Chapter 2 : Himchan

FATED

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It was a very bright and cheerful day. Another has yet again arrived and everyone was doing their daily routines of their own lives. Waking up to a brand new day, hoping for a great day ahead. It was an extra special day for those adorable 4 year olds. As everyone knows, education is very important and that is where exactly where these clueless little kids are about to experience. It was the first day of school at Sunshine Kindergarten. It was well known among the mothers of the neighbourhood for knowing how to handle kids at this age.

"Unnie...Will i make new friends there?" Cute little Minyoung asked her sister as the two of them walked down the streets hand in hand.

"Hmmm? I'm sure you will make lots of friends." Her sister, Eunyoung smiled down to the younger one.

3 minutes later, they finally reached the mini school gates. It was a private pre-school. Sunshine Kindergarten is a long stretched 1-storey building. Brightly coloured and well-decorated suitable for the children. There was even a playground in the school grounds for the children to play with. Water sports, cooking corner, childrens books, arts and crafts corner, name it and they have it. Little Minyoung stared in awe at the new environment and squealed.

"This is school?" She cutely asked. EunYoung nodded in return with a grin.

"Uaaaah~"

EunYoung could not help but feel happy seeing her little sister smile. They were a little behind time and EunYoung tugged Minyoung along with her as she tried to find where the other children were assembled. She looked around the place but it was surprisingly quite big, not huge but big. Then finally she spotted someone sitting at a bench in an area that looked like the canteen. Eunyoung's facial expression brightened and ran over to the person. But the person doesn't look normal. Half his body was five time the size of his head. EunYoung halted and raised a brow she carefully looked at the person and to her relief the person was wearing a mascot costume; without the head.

"Excuse me..." Her voice squeaked. The person had failed to hear her. The person lifted his head up but his gaze was towards the front. EunYoung was looking at only his side profile and she felt her heart flutter. She wanted to deny it but the man's side features were beyond perfect. *Who is this person?*

EunYoung was about to approach the male when someone called out to him.

"Himchan-ah! Aigoo.. How can i repay you? Thank you very much. You saved the school's reputation!" A middle aged lady came out of one of the classrooms and towards the male.

The guy called 'Himchan' smiled, "It was nothing. I just love being with kids."

EunYoung literally froze in her spot as she saw his smile. She couldn't move a muscle. It was like his smile was some sort of magic that suddenly controlled her body. Little Minyoung grew worried as she saw her sister not moving. She tugged on EunYoung's hand.

"Unnie... Unnie..." Minyoung's voice captured the attention of the middle-aged lady.

"Oh. We have another student." She peeped behind Himchan to look at Minyoung.

At that point of time, Himchan turned back and met eyes with Eunyoung.

Kim Himchan

The two of them were love struck. Himchan too was stunned by it was because of a different reason.... "Excuse me.. By any chance is this Minyoung?" The middle-aged lady approached EunYoung. She cut the eye-contact off and looked at the lady in front of her.

"Ah, ye. I'm sorry are we too late for orientation?" EunYoung asked as she placed her hands on MinYoung's shoulders.

"No no. You're just in time in fact, we are just starting. Let me take Minyoung into the room. Parents can wait in the lounge area or you would like to stay, you may watch through the window.

"Minyoung-ah, would you like Unnie to stay?" EunYoung bent down to her sister's height.

Minyoung shook her head and stuck her nose high,"I'm a big girl now. Unnie can take a rest."

EunYoung smiled and ruffled her hair. Minyoung giggled.

"Ok, then, Let's go Minyoung!" The lady took Minyoung's hand and led her to the classroom. MinYoung turned back and waved to EunYoung before entering the room.

EunYoung simply stood there and waved back; a big smile still on her face. The door finally closed and she placed both her hands in front of her and wanted to turn back to go to the lounge room but she noticed Himchan still staring at her. Immediately EunYoung felt herself blush lightly and turned away.

"C-can i help you?" She stuttered still not wanting to face him.

Himchan had his eyes glued onto her. He was lost for words. EunYoung took a peek to check if he was still looking but she couldn't help but notice what he was wearing. She raised a brow.

"Sorry to ask, but, What are you wearing?" She asked politely. Himchan snapped out of his daze and took a good look at himself and mentally did a face-palm. He was wearing a mascot costume of 'Pororo'; Only the body. Nevertheless, Eunyoung thought he looked cute with an oversized and round body. EunYoung chuckled a little. Himchan looked away and scratched his head.

"It's for the kids." He held out the 'head' part of his costume, "See? Pororo."

EunYoung smiled and nodded to show that she understood. Then it turned silent for a while.

Himchan took a good look at EunYoung once again. He felt a very familiar vibe from her. Where have he seen her? Does he know her in anyway? Himchan thought very hard but nothing seems to come to his mind.

"I guess, I'll go to the lounge room now.." EunYoung bowed slightly and was about to walk away.

"Wait. I'm Himchan, Kim Himchan. May I know your name?" He courageously asked.

She twirled back and looked at him. Yet again her heart flutters seeing his face.

"Jung EunYoung...." She replied.

*I've heard that name somewhere...* The two of them thought of the same thing.

"Would you like to have some soda or drink with me now? I'm having my break time.." Himchan spoke.

EunYoung looked back at the lounge room then to Himchan. She let out a muffled giggle.

"Aren't you going to change out of that? It's hot." She pointed out to Himchan's costume, smiling.

Himchan sheepishly smiled back and nodded his head while rubbing the back of his neck.

"I'll get changed. Wait for me..." He said and went to change.

*Wait for me...* That sounds very familiar. ------------------------------------------------

EunYoung sat on the bench with her legs stretched out only her heels touching the ground. Both her hands were holding onto the edge of the bench and she was slightly pouting; waiting patiently for Himchan to return.

*Wait for me...* EunYoung suddenly felt a sting at her heart. She placed her right hand on her chest where her heart was. She frowned and tilted her head. *Why am i feeling this way...some sort of dejavu*

"I'm back.. Sorry for making you wait.." Himchan came back with his casual clothes. He wore a simple white long sleeved shirt with a cartoon in the middle and light brown pants. He was holding two orange sodas in his hands and he handed one to Eunyoung. She gladly took it and Himchan sat close to her, too close. Both their shoulders touched each other and the two looked at each other.

"Sorry..." Himchan moved away.

"It's alright.." EunYoung tried to open her can. Himchan on the other hand swiftly opened his like a professional.

EunYoung looked at Himchan and pouted. "Can you...help?"

Himchan was drinking his soda when he saw Eunyoung pouting. His heart beat accelerated and some of his drink accidentally went down his chin and down his neck. He flinched and immediately stood up. EunYoung saw and took out a handkerchief that was in her pocket. Her quickly wiped the soda from Himchan's neck and chin.

"Thank y-..." Himchan looked down (Since she's shorter) and gulped.

*Why am i feeling like this happened before?* The two of them thought again.

Eunyoung turned away, "No Problem." Eunyoung didn't know what to do as she bit her bottom lips.

Then EunYoung felt a weight on her shoulder. Himchan turned her to face him.

"By any chance...Do i know you?" Himchan curiously asked.

EunYoung was lost for words not knowing what to say. "I'm not too sure myself."

Himchan frowned and held both her shoulders as he carefully studied her face. He tried his best to recall anything.

"It's been 8 years since i last stepped in Korea and I've only returned 2 months ago.." Himchan tilt his head.

"I-I think it's impossible that we know each other...For all i know i hated the outdoors and i rarely meet anyone. Well, that was what my mom told me."

"You're mom told you?" Himchan raised a brow.

EunYoung slowly nodded, "I lost my memory 7 years ago.. My mom said i got into an accident and It took me a while to recover.."

"You lost your memory?"

EunYoung nodded again.

Although he wasn't satisfied, He let go of her and stood back properly. Something was telling him that she was someone special to him but he shrugged it off. The two of them went back to drinking their sodas and soon EunKyung had to leave with MinYoung.

"Annyeong! Himchan Oppa!" MinYoung waved goodbye to Himchan. Himchan smiled back and waved.

EunYoung slightly bowed her head and proceeded to return home.

Himchan just watched her back as she walked further and further away from him. He was frustrated. He knew her in some way but he couldn't lay a finger on how they are related or who she is to him.

*I got to find out soon. Its kill me already*

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Days passed and every single day the two would meet each other exchanging greetings and surprisingly Himchan was taking Minyoung's class. Everyday, Himchan would give something to MinYoung to give to EunYoung. At first, Eunyoung felt weird but as days passed, she started giving Himchan something too. It could either be tiny notes to each other or simple greetings like ' How are you? ' or even telling the events happening in their lives.

One Saturday Evening, EunYoung and Minyoung were in the living room. Eunyoung was as usual writing something to Himchan while MinYoung was happily drawing and humming to herself. MinYoung then curiously looked at Eunyoung's paper. There were hearts drawn everywhere. Minyoung started to giggle which caused EunYoung to stop on whatever she was doing. She gave the younger a look.

"Why are you suddenly giggling?" She asked.

"Why don't Unnie and Himchan oppa get married already." MinYoung laughed.

EunYoung blushed and pinched Minyoung's cheeks.

"Himchan Oppa is merely a friends okay? Don't get any wrong ideas.."

"Himchan?" EunYoung heard her mother's voice. She twirled back and saw her mother's face turning pale.

"Umma.. What's wrong?" EunYoung quickly ran to her mother.

"Kim Himchan? He's back? In Korea?" Eunyoung's mother started to frantically ask EunYoung questions.

"Umma. Hold on. What are you talking about? Himchan Oppa is Minyoung's teacher." EunYoung tried to clear things.

"Are you talking about Kim Himchan that you once loved so dearly?"

"Umma... You're scaring me. What are you talking about?" Eunyoung held onto her mother's hands.

"You still don't remember do you?" Her mother asked.

"UMMA! I don't understand what you're trying to say. I've only met Himchan oppa recently."

EunYoung's mother then took hold of EunYoung's hand and pulled her towards her room. Eunyoung was told to sit on the bed and she obediently did. Her mother started to dig through her closet and took out a box. EunYoung silently observed as the box came nearer and nearer to her. Her mother finally placed it on the bed and opened the lid.

"Is this the Himchan you're talking about?" Her mother took out a picture of the same Kim Himchan you know except that his hair was black then and blonde now. EunYoung's eyes widened as she saw uncountable pictures of her and that same Himchan. Hugging, holding hands, smiling and very comfortable with each other. Suddenly EunYoung felt a sharp pain on her head. She winced in pain as sudden memories flashed through her mind.

Memories of when the two of them were only in High school, freshmen year. The two were an item and the sweetest couple in the whole school. The parents approved of their relationship and everything was sailing smoothly. Just then, Himchan's family had to move to Europe for his father's business. It was a heart breaking moment for the couple. Himchan promised that it was not goodbye and that he would return someday.

"Wait for me..." Eunyoung mumbled as she recalled the moment they were at the airport saying their last goodbyes.

Things soon turned from bad to worse. Himchan's business was in a crisis and there was no way they could fly back to Korea with that little amount of money. The news soon traveled and it arrived to EunYoung's family. Hearing it, EunYoung was traumatized. She wanted to see him. She missed him too much. She demanded to fly to Europe and see him instead. She was rushing too much and ended up in an accident.

The doctors tried their best but she lost her memory. The good thing was she remembered her family and part of her life but everything that had to do with Himchan was lost....long forgotten. They tried to help her recall Himchan but the doctors told that it was crucial to force her into remembering something since she had just recovered.

Himchan on the other hand, Upon hearing that EunYoung has forgotten about him. He then made the decision that he was going to move on without her. Years passed, and he finally totally forgot about her......

Eunyoung's mother told her everything and her chest felt stuffed with different emotions.

"Himchan oppa...." Tears streamed down her face.

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Monday came, and as usual, EunYoung came down with MinYoung. EunYoung felt her stomach churned at the thought of seeing Himchan again. Of course, she has been seeing his for a while now but this time, She remembers who he is to her. The two, hand in hand, took the last turn and saw the usual gates to the school. EunYoung gulped and walked into the school's premises. She looked around, searching but he was no where to be found. Then Eunyoung felt a tug on her arm. MinYoung needed to leave so Eunyoung said goodbye to her and walked back towards the gates.

*He's usual here... Is he sick? Should i ask the staff?*

EunYoung looked around again but then you turn to walk back out towards the gates. As soon as you turned, your eyes widened to see Himchan leaning against the gates. His hair was black again. His head turned towards EunYoung and smiled, ever so sweetly. He was wearing a black t-shirt with a dirty green sleeveless jacket along with darkblue slightly torn up jeans. EunYoung froze like a statue.

*Himchan oppa...*

"Looking for me?" He smirked.

EunYoung remained silent and watched as he pushed himself off the the school gate. He was grinning as he faced EunYoung. Suddenly he opened his arms wide, "Come here...." EunYoung was lost for words. Slowly, she strode towards him in a daze but she stopped just one or two steps away from him.

"You...remember?" EunYoung asked.

"Baby.. I remembered since the day i saw you. I went home and cracked my brain about you. Somehow... I remembered. I thought i had to start from scratch getting you back.." Himchan pouted with his hands still wide open.

EunYoung couldn't help but smile. "Why today? You dyed your hair black." "I heard from your mother. She came to our house yesterday. She too was surprised i recalled all our memories and i mean ALL. "

EunYoung was still standing there staring at Himchan.

"Aish My arms are tired. Come here!" Himchan grabbed her hand and pulled her towards him. Immediately Himchan hugged her tight. He wrapped his arms around her body and rested his chin on her shoulder. EunYoung felt weird but it was comfortable and of course, she felt safe in his arms.

"I'm sorry for making you wait this long... This time, I won't let you wait for me. I'm never letting you go."

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