Chapter 32. Lull (2)

"Can I take care of my little bundle now?" JunKoo asked, touching my face gently.

"Yes, you can, my angel," I smiled and held his hand, getting up with difficulty to walk towards the bed.

"Are you in pain?" He helped me lie down and lay down beside me.

"I'm fine."

"Mochi, are you feeling any pain?" he repeated the question, caressing my belly.

"A little... but I'm really okay."

"Are you scared? Scared of LinHyun's surgery?"

"A little," I turned slowly, facing him. "I know we're in the best hospital in Korea, and Dr. Kang is just as competent as Dr. Nakamoto, but I still feel afraid... afraid of the surgery itself. I know these things are quite complicated."

JunKoo nodded and took a deep breath.

"You know... He and I are starting to get along now, but you saw, he called me 'friend,' Mochi... I was scared too