20 [Park Chan Yeol] Script

I lowered my head, gently swirling the liquid in my glass. Foam was floating above the light yellow
liquid, forming small waves. The rain from outside gradually increased in volume.
Its been long huh, us.
The voice sounded as beautiful as ever.
That beautiful voice of hers. I was in denial, has it really lied to me.
I raised my head, looking at the person opposite me the person whom Ive been in love with for
a very very long time.
Oppa? She looked at me, not too happy, are you okay?
Nothing, I smiled.
Dont you miss me? You dont even come see me anymore, She pursed her lips, eyes scrunched up.
I reached my hand over to give her cheeks a light pinch, making her giggle.
So how are you recently? Is your work going smooth? I asked.
She shook her head.
Its pretty difficultWere still in the process of script reading.
Youve received a new drama? I looked at her, shocked.
Yeah, the one that Ive been wanting to tell you ever since the last time we met, but you never have
time to come see me, She whined, then picked up the previous topic, But in this drama, Im just a
minor role. Theres barely half a page of script for me, yet I have to go over it again and again.
Its alright, just take it slow. I tried to console her, but it was her confidence that made me feel bad
inside.
If she never left, if she debuted through our company, shed easily get casted for lead roles. Or at least
the close supporting ones.
Shed never be struggling so much trying her best, but only ending up with the minor roles.
Nevermind about that, Oppa how have you been? Busy? She watched me with wide eyes.
Yeah, pretty busy. Thinking of how Ive been visiting the hospital that frequently, I answered
with a hint of guiltiness.
Oh yeah She watched me, slightly hesitantly, Isnt Baekhyun Oppa hospitalised? Thats what
I heard
I froze, and immediately nodded.
Its nothing serious right?
Its okay. I tapped my fingers unknowing on the table, letting my gaze wander out of the
window.
The world suddenly turned to an enormous glass bottle, where we sink and float and bask amongst the
muddled surge of waves.
There are some things, that I just cant bring myself to ask.
---
Soon, it was already two months past Baekhyuns surgery. Those freezing February days has also
dashed towards the lively spring of April. Though weve been busy during those times, but as I
gradually watched Byun Baekhyun get healthier by the day, Id like to think of those days to be
smooth-sailing.
Even though his health is pretty bad, hell be able to get discharged soon. Hes originally been staying
in the hospital for further attention for his unremoved tumour. Though he lives in a single ward, the
hospital was still a public location, staying for too long was inconvenient.
Today, I managed to disguise myself and went to the hospital to see him. When I entered the ward, I
saw him sitting at the side of the bed, about to get off.
Youre here. He looked at me.
Where are you going? I asked.
I just wanted to go out for a walk, He turned his head to look out of the window, its boring to stay
inside for too long.
I too, followed the direction of his eyes to the scenery outside of the window. Spring was in full
bloom, the lively scenery made the room seem much more cold and miserable in comparison.
I nodded.
Ill go with you.
Thats alright, I can manage on my own, He denied, as if a habit when hes with me.
So, I came here to visit you yet you are asking me to wait here for you?
He smiled, embarrassed.
In the past month, he has finally laid down his barriers against me. Except sometimes when I touched
him, he would still instinctively shrink away a little.
Seeing him unable to escape the shadows in his heart, my heart ached.
Just as he was about to bend over to put on his shoes, I rushed up to him.
Let me help you.
Even though I was aware that his sickness is getting better, I could not help but to be reminded of
when he had just finished his surgery. Back then, even a slight movement would cause him pain in his
surgery cut, making him wince in pain.
Even though his wounds are probably healed by now, I couldnt bear to see him do anything too
vigorous.
No no no! This time he was shocked, and a little intimidated. He tried to refuse, but I grabbed onto
his slim wrists, disabling his escape.
Dont move.
Oh.
I lowered myself and carefully put on his shoes for him, tying his shoelace afterwards. He was
probably feeling nervous when I saw his hands gripping the sides of the bed tightly from my corner
vision.
Done, I stood up, at the same time taking off my coat to give it to him, Its still quite cold outside.
He slowly took the coat over while watching me, touched.
I wanted to smile, Dont look at me like that, quickly put it on.
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I walked with him side by side on the pavement behind the hospital. But there was still an invisible
distance between us.
No words were exchanged. But we were at ease.
After walking for some time, I could feel his pace getting slower. I held him up.
Lets sit down and rest for a while.
He nodded, sitting down beside me on a long bench.
Todays weather is nice, I leaned onto the bench, trying to look relaxed and giving our conversation
a horribly clich start.
Yeah, He agreed as he looked up at the sky, eyes squinting a little, I want to be discharged from
the hospital soon.
From this angle I was at, he looked like a firefly in daylight before me, he was embraced by the
sunlight as it shone over him.
How good looking.
What do you want to do when you get out of the hospital? I asked.
He tilted his head in thought, then said, I want us to have a comebackhaha, and go back to singing.
I think you should rest, All those busy schedules, can you manage?
I heard about Kyungsoos solo, its such a good song. He turned his head to look at me with a smile,
I secretly used my phone to message him a support via our fanboard.
Are you envious?
Hehea little. He smiled sheepishly, then looked immediately as if he was reminded of something.
What about Luhan Hyung? Is he back?
Yeah, he just arrived yesterday. Hes going to have to promote with Sehun in their new sub unit.
Ahnot bad.
He no longer had his vision far away, instead, he lowered his head slightly.
What could he be thinking about? Relieved that his absence did not affect the members developments?
Or sad because everyone was still living their lives perfectly well.
I saw him get carried away for a moment, but then he suddenly turned to look at me.
What about you? He asked.
Unemployed at the moment.
Huh?
I nodded, However, recently the company has chosen a few scripts for me, I said, straightening
myself to lean away from the bench, I reached my arm over and wrapped it around his shoulders.
Really?! He was obviously very attracted to the news, he looked up at me from the crook of my
arms, What kind of a drama? When are you going to film it? Which broadcasting station?
How annoying of you, I dont know yet, I side-eyed him.
Hehe.
But its confirmed that Ill be the male lead, I was rather proud, tightening my arm around his
shoulders.
Woah~ He looked much more excited that I was.
Do you want to make a special appearance in it?
What special appearance? He giggled, random passer-by dude?
Im serious, after you get discharged.
Forget it, He smiled, I have no part in the script.
His words made me feel a little weird inside. Just as I was about to say something, I was interrupted
by my ringing phone.
It was our manager.
Hello, I picked up the phone. Byun Baekhyun shifted away, removing himself from my arm.
Chanyeol ah, where are you?
Im I eyed Baekhyun for a moment, Im with Baekhyun.
You come to the company now, I have things to discuss with you, I could sense some slight
unhappiness in Tae Shin Hyungs voice.
Got it. Ill head there now.
After I hung up the call, I found the other person looking at me.
Youre leaving? He asked.
Yeah, theres some stuff to attend to at the company, I said as I stood up.
Ohhh, He stood up too, removing the jacket and passed it to me, quickly go.
Hey, youll fall sick, I immediately draped the jacket over his back, Ill send you back.
No, its fine
Its nothing urgent anyway, I helped him smooth his clothes.
But
Shush, youre being noisy.
He obeyed and stopped talking.
Go back and rest well.
He nodded.
Do you need me to bring anything over the next I come?
He shook his head.
I smiled and gently knocked his head, Youre doing it on purpose right?
He smiled too, almost as bright as the sun.
I watched him, enthralled.
When I regained myself, Ive already pulled him towards me.
The hug came too suddenly, his body was rigid in my tight embrace. I did not know which words
were fitting for such a hug.
Sorry.
I could only tell him in my heart.
Only in my heart.
---
When I entered the small meeting room in our company, both our manager and representative were
there.
I bowed and greeted them, and then took out a chair and sat down.
Whats the issue?
Were here to talk about your upcoming drama, Tae Shin looked at me with a frown, his expression
was serious, Did you know Lee Hayeon is the supporting female actress?
The questions directness got me.
I froze.
Of courseI dont know
Really? He looked at me, suspicious.
The drama has always been planned by the company; I really have not much idea of the details, I
explained.
As I thought about it, I realised that it has been quite a while since I saw Hayeon. I had no idea she
was casted in a new drama, as the supporting female role.
Manager Jang spoke, Alright, Ill go talk about it with the producers to see if they can replace her.
You cant! I immediately opposed.
To Hayeon right now, how difficult it mustve been to for her to grab such a significant role.
Dont get your feelings involved, Tae Shin Hyung scolded, theres nothing I can do about it, but I
cant let the two of you be in a same drama.
I was silent.
If I were myself of a few months back, I probably wouldve grab onto this chance and fight back,
why cant we film together?
But now
Ill quit then, I felt muddled, rubbing my temples.
What are you saying? Tae Shin Hyung stared at me, is this a fucking joke?
Arent there other drama invitations? Cant I just pick another one?
Theres obviously a reason why we chose this drama for you, it was all carefully thought out!
I wanted to laugh out coldly. Carefully thought out you say, but not for the other supporting actors.
Moreover, youve already signed the contract, so theres no going back.
Then stop causing more trouble for Hayeon, I stared at Manager Jang, Youve already forced her
into her current state.
You brat, how dare you speak to him like that? Tae Shin was greatly angered by my attitude, he
gave my head a hard push.
Im fine, Manager Jang watched me coldly, Youre no longer a child, dont be so hot-headed. We
just wanted to know if you were aware of the news, and weve got our answer. From now on, well
settle it, dont involve yourself.
I only have one request, I stared at him, a hint of plead above my firm gaze.
I knew I was only a pawn of no power.
Dont let Hayeon lose this chance.
I already said, this has nothing to do with you.
I lowered my head, and let out a cold laugh.
---
Hey, Im about to become an actor.
Youve always been one.
What a lovely drama well been acting in.
But well never be the one writing the script.
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