“I love you,” Jeongyeon tells her, like she has a million times before, like she will a million times more, as Mina’s voice begins to quiet. Mina flushes, and Jeongyeon holds onto the sight of her gummy smile, to power her through the days they still weren't together.

Mina smiles, and Jeongyeon’s heart flutters like it always does when Mina’s voice sounds again. “I love you too.”