The Tanuki
A Place Where I Belong
I’ve been waiting for Changjo for more than 30 minutes. I have to clear everything to make Changjo relaxes. I promised him to go home together, can’t leave him.
Should I talk to Soohyun?
‘Hyung! What are you doing here?’
‘Sungyeol, do you know where’s Soohyun?’
‘Nope. Why?’
‘Nothing. Thanks.’
‘Well then, I’m going. Bye hyung~’
Changjo finished his business. We walked in silence, neither me nor Changjo talked. He started to talk after a while.
‘Myungsoo, do you like Soohyun so much?’
‘What kind of question is that? He’s my dongsaeng, of course I like him.’
‘What if he’s not your real dongsaeng? Will you still like him?’
I touched his forehead, making sure it’s not hot. After dropping him in front of his house, I went back to my house.
I stopped in front of the traffic light near to my house when I saw a familiar face walking to the house next door.
That girl? What is she doing here?
Evening~
I have to wear my best outfit.
Soohyun arrived, when I’m about to go out.
‘Why so late? Club activity?’
‘Yeah. I’m tired, hyung. I wanna rest. Bye.’
I need to go now. Prepare myself to meet her and know her name. So I went to the next door. As I stopped in front of the huge teak door, I tidy up my clothes. Then I stretched out my right arm and knock the door. The door swung open and an around-40-year-old woman came out.
‘Excuse me, auntie.’ I bowed, showing my respect to her.
‘Who are you? Minyoung’s friend?’
So, her name is Minyoung? Nice name.
‘Yes. I come here to visit her.’
‘Wait here, I’ll call her. I didn’t know that she has a cool guy like you as her friend.’
I saw her walked to the front door.
‘Hi, Minyoung. We’re neighborhood.’
‘How do you know my name?’
I knew it from your mother.
‘You’re my friend; of course I know your name.’
‘Is there anything I can help?’
My heart melted as I saw her sweet smile.
‘Umm, no. I just want to know my new neighbor. See you tomorrow then.’
I walked two steps away from her door and I came back.
‘Here, I bought candy. Just wanna share it.’
‘Oo.. Thanks.’
I went back to my house, to my room and throw myself to my bed recalling what just happened. I smiled as I remembered her sweet smile, so comforting.
Wait! I forgot about Changjo and Soohyun! How can I do that? As I think about it over and over again, my thoughts bring me to dreamland.
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do i make too much conversation?
Sorry~
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