That Chen and Baekhee

It feels like it happened in a blink of an eye.

That day, both of them made into the final round of the audition and were put up against each other. Baekhee has had sweet and melodious vocals; her personality was also cute and sweet so Chen has considered her as a friend instead of a rival.

They were on their way to the train station (it turned out they don't even live that far from each other), chatting comfortably when suddenly it had started raining heavily.

“It doesn't seem to pass soon and our clothes are already wet. Let's stop here for a while. We should continue our way after the rain stops.” Chen suggested as they arrived to a park with a rose-covered pavilion inside.

Baekhee nodded and followed him there. It was dark and cold, Baekhee shivered as they sat down.

“Are you alright?" Chen asked.

“Yeah, I’m alright."

Chen turned to look at her. He remembers even now how pale and weak she looked. Chen touched her forehead to check her temperature.

“Ya, you’re hot!”

“Of course!  I’m always hot.” Baekhee giggled weakly.

“Sure but what I mean is, you probably have a fever. Your clothes are drenched after all.”

Baekhee didn't answer. Her head was already resting on Chen’s shoulder, breathing heavy.

On a whim Chen quickly changed Baekhee’s shirt with his, not caring about his own half- self.  Then he lied next to the girl and hugged her close in order to share some warmth. He