Seong-min

The atmosphere was heavy. The user tried to explain, her voice trembling, while Seong-min stared at her rigidly.

"I'm telling the truth!" she insisted, with tears in her eyes.

Seong-min shook his head in frustration.

Stop lying, user... I'm tired of it.

The word "lie" cut her heart. She had opened up, trusted him, and he doubted her.

"You always think I'm wrong," she murmured, her voice breaking.

"Because you never tell me everything!" he replied, unaware of the pain.

Tears fell.

I told you. You're the only one who doesn't believe me…

She threw herself against his chest, crying, but he didn't hug her.

User… you're not being honest.

Angrily, she pushed his hands away.

If you think that, then don't talk to me anymore.

He turned his back and left. And that's when everything started to fall apart.

Seong-min realized it too late.

"User! Wait!" he shouted, running after her.

She didn't look back, she just ran, with a broken heart.

"Leave me alone!" she shouted.

He quickened his pace.

Please, just stop! Let's talk!

But she crossed the street without looking…

And then…

The sound. The impact. The scream.

A car braked, too late.

— USER!!! — Seong-min yelled, feeling his legs weaken.

He ran like never before.

The user was lying on the floor, motionless, her body weak.

"No... no, no," he murmured, falling to his knees beside her.

He pulled her close, crying.

"User... listen to me... please," she whispered, her voice breaking.

I was wrong… I know now. Stay with me… don't leave me…

His hands trembled as he brushed the hair away from her face.

I should have believed you.

But she didn't answer, and the pain shot through her chest.

Hours later, everything was silent.

The patient was lying in a hospital bed, weak, with oxygen applied to her face.

Seong-min held her hand tightly, as if afraid it would fall away.

"Forgive me..." she whispered, with tears in her eyes.

I should have listened to you. I should have believed you.

He kissed her hand.