Parallel Heart (Jaeyong)

Chapter 2: Unpredictable Heat

Taeyong left the hospital with a cautious sense of optimism. Jaehyun's confidence and expertise had given him a sliver of hope that his condition could be managed, if not resolved. However, as he arrived home, a strange sensation began to wash over him. His body felt unusually warm, and a creeping dizziness threatened to unbalance him.

He dismissed it as fatigue from the day's stress, but as he settled into his bedroom, the symptoms intensified. His skin flushed, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. Panic surged through him as the realization struck – he was entering another heat cycle.

"This can't be happening," he whispered to himself, gripping the edge of his bed for support. His last heat had ended just three days ago. The irregularity was more severe than he had ever experienced, and the thought of enduring another cycle so soon was overwhelming.

Taeyong struggled to maintain his composure, but the mounting heat and the persistent dizziness made it impossible. He curled up on his bed, his mind racing. He had no choice but to endure the tormenting hours ahead, hoping the cycle would pass quickly.

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Days later, once the agonizing heat had subsided, Taeyong felt utterly drained, both physically and emotionally. Determined to find answers, he scheduled another appointment with Jaehyun. He needed to understand why his body was betraying him so frequently.

Jaehyun was in his office, reviewing a stack of medical reports when Taeyong arrived. Noticing the omega's pale and worn-out appearance, Jaehyun's brow furrowed with concern.

"Taeyong, please sit," Jaehyun said, his voice softer than usual.

Taeyong obliged, exhaling shakily. "Dr. Jung, my heat cycle started again the same day I left the hospital. It was unbearable. This isn't normal, even for my condition."

Jaehyun's eyes widened slightly. "You experienced another heat just three days after the last one?"

Taeyong nodded, frustration and fear evident in his eyes. "I don't know what's happening. It's getting worse."

Jaehyun leaned back in his chair, deep in thought. "This is highly unusual. We'll need to conduct more tests, but I suspect there may be a significant hormonal imbalance or an underlying issue that hasn't been detected yet."

The alpha's calm and methodical approach did little to ease Taeyong's anxiety. "Is there anything we can do in the meantime? I can't keep going through this."

Jaehyun considered his options before speaking. "I'll prescribe a different set of medications that might help regulate your hormones better. Additionally, I recommend incorporating stress-reduction techniques into your daily routine. Stress can exacerbate your condition, so it's crucial to manage it as much as possible."

He handed Taeyong a prescription and a list of suggestions, ranging from meditation to specific dietary adjustments. "These pills should help stabilize your condition temporarily, but we'll need to monitor you closely. Any unusual symptoms, you come to me immediately."

Taeyong nodded, grateful for Jaehyun's support but still worried about the future. "Thank you, Dr. Jung. I'll follow your advice."

As Taeyong left the office, a mixture of emotions churned within him. Jaehyun's promise was reassuring, but the uncertainty of his condition loomed large.

To be continued