- Third Person POV -
"So, you're Han's brother!" Seokmin exclaimed shaking hands with Soonyoung. "You look nothing like him!"
"Told you so!" Jisoo chuckled.
"Name's Seokmin but just call me Min." Seokmin grinned.
"Yeah, Kwon Soonyoung." Soonyoung nervously laughed.
"When Han said he had a brother who was in a gang. I had a totally different image in my head." Seokmin scanned the lean yet masculine Soonyoung describing how he thought he would look like Jeonghan just more buff and smoking with a bat in his hands.
"Probably not that extreme but he's no goody two-shoes either. Still getting into fights kid? Don't make your brother worry too much okay?" Jisoo hung his arm around Soonyoung's neck.
"I'm trying to turn over a new leaf, Jisoo Hyung."
"I'd say he looked more like someone straight out of a rock band. Spiky hair, all leather, and a motorcycle to boot." Mingyu smirked.
"What? And you're any better?" Soonyoung scoffed going on to describe his tasteless cloths from Mingyu. "I was some punk, tragic really. It's all thanks to Mr. Kim that I now look like someone who needs a 5-dollar coffee every few hours to function."
"Hey!" Mingyu's head snapped over to Soonyoung beside him.
"Everyone knows the guy who owns Gaudy designer underwear has superior taste!"
"Oy, stop talking." Mingyu placed his hand over Soonyoung's mouth while the other slipped to his shoulder.
"I don't get why—mmph... Sho fancy for something—mmhpff... Just okay."
"Ah." Jisoo immediately understood what happened.
"So that's why. I was wondering why he arrived with Mingyu and not his own brother this morning." Seokmin knew what happened.
"Han never mentioned Soonyoung, and I haven't seen them interact all day. I have a feeling there's also something going on with those two." Jisoo clinged to Seokmin.
"Oh man, let's hope not." Seokmin pecked Jisoo's cheek.
And just as the silence fell Jisoo saw... "Oh! There she is! Koko! Oh and you even found our bosses!"
Seungcheol and Chan walked behind Kok with Chan holding Jeonghan's hand.
"Sorry we're late!" Kok smiled. "have you been waiting long?"
"Not at all, we all just got here!"
Seungcheol and Jeonghan walked over to Mingyu and Soonyoung.
"H-Hey... Uhmm... How was everything on your end?" Mingyu asked as Soonyoung hid behind Mingyu's tall figure peeking over his shoulder to look at Jeonghan.
"It went well." Jeonghan gave a bland answer.
It was awkward.
"So are we just going to pretend that Soonyoung isn't behind you?" Jeonghan raised an eyebrow.
"N-No! Of course not! I'm here Hyung! I've been here all day waiting to talk to you!" Soonyoung peeked out.
"Ughh... This I so awkward..." Jisoo hid behind Seokmin to save himself from embarrassment.
"S-So Miss Kok, what are we doing here again?" Seokmin asked. "Shall we get started before it gets even more tense?"
"Yes, let me just get these out." Koko walked over to her car to pull out a few wrapped boxes to hand them all. "I just wanted to give you guys these. I know you're busy people, I might not get the chance to get you all together like this after the event."
"Oh wow..." Mingyu looked at the box he was handed.
"Thank you!" Jeonghan smiled taking the box.
"Can we open them?" Jisoo asked.
"Sure!" Koko exclaimed.
"It's so cute!"
"Woah!"
"It's beautiful!"
Once they opened their boxes they each found a beautifully carved animal figure from wood and it was magnificent.
"Did you make them?" Seungcheol asked.
"Waa! I get to have a pet!" Chan admired the figure.
'No, those were all hand-carved by my father. Aside from running the shelter that's another thing he was passionate about. He loved making them. I think he even made one based on each rescue. Then he'd give them away to people who dropped by to volunteer or adopt. Sometimes to kids who were just passing by. Dad would've wanted you to have those. With your help, every animal he's ever rescued found a home, that's all he ever wanted." Tears surfaced in her eyes. "I-I'm... I'm sure he's overjoyed right now. Ah... Overjoyed? What am I saying?"
"Koko..." Jisoo mumbled stepping forward.
"It's going to end because of me. I-I can't even keep the place he loved so much running."
"Her, sit down." Jisoo guided Koko to a nearby bench.
"I'll go get her water!" Seokmin dashed off.
"I've tricked myself into believing that I'm doing the right thing just so I wouldn't feel bad. But I honestly have no idea if he's be okay with the decision I've made. It's all my fault. I've always avoided talking about the shelter while he was still here. I was guilt-ridden because I was far away selfishly doing what I wanted... While he stayed here and grew old alone. I should've just stayed here."
"To stay solely for your dad?" Seungcheol asked Koko.
"I-it's what I should've done back then... And it's what I should do mow. But here I am making the same mistake twice. I'm a horrible daughter."
"You're a teacher, right?"
"Yes."
"You must really love what you do to pick it twice." Seungcheol smiled.
"Mmm..."
"Ah! Why are you crying then? You made the right choice. Don't worry, your Dad's cool with it!"
"Hm?"
"Trust me I'm a father. I wouldn't want my son to sacrifice his own dreams for mine. That's why your dad gave you the choice in the first place. What you do is just as good. I'm sure he'd want you to continue it."
"But shutting down his hardwork..."
"It's run its course. Closing it doesn't change the fact that it saved hundreds of lives." Mingyu assured walking up to her. "Your Dad will always be remembered for it. And even if the shelter isn't her anymore. If you see how many people showed up today?"
"There are a lot who still care. We'll be able to manage somehow." Seungcheol added.
"Also, please don't give us all the credit. It's amazing how you held out for the rescues left behind." Jisoo smiled.
"It's because of you they're able to meet their future family." Seokmin chuckled. "Surely your father is very proud of you."
"Thank you everyone." Koko wiped off her tears feeling the warmth and comfort radiated by everyone around her.
><><><><
"Jisoo and I will drive the rescues back. But we were wondering if you could take back the microphones and speakers we borrowed to this address?" Seokmin asked.
"Sure thing!" Seungcheol exclaimed.
"Han and Chan wouldn't fit in your car with the equipment though."
"It's just a 10 minute walk home. They can go home first."
"I see... Well, the address is a little tricky to find so..."
"I'll go with you!" Mingyu walked up to them. I know how to get there, I can go. If that's alright with you, of course."
"Yeah, I'd like that." Seungcheol smiled.
><><><><
Soonyoung played with the hamster figure in his hand sitting on a bench when he did not notice Jeonghan walking to him with sleeping Chan in his arms.
"Heh~ Look what I got! Jealous?" Jeonghan smirked showing off his tiger figure.
"Huh? Hyung?" Soonyoung's head snapped up and to his side to look at Jeonghan.
"Tell you what. I'll trade it for yours if you do me a favor. Walk home with us. Also, we should take turns carrying Chan. My back is killing me."
"Hyung... Sure you've got yourself a deal!"
...
Blau, THE DOCTORS ARE OUT EP 66
...
If you have a second then please do ⭐️ Vote and Comment!
It truly means a lot to me. 😊
...
Word Count: 1300
...
PIRATING CONTENT IS ILLEGAL!
Ask for permission before translating!
...
~ ALRIGHT752