Telling their families, friends and daughter was the hardest task of this whole situation. Everyone freaked out at the news. Some were sad, some cried, some took flights to visit the couple.

The due date for the surgery finally arrived. And Baekhyun felt almost lifeless already; he wasn't even sure that he wouldn't make it, but he just lost hope when he heard the secret conversation between his lover and the doctor about how malignant his tumor was. The type of his tumor gave him only a 17% chance of surviving. And he wasn't really a special someone in this world to have a different fate.

It was ironic; when he was still a teen, his greatest dreams were to die, to vanish under the ground, and become one with earth after he gets decomposed. But it was different, now that he met Chanyeol, the one who gave him hope to live.

He just wished he didn't spend restless nights in praying for his death, he pretty much regretted his wishes now.

But he couldn't do anything about it now. He could d nothing but to die, and hope to meet Chanyeol in his next life, or in heaven.

He was laying on the hospital's bed, staring at the ceiling in emptiness. Chanyeol was talking to the doctor again about something-- it was probably about the bills and the funeral things, he assumed.

The giant finally opened the door, making his way toward the patient. He looked tired and pale, and maybe even thinner. He had dark bags under his eyes, and his cheekbones were more evident. He looked hopeless, his eyes were red due to not sleeping and too much crying, yet he still showed his warm smile that made the smaller feel protected and happy.

the taller called, leaning down to interlock his rough hand with Baekhyun's feminine one, and kiss his forehead.

The giant was fighting back his tears, it really hurt him to see his lover surrender.

The smaller said, setting his tears free.

Chanyeol was taken aback at the harsh reply, feeling his heart crush and break into a zillion pieces. The giant finished, looking down as he muffled his sobs with his hands.

On the other hand, Baekhyun felt guilty and horrible as hell. Guilty because he keeps crushing his hopes, and horrible because he knows that if he'll ever die, it'll have a huge negative impact on his lover.

Feeling his voice shake and his eyes water, he called the crying giant. he gently grabbed Chanyeol by his now thin biceps and held him in a tight hug, caressing his hair and and showering his head with kisses- it always worked to calm him down.

Baekhyun was caught off guard by a passionate kiss that made him unable to finish his suggestion. He felt his rosy cheeks being cupped gently by Chanyeol's rough hands, and tasted how their kiss tasted salty because of their tears. But that didn't matter to them.

Baekhyun finally responded to the affectionate move, as he wrapped his slender arms around Chanyeol's neck, pulling him closer.

They soon parted away to catch their breath, as they stared at each other intensely, too lost in each other's dark orbs. They were still in the same position.

Chanyeol suddenly flashed a smile that looked sincere to Baekhyun. He saw the twinkle of his eyes, that just screamed 'i love you no matter what happens'. And the gentle caresses he received on his hair and face were just confirming the act.

It was always like that-- their moto was 'actions speak louder than words.' . They never had to talk to each other, because with just a certain look, or a particular gesture, they would always understand each other.

So, Baekhyun just decided to communicate with the giant in the same language, and smiled widely, kissed his forehead, as if to say 'i will fight for you', only to recieve a 'thank you' peck.

Soon, they heard someone knocking the door. Chanyeol said a slightly loud 'come in' but didn't back off from his position with the smaller.

(A.N Oh my fucking god i'm so fucking hungry even though i just ate 6 pieces of cake along with a 1l of lemonade and a cheesy AF sandwich. But i can't sneak out to the kitchen because it's 2am and my dad is going to hear me and take my phone away while i still want to finish this epilogue SMFH WHY IS MY LIFE SO HARD oops wait i shouldn't have added a random note when things were emotional i hope you actually felt sad or something please do consider telling me because feel kind of insecure about my writings.. anyways back to the story

wAIT FUCK I SWEAR TO GOD I HEARD FOOTSTEPS IN THE KITCHEN NEARBY AND ALL OF MY FAMILY ARE NOISY BUT THE STEPS WERE SOFT BYE)

(A.N 2 i figured out that it was just the curtains brushing against a carton box... i felt my heart almost stop for a second sorry for these useless notes i should've just finished the story instead of talking-- or is it typing??? Oh gosh im doing it again let me just-

Chanyeol said, smiling slightly at the doctor before turning around to his lover. He interlaced their hands, before kissing his softly. He looked at the petite smiling sincerely, he kissed his forehead, he kissed his nose, He kissed him on the lips.

He hugged him tight one last time, stealing a bunch of kisses. The giant said, to which nodded the petite.

Chanyeol said, smiling and pinching Baekhyun's nose playfully.

Chanyeol sat in the seats near the surgery room, waiting anxiously. An hour and a few minutes passed, and even if he was tired as heck, he couldn't close his eyes.

It was when the doctor came out of the said room, with a straight emotionless face that made him shake in fear.

Chanyeol didn't know what to say, what to do or what to feel. Should he be happy that his lover is tumor-free? Or sad that he is under a coma?

Noticing his confusion and frustration, the doctor cleared his throat,

The doctor bowed, and Chanyeol bowed back.

He quickly made his way to Baekhyun's room, and he was met with the scene of a immobile Baekhyun.

He sat on the chair next to the bed, before sighing. He held his hand tightly, playing with his fingers and kissing each one of them.

He kissed his forehead gently, He placed a kiss on his lips.

A few minutes passed, and Chanyeol suddenly felt his petite's hand move. But just when he was about to get excited, he heard an continuous 'beep!'on his heart monitor.

He froze in his place, as he felt the world spinning and everything looked blurry. He was trying hard to stand up and call for help, but he felt something tugging his clothes, and a faint voice that said,

'Wake up.'

Chanyeol opened his eyes, only to see a worried Baekhyun sitting on his lap, and tugging his clothes. He inspected the room, and noticed that it was night, and the TV was on.

He felt so confused, and ended up just staring at Baekhyun. His sleepy state didn't help him to understand what's happening, but when the petite talked, everything sank in his head.

He said gently, wrapping his arms around the giant's neck and burying his face in it.

(A.N yes, logically someone can't have 20minutes dreams as it lasts only a few minutes, but this isn't reality so might as well take a chance and write crap lmao)

Chanyeol said excitedly, hugging his lover back tightly.

The smaller chuckled, He kissed his lips,

Chanyeol sighed. he buried his face in the smaller's neck, smelling the pleasing calming scent.

The petite pinched his nose playfully.

The taller said, his tone showing pure disappointment.

Baekhyun blushed.

The giant teased, smirking at how red his boyfriend was.

Baekhyun planted a peck on his lover's lips.

They were currently on their bed. Baekhyun placed his leg on Chanyeol's waist as the other slipped his leg between the smaller's. they both wrapped their arms around each other, making them closer than ever.

The petite smiled in content.

Hey!!! I finally posted the epilogue! Hope you like it ❤️

Annd the story is finished. Will you miss it? Did you have fun reading it? Your feedback is really important as i have zero confidence in my existence... help your little depressed sis a bit.

Am i good enough to make a new book? Because i have an idea. If you think so, i'll tell it to you in a note and see if you like it!

Goodbye! Love you ❤️