Choi_Minho

Hi Saehyun! I'm in Germany now.
Just saying, I rlly missed the food
GOD, it's so good.

PRETZELS. yipeee

Glad to know u've arrived safely^^
I see that someone's happy
hahahah those do look good
Who are you with?

Oh I was just from the airport.
Now I'm out to get some food with mum and
dad. It feels weird, seeing them together.

But that's good, isn't it?
They're trying for your sake
Have fun over there :)

Yeahh it's awesome.
I'm using wifi at the moment. That's why I
can contact you.
I think I'll need a German number.
Hey can I have your email? that way we can
still chat. I don't want to lose contact you know.

Yeahh sure.
[email protected]
There

Greatt thanks.
I'll add you.

Okay then.

I'll email u later ya :(
We're leaving the cafe now, meaning no wifi.

No probs, I'll be waiting :]

You better ;)

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Sent on 6th Dec 2011
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To         : [email protected]
Subject : Hello there

I told you I'd add you. Dad got me a new laptop today. Don't worry. I'll email you as much as I can <3

Ohh and how are you doing  over there? How's school?

Ugh it's only been 3 days but I already miss you

I miss you Kim Saehyun.

Did you enjoy the nachos? I even added extra cheese for your preference.

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Sent on 7th Dec 2011
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I'll email you often too :]] Don't you dare ignore me! or else,, lol hahah

School is not yet started stupid.. It's still december hahaha. It will start again in January though.

Awh don't miss me yet. You'll have to be there for a longer time remember?

Yes! Ofcourse I did you jerk, how can I not? And how dare you bribe me like that??

Athough, I did appreciate the cheese. Hahaha thanks, u know me so well.

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Sent on 15th Dec 2011
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I won't, Saehyun-ah

Oh yeahh I could be so damn forgetful sometimes. Hahaha.

I've been spending time with my dad, boxing and other stuff. Turns out he likes guitars too. He's pretty cool actually, you'll love him.

Hahahah I took a risk you know, but it was worth it. Bribing you worked out well in the end.

Yes, yes I do.

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Sent on 28th Dec 2011
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Ohh really? Good to hear that you both are getting along well. Say hi to him for me.

Wait, nevermind. He doesn't even know who I am. hahaha

Oh yeahh Jonghyun sent his regards. And Key told me to tell you that he's happy that u're in Germany. The two fangirls blame you for their broken ship, I guess they're not a fan of long distance relationships huh. Don't worry, they don't mean it.

And we all miss you.

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Sent on 31st Dec 2011
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Yeahh it's actually really fun living with them both. Yesterday we had pizza and movies together, we actually felt like a family.

Pizza and movies reminds me of you though.

Ofcourse he knows who you are. I told him your message. He said, "Greetings to my son's girlfriend,"

Sorry, he's just normally weird.

Tell Jonghyun that I love him. Key can go screw himself (in the most polite way possible.) and send my apologies to the two girls. But tell them that the ship isn't over.

Happy New Year Kim Saehyun! <3333

I miss you all too.

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Sent on 3rd Jan 2012
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Now I'm jealous, hahaha. Even my family never do those type of things. I wished we could watch a movie and stuff but my dad's always busy and our schedules never match eachother's.

You told him? Oh okay I guess.. heheh

I miss eating pizza with you. (No matter how weird that sounded)

You better not tell him bad stuff about me, or did you? -_-

I'm sorry but Happy belated New Year! I couldn't answer right away because on New Year's Eve, Mimi, Sunjoo and Rena decided to go to Han river to watch the fireworks with me. It was great fun.

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Sent on 13th Jan 2012
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It's okay Saehyun-ah. Your family is awesome, just in its own way. ;) tell your brother to check out the website I told him about. There's an update for the video game we're playing.

Yeah hahaha I wanted to show you off to him.

Hmmm I miss it too, (We can be weird together.)

Ofcourse I didn't.. what bad things could I possibly say? Unless that you are a lazy, childish little freak.

Woops. Sorry I luv u <3

It's okay. Wow that sounds fun. I wished I was there too..

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Sent on 16th Jan 2012
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I told him already. He said it looked awesome.

hahahahh loll

Oh now I'm the childish one? hahaha Mr,I-watch-spongebob-squarepants. Yea right.

Yeah it sure was :)

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Sent on 1st Feb 2012
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I am sorry for the late replyy, school had started and I was too busy adjusting and catching up..

Ugh who knew that the German language could make subjects 10 times harder? fml.

Forgive me?

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Sent on 15th Mar 2012
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It's okay, I'm sorry too. I didn't check my email since I thought you weren't answering me anymore.

Yeah.. Deutsch is already a hard language.. now add maths. HAHA pure evil, right?

I'll think about it ;p

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Sent on 24th March 2012
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That's it. I miss you too much. I can't handle it here, too stressful.

I wish I could meet you now, to hear your voice again, to see you.

And before you could suggest Video-calling, I meant that I want to see you for reals. Not through some blurry screen.

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Sent on 29th March 2012
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Subject      : Ditto

I wish so too.

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After that last reply, Minho didn't send me anymore emails. He was fed up, and I was fed up. The feeling was mutual.

But atleast I tried till the end. I wasn't the one who cut off our relationship, it was he.

Choi Minho gave up on me,

On us.

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(3 years later)

"I'm fine mom, don't worry. Aunt Cam is here with me right now- helping me unpack."

I sighed hearing my mom's frantic voice across the phonecall. What more could I do to ensure my mother that I was indeed; okay? 

My aunt glanced at me as a small smirk invaded her elegant-looking face. As far as I know, Camille Kim was still pretty sloppy with her Korean speaking skills but she could atleast decipher what the call seemed to be about. 

"It's okay mom.. I don't really need to bring those here anyways. I bet they also have socks and medicine here. Anyways, I need to continue unpack-" I smiled to myself, "I'll call you soon. Love you."

As my hands reached inside one of the two huge luggages I have brought to chunk out a pile of t-shirts, I sensed my aunt sit on the bed opposite to me. My uncle, Kim Joohyun, married her 4 years ago and had started a small happy family together. She was not Korean- if you couldn't already tell from her features. The lady had fair, rosy skin, large grey eyes and chocolate curly locks as her hair. At first, I thought she looked like a barbie doll- minus the blonde hair and pink wardrobe. 

"Socks? Really?" The older lady erupted in giggles as she stretched her body comfortably on her niece's new bed. "Awh- our Saehyun is so grown up now!" 

I cringed at her words and threw a t-shirt at her direction, it landed on her face. "Ugh, you really do act more immature than your daughter."

As if on cue, Alexis poked her head in the room and gave us a toothy smile. "Mommy! I can't decide, which one should I eat first, Peppero or Choco Pie?" she said, holding out the two of the snacks I gifted her from Korea. Her mom tapped her chin and took away the Peppero. "Mommy wants this one, so you can eat that one." she replied in their mother-tongue.

I had taken lessons for Deutsch and now I could understand them perfectly. Trying out my German-speaking skills, I joined in the chat, "See what I mean aunty, you're beyond childish." I joked.

She pouted at me before she grinned widely. "You're Deutsch is fluent." Her daughter nodded in agreement. I smiled back shyly and thanked for her compliment. "Sae-sae... Saehon?" my 3 year-old cousin fumbled over the tough pronounciation.

Aunt Camille returned the Peppero snack to her and ruffled her dark-brown curls lovingly. "It's Saehyun, honey." She turned to me. "Maybe you'd like to use a nickname? Since the people here would have trouble saying your Korean one."

I nodded, not really bothering myself with the details. "Name me, then."

A little taken aback, my aunt didn't say anything for a while, thinking of all the suiting names. 

"Stella. Like my Barbie." Alexis blurted out confidently, making us adults break-out an amused smile. I hugged her and pecked her nose, "Thanks. I like that name- Stella Kim."

After talking with Aunt Camille for a few more minutes, she decided that it was time to tuck little Alex into bed. The little girl was already half-asleep in her mother's arms and as they were heading out, I called them.

"Aunt Cam, can you help me find a dorm that's closer to my campus? It's like.. an hour away from here, although I'd love to stay.."

She held a hand up and winked, "I know, I also thought about it too. Don't worry, I already checked out some dorms last week for you since I saw this coming and I found a suitable dorm. I'd still have to inform your mother though, and then handle the money-stuff with the landlady. It's going to take a while so please bear with it for a bit, eh?"

I looked gratefully at her and chuckled, "Thanks. By the way, you almost sounded mature- that is, until you said 'money-stuff'."

"Shut up, Stella." she stuck her tongue out at me. "Oh, I almost forgot. Are you okay with roomates?"

I cocked an eyebrow, "Why? Am I going to have one?"

"Only if you're okay.." she said hesitantly. 

I shrugged, "It's okay I guess. What could be so bad about it?"

She exhaled in relief and headed out the door, "And again- welcome to Germany, Kim Saehyun. Good night." she added.

I stared at the wall across me and shut my eyes although I knew I couldn't sleep. Settling some peace inside my mind, I took several deep breaths and my eyelids fluttered open once a surreal fact dawned upon me.

I'm entering medical-school.

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Author's note: I hope that Saehyun going to Germany wasn't so abrupt. I mean, it was mentioned several times before that her mom either wants her to go to Holland or Germany since they had relatives there.