21

 

 

It's the day after prom, and the funeral for Yuri just ended, and now, me, Hae, Yoong, and taeny are all at XOXO for some

coffee.

 

 

“Hey, you okay?” I asked Yoong after Yuri's funeral ended.

 

 

“Yeah, I'm fine.” He stifled a smile.

 

 

He must be really upset still... Well, I can understand him, I mean first he lost his mom and now his girlfriend...

 

 

If Yoong, suddenly died....never mind, I don't even want to think or imagine the pain that will come if that happens. Just no.

 

 

“Um, so guys, we don't have school anymore. Time for some summer fun right?” Hae tried to lighten the mood, but Yoong

and Taeng, the usual comedians were just sulking.

 

 

Yep, today was the last day, but we all skipped...well you know why right?

 

 

“Hey, guys I think I'll head home now, I'm just... tired.” Yoong stood up ready to leave.

 

 

“Yeah, I think I will...” Tae also started to get up.

 

 

“Wait.” Tiffany finally spoke and we all looked at her.

 

 

“You two sit.” Tiffany ordered, and the two sat down like obedient puppies.

 

 

“Fany-ah~ I just..” Tae began but stopped after Tiff glared at him.

 

 

“Now, the two of you listen okay?” Tiffany asked, or more like demanded, while Yoong and Tae just nodded their heads.

 

 

“We all know, how close you guys were with Yuri. And we also know how sad the both of you feel right now, but do you

think that Yuri would want to see you guys sulking and being all depressed because of her?” Tiffany tried to knock some

sense into the two.

 

 

“No~” Yoong and Tae replied in unison while shaking their heads.

 

 

“Exactly. Look, I know how it feels to lose someone, remember my mom died too. Sure I was crying and sulking for a long

time, but it stopped when you, TaeTae, told me that my mom wouldn't want to see me crying because of her. You said that

if I kept crying then my mom will too, so I stopped. When I did you told me that my mom is in heaven now watching over

me, and you said that instead of sulking around, I should just smile and cherish the memories I had with her. But here you

two are being the exact same way I was.” Tiffany kept scolding.

 

 

“Your right Fany-ah~” Tae lifted his head, finally showing a small smile, but Yoong he just stayed quiet.

 

 

“Yoong..” I called out to help him see Tiff's point, but then he suddenly lifted his head.

 

 

“Hey Tae do you think that Yuri and Soo are together now?” He asked Tae.

 

 

Soo? Whose Soo? Ahh~ that must be Sooyoung's nickname.

 

 

“Yeah, I think they are.” Tae smiled.

 

 

“I think so too, I bet that shikshin and Yul are looking down at us right now.” Yoong looked outside the window towards the

sky.

 

 

“Yup, and I bet Soo is eating rice or snacks.” Tae finally joked and for once in 2 days, I saw Yoong laugh and smile. His

doe-eyes finally returning to their usual playful look.

 

 

Since the two dorks, were finally being themselves again, Tiff suggested we all go see Planes, yeah I know it's a cartoon, \

but it, I, arg~ okay I didn't want to watch it but the two kids did, and by kids I meant Tae and Yoong.

 

 

After that, we all had dinner at Rum Pum Pum Pum.

 

 

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Hae took me home and as usual walked me up and said his good night, and those 3 words. And again, I just said

“goodnight and yeah you too~”

 

 

Arg~ just what is wrong with me?!

 

 

I was watching T.V. when the doorbell rang.

 

 

“Oh, Yoong what's up?” I asked after I opened the door.

 

 

“I, err..actually Yul wanted you to have this.” Yoong smiled and handed me an envelop with my name on it.

 

 

Why is she giving me a letter? We weren't even close..

 

 

“Ah okay.” I took it.

 

 

“Sica, read it, please.” He begged.

 

 

Tch~ how can I still feel this way when that person, yeah I refer to her as that person now, isn't even here anymore.

 

 

“Yoong, your acting like I won't.” I chuckled.

 

 

“I know you won't.” He replied.

 

 

Tch~ how did he know?

 

 

“How did I know?” He said.

 

 

Heol~ is he reading my mind?

 

 

“Sica, you didn't really like Yul huh?”

 

 

“I don't know what your saying.” I denied.

 

 

“Sica, you can't lie to me. I saw how you often glared at her.” He teased.

 

 

“So? I can glare towards whoever I like.” I replied.

 

 

“Okay, I won't argue with you about this. Just read the letter okay. For me.” He pleaded.

 

 

Tch~ now I have no choice.

 

 

“Alright I will. I promise.” I replied.

 

 

“Great, well good night Sica~” Yoong smiled before returning next door.

 

 

Just why did you leave me a letter Kwon?

 

 

I'll just read it before bed.

 

 

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Yoong's POV

 

 

After I got home today, I was greeted by the two letters that Yul left for me and Sica.

 

 

I picked up my letter and stared at it. I haven't read it yet, because I kinda felt that if I did, then I really do acknowledge that

she's gone...but after listening to Tiffany today I knew that I should accept it, because Yuri already did, even before it

actually happened. She was smiling until she took her last breath.

 

 

So here I am, accepting and moving on from my dear best friend's death and returning to the way things were.

 

 

“I guess I should read this now. I bet Yul is glaring or pouting at me for not reading it right away.” I chuckled to myself.

 

 

Yuri's Letter

 

 

Dear Yoongie~

 

 

Hehe, this is kinda awkward for me. I don't really know how to start, and you know how bad I am with words right? Keke.

Um, Yoongie-ah~ if your reading this now, it means that I'm already gone. I'm sorry that I didn't tell you and Taengoo about

my condition right away, forgive me okay~~ I know you will since the both of you love me keke~ The last month with you

guys was really great, because within that month I forgot all about my condition and just lived. I was really happy that I got

to hang out with my favorite midget & giant choding buddies again keke don't tell Taengoo I called him that you know him

and his height issues~ I was also really glad to meet all your new friends too~

 

 

Yoongie-ah~ I know it's probably too late for me to say this now, but Im Yoong, I, Kwon Yuri, love you with all my heart. Not

just as my friend, but as something more than that. How? Well, I just woke up one day after we lost contact and realized

that you've been on my mind all the time. Yoongie, remember when you brought me to that hill after you kissed me? Well, I

was really happy when you told me that you thought you liked me. I wanted to tell you right there and then that I also like

you, but then you said that you didn't feel anything different, so I lied to you again and told you the same thing. Hehe, I'm a

coward right? But Yoongie, your a coward too! Why? Well because of what you are doing to yourself, because of Jessica.

You keep telling me that you want to forget your feelings for her, but you don't right? Because you couldn't even if you

wanted to.

 

 

Yoong, if I have anything to wish for, it would be for you and Jessica to be together. And I know your probably frowning

right now and thinking that she's already engaged and stuff, but dammit Im Yoong open your God damn eyes! Because

that girl, is 100% in love with you!! And you, your just watching and not doing anything about it!! How do I know? Well,

Jessica, always gave me a look whenever I'm around you, but never when I wasn't. Plus, the way she looks and cares for

you is full of love, I know because that's how I used to look at Soo, and also you. Yoong, I think it's time for you to stop

taking a step back for others, and start to take your own step forward. I mean, you've always been the nice guy, making

everyone happy, but I think it's time for you to get your happiness as well. Jessica, isn't married yet Yoong, so you still have

a chance. You can't say you lost, if you haven't even given it your all. So, stop being an idiot and a coward, and fight for

her. Never give up Yoongie, because by the end of the day, I know that you two will somehow be together.

 

 

Love, your forever best kkab friend, Yuri.

 

 

p.s apologize to Taengoo for me too. Oh and you better not be sulking because of me or else, I'll tell your mom on you!!

keke.

 

 

I finished reading Yuri's letter with a bittersweet feeling. Wiping away the final tear that I will cry for her, I smiled.

 

 

Yuri, is right. I think it's time that I get my own happy ending too. Nice guys, we don't always finish last.

 

 

Don't worry Yul, I promise you that I'll fight for Sica. And I'll only stop, when I know for sure that she doesn't love me.

 

 

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Back to Jessica's POV

 

 

I snuggled in bed, ready to call it a day, when my eyes landed on the envelop with my name on it.

 

 

I guess, I better read it, I mean I did promise Yoong I will.

 

 

So I opened the envelop and pulled the letter out.

 

 

Yuri's Letter~

 

 

Dear Jessica,

 

 

Hi~ um your probably wondering why I left you a letter right? Well, it's because I want to ask a favor from you. I know this is

weird, since we aren't close and I'm pretty sure you never considered me as a friend, but I'm asking you this favor, because

it concerns Yoong. I admit that at first, I didn't want to ask you this, but seeing how caring you both are to each other, I knew

that you are the only person I can ask to do this.

 

 

Jessica, please take care of Yoong.

 

 

Sign, Kwon Yuri.

 

 

p.s Please don't hurt Yoong and yourself anymore.

 

 

Reading Yuri's short letter, I felt confused. Why would she ask me to take care of Yoong? I mean I already do that? Does

she mean it in another way? Also, what does she mean by hurting myself and Yoong? How am I hurt? Or better yet, how is

Yoong hurting because of me?

 

Aish~ her letter is just giving me stress~~

 

 

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I woke up the next day with a knock on the front door.

 

 

“Yes?” I opened the door.

 

 

“Delivery for Jessica Jung.” The ahjussi said and handed me a bouquet of red roses.

 

 

“From who?” I asked, receiving the flowers.

 

 

“Ah here.” The ahjussi then handed me a card before he left.

 

 

I put the flowers in a vase and opened the card.

 

 

I hope you liked them. I just want to tell you that I'm not giving up until the end.

 

 

-S.I.Y

 

 

What the? Why is Yoong writing me a card and flowers? And what the hell does he mean by giving up? But the flowers,

they are very beautiful.

 

 

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A week has passed, and every morning during that week, Yoong has been sending me different colored roses, with a

small note. I still don't understand what he is doing? I mean aren't you only suppose to give flowers and leave love notes to

your... holy mother of pearl, does this mean, I mean, does Yoong like me again? Eyyy~ no way~~ I mean, he told me

himself he didn't right? Yup, I'm just over thinking like always~~

 

 

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Another week passed and now it's the 29th of May, which means that I'm getting married tomorrow... But why don't I feel the

least bit excited about it? I mean I AM GETTING MARRIED TOMORROW!! That's like every girl's dream, but yet, I'm not

EXCITED!!

 

 

I shouldn't even think about this now, because I need to finish this little surprise I have for Yoong, since he's been avoiding

me the whole day!! Maybe he is sad that I won't be celebrating his birthday with him... God why did I agree to move the

date?!?!

 

 

Rushing next door, I knocked on the door.

 

 

“Oh Sica, what's up?” He asked.

 

 

“I was just wondering if you'd like to have a walk in the park, the one across the street.” I smiled.

 

 

“The park? Isn't it kinda late for that, I mean it's almost midnight.” He frowned.

 

 

“Just, come on!” I dragged him out.

 

 

“Okay, but at least let me put shoes on.” He chuckled.

 

 

“Oh haha yeah, and also change out of your rilakkuma pajamas.” I chuckled, realizing that he is wearing pajamas that have

rilakkuma ALL over them.

 

 

Aigoo~ he really is Im Choding...

 

 

He let me in and told me to wait a bit, after a couple minutes, he came out with jeans and simple blue hoody.

 

 

“Ready?” I asked.

 

 

“Yup, haha.” he chuckled.

 

 

“What's so funny?” I asked after he closed the door to his condo.

 

 

“Us.” he laughed again.

 

 

“Why?” I am so confused.

 

 

“It looks like we're wearing a couple outfit.” he chuckled.

 

 

“Eh? No way.” I denied, but then I realized that I am also wearing jeans and a simple pink hoody.

 

 

“Hahaha I guess we are.” I chuckled.

 

 

We got into the elevator and in no time we reached the lobby and were out the door.

 

 

“So what's really going on?” he suddenly asked after we got to the park.

 

 

“Nothing, I just wanted to take a walk i