Wendy was anticipating Joy's arrival. She was so excited to deliver Yeri’s letter. Just what did the letter sender see in Kim Yeri that she didn’t see? So imagine the looks on Wendy’s face when Joy called her that she won’t make it today. Apparently, Joy has to deliver her piling current letters.

 

Joy called her on her messenger and she accidentally opened her video camera. The first thing that Joy saw was Wanwan barking loudly and thrashing plushies to death around Wendy’s place,

 

*Arf!*

 

“Hi, you seem to have a very interesting day there…” Joy commented as she chuckled when she saw Wanwan rolled over. Upon seeing Joy on the screen, Wanwan started to act cute.

 

“Yeah, you seem to have a busy day ahead?” Wendy asked loudly, trying to make her voice to be heard over Wanwan’s loud bark.  She saw Joy seemed to be walking around a neighborhood to deliver letters. She couldn’t help but to feel apologetic for destroying the poor girl’s scooter.

 

“I’m sorry I can’t make it today,” Joy said apologetically and she saw Wendy smile on the other line.

 

“It’s okay, maybe we can reschedule it some other time?” Joy couldn’t help but feel warm. She knows that Wendy and her first met in a non cordial way and an evidence was her broken scooter but there is something about Wendy that puts her at ease.

 

“Say, how about on Saturday? I’ll be finishing delivering the current letters by then.” Joy said with hopes that both of their schedule would meet.

 

“Sure!” 

 

When Saturday came, Joy went to Wendy’s house using a train. Wendy tried to look her best and checked herself in the mirror. She also puts a blue ribbon on Wanwan.

 

“Let’s do our best today, Wanwan!” she said as she finished tying the ribbon on Wanwan.

 

*Arf!*

 

And Wanwan gave her a high-five using his paws.

 

“I wonder what’s taking her so long…”

 

Then, Wendy heard a doorbell. It was Joy.

 

“Hey, I’m sorry I was late. I tried to catch the train but everything seems to be packed today.” Joy explained as she tried to catch her breath.

 

“Next time, I can just pick you up at your house or the post-office so you wouldn’t have to commute and walk long just to get here.” Wendy let Joy go inside her house and went towards the kitchen to give the latter a glass of water.

 

“Thank you,” Joy drank the glass of water quickly and plopped down the couch, “So, where are we going again? Kim Yeri?” she asked.

 

“Yeah, we’re going to Yeri's place today! Oh, god, I’m so excited!” Wendy shrieked.

 

Joy looked at the letter envelope and saw the sender’s name, ‘Kim Sae-ron’.

 

“Do you also know the sender?” Joy asked Wendy and Wendy shook her head.

 

“No, I met Yeri at work so I don’t know if she got someone special during her university days. But damn, the way she praised Yeri on that letter makes me gagged, that’s so not Yeri!” Wendy laughed and Joy grinned at the cute sight.

 

“Well, if you love someone, you won’t notice anything else but the person you’re in love with.” 

 

Since Joy had a hobby of reading the unsent letters instead of disposing them, the unsent letters by now are all opened. They have to secure them back neatly to their respective envelopes before sending it again. They both looked at the letter and read it, the letter was sent four years ago. The address has a wrong street number so it became an unsent letter. 

 

Dear Kim Yeri,

I like you.

There must be something wrong with my eyes, I can’t take them off you. I didn’t google that it came from my heart. Believe me.

Maybe if you read this I’m already far away from you. We will be moving away to continue my studies abroad. I’m sad that I will be apart from you.

The first time I saw you is when you introduce yourself in front of the class. I’m amazed by how confident you speak in front of people you probably saw for the first time. Because I couldn’t do that. You sat beside me and smiled. You introduced yourself to me and offered me your hand to shake. I wished you didn’t feel the trembling of my hands as I take yours.

I’m not really good at communicating with others but when you talk to me I feel like the best speaker out there. You bring out the things I didn’t know I have. I didn’t know I could smile so wide when I’m with you. I didn’t know I could feel comfortable with someone this fast. I didn’t know I could like someone this much.

I can’t remember when I started feeling this way we’re always together since you asked me to be your friend. Is it because of your gummy smile? Your charming personality? Or your beautiful face?

I know this is old fashioned, but I don’t have any other idea how to say this to you. I really really like you. I hope you didn’t change so that when I meet you again you’re still the Yeri I liked. 

 

With love,

 

Kim Sae-ron

 

They both sighed as they finished reading the letter, “Sounds like a puppy love, huh?” Joy said as she secured the letter back to the envelope.

 

“There is something about love that makes one blind.” Wendy replied and called Yeri to ask if she’s at home.

 

‘Seriously Wendy, it’s Sunday and it’s only 8 o’clock in the morning.’ Yeri complained and Wendy could feel Yeri’s consternation on her voice.

 

‘Good morning to you too, expect me to be there by 30. I have a friend with me and she has something that belongs to you.’ Wendy looked at Joy and Wanwan who were prepared to leave the house and deliver Yeri’s letter.

 

‘That better be worth me losing sleep on Sundays.’ 

 

‘Oh, believe me. It's worth more than your Sundays.’ Wendy smirked and hung up, “Let’s go and deliver this love to Kim Yeri!” she said excitedly.

 

***

 

Wendy first gets in the car maneuvering it as Joy and Wanwan are left outside waiting for their turn to get in. Once Wendy was done, she opened the passenger’s seat. Joy is about to get there but Wanwan ran faster and settled himself on the passenger’s seat.

 

“Yah! Wanwan go sit on the back.” but the dog just looked at her then turned his attention in the front his tongue hanging on his mouth. Did he just ignore Park Joy?

 

Wendy laughed at Joy’s shocked reaction, “I don’t think you can argue with him, that's his favorite spot.”

 

Joy defeatedly went to the backseat it's no fun sitting there.

 

The ride didn’t take 45 minutes, they are already in front of Yeri’s house. Joy and Wendy went ahead leaving Wanwan in the car but they made sure that Wanwan was getting enough air inside.

 

Wendy pressed the doorbell and not a minute later Yeri went out looking like a zombie.

 

“Make this fast unnie, I don’t have much time for this.” she groggily said not minding the other person in front of her door.

 

“Uh, hello? You must be Yeri?”

 

Noticing the other girl, Yeri shut the door and fixed herself. She didn’t know Wendy will bring someone, it’s embarrassing a stranger saw her on her most comfortable state. Once she’s sure she’s presentable enough, she opens the door and welcomes them in. 

 

“Yeri this is Joy, the owner of the scooter I wrecked… and Joy this is Yeri my coworker and friend.” Wendy introduced

 

“It’s nice to meet you Joy”

 

“Nice to meet you too, Yeri” Joy beamed a smile feeling happy to see the other character of a letter. She read it already and by that letter she thinks Yeri is a great person. 

 

“We have mail for you” Wendy rummages through her bag, “Here! From someone named Kim Sae-ron.” She hands the letter to the younger girl.

 

Yeri opens the letter, unfolds it and reads it.

 

Flashback

 

It was Yeri’s first day in school. With a big smile on her face she introduced herself. She may look confident and all but her mind is in a fuzz. She practiced last night on what she will say in front, she didn’t stop until she felt the heavy lids of her eyes. 

 

After her introduction, the teacher let her sit anywhere of her choice. There are few empty seats but she chose the one near the aisle beside a girl. This is the best seat for her as she can clearly see the board and there is only one seatmate.

 

“Hi! I’m Kim Yeri nice to meet you” Yeri also practiced that line and also predicted what the other person may reply. She showed her hand for a handshake. at this point she is expecting an “I’m *their name*! Nice to meet you too Yeri.”  then they will have a small conversation.

 

 But the girl didn’t say anything and only looked at her hand.

 

Is my hand dirty? Feeling that she may offend the other girl, she retreated her hand but still have her smile 

 

“Did I do well on my introduction?” by looking at it the girl seems shy and so she tried to lift up the mood. Sometimes she also felt shy in front of other people and she knows this feeling well. 

 

The girl nods.

 

Cute

 

After that class is their first break for fifteen minutes, Yeri did not know anyone yet but the girl beside her that until now hasn’t said her name.

 

Yeri poked the girl’s side who jumped out of surprise. “Hey, do you want to explore the school with me?” 

 

“It’s… on…” the girl mumbled.

 

“What?”

 

“My name is Sae-ron. Nice to meet you”

 

Even her voice is cute, Yeri thought. They will be good friends. She's sure of that.

 

That day they explored the school not just on their first fifteen minute break but for the rest of their breaks so basically they were together the whole day.

 

Just like what Yeri thought, they became good friends (no erase that) they became best of friends. They talk even after school as if they didn’t get enough of themselves. Sae-ron became really comfortable with Yeri. 

 

As time went by Yeri learned a lot about Sae-ron. That the girl can also be a social butterfly, she was afraid the girl would be alone if she wass not by her side, her first impression of the girl was shy that she will not talk unless you said something first. She also learned that Saeron is the prettiest when she smiles.

 

Yeri hoped that her friendship with Sae-ron would last long. 

 

End of Flashback

 

When Wendy and Joy left, Yeri was left staring at the letter on her hand. 

 

'Kim Sae-ron'

 

"I remember Sae-ron went to America for college. She's kinda cute and sweet but what does she like about me? Should I say did because this is all in the past? Maybe she has someone special now. Now that I think about it, I kinda liked her too when we were in high-school. She was very pretty back then, " Yeri was stuck on her deep thoughts and she shook her head to clear her mind. 

 

" I'll just scan my Instagram instead of thinking about the things that didn't happen… "

 

Then, she saw a post made by her high-school friend, Jiwoo. 

 

"Welcome back to Korea!"  words that were written on the post and it shows a photo of her friend Jiwoo and the person she was thinking about awhile ago. 

 

"Sae-ron?!" 

 

After contemplating for a moment, she sent a direct message to her friend Jiwoo since Sae-ron was not tagged in the photo. 

 

"Hey Jiwoo, it's been awhile."  Yeri typed and Jiwoo replied after two minutes. 

 

"Hey your face! You don't hangout with us anymore. Yves and Jinsoul were looking for you the last time we met up."

 

"Do you want to hang out this Friday?" 

 

"Oh, sure! Why so sudden?  You hate reunions!" 

 

"Can't I miss my friends?"  For Jiwoo, Yeri sounded kinda shady but she agreed to meet her friend since their troop has been dying to hangout with Yeri.

 

"Fine, text me the details. I'll inform the group."

 

She paused for awhile before sending a text again, "Can you bring Sae-ron with you?" 

 

"Sae-ron?  Kim Sae-ron? I didn't know you guys are friends." 

 

"Well, I have something she owns and I need to return it to her." she made an alibi, half lied because it was the letter. 

 

"Okay, I'll text Sae-ron. Hopefully she hasn't left for Jeju to visit her grandma yet." 

 

"Thanks Jiwoo!"  Yeri mentally high-fived herself. 

 

Maybe that something that didn't happen could finally happen this time. 

 

"But what if she doesn't like me anymore?" Yeri frowned. 

 

And here comes another pool of negative thoughts that she expertly swims to everyday. 

 

Love is indeed complicated. 

 

Friday. 

 

Friday finally came up. Yeri was all dressed to impress. She arrived five minutes early at the cafe to check herself in the bathroom's mirror until she saw Jiwoo on the table getting mushy and lovey dovey with her friend Yves and Jinsoul's bored and tired face for being a legendary third wheel as usual. 

 

That made Yeri pull up a disgusting face and gagged a bit. Jinsoul noticed her presence and animatedly waved at her. 

 

"THANK GOD! I'M NO LONGER A THIRD WHEEL!"  Jinsoul exclaimed and gave Yeri a bone crushing hug. 

 

Jiwoo and Yves just noticed Yeri's arrival and waved at Yeri enthusiastically. 

 

"Glad you came Kim Yeri! Since you ditched lots of meetings, drinks are on you!" Jiwoo said as she wiggled her brows. 

 

"Hi, where is Sae-" Yeri was talking until a loud voice interrupted her. 

 

"Hey Yeri, you're alive!" Yves greeted and looked at Jinsoul as she squinted her eyes, "Shut up, you've been eyeing that barista for hours now… What's her name? Jungeun?" 

 

"That's much better than looking at you two as ants feast around and it hurts." Jinsoul scoffed

 

"Hi, I'm glad to see you guys too but where is Sae-ron?" Yeri asked excitedly. 

 

"Oh, she left for Jeju already." Jiwoo apologetically said and Yeri's face fell from high and Jiwoo noticed this. 

 

"Is that so?"  Yeri said softly as she slumped lifelessly on the seat. 

 

'Guess we' ll never talk again, huh? ' Yeri's floating again in her pool of negative thoughts. Maybe, she' s the Michael Phelps of swimming in the negativity olympics. 

 

"Hey, cheer up babe. I still got her phone number!" Jiwoo patted Yeri's head and Yeri's face lit up in hope. 

 

"REALLY?! YOU'LL GIVE ME HER NUMBER?!" Yeri asked loudly in disbelief. 

 

"Hey, what's the hype all about?" Jiwoo chuckled

 

"I-It's nothing…" 

 

"You like her, don't you?" Jiwoo laughed madly when she saw Yeri's guilty face. Yves joined the fun when she said, "Don't worry, we'll give you many information about Sae-ron." 

 

"Thank you!" Yeri exclaimed when she saw Jiwoo entering Sae-ron's digits on her phone. 

 

And Jinsoul just looked much bored as ever than before. 

 

"Damn, lovers." 

 

Jinsoul was fully convinced now that she's indeed a legendary third wheel… and maybe fifth wheel too in the future. Until their orders were served by the barista. 

 

"Excuse me, here's your order." The barista politely put every latte on the table and smiled at Jinsoul as she put the latte in front of the girl. 

 

She suddenly gestured, "Call me!" then winked at Jinsoul before she left. 

 

Jinsoul was surprised to even talk and understand what happened until she saw the digits on her latte and a name, 'Jungeun' 

 

“Damn it Jinsoul, your girl has the guts!” Yves said in awe.

 

“Is this love, Jiwoo? I think I am having a heart attack.” Jinsoul said in disbelief as butterflies swam inside her stomach.

 

“Yes, darling. That’s love.” Jiwoo gave out a teasing smirk at Jinsoul and Jinsoul looked at Jungeun at the counter and gave out a sweet smile.

 

Maybe she's not a legendary third wheel after all. 

 

Meanwhile, Yeri looked at Sae-ron's digits as if it was the lottery's winning numbers. 

 

"Drinks on me!" 

 

***

 

Yeri stared at the number saved on her phone, will she send a message or not? It’s already written on the textbox all she has to do is to press send. This reminds her of her first day in school, she gave a lot of thought on how she will introduce herself. She may look confident but it was all because she practiced it all night. Like how she typed: Hey! This is Kim Yeri. I got your number from Jiwoo. How are you? She spent time and rewrote it a lot of times to make it sound okay.

 

But in the end she just let destiny dictate what will happen, she pressed the send button without too much thinking. And after a few minutes she received a reply.

 

Sae-ron:

Do you even know me? Lol :P

 

You:

Wait! So this is not Kim Sae-ron’s number?

 

“KIM JIWOO!!!” Yeri yelled to no one.