A YEAR WITH YOU
Chapter_ 1
“The Day the Sky Turned Quiet”
Seoul Medical Center, Cardiology Wing
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Sat on the cold hospital bed, swinging his legs slightly)
The white walls around him felt too quiet, too clean
KIM HAYEON
(Sat beside him, fingers nervously twisting the hem of her cardigan)
KIM JINHO
(Stood near the window, arms crossed tightly, staring outside as if the trees could give him answers)
Dr. Lee walked in, eyes gentle behind his glasses, carrying a chart heavier than Taehyung realized
DOCTOR
(softly) Taehyung-ah… we’ve finished all your tests
KIM TAEHYUNG
So? I just need more vitamins, right? And less ramen?
DOCTOR
You have a condition called restrictive cardiomyopathy. It’s rare... and very serious
KIM HAYEON
(Gasped softly, covering her mouth)
KIM JINHO
(Turned around sharply)
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Blinked) Cardio... what?
DOCTOR
Your heart muscle is stiff. It can’t pump blood the way it should. And because of that, your body gets tired faster. That’s why you’ve been fainting… the chest pains... shortness of breath
KIM TAEHYUNG
(quietly) So… what do we do now? Surgery? Pills?
DOCTOR
(his voice slow) We can manage the symptoms. But… Taehyung, there’s no cure. Most patients with this live—
KIM HAYEON
(cutting in, tearfully) Stop. Please…
KIM JINHO
(sternly) Say it, doctor. Say it clearly
DOCTOR
(lowered his eyes) He may have about a year. Maybe more, maybe less… depending on how his heart holds up
The room fell into silence
chapter _ 2
The room fell into silence
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Ears buzzed like there was a fly in them. His hands were cold)
KIM HAYEON
(Sobbing now, quietly, into her scarf)
KIM TAEHYUNG
(soft laugh) A year? You mean, like… 365 days?
KIM TAEHYUNG
(whispering) That’s… so short. I haven’t even kissed anyone yet
KIM HAYEON
(Broke down completely, rushing to hug him)
KIM HAYEON
Don’t say that. Don’t talk like that. Please, baby, please…
KIM TAEHYUNG
(trying to smile) It’s okay, eomma. It’s just… weird. I thought I had forever.
KIM JINHO
(Goes near them and hugs his wife and son)
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Lay in bed, staring at the glow-in-the-dark stars on his ceiling)
His little sister, Hana, tiptoed into his room with a stuffed bunny
KIM HANA
Oppa… can I sleep here tonight?
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Opened the blanket and let her crawl in beside him)
KIM HANA
(whispering) Mommy was crying a lot. Is it because you're sick again?
Taehyung didn’t know how to lie to her, so he said nothing
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Kissed her forehead and pulled her close)
KIM TAEHYUNG
Good night baby (aging kiss her hair)
KIM TAEHYUNG
(With his usual smile)
PARK JIMIN
Taehyung! Yah, where were you yesterday?! I was gonna confess my love and you weren’t even there to hear it
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Chuckled and hugged his best friend)
KIM TAEHYUNG
Sorry, Jiminie. Had to go charm the hospital nurses
PARK JIMIN
(pouting) I swear, if you get one more free lollipop from them, I’ll riot
Chapter _ 3
They walked down the hall together, laughter echoing
JEON JUNGKOOK
(Leaned against his locker, earbuds in, observing quietly)
JEON JUNGKOOK
(Watched Taehyung smile)
When he saw taehyung smile he also forgot about him...
He always watched Taehyung from a distance
PARK JIMIN
So, tell me the truth. What did the doctor say?
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Quiet. He stabbed his rice)
KIM TAEHYUNG
(softly) They said… I only have a year
PARK JIMIN
(Dropped his chopsticks)
PARK JIMIN
W-What?! What are you talking about?
KIM TAEHYUNG
My heart’s broken. Can’t be fixed
PARK JIMIN
(Eyes filled instantly) No. No, shut up. Stop lying. You're kidding, right?
PARK JIMIN
(Tears slipped down cheeks before he could stop them)
PARK JIMIN
(Reached across the table and held Taehyung’s hand tightly)
PARK JIMIN
(choking) I’m not letting you go anywhere, do you hear me? You’re staying right here
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Looked away)
He hated making people cry. Especially Jimin
KIM TAEHYUNG
(soft smile) Then let’s make it the best year of my life
JEON JUNGKOOK
(Sat alone, tray untouched, headphones still in—but his eyes were locked on Taehyung)
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