heo youngji + lee hongbin

"once summer ends you will not be here anymore."

“i’ll be back tomorrow.” he said. but that was four years ago.

for some reason, lee hongbin’s parents wanted to go back to their hometown for a vacation. even though he can do a lot more fun stuffs in the city, there seems to be something pushing him to go alongside them. it’s been four years since he last came to gangwondo. it’s been four years since his summer love affair.

hongbin fixed his sunglasses as he went down the car. the long hours of travel made him feel sick. he swears he almost vomited. his mother patted his back lovingly. he glanced at her and saw a big smile across her face.

“do you remember your hometown my dear?”

hongbin nodded slightly as he helped his father arrange their things, “I came here four years ago, of course i do– mom where do i place this though?”

“oh dear, don’t bother – your uncles will help instead! have time for yourself. just don’t stay too late.”

he nodded, placing down the boxes on the ground. “i’m twenty six. i can handle myself, mom.” hongbin smiles at her reassuringly before walking away. four years had passed since then but nothing changed. the air’s still fresh and he could still see trees and plants everywhere.

he wonders whether she’s still around here somewhere. the girl he left without farewell. he shifts his attention towards the darkening sky. it really does feel different outside the city.

he feels something against his legs. he looks down only to see a young little boy. the little boy looks up at him, bowing immediately. “i’m really so