Chapter 19: A Moment of Comfort

"Yoongi?" Julie said, her voice soft and hesitant. Yoongi looked down at her, his eyes questioning. "Yeah?" he replied. Julie smiled weakly, her eyes pleading. "Can you...can you lay up here with me for a while?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Yoongi's expression softened, and he nodded. "Of course," he said, carefully climbing into bed beside her. Julie shifted over, making room for him, and Yoongi settled in beside her, his body close to hers. She felt a sense of comfort wash over her as his arm wrapped around her, pulling her close. "I don't want to be alone," she said, her voice muffled against his chest. Yoongi's hand stroked her hair, his touch gentle and soothing. "You're not alone," he said. "I'm here. I'll always be here for you." Julie closed her eyes, feeling a sense of peace wash over her. She had been through so much, and she still had a long way to go. But with Yoongi by her side, she felt like she could face anything. As they lay there in silence, Julie became aware of the sound of Yoongi's heartbeat, steady and strong. She felt her own heartbeat slow, matching the rhythm of his. It was a strange sense of connection, but it was one that she felt deeply. Yoongi's chest rose and fell with each breath, and Julie felt her own breathing slow, becoming synchronized with his. She felt like she was melting into him, becoming a part of him. The hospital room was quiet, the only sound the steady beep of the equipment and the soft hum of the machines. But in that moment, Julie felt like she was in a different world, a world where nothing else mattered except for her and Yoongi. As the minutes ticked by, Julie's eyelids grew heavy, and she felt herself drifting off to sleep. She knew she was safe, that Yoongi was there to protect her. "Yoongi?" she said, her voice barely audible. "Yeah?" he replied, his voice low and gentle. "Thank you," she said, her voice fading away. Yoongi's hand tightened around her, his hold warm and reassuring. "Always," he whispered, his voice barely audible. And with that, Julie fell asleep, surrounded by the warmth and comfort of Yoongi's presence.