. After taking him to the bathroom, they went back to the room and the little one snuggled up on the stretcher with Boo-Boo and Clock – Do you want something to eat?

- I want ham sandwich.

- Unfortunately you can't eat ham, but bread can. I thin. I'll call the nurse and ask her to get you a really delicious snack.

Arrow smiled and thanked him, yawning and closing his eyes as Donghae walked away. The last few days were exhausting and all they wanted was to go home. Neither of them liked the hospital. But luckily the nurse came and Donghae talked to her who said she would bring a snack – and the fact that Arrow wanted to eat was a good sign of improvement.

- Daddy?

- What, little star?

- I want water.

- Okay. I'll get you water. – and so Donghae took the bottle of water that Arrow was drinking – How do you feel?

Arrow drank water and replied:

- I'm a little better, but I want to go to our house.

- Maybe tomorrow. And look, today appa comes to spend the night here with you.

- For real?

- Yes. He sent a message saying he's coming today, but I also have one more surprise.

And before Arrow could even ask what it was, he saw Gaeul and Aisha entering the room with Jihoon and Namazzi. Arrow's smile was so wide that Donghae could barely explain it.

- Hey, Arrow! – the children greeted the little one who giggled and waved.

- Wow! Why do you look like a robot? – Gaeul asked.

- I don't look like a robot.

- You do. You're on that computer there.

With that Arrow looked at the monitor and Aisha said:

- Then he will become a super robot.

Gaeul agreed and Arrow said:

- I don't want to become a robot. I want to be a tiger or a bear.

They chuckled and Namazzi greeted Arrow with a kiss on the top of the head. Jihoon also greeted the boy and they sat down to talk with Donghae.

- How is he?

- He got better. I think we're going home tomorrow. – Donghae sighed – I was dozing and got scared when Arrow called me.

Then Namazzi said:

- I can't even imagine your state of nerves. When Aisha broke her arm, I was also always scared when she called me.

- Same with Gaeul, but when he fell down the stairs and hurt his leg. I think being a father is very difficult.

- And you both only have one child. – they laughed – But Arrow is a strong boy. He'll be fine. In fact children are strong in a way that we are not.

- That's true. I don't think Arrow will eat anything that another child offers now. He told me that he only ate some vegetables from a classmate.

- Poor thing. But he's fine now.

Donghae nodded and said to Arrow:

- You need to invite your friends to your party, Arrow.

Arrow smiled widely and looked at his friends who were sitting on the stretcher with him.

- After I get out of here, I'm going to have a sleep... – he looked at Donghae – How did you say?

- Sleepover.

- That's right. Then I want you and you to go to my house to sleep there. – and so Gaeul and Aisha looked at father and mother who laughed and Jihoon said:

- I think a sleepover is cool. As for me, Gaeul can go.

- Aisha can go too.

And with that the children celebrated. They didn't even know what a sleepover was, but they were excited. Donghae didn't mind pampering Arrow as he had behaved very well during the trip and was now here in the hospital recovering.

- What can we bring to your sleepover, Arrow?

- Take your horse and Gaeul can take his dinosaur. Then we play in my house, singing and dancing.

- Will they watch us?

Arrow nodded and, shyly, Gaeul said:

- I don't like to sing to everyone.

- But Aisha never heard you singing.

Gaeul looked at Aisha.

- Will you laugh at me?

Aisha hugged Gaeul and said:

- I won't laugh at you.

Gaeul chuckled and Arrow frowned, but then they started laughing as they talked. The parents also talked and let the children have their moment. But as Arrow still felt bad, Namazzi and Jihoon thought it best to let him rest and the kids didn't like that too much. And after a lot of talking, Gaeul and Aisha waved to Arrow who waved and said to Donghae after everyone said goodbye and left:

- I want to go to the bathroom again.

- Alright. It's good that you shower too.

Donghae was about to take Arrow off the stretcher when Hangeng entered the room and said:

- Today you had a lot of visitors, didn't you? How is everything?

- Fine, but he wants to go to the bathroom. I was already thinking about bathing him.

- Then you can do it. I wait to examine him.

Donghae nodded and took Arrow off the stretcher to take him to the bathroom. The boy really wanted to go back home where he knew everything and could run around with his cat. And Arrow really missed Ghost. Then, after showering, Donghae dressed Arrow in his comfortable pajamas and took him back to the room. Hangeng smiled at father and son and said:

- It's good to see you're in a good mood now, Jiwoon. How are you doing?

- I'm fine, but I want to go home. I want to see my kitty.

- Let's see if you can be released tomorrow. I see you're doing much better, but do you still have pain in your throat?

- No.

- And do you have a headache? – Arrow shook his head – And how is your belly?

- I feel only a little pain.

- Do you feel like throwing up?

- No. Just that day.

Hangeng nodded and looked at Donghae.

- Was there a problem that night?

- No. Arrow slept very well. He only said about three times that he needed to go to the bathroom.

Hangeng nodded.

- Let's give Jiwoon more rehydration solution and see what happens tomorrow, but I'm sure he can go home and see his kitten.

Hangeng smiled as Arrow celebrated that he would see Ghost again.

- And can I eat ham sandwich?

- Not yet, but I can ask the nurse to bring you some delicious food to make you feel good. – and so he looked at Donghae – Slowly include the foods that Ji

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chapter 55 fixed ^^ thanks shineenight for telling me <3

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hyukkie_chin
1455 streak #1
Randomly reading chapters here :))
hyukkie_chin
1455 streak #2
Chapter 25: Back here again cos this part is just so satisfying to read 🥹
kiwicolada
1604 streak #3
Chapter 60: I said it before and I will repeat over and over again... I don't want this to be over T^T

This journey started as drama and end in a fluffy and cute bubble within the pandemic. I will miss the baby gang. Especially my favorite dino boy. But I'm so happy for my little Wookie getting a little stage here, too. Never imagined that our plots would fit in together that smoothly. Thank you, my dear ❤️

I think it's very brave to include the pandemic topic in here. I mean when that story was planned no one was thinking about it or in what kind if dangerous scenario thus would lead into. But there are still so many adventures waiting for the gang even during the pandemic and I would be curious to read about it.

Compared with the dramatic start of this story, the ending was very quiet but soft. But somehow it suits to all the events in the final. Everyone got the ending they deserve. Eunhae, Teukchul, Yewook, the kids and all the others. It's perfect. I love it.

I just missed Kangin in the end. I was hoping to meet him one more time. And happy with his life. Oh and maybe Yesung has to solve something with someone ^^ Maybe we will meet them in the sequel again.

Thank you for this wonderful adventure with all the ups and downs and everything that develops from here. This story is something very special for me, too. And like I told you the other day... I'm imagine the gang will go on a long school trip before we read them again next year. So saying goodbye isn't that sad. They will have fun ^^ Read you soon ❤️❤️❤️
insomniac2020 #4
Chapter 1: Just started reading this and today's 1st of Nov. Arrow's birthday!! Wow 😁 excited to read the entire story hehe
aLiNrOjAs
#5
Chapter 60: Can't believe that after almost 4 years we are reading their happy ending 😭😭😭

I'm so emotional right now, cuz Arrow is like my son and now he is seven!! And we know his crush!! 😍😍😍

Now I can't really wait for the sequel cuz ai can't help but to know what our little sunshine will do with his life!!

Thanks for this amazing ending
hyukkie_chin
1455 streak #6
Chapter 59: Omggg Arrow is really growing up 🤧 he's even liking someone already... The twins are cute! Really liked their nicknames ;))
kiwicolada
1604 streak #7
Chapter 59: A short update but plain cute. Cursing Arrow and Gaeul are so adorable ^^ I bet they have learned from uncle Yesung XD XD

So you skipped a big part of pandemic. But I'm happy Arrow can meet his friends again. The time staying at home must have been so horrible for baby tiger and his gang. Even though this period could have included so many things and event, worth to put into a chapter.

Now we're at the point where Arrow has his first crush ^^ Wait, no. Is it before or after his crush on uncle Wook? We talked about it before and I always thought his first childhood crush was uncle Wook when his same age crush was Ai. Now I'm curious who it is? And will he tell Gaeul about it? Because they're always buddies in crime ^^ Maybe Gaeul has something to tell, too (I'm waiting for it) ^^

Thank you for this little sweet update. We need more moments like this, because I will miss the baby gang so much. Virtual hugs to Arrow, his crew and you ❤️❤️
aLiNrOjAs
#8
Chapter 59: Chapter 59: My baby is getting older 😭😭😭😭 I really feel like if Arrow is another son for me, he is so like my own son so I can't help it but love him a lot

I didn't see it coming that he may be biual, all the time I was thinking that he would be with Aisha when they get older but this is so special for all of them cuz it means that Arrow is so confident about himself and that he knows now that he can like whenever he wants.

Now I want to know who is this boy that is stealing my baby!

And the twins are adorable 😍💙💙💙, and they are so smart!!! I really like to read the beautiful relationship between the brothers, they really love their big brother and I'm so happy that Donghae and Hyukjae are so proud of all of them
OdetteSwan
932 streak #9
Chapter 59: Arrow has a crush on a boy. Is it Gaeul?
Thanks for the update.
hyukkie_chin
1455 streak #10
Chapter 58: 💙 such a comfort to read ✨ thank you :)