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An Angelic Christmas Goodbye25th December 2003,7 pm.
He gleefully took the phone from his mother's hand and a smile immediately crept up onto his face. "Moon Hae ah,I love you!" he chuckled. "I love you too Myungsoo!" the girl on the other end of the line chuckled as well. Myungsoo's parents laughed wholeheartedly at their son. He was just 9 and he knew that no one knows his true feelings towards Moon Hae,even though he kept saying it,Moon Hae kept on thinking that he's saying that he loves her like a friend,when he actually isn't.
At the age of 9,he learned to truly loved somebody;a girl of course. Even though he was too young,he believed that he loves Moon Hae and when he grows up,he'll make her his. That was what he wished for anyways.
"Myungsoo can you buy us some red bean bread across the street?" his mom asked as she smiled. "Arasseoyo umma." Myungsoo nodded as he continued to talk to Moon Hae through the phone. "Watch out for the cars okay?" his dad said worriedly. Myungsoo made an okay sign with his hand before he went downstairs.
"You know...Moon Hae,do you ever think of going to the same high school as me?" he asked. "Well,um...of course! But isn't that still a long way to go? We're still in elementary school you know..." Moon Hae mumbled. Myungsoo laughed,he didn't know why,but he just laughed. He was happy whenever he talked to Moon Hae,she can brighten up his mood without any effort no matter what.
Myungsoo took a step on the road as he continued chatting with Moon Hae happily. He subconsciously looked forth,assuming that the cars were going to stop because the traffic light was red. He continued talking and talking when all of a sudden,he felt a huge impact go against his body and the next thing he knew,his very existence on earth,ceased.
He opened his eyes as he got up,only to see his parents sobbing like no tomorrow. "Umma? Appa? Why are you crying?" he asked,but they didn't respond,they only continued crying. He reached out to grab his mother's hand,but it passed right through her. Myungsoo furrowed his eyebrows as he made another attempt to hold his mother's hand,but again,it passed right through her. He immediately got up from the bed and noticed that he was in a hospital,he looked at the bed and saw himself,lying unconscious.
He widened his eyes as he looked at himself,then at his body. "I'm d-dead?!" he gasped as he stumbled back from the shock,only to find someone supporting him from falling down. He turned around and saw the glowing angel. Even though he doesn't really believe in fairytales,he could tell that he was an angel because of it's wings. "An angel?" he muttered.
"Yes Kim Myungsoo,let's take a look." The angel said and guided Myungsoo to his corpse. After a moment,the doctor came in with a certificate and passed it to his parents. Myungsoo took a peek at the certificate and his eyes widened once more.
Kim Myungsoo is pronounced dead at Seoul General Hospital at the 25th of December 2003,11:20 pm.
Even though he didn't understand what the other words meant,he certainly understood this one. "I d-died?!" he exclaimed. He can't be dead,no he couldn't die,he still hasn't attented high school with Moon Hae,confess her with a bouquet of flowers and kiss her like how couples do in movies. No he can't be dead. "I can't..." he muttered in disbelief as he stumbled back,but again got supported by the angel earlier.
"Kim Myungsoo,you must come with me,you must go." the angel reached out his hand as a tear fell from the boy's eyes.
25th December 2012,7 pm.
He stared at the clouds right outside his window as he sighed. He opened the window and dragged some clouds in,making his room cloudy so that he can distract himself from the unhappiness which was lingering inside him. Just then,the door to his room opened. "Woah Myungsoo! What's with the clouds?" Sungyeol coughed as he fanned the clouds away.
"What is it Sungyeol? I'm really upset today." Myungsoo sighed as he laid down on his bed,reminiscing what happened 9 years ago. Today was indeed,his death anniversary. "I know you're upset,but Gyu hyung is looking for you,and by the look on his face,it's probably good news." Sungyeol smiled excitedly. Myungsoo groaned as he got up from bed and made his way to the auditorium.
"Myungsoo! You're here!" Sunggyu smiled and gave Myungsoo a big hug. "What is it hyung? You know that i'm in a bad-..." "I know,I know. This is why I have some good news for you!" Sunggyu grinned widely as he clasped his hands together. Myungsoo sighed as he knew the good news in heaven was never good enough for him,especially on this very day. "You're going back to earth!"
Myungsoo jerked his gaze towards the older one. "As a human!" Sunggyu added,making Myungsoo's eyes widen a little bit more. "You're kidding...right?" Myungsoo muttered. "Angels never joke this seriously Myungsoo. You're going to earth on the 2nd of January,you're going to be enrolled in a high school called Woollim High,in class 3/2. Go finish what you started." Sunggyu gave him an assuring smile before he patted him on the back.
Woollim High was the high school Myungsoo and Moon Hae dreamt of going to ever since their early elementary days...does this mean he's going to see Moon Hae again? His mouth finally tugged upwards as he couldn't help but to jump in excitement. He is going to see her again.
2nd January 2013,9 am.
He didn't know how,but he ended up at the entrance of Woollim High,neatly dressed in the school's uniform,carrying a bag pack with the right books and his hair,nicely styled. He entered the school without hesitation and went to the general office. He couldn't help but stare at the surrounding,everything was new towards him,well of course,since he hasn't been to a high school before.
"You're Kim Myungsoo right? The new transfer student?" the clerk said. Myungsoo just nodded silently before the clerk flashed him a soft smile. She escorted him to a classroom with the big number sign '3/2'. She knocked on the door,alerting the teacher inside. "Teacher Jung,this is the new transfer student." the clerk said before she walked off. "Ah,come in." the teacher smiled.
Myungsoo nervously entered the class and turned to the students. "Annyeonghaeseyo,my name is Kim Myungsoo. Nice to meet you guys." he showed an awkward smile before one of the girls exclaimed. "You're handsome!" He laughed shyly before he scanned the class. One particular girl caught his attention,she had a high pony tail on and she was just looking into the distant sky. Then it hit him. It's her. "Myungsoo you can take the empty seat next to Moon Hae." the teacher smiled.
It really is her...he thought silently as he plopped himself on the desk next to her. "Hey." he said,catching her attention. "Oh hey. You're name's Myungsoo right? I'm Han Moon Hae." she smiled before she ed her hand out. He accepted her handshake happily before his mind flashed back to the time when they met 12 years ago.
"Hey!" she poked his shoulder. "Oh hi. You're the new transfer student Moon Hae right? I like you name,it sounds cool." Myungsoo smiled,showing his white teeth. "I'm Myungsoo." he continued before he ed his hand out for a handshake. "Nice to meet you!" she smiled back before she shook his hand.
"Nice to meet you." Myungsoo said. They suddenly had an intense eye contact as their hand was still together. Moon Hae found it odd as he seemed awfully familiar,but she just couldn't remember. It's as if she had known him for ages but why,just why does she feel that the missing puzzle piece was finally found? "Moon Hae,I get that you want to interact with the new student,but we have class to go on." Teacher Jung said gently,breaking their eye contact.
"Ah choesonghaeyo." Moon Hae apologized before she pulled her hand away. When the teacher walked away,Moon Hae secretly glanced at Myungsoo. Just where have I seen him before?
19th December 2013,7 pm.
"You were totally nuts!" Moon Hae said before she burst into laughter. "Alright sorry. I'm not going to drink anymore." Myungsoo pouted. "Nah it's okay. You were either a dog barking noisily or a baby. Baby I tell you." Moon Hae muttered before she laughed again. "Is that suppose to be an insult?" Myungsoo raised an eyebrow. "Yes well...um no...um...yes and no? Sorry." Moon Hae apologized as she felt her cheeks burning up.
Ever since she met him,she felt that she was somehow connected to him,and it led her to falling for him,and she fell hard. "Besides,I think I should go home now. My parents must be worried." she said as she got up from the chair. "Wait Moon Hae." Myungsoo got up as well and reached out for her face,like for the first time,he was scared that his hand would go through her,like when his hand went through his mother's. He touched her soft milky white face,making her flinch from the sudden skin contact.
When he felt her skin,he smiled and pulled his hand away. That's a relief. he mentally sighed. "Okay then,i'll see you tomorrow." he waved at her. Moon Hae turned around in the nick of time as her cheeks went pink. "Oh gosh Han Moon Hae..." she mentally slapped herself. "Get a grip." and with that,she left his house in a hurry.
Myungsoo smiled as he saw her leave before he turned around. He jumped when he saw a white figure in front of him. "Aish gamjagia." he mumbled. "Sunggyu hyung,what brings you here?" he asked as he sat on the sofa. "Myungsoo,it has almost been a year since you've come back to earth right?" Sunggyu said as he sat beside Myungsoo.
"Almost,yea." Myungsoo said. "Why haven't you confess?" he asked. Now that Myungsoo has thought about it,he didn't confess even though he always told himself that he will once he sees her again. The year passed on like a blur,every moment was Myungsoo's happiest moments because he got to be with Moon Hae,and he almost thought that was enough,he almost forgotten about his confession.
"You need to come back to heaven." he said. Myungsoo looked at him and frowned. "W-why?" "You're an angel,you already died,you can't live on earth for long. You need to come back because your soul still lies in the heavens." Sunggyu explained. Myungsoo felt a tear roll down his cheeks. "Give me one week." he begged. "Then one week it is. You will come back,7pm on Christmas." he said.
Myungsoo couldn't do anything but nod. "I'm sorry." Sunggyu apologized before he disappeared.
24th December 2013,7 pm.
Class 3/2 had a reunion dinner on christmas eve since they're with their families on the actual christmas day. "Cheers to christmas and an upcoming new year." Sungjong said as he raised his class of red wine. The rest brought up their glasses and yelled in unison,"cheers!" They chatted for a while,and 'a while' became hours.
"So Myungsoo,still y free and single? You're so handsome that it's quite surprising." Yoona remarked. Myungsoo could only chuckle shyly at the compliment. "So everyone hangin' out with their family on christmas?" Dongwoo asked. "I'm on a date with Yul Gi tomorrow." Hoya said. "I'm on a date with Krystal." Woohyun admitted shyly.
"Oooooh." the class echoed. "So what about you Moon Hae?" Krystal asked. "Um...my family..." Moon Hae stopped and hesitated. Her family was on a business trip but somehow she doesn't want to tell the class that. "Spending it with my family of course." she lied. "Myungsoo,what about you?" Byunghun asked. "My family is on a business trip so..." he shrugged. "Ahh." Byunghun nodded.
After another hour,it was finally time to go home. "Nice dinner and reunion,we should do it again next christmas eve aye?" Sungjong suggested. "Totally!" Krystal exclaimed. "See you guys next time." some of them said and left.
Since Myungsoo's family was on a business trip and she was alone,she grabbed the courage from the depths of her guts to approach Myungsoo and ask him out for Christmas. "Uh Myungsoo..." she bit her lips nervously. "Honestly,my family are also on a business trip,so i'll be alone...so how about we uh...hang out tomorrow?" she asked.
Myungsoo almost smiled but had to keep his pokerface on. "I'm sorry Moon Hae,I have a date." he lied. "Oh..." she mumbled. "I guess i'll see you next time then." she smiled sadly before she walked away. "There isn't next time,Moon Hae,there is only tomorrow." Myungsoo sighed before he walked back home.
25th December 2013,6 pm.
Myungsoo looked at his watch before he looked at the decorations he has done. He bit his lips to prevent himself from crying,he was after all,a man. He took out his cellphone and called Moon Hae,asking her to come down from her apartment. Afterwards,he waited impatiently for her. The clock was ticking and for once,he felt that time was passing too fast and he regretted not doing this earlier.
Finally,his eyes narrowed to the beautiful girl in front of him. "Myungsoo? What's all this?" she asked. Before he could say anything,he pulled her into a warm hug. He didn't want to pull away,but time was passing,fast. He reluctantly pulled away and sat down on the chair,picking up his guitar at the same time.
He started strumming his guitar before he opened his mouth and sang.
골목길을 돌아 들어가면
혹시라도 그 애가 나타나
다시 또 놀래킬지 몰라요
(I can fly & fly again)
까만 밤에 하얗게 빛나던
흰 눈 속에 유난히 빛나던
어쩌면 난 어쩌면 난 아직도 널
사랑해
흩날리는 바램을 예~
못 전해진 고백을 예~
말할게 예~
니 눈 보고 말할게 예~
내게 남은 사랑을 예~
이제라도 네게 건네고 싶어
아직 잘 있지.. 아직 잘 있지..
특별하던 너인걸..
woo woo woo woo
하얀 눈과 함께 찾아가서
Moon Hae couldn't believe her eyes,nor ears. Was her crush confessing to her? Cause it sure looks like it. Myungsoo put his guitar down and smiled warmly at her. He walked towards her and wrapped his arms around her waist,pulling her closer. "I love you. I always have." he whispered before he kissed her.
It was a soft kiss,but it still felt loving. It was actually so soft that Myungsoo seemed like he was afraid to break her. Moon Hae's heart pounded on her chest furiously before she closed her eyes and kissed him back,deepening the kiss a little. After a moment,they finally pulled away,breathless. "Moon Hae ah,I love you." he mumbled once more. As if like a trance,her mind immediately flashed back to 10 years before.
Her bestfriend then,said the same thing. She immediately snapped back to reality and looked at Myungsoo. "K-kim M-myungsoo? My bestfriend? Elementary-..." "Shh." Myungsoo put a finger at her lips. "You finally remembered me?" he smiled before he leaned in and gave her a loving kiss on the forehead. "But Myungsoo..." she mumbled,her eyes stinging as tears started to form. "Didn't you-..." Myungsoo cut her off again.
"Don't cry. And yes...I did. I'm going back up there today." Myungsoo said before he,too,felt like crying. Moon Hae couldn't take it,she buried her face in his chest as she sobbed quietly. "Myungsoo,I love you too." she said in between the sobs. "I love you so much."
Myungsoo smiled as he fed Moon Hae the piece of pork. The meal was fast,15 minutes. It was really really fast. Myungsoo sat on the couch as Moon Hae sat beside him,cuddling,creating warmth. After a while of cuddling,kisses and hugs,it was finally time. A sharp pain attacked Myungsoo's back,causing him to arch his back. He felt his wings grow. "Myungsoo! What's happening?" she asked,not seeing it. Humans couldn't see Angel's wings. It has always been like that. "I'm going."
"What? No...you can't go." she said and hugged him tightly. Myungsoo didn't know what to reply her,he as well,didn't want to leave her side,he wanted to spend each time with her and live happily. He gently cupped her face and leaned in to give her one final kiss. "Remember,I will always love you." he said. "I love you too..." she mumbled,and second by second,Myungsoo started to fade away. "Goodbye Myungsoo..."
25th December 2014,6:45 pm.
The 2 waited in the car patiently as they sighed. It was another year of Myungsoo's death anniversary and they missed their son so much. The door to the backseat opened and Moon Hae got in quickly. "Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's go." she said as she gave them an assuring smile. The car drove off to the graveyard,where of course,Myungsoo's grave was.
It wasn't that far away,so they basically reached there 15 minutes later,just in time for 7 pm. Moon Hae carried the single white rose to the grave and placed it gently there. "Myungsoo,how are you? I missed you ya know...I forbid you from hanging out with those female angels up there arasseo?" Moon Hae joked sadly. "If you're wondering,i'm doing quite okay now. I got into Dongguk University,isn't that awesome?" she smiled to herself.
Myungsoo's parents stood beside Moon Hae. "Son,we're also doing okay,we just missed you so much. I got promoted to be the chief secretary of the Nam industries." Mr Kim said sadly. Mrs Kim couldn't help but to sob silently. "Every night,at 7pm,I always see a star shining so brightly in the sky,that's you right? You always shined so brightly among the other kids." she said.
After his parents placed the flowers on his grave,they got up. It was getting more colder and colder,since it's winter,the graveyard's temperature always drops tremendously. "I'll come more often." Moon Hae assured before flashing a smile. "I promise."
She got up as well and looked at the distant sky,only to see a star shining brightly beside the north star. "I guess that's you huh." she sighed before she lowered her gaze,only to see someone. "Myungsoo..." she mumbled,not believing her eyes. "How did you know I was that star? It surely wasn't because my mom says so right?" he pouted. Moon Hae went to hug him,but her body just passed right through his.
She bit her lips to prevent herself from crying. "I don't know,perhaps maybe my instincts told me so." she forced a smile before she turned to Myungsoo. "Even though you might not see me,I am always watching out for you from above. You're not alone,always remember that okay?" Myungsoo smiled at her. She couldn't help it anymore,a lone tear fell from her eye. "Don't cry.." he said. Oh how he wish he could wipe her tears away,but he couldn't even touch her.
"Moon Hae ah! Quickly get in the car,the temperature is dropping more!" Mrs Kim shouted worriedly. "Oh arasseoyo!" Moon Hae turned back to give Mrs Kim an 'okay' sign,and when she turned back to Myungsoo,he was gone. "I love you." she said sadly. "And I love you too..." a whisper was heard.
Moon Hae managed out a smile before she got into the car,Myungsoo's words,echoing in her mind.
I love you too.
And yup! That's the end of the one shots. Wew. I actually wanted to post this chapter yesterday,I was only left with the last part until my dad came back and hogged the computer =_=,so yeah! Here it is,I hope you guys like it! Thank you for reading~
-Mi Eun
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