Dae Myung’ POV

I closed my tired eyes as I rang at her door. My head kept on pounding from exhaustion. I had slept at 5am.

Just as I had predicted, it was an incredibly long and tiring night.

My alarm clock had rung around 8am; I wouldn’t even have bothered getting up usually, but when Sang Hee crept into my thoughts, my will became unshakable. I had willed myself up, eyes half-open and mind still hazy. The rest of what I did until now remained a blur.

And now, I waited for her to open her door, half-asleep in front of her house. I had a faint idea of what we were supposed to do today, but I wasn’t thinking much in this state.

As sleepiness assaulted my head with what seemed like hammer hits, I heard the door open. I could feel slight impatience surge from my exhaustion as I slowly opened my eyes.

Finally…

But I lost my breath at her sight, even with my eyes half-asleep.

She wore jeans shorts topped with a sky blue t-shirt that read “Forever, with Sarang” complimented with a silver necklace. She also had a simple marine bag hung from her shoulder. Her hair was tied into a cute ponytail, and she wore slight lip gloss that made her lips shine.

All my exhaustion seemed to melt away as I started looking forward to today, like a child.

“Annyeong, Dae Myung~.” she said with a sweet smile. Her expression soon turned into a worried one as she seized my appearance. “Whoa, are you okay? You look exhausted.”

Yeah, I probably do look like it.

I took a glance down at my white sleeveless hoodie and simple jeans. I also had a multi-colored polka-dotted cap that contrasted highly with my modest attire. It wasn’t exactly chic, and it felt awfully wrong to go with her in this rebellious attire, while she was looking so graceful and pure.

“Yeah, just couldn’t sleep yesterday.” I answered, trying not to make her worried.

Before she could say anything, I turned around and started walking quickly towards the bus stop that wasn’t too far away, smirking. “Now, let’s hurry! It’s the amusement park on a Sunday, so there’s bound to be plenty of people.”

I soon heard her close the door and lock it before the sound of her quick footsteps indicated that she was slightly running to catch up to me.

“Is there really that much people?” she asked, turning her head to the side.

“Trust me. The earlier we arrive, the better.” I answered as we arrived at the bus stop.

I checked the schedule. I felt her presence next to me, doing the same. The next bus will pass in three minutes. It should take about thirty minutes to get there, so we stood next to each other, staring at the cars pass by.

It was only three minutes, but it seemed to take so long. I was slightly balancing myself to the front and back, bored yet excited. I couldn’t wait to get there to spend time with her. I felt almost like a kid again, so much I was giddy.

She didn’t say anything, but we were both fine with silence. After all the moments spent together, we had gotten so close, almost to the point of best friends. I now considered her my best friend, although I didn’t know if she did too.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the bus turned from a corner far away and slowly approached. We both looked at it, waiting and watching as it drove slowly towards us. I was practically fuming with impatience as it arrived. I kept it all inside though, to maintain my cool appearance.

As we got on and paid our tickets, we looked for some seats. There were two in the back next to the window. We made our way towards the back. I let her sit next to the window before sitting afterwards. The bus started, and we were off just like that. We had to wait about ten stations before arriving, so I slumped down my seat. It was going to be an excruciatingly long bus ride, and I had nothing to make my boredom go away.

I turned my head slightly to look out the window, but my gaze soon latched itself onto her. She was surprisingly pretty, looking out the window. The sunlight warmly kissed her skin and enveloped her in a halo. I thought the surprise of seeing her for the first time in those clothes would pass, but I lost my breath again.

She must’ve felt my gaze on her somehow, as she turned to look at me with inquiring eyes. I realized I must’ve had a stupid expression on my face, so I immediately tried to give myself a careless one instead.

“What is it?” she said, slightly laughing.

“Nothing at all. I was just looking out the window.” I replied as coolly as I could.

She didn’t seem to believe me though. “If you say so, DaeDae oppa.” She smiled at those last words.

“I can’t believe you still remember that.”

“As if I’d ever forget that! It’s so adorable though, how much they love you!”

I smiled with pride. “Yeah, well, it’s not much really.”

“Pfft, liar! You’re practically oozing pride out right now!”

She laughed purely. I laughed along with her, feeling all the happiness I always brought with me when I was by her side. We continued talking about everything and nothing, like we always did.

The image of her bathed in sunlight hung in the back of my mind.

Sang Hee’s POV

Dae Myung and I stepped down from the bus, looking at the magnificent giant gate of the amusement park, glimmering off the sun’s rays.

I felt my heart pounding as I realized I was finally here, in front of the enormous door with “Seoul Land” carved gracefully on it. It was going to be the first time I would ever have been here. I always used to hear the other students talk in anticipation about their next group trip and feel pitiful envy take a hold of my heart.

But now, it was my turn to experience Seoul Land. And I had Dae Myung, my best friend, by my side.

I couldn’t be any gladder to have him with me. Even if he had brought me sadness for a few months, all the support and kindness he’s given me in return have made up for it all and more.

As if there was some unheard signal, we both looked at each other. A mutual smile appeared on our lips. We dashed towards the entrance booths, like simple kids.

“Where do you want to go?” Dae Myung asked as he looked at the map over my shoulder.

I debated between two polar opposites: the Sky Cycle, which would allow us to see all the sights of Seoul Land calmly in one round, and the Black Hole 2000, which was a roller-coaster going up to the speeds of 100km/h.

Finally, I opted for the Sky Cycle: it wasn’t a good idea to start too forcefully and end up throwing up on the first ride.

I pointed to the attraction, which was situated about ten minutes from here. Dae Myung looked at it then nodded. We then started making our way there.

I still couldn’t shake the amazement at being here. I gazed everywhere, smiling like an idiot, awed by everything like a child. I didn’t look at Dae Myung, but I knew he was smiling. I knew him enough now to affirm that.

As we finally arrived, I was relieved to see that there weren’t much people waiting in line. I quickly walked over behind the line, followed by Dae Myung.

The worst thing about amusement parks was definitely waiting in line. Even if it wasn’t a long one, I couldn’t help but feel slightly frustrated. I fidgeted impatiently and stood tiptoed to try to see over the people in front of me.

Dae Myung’s slight laugh was immediately heard beside me. I turned to look at him, pouting. He shook his head from side to side, smiling.

I couldn’t help but smile as well, and I felt my impatience slowly melt away, as I realized there was no point in being impatient and building high expectations. I was going to enjoy everything today, and nothing was going to stop me from being happy and blissful. I had to take example from him. My smile widened as I realized that he really seemed like an older brother to me now.

Mood Song: Real Story – Infinite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8ik5qswUp0

The view from the skies of Seoul Land was breathtaking. The wind blew slightly, ruining my hair, but I didn’t care. There was no one I wanted to impress. There was only supportive and extremely kind Dae Myung beside me. He made me feel down-to-earth and simple. It was a truly comfortable feeling that made me smile in a carefree manner.

We didn’t say much, enjoying the inspiring view, gazing elsewhere.

A thought formed itself in my mind.

I wondered if he was bored, if he didn’t feel the same way I did right now. He had probably been here so often. I felt a bit ashamed to act like such a kid in front of him all of a sudden.

I risked a look at him. He soon looked back, and I noticed with joy that he was smiling just as much as I was. All my anxiety faded in an instant.

Of course Dae Myung wouldn’t be annoyed at me. He knew this was my first time at the amusement park, so why would he be mad?

I turned back to look around, my mind carefree and giddy once again. All the other buildings seemed so small and breakable from up here. It felt like I had gone back to childhood, when everything I had consisted of miniature houses and people.

It was an amazing feeling, to feel like a kid again.

And, just like an older brother, Dae Myung was watching over me diligently.

Just like always.

Dae Myung’s POV

We now stared at another map, depicting all the different attractions in Tomorrow Land. Her eyes shifted between the Double Loop Coaster and the Shot X Drop.

I never thought Sang Hee would be so into the heart-stopping rides. She still manages to surprise me, even now.

Her hair was all messed up from the ride up in the skies, caressed by the wind. I reached out impulsively and rearranged her smooth hair, as if in a daze. When I realized what I had just done, my hand had already returned by my side. She didn’t seem to mind though, as she finally eyed me, excitement filling her eyes.

“Let’s go to the Double Loop Coaster!” she said with anticipation.

“Are you sure? I heard that goes at around 85km/h!” I replied, still surprised she’d be so eager to go on the roughest rides.

“Of course! That makes it even more fun!”

“Well, don’t blame me if you end up throwing up!”

“I won’t, I won’t~! Come on, let’s go!”

She took my arm and pulled me in direction of the Double Loop Coaster, which stood imposingly not so far away. I let myself be dragged, patiently awaiting the moment she’ll start to panic.

“Dae Myung, I don’t want to go anymore…!” she said in a whimper, pulling me away from the door to the seats.

“What? But we waited so long in line, and we finally get to go in!” I said, looking at her half-surprised, half-amused.

The people waiting behind us and the staff member were looking at us weirdly. Even with her trying to drag me back, I didn’t move an inch. This makes an amused smile appear on my lips.

“Y-Yeah but…! Look at it!” she said, looking at the giant attraction with scared eyes.

“Weren’t you the one who told me that told me it was going to be fun?”

“W-Well, never mind what I said!”

“Well, I didn’t wait all this time in line just to go back outside.”

With an amused expression, I took a hold of her hand and pulled her. If I didn’t inch a bit, she was very easily pulled wholly. She tried to escape at first, but she couldn’t do so, even if she tried to twist her wrist out. She then reluctantly followed me into the two last seats.

As the securing bars lowered themselves on us, she seemed so scared I almost felt bad for dragging her. I wanted to comfort her and tell her it was fine. So my hand instinctively reached out for hers and held it tightly.

I immediately felt her trembling and warmth. I held it even more tightly, as if I was telling her that everything would be alright.

She locked her gaze in mine: her eyes were filled with fear and reluctance. She must’ve been really scared, but the irony was that she was the one who wanted to go on this.

I smiled gently at her and nodded slightly, advising her silently to be brave and that I was here, right beside her. I really wanted her to feel safe with me, to not wear that look of fear on her delicate face.

The glint of fear in her eyes slightly diminished as a slight smile took a hold of her lips. She mouthed the words “kamsahamnida”; I felt my smile widen despite me. We then both turned to look towards the front, where the menacing trails climbed and climbed.

The car started moving slowly towards the front, teasing us of what was to come. I had tried this roller coaster often with some other people from school before, so the effect it had on me was less intense than the first time.

For Sang Hee though, I knew it was a swirl of fear, anxiety and yet anticipation that twirled in her mind. I wanted to make the fear and anxiety fade away, because I knew it wasn’t as scary as it looked.

As we started climbing higher and higher along the tracks, I felt her frail hand tremble in mine.

She must be so scared…

We were almost at the top.

I tightened my grip on hers, trying to convey all the reassuring words I couldn’t utter right now. Her trembling soon stopped. I felt a bit more relieved that I had managed to comfort her, if only a bit.

We were now on the edge of the rail at the very top: the view in front of us showed a heart-stopping pit. Even if I had already ridden this often, the moment right before the fall still made my heart stop for a moment.

There was just something about the moment right before you’re about to fall that made the feeling of fear grow intense and bold in your mind.

My heart tightened as I felt the car slowly, gently tip towards the front. I held onto her hand with a tight grip, as if to make sure she wouldn’t fly away and disappear from beside me. She did the same, and it was as if we were alone against this world, together unified by this act.

My heart skipped a beat, but it wasn’t because of the fall before us.

The tip suddenly leaned forward. I held unto her with a feeling of longing and selfishness, never wanting to let go.

And then we were off as quickly as lightning, down and deeper down, with wind whipping at our faces.

I didn’t release her hand, not even after we left the roller coaster.

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So, what did you guys think? I personally thought this was so incredibly adorable to write! >w< No Jonghyun this time because it feels like it'd ruin the mood~... Sorry Jjongie! Dx

Did you guys notice the clothes he's wearing are in the chapter pic? Hehehe yes, it's Lee Chi Hoon again! Aigoo, I think I'm a fangirl, really. <3 Looking as hot as always. ~

As for Seoul Land, it really does exist! Even the random rides I've put in this chapter, they're all really from Seoul Land! (I did research, that's why. I really have no life though LOL)

I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! I'm really so grateful to all of you for subscribing and commenting! >w< I love you guys so much! <33