A Trip Down to Memory Lane — One shot songsong couple fanfic

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A one shot fan fiction inspired from songsong couple. 
Please listen to the song "Driver's License" by Olivia Rodrigo before/after/while reading this for more feels ~

I wrote this for only 10 mins and it's my first time so I apologize for grammatical error. Enjoy!
Again, this is just a fan fiction. 

Foreword

After weeks of shoots for my new drama, I finally have a break. Actually, I don’t consider this as a break for this is just a 2-day rest because of director’s personal emergency. Anyway, a rest is a rest. My new drama is fun but the shoot is tiring. So I promised myself that I will use these days to do my usual stuff; play with my dogs and read books.

 

It’s almost lunch and I’m lazy lying in my couch. For some reason, I can’t seem to focus in reading. “Maybe I can cook for lunch?” I said to myself. As I prepare for the ingredients, I suddenly feel like want to eat take out foods. I was about to dial for a delivery, but I suddenly fee the urge to drive around Seoul before I drive thru in my favorite restaurant. “It’s been a while since I drive around the area.” I said myself. “But what if there’s media? Or fans? For sure, I will be in the headlines tomorrow.” I am debating with my inner self. “It’s okay, you’ll just drive around and do drive thru. Let’s go!” I convinced myself. I get my keys and hop in my car. I used the car that I rarely used before so it will not attract people.

 

I am driving around for about 30 minutes. I have no destination, actually. My eyes wander around because it’s been a while since I’m alone driving. I felt a little freedom. I drive around a little more. I passed by Itaewon. Suddenly, a little memory just popped in my head. Ah, our celebration party after we won the grand awards. I tried to shook that memory in my head. I continue driving for minutes. The stop light turned red. As my eyes wander again, it landed on a big screen in one famous building. It was about you. An interview about your new drama that is a big hit. I’m not really into watching television ever since but I’m really proud of you. I remember every time you received an offer for a drama, you’re always in doubt because you think you’re not good enough. I smiled on the thought of how cute you were back then, sulking about those moments. “Enggkkk!!!” The car behind me just honk at me. As I look into the traffic lights, it turned green a few seconds ago. It took me back to reality. I stepped on the gas paddle speed away. 

 

I took a left turn as I approach my favorite restaurant. Actually, it’s OUR favorite. We used to be here during our first wedding anniversary. I immediately ordered my usual food. As I was about to get my order in drive thru, the waiter greeted me with a smile. “Costumer, it’s been a while. Here’s your food. Enjoy. Drive safely!” I remember him. Your favorite waiter who you always greeted with a smile. Again, I shook my head. What’s wrong with me today? 

 

Since my tummy is now grumbling and I’m starting to remember the things I find it hard to forget, I decided to go home. I drove away from that restaurant and passed to another intersection. The traffic lights turned red again. Just then, a bus stopped next to me. For some reason, I looked at it. Then what? It has a picture of your advertisement for soju. Wow. What a day! I laugh it off and turned right. I entered a smaller road. I used this route as an alternative. Actually, it was the route we discovered when you drove me to my house when we’re still filming for our drama. As I drove in this route, I saw an enforcer waving his light stick. I stopped a little. He went over me and pointed the small sign from afar. I pulled down my rear mirror a bit. “Hello, Miss. This road is currently under construction. You may use the alternate route. Just turn left to this road then turn right to the next intersection. I’m sorry for the inconvenience.” He told me with a smile. I think he recognized me. Since I don’t have any choice, I obliged.

 

As I drove to this street, it seemed familiar to me. Suddenly, I passed into a vacant lot. I slowed down a bit to examine it. Then it hit me, it was where our marital house was used to stand. I was supposed to pull over in front of it but I saw familiar cars — paparazzi. So I decided to speed off. Thank God my car was heavily tinted. I’m almost near my house. I can’t take it anymore. All these streets are filled with memories. Beautiful and painful memories. 

 

I parked my car. I was about to turn off the engine but hesitated as I hear a certain song.

“Cause you said forever, now I passed alone in your street.” And another memory flashed back. “I’ve found myself a lifetime partner whom I loved very much.” That’s what you said during the last day of 2017 in the national television. Lifetime partner. Lifetime. Forever.

 

I entered my house and proceed to my kitchen. I prepared my food and sat down. I can’t believe what happened today. Is it a wrong move to drive alone today? What’s with today? This is too much for a coincidence. I found myself wiping a tear that fell from my eye. What? I’m crying? Why? Ah! I shook my head again for the nth time today. I need to distract myself. I get my phone and read some messages from my agency and staff of my drama. I was about to turned it off when I saw something. I was distracted these past few months that’s why I don’t remember about this for quite some time. But now I’m sure. This is the reason. This maybe the reason for this trip to the memory lane today. This maybe the reason why I’m feeling something heavy inside my heart today.   I looked into the date today: October 31, 2023

 

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