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SHINee, Winter Wonderland

SHINee, Colorful

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Seoul, December 2020.

Melodies of Christmas songs echoed across the park as the cold breeze swept past Naeun’s masked cheek. She looked down and spotted two silhouettes with their hands intertwined, one matched her own and another lean, tall silhouette. She chuckled and stared at the manly silhouette. Years ago, he was a young teen, a boy who was just turning into a man. Years later, he grew slightly taller, his lean shoulders were now broad and muscular. She peeked at him, who was talking to his staff about the latest SHINee album recordings. No matter how quirky, weird, funny he is in front of her, he always had his professional side, and as years past, he became more mature and experienced in his field. As she listened to him blurting out professional terms, judging cynically on how music should be arranged, she smiled fondly. She always knew this professional side of him, but somehow, she falls for him every time. She tightened her fingers around him. 

Months ago, when her close friend, Stephanie asked her, how she managed to fall in love with the same person for such a long time, she merely smiled sweetly. They were imperfect, but they were fit for each other. No matter how far apart they were, no matter how long they’ve lost contact from hectic schedules, she would always find him there, waiting for her, and she would do the same for him. 

She was still immersed in her thoughts with a smile, when Taemin turned to her and asked with a chuckle. “Naeun-ah? Why are you smiling at the ground?” 

She looked up into his eyes and laughed. “Babo.” 

He raised his eyebrows in bewilderment. “Why are you calling me a bab