July [ Soobin ]

[ Episode 8] of July.

..."If you can't be a pen to write others' happiness, then be a gentle eraser to take their sadness away"...

...- July -...

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"So, what's Doctor Kang doing?" Tone turned.

Now the three are in a state of awkwardness and silence each other. After the cuddle event, of course. Soobin was sitting on the ward, while Doctor Kang was sitting in the seat right next to Soobin's ward. As for Nada, she stood up.

Doctor Kang looked at Tone back, "Where have you been? breakfast at the table has dewy. You must not eat"

Hearing that, Soobin frowned while looking at Nada.

"Oh-i-it.. Doctor Kang, I-" Mampus is already Tone.

"Nad's? so you haven't eaten since?" Soobin.

"Yes. hehehe" Nada laughed awkwardly. Now the two boys are staring hard at him.

"I think we should work together, Soobin" Doctor Kang spoke without turning his head.

"You're right, let's teach him a lesson" Soobin replied.

Compel me.. Doctor Kang alone has me covered, especially now plus Soobin. These two guys do have an extra knack for frustrating me - Tone, July.

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[Pov tone ]

"Eat again, hurry" Soobin said.

For whatever reason, my stomach is not used to eating much. And look now, these two crazy men are forcing me to eat more than I can. They can make me obese in a day.

"I'm full, Soobin" Whine.

"You just ate two mouthfuls, and you easily said you were full?" Now Taehyun is saying "You think I'm easily fooled?"

By the way, we were in the hospital garden. Taehyun and Soobin sat next to each other across the table facing me.

"But you gave me two thick sandwiches before this meal came. And you told me to finish this one bowl of rice? ck. You are indeed heartless of humanity" My grunts.

"Have not said much, let's spend it" Taehyun.

I took a deep breath, putting my head on the table. At the same time, Taehyun and Soobin exchanged glances, then exchanged opinions without a vote. Both of them smiled, then patted both of my shoulders.

I got up, "Enough, I'm no longer capable." and sighed.

"So, are you going to repeat it again?" Soobin.

Both my hands were raised up, touching my ears like a charred person and then quietly shaking "No, I don't want to eat this much anymore"

The two men smiled broadly. Taehyun with his neat rows of teeth, Soobin with narrowed eyes plus dimples.

"It's good" Taehyun said later.

"Bring your hands down, your ears may hurt later" Soobin touched my arm, then lowered it.

"Listen, Nad. We do this for your health too, you always pay attention to my meal schedule, you set your grandmother's meal schedule, maybe even Soobin's eating schedule. But when you forget yourself, that's the point of your fault.You're human too, right? you are just like us who need food.please don't be unfair to yourself, Nad" Taehyun looked at me.

He was always like this, never changing one bit. He scolded me for a moment, then spoke to me softly.

In the middle of Taehyun and I talking, Soobin turned to Taehyun. His mind said, Nada should have gotten a smart and wise Taehyun, Taehyun who always paid attention and took care of Nada very well. Not even troublesome.

For the umpteenth time, Soobin felt useless to anyone.

Soobin averted his gaze, staring down at his feet that still could not be moved. Kira thought, how much longer? when will he be like this? until when did Soobin trouble Nada?

I smiled, responding to Taehyun with a small nod.

Suddenly, Taehyun's phone rang. It must have been a call from the nurse asking Taehyun to help the patient. Without thinking what Taehyun is and where he is now.

"Wait, I'll be right back" The man in the white coat got up, leaving me and Soobin both.

After Taehyun died, we somehow became awkward. Shut up to each other. Soobin hasn't looked at me since I talked to Taehyun just now.

"After this, I'll go back to Nad's room" Soobin finally opened his voice.

"Let quanta-"

"No need, I can do it myself" the man turned his head.

What happened to Soobin? why was he acting so cold?

"Soobin, wait" When the boy started moving from his place, I immediately stopped Soobin's intention by touching his arm.

She's looking.

"I want to go somewhere, you're coming, right?" My toot.

"I'm just going to trouble you, Nad" he replied.

Really, I saw something implied in Soobin's gaze. But I can't understand it yet. As if he wanted to tell me something, I don't know what it was.

"No, Soobin, no. I wouldn't feel alone if I went with you, not as you think.." He still did not move, looking at me.

Not yet Soobin spoke, Taehyun is back. Soobin and I reflexively turned to him.

"Nad, Soobin, I have to go. I'm sorry it's so sudden I have to leave you two" he said, still standing.

"Go away, Taehyun. There is Soobin who will accompany me" I smiled, looking at Taehyun.

The man smiled back at us "Hey Soobin, I trust you. Please take care of him"

Soobin was silent, she did not answer. He hesitated, obviously he was not the same as Taehyun who was not paralyzed. How will Soobin keep the tone?

"He will take care of me like you take care of me, Doctor Kang" I turned to Soobin with a big smile.

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We arrived somewhere outside the hospital. The good thing is, Soobin came with me after I convinced her heart. It turns out Soobin just feels insecure with his current situation.

"It's over, Soobin" We arrived at the main park.

"What is this place?" Ask Soobin.

"The orphanage, my second family" I walked to Soobin's right, turned to her, "I want to introduce you to someone here" and smiled.

Then, a child appeared to pass in front of me. Some of them turned their heads, then immediately expressed happy when they saw me standing in front of them.

"NO TONE!!" The little girl screamed.

I smiled broadly, Soobin turned to look at me. Then, I moved to lower my height, stretching my hands towards them. They quickly ran up to me, hugging my body tightly with an expanding smile.

Soobin who saw that smiled inwardly. This kid looks so happy when Nada comes to see them.

"I miss you so much, Brother" said one of the girls in my arms.

"Sir Nada, long time no visit us" Another little girl responded.

"Sorry, new brother can come to visit all of you.. How are you?" There were eight children around me. I let go of this hug gently.

"We're fine, sis, really, we were so worried about my brother not being here for three days"

"What are you worried about me? I'm fine.." I smiled gently at them.

"Sister.." A girl glanced at Soobin who was just silently watching us from earlier.

"Yeah?" i'm turning.

"Is he your girlfriend?"

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"I'm coming, Jihya.." Pushing slowly the door of the room of a girl named Jihya from outside.

Soobin looked around. Since he entered, a polaroid look attached adorning the walls of this room. There were some pictures of little girls with Nada there as well.

The moment we actually entered, the wave-haired little girl came over with a fluffy smile on her face.

He hugged me tightly, then turned to look at Soobin.

"who is he, Nad's brother?"

His little fingers moved to form a sentence. Soobin was quite surprised when he found out this girl was mute. Just this time he saw a little boy who interacted with sign language.

"Choi Soobin" I replied gently.

"is he nice to you?"

"Sure, he's very kind." I nodded slowly.

Jihya approached Soobin, looking at her with both beautiful round eyeballs. Soobin smilingly looked at Jihya back.

The girl flinched a little, making Soobin confused. Quickly, he picked up a piece of paper and a pen, and wrote something down on it.

Jihya handed the paper to Soobin.

You have a sweet dimple, Nada once told me. She likes someone who has dimples..

Soobin turned his head after reading the writing. Now Jihya smiled without paying attention to her teeth.

"really?" Soobin made sure, the little girl before him nodded confidently.

Jihya re-wrote the paper on the paper.

My name is Jihya, someone who knows Kak Nada for a long time.think of me as a sister of Kak Nada, brother can also consider me as your sister..

Soobin nodded, smiling.

"Jihya, I have to see mom.. Can you accompany Soobin when I'm gone?" I'm looking.

The girl nodded slowly.

"I'll be right back, Soobin... Is it okay, right?" I said to Soobin.

"Go, I'll stay here with my little sister" Soobin smilingly turned to Jihya who was also smiling at him.

"Alright, take care of yourself Soobin" I smiled back, then went out to see the mother of the parlour.

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"So you've known Nada since she hasn't lived here?" Soobin looked at Jihya for a moment.

Jihya nodded.

Kak Nada, it has been through a lot of changes since his father was imprisoned.although I know Kak Nada must still often feel lonely because he does not have a full family..

Jihya looked at both of her legs.

"Yeah.." Soobin called out to him gently, the girl turned her head.

"May I ask you to tell me about Nada?"

Are you sure you want to hear it?

"I really want to know who Nada is, Jihya, she never wants to open her mouth if I ask her directly"

I'll tell you about Nada, but only what I remember?

"It's okay, I'll listen to you tell a story"

All right, Brother Soobin.. But before that, promise me not to leave Kak Nada after this..

"I will never do that even if you don't make a promise, Jihya.."

Jihya smiled gently.

*Thank you for wanting to be with Kak Nada, stay by his side whenever and wherever Sak Nada goes..

Because actually, Kak Nada is a girl who has been friends with you for a long time, even though she looks cheerful in front of you*..

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[flashback mode on, coming soon ]