I Meet You in the Dark ||Jung Hoseok Fanfic||

CHAPTER 25: Goodbye

TIMESKIP: 1 day later

YOUR POV

After a day, mom's funeral was held. Many people had attend but not that many, Some we're very well known relatives, while some are not well remembered but they said they were our relatives so why not. Some are said to be her co-workers from before and some were her friends. Some who attended the funeral were very unfamiliar to me but I can't argue with them, I am all drained out.

The person who always held me up, the person who always make me smile, and the person who created my whole life is now gone. How am I supposed to have energy? It's not been weeks but I already miss her. I miss you mom.....

HOSEOK'S POV

Today is the first day of the funeral, Sanha and I decided to help Aerum for the rest of the week because we know she was very unstable.

"Hello, kids Is Aerum alright?" An old lady asked when she approached us

"Not to be rude but May we know who are you?" Sanha asked and the lady sighed

"I am Mrs. Kim, you might not know me but Aerum knew me so well, I am their neighbor" The lady said

"Sorry if we sounded rude, But Aerum is not fine" I said and Mrs. Kim forced a smile

"I can tell by just looking at her" she said while looking at Aerum

"Well, sorry to disturb I'll go there now" She said before heading toward a group of ladies serving food

I sigh as Sanha and I took a seat, We look at Aerum to see her state and just by looking we can already see that she was suffering. She was staring at nowhere lost while her eyes were very puffy but still tears are still flowing down her beautiful eyes. I don't know why but every time I am seeing her cry without me noticing my heart was aching. Every time I'll see her space out like that I can't help but worry and ask myself 'is she alright?'

While Looking at Aerum, Sanha started talking "I can go and Comfort her, but I think it'll be better if it was you" Sanha said and I averted my gaze to him

"Why me?" I asked him and he gave me a small smile

"I just think so" He replied, and even though I knew he knew the correct reason I just sighed and nod

I stand up and slowly walked to where Aerum is, I sat beside her but she still didn't notice I was there until I touched her hands. She flinched once I did but when she looked at me and knew it was just me she calmed down. She looked at me sorrowfully and I sigh. Her tears are threatening to fall again so I hugged her

PLAY SONG: Young Forever By BTS Piano Version

"Go on, it's okay to cry" I said and with that I slowly felt tears fell in my shirt.

I grabbed her closer and put my head above hers, she grab onto the hem of my shirt lightly and clutch it, she clutch it as if she was letting all her anger out, all of her frustration to herself.

"You know I don't have any idea what type of mom, your mom is but I am sure she is a lot better than my mom" I started

"You know-"

"My mom............ Is the best mom in the world" She suddenly said, and I was shocked but didn't let it show.

"Really?" I asked and she softly nod still not breaking the hug

"She dedicated her all life to me, so when she got sick I dedicated my whole life to her, and now she was gone I don't know what to do" she said and I sigh

"People get tired too, you know. So don't think of death as a bad thing, now you're mom can rest and forget all the pain, she can watch you from above too and make sure you'll never be lonely, and from what I heard I am sure she was a really great mom, I know it was also hard for to leave you behind but she has too, you mom won't like to see you cry because of her so Cheer up at least for your mom, or at least cheer u for..........................me" I said all the words I can tell to cheer her up

She broke the hug and looked at me "Cheer up for you?" she asked and my eyes grew wide, she heard that?!

"What no! I said for your mom not me" I said trying to make an excuse, but Aerum just laugh at me

"I'll cheer up for you and my mom" she said and I blushed, I was about to talk back when Sanha went and talked to us

"See now Aerum is smiling, I knew it was better if you'll comfort her" Sanha said and Aerum smiled at the both of us

"Thank you, for being my friends, I'll try to smile at least" she said

"We'll be always by your side" Sanha said

"You'll never be alone, and don't ever you think you will, if you ever think so come to me or to the two of us we got your back" I added

"Come one let us see your smile again!" Sanha said urging her to make a genuine smile. A smile I will never get tired of.

END SONG

I stare at her smiling to myself as Sanha makes her laugh, I stare at her loving smiles which brings light to my dark path, her warm presence that lift the cold vibe out, herself who fill the empty space in my heart. Maybe, Sanha was right. I already fall in love with this person in front of me....... Nam Aerum the girl I will never ever try to leave...... I'll love her and I'll protect her for as long as I can............