บท 63: World 3.12

As they reached the place, Taehyun told Soheun that he could take the car back. He knew that Tae Jun was awake and was waiting for the male. He didn't want to fill the atmosphere with sadness anymore.

"Are you sure you're okay alone?" Soheun asked.

Taehyun snorted, "What the heck are you taking me for?! I told you, I'm not a kid anymore so go..My brother is waiting for you," he removed his shoes and trudged inside the condominium.

Soheun just watched the male do his usual things. He wanted to go back and stay by Tae Jun for longer, but after hearing Taehyun, he got the urge to hug the male and said thanks. Though he didn't do it, he just smiled secretly. Soheun still couldn't believe what was happening. In the blink of an eye, Taehyun let go of everything.

"Soheun!"

Soheun once again turned his attention towards the male, who was standing near the glass wall. The curtains are already up and tied in a ribbon. Since it was noontime, the rays of the sun were much thicker than in the morning. It hit the male standing beside the glass wall as it penetrated the sunlight through his face.

When Soheun met Taehyun's eyes, it was glowing with warmth and gentleness. He couldn't help but froze for a second. "What is it? You need something else?" he replied after.

Taehyun tucked his small hair into his ears and smiled. "Tell Tae Jun that I will visit him tomorrow and...tell him to eat plenty of healthy foods to gain his strength back." He said.

The other man felt even lighter after hearing his orders. He smiled back. "Don't worry, he's very excited to see you," then he waved his hands and walked away after closing the door.

Taehyun then took a seat on his couch in front of the wall. He kept his gaze on the city view with skyscrapers. The clouds are almost touching its tip. He sighed and slumped down his butt. "So tired," he mumbled.

DICCU: Jinli, how are you going to do the mission if you fix the twins just like that?

[Hmmm, I'm still thinking about it]

DICCU: So you totally had no plans

[Don't worry, I can handle this alone. Don't you trust me?]

If only Diccu had a hand, it would surely do a facepalm with dismay. Jinli was still trying to figure things out, though. First, he wanted to talk to Tae Jun and asked him what really happened back then. Why was he hospitalized? Did he have an illness? Why is he also taking that medicine?

[Diccu, What's the break meter latest percentage again?]

DICCU: Currently at 30%

Taehyun twisted his body and faced the other side of the sofa. "Gaahh!! I still need 70% more!" he snorted. Remembering that he still lacks information in this world. He needed to do another move to let it go higher. He closed his eyes, deciding to take a quick nap before taking a bath.

In his deep sleep, he dreamed.

Taehyun was in a small room. No lights, just darkness. He had these wounds and bruises all over his body and his lips were bleeding from biting very hard. He was alone and crying. Asking for help while calling his mother over and over again.

He wanted to get out, but it seemed like someone trapped him there. He was being trapped inside that darkness that only he could understand. Taehyun stood up with his limp legs. He fell on the hard surface under his feet. He instead crawled, not even knowing his direction.

When he got tired, he stopped. Wiping his tears after crying again. He was small and fragile, like a kid. He wanted to scream, but the fear inside his chest was stopping him from making even a small sound.

Then some murmuring voices invaded his ears.

"You are good for nothing!"

"Why aren't you the one who died instead?!"

"You have almost done nothing right"

Taehyun grabbed his head and covered his ears. He shook his head and tried to sway the thoughts buzzing in his ears repeatedly. He didn't want to hear any of it. He wanted to end it all. All of his sufferings. He needed a light to rescue him from this darkness.

There, he saw a glimpse of light. Coming from the side of the room. Taehyun stood up and dashed in its direction. He finally reached the thin wall, a hand pulled him and a warm embrace welcomed him.

Inside that gentle arm, he heard a whisper. "Sssshh...don't cry, I'm here, Taehyun."

Taehyun jolted and tried to yank out the hug. He saw a very beautiful woman with long wavy hair glimmering with her. Her eyes were enticing and tender. She smiled at the male and caressed his cheeks. "I'm always here, Taehyun." she mumbled.

That's when tears started to roll down from his eyes. He lowered his head and wiped it. His chest felt tight, like it was slowly shattering to pieces. While the woman slowly disappeared from his sight as the surroundings turned to darkness again.

And before Taehyun could realize, his lips gasped a word. "Mother!!!"

The male on the couch sprang up with heavy breaths. The air conditioner's already on, but he still got the sweats from his forehead. Taehyun took a deep breath, trying to figure out his dream. He rubbed his head after feeling a little dizzy.

[I just dreamed of someone...someone who looks like me]

DICCU: Someone who looks like you?

Taehyun nodded his head, showing that he can talk to Diccu since he was the only one here. "I remember the color of her hair," he paused. "What's her face again?" his brows ceased. "Damn! I forgot!"

He sighed in disappointment. Thinking that maybe he got too excited about the idea of visiting Tae Jun tomorrow morning. He shrugged his shoulders and chose to take a bath. He's not in the mood to cook something for lunch, so he will just open his phone and order something to eat from online.

"Geez! Now I feel hungry," he mumbled as he entered the bathroom.