Title: Kiss the Rain
Pairing: Hong Jisoo (Joshua) x Woo Jangmi
Supporting Characters: Jang Doyoon, Choi Seungmi, Choi Seungcheol, (Hwang Minhyun for the alternate ending)
Genre: Romance, Slight Angst(?)
Length: Oneshot
Word Count: 2949 + 3281 for the alternate ending
Warning(s): -
Author's Note: alternate ending on the next chapter
Description: "Life is not about surviving the storm, it's about learning how to dance in the rain."

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Jangmi was on her way home after a busy day at the university. Casually walking through the busy streets until she felt water droplets on her noise. "Rain? Oh gosh... no." She immediately ran to the nearest bus shelter. Woo Jangmi hated rain so much. The cold raindrops, the gloominess when the sky turned dark, she hated everything about rain.

Why? She never liked the rainy weather in the first place until there was this guy who made her loved rain. Too bad now he's not there anymore, that's why she hated rain all over again. "I wish the rain would stop soon." She sighed as past memories flooded back to her mind.

 

"Jangmi! Come here!" Jisoo laughed as he waved to Jangmi who was still inside her house.

"But it's raining!" She shouted back. Yeah it was raining hard but somehow, the sky was still bright and you could see the sun shining through the rain.

"Exactly. It's fun, come here." 

In the end, Jangmi gave up so she picked up an umbrella, opened it and finally stepped outside. "I'm here now." She pouted. "I still don't get it why do you like to get yourself drenched in the rain? And playing in the rain could make you sick."

"Let me show you why I love the rain. But first, you need to put back that umbrella."

"But that means I would get drenched in the rain." She wanted to make him happy but she just couldn't let herself get drenched in the rain. Heck, she hates it when she has to walk in the rain with an umbrella since she prefers to stay inside a shelter and wait for the rain to stop.

She stared at the sky for a second, the sun was still shining. "Hmm... the weather's not bad." And she glanced at Jisoo, who was smiling widely at her.

"Fine." She said while walking back to her house, put back the umbrella from where it came from. "Now what?" She shouted from the door.

"Just run and I'll catch you." Jisoo smiled as he spread his arms, signalling her to run to his embrace. "1...2...3!"

At the count of three, Jangmi ran as fast as she could while squealing in proccess. When her body accidentally hit Jisoo's body, she screamed even more.

"Why are you screaming? See? It's fun to be in the rain isn't it?" He smiled.

"Well.... it's not as bad as I thought it would be but I still prefer to stay inside." She looked down. A little pout can be seen on her lips.

"I told you so." He let out a chuckle before finally leaning in and claimed those cherry lips of hers.

 

Jangmi shook her head as she massaged her temple. "Stop it, Jangmi. He's not here anymore, get over it."

Soon enough, the rain has stopped. The dark clouds was replaced by those white fluffy clouds, the bright sunshine and a rainbow can be seen through the sky. It was finally time for her to go home.

"I like the sunny weather better, it's more...... colorful." She mumbled while walking back home.

 

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On the next few days, it was raining, raining and raining again. Jangmi didn't like this weather at all. "Might as well skip class again today." She sighed and she jumped onto her bed. "Ah... my comfortable bed... I miss you so much." She thought, hugged a pillow, tossed and rolled her body around the bed. Finally feeling bored, she decided to open her phone. As she scrolled down her photo gallery, one particular picture showed up. It was a picture of her and him, smiling happily to the camera as they laid down on the green grass.

"Oh, I guess I haven't deleted this one." She mumbled, pressed the 'delete' button, and took a deep breath before closing her eyes.

 

"Where are we going?" Jangmi asked curiously as Jisoo skipped happily beside her. Still smiling brightly, he managed to say a simple "Just wait and see." Before walking even further.

"I'm tired." She stopped walking and sat on the ground. 

"Oh come on." He laughed. "Do you want me to carry you that bad?"

Pretending to not hear anything, Jangmi looked into another direction while humming into a random tune. Truthfully, she does want to get carried by him. A piggyback is one of her favorite things in the world. But instead of a piggyback, he carried her bridal style instead.

"Wait-- Jisoo! Put me down!" She squealed while hiding her face with her hands. This is not what she was hoping, her ears turned red out of embarrassment.

After a few struggle here and there (because of Jangmi's kicking and yelling) they've finally arrived at their destination. A green gate that was decorated with many different kinds of flowers were standing in front of them.

"Where are we?"

"My mother's garden. She loves to grow flowers. But I prefer to call this as our hidden paradise." He said before finally putting her down. Her feet finally touched the hard pathway. She felt like it was a surreal sight. The flowers are beautiful in her opinion.

"Paradise?" 

"Yeah, paradise. Let's go in!" He beamed happily.

After a few minutes of walking, Jangmi finally knew the reason why Jisoo said that it was a hidden paradise. One, it was far from the city so the air were fresh. Two, the flowers, tree and grass were beautiful. Lastly, the weather was nice and she could feel the heat of the sun and also the wind that occasionally blows.

They sat on the green grass as Jangmi took out her phone. "We need to take a picture here! It's a must!" she spoke in an excited manner.

Amused at her cute acts, he could only chuckle. He circled his arms around her neck, and made a 'V' pose with his hands. Jangmi smiled happily as she counted. "1.. 2.. 3.. Say cheese!"

 

"Why do I keep thinking about him." Jangmi sighed as she stared out to the dark sky, the rain hasn't stopped since last night. "I wish the rain will stop soon. I want to take a jog outside." she mumbled while switching channels, trying to find a good show to watch.

 

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On the same day at the Incheon airport, a guy was walking through the busy crowd while carrying his suitcase. He checked his phone for a second, before finally walking to the main entrance. "Jisoo! Over here!" A tall guy whose lips are as red as a strawberry shouted while waving his hands in excitement.

"Doyoon!" The guy who was addressed as 'Jisoo' approached the taller guy. "Where's Seungcheol?"

"Seriously? After two years, I picked you up at the airport now but you're asking where is Seungcheol?" Doyoon pretended to be mad as he crosses his arms, and gave a disapproval look to Jisoo.

"Seriously, I was wondering where he is now because you said that you'll be picking me up with him?" He laughed before finally giving Doyoon a hug.

"Seungcheol had caught a flu, because of the rainy weather these days." Doyoon laughed. "Hey, are you going to my house later? I bet Seungcheol will nag at me if you don't come."

"I will. But firstly, I have to go home or else my parents will nag at me too." 

 

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The sun shined brightly through the window, woken up the sleeping figure. "Oh.. It's Saturday." Jangmi yawned as she turned her body to another direction, so her back was facing the window.

She checked her phone, looked at the date and she couldn't help but sighed. "It's the 17th of March. Ah." it was supposed to be their fifth year anniversary, if only he didn't left her two years ago.

Jangmi managed to got up, took a shower to clear up her mind but in the end she decided to go to that place. Again. In the last two years, she always went to their 'hidden paradise' when the 17th of March comes. What did she do there? Nothing at all. Just by feeling the cold breeze, smelling the fresh scent of flower, all of those could soothe her mind. Although that place always made her remember of him, she had no other choice. She still loved him afterall.

When Jangmi was on her way to the garden, Jisoo had already arrived there. It was Doyoon's idea at first, he knew that his best friend is still in love with that girl. Maybe fate will somehow bring them together again.

"Ah.. This place is still the same after two years." Jisoo smiled as he walked on the stone path, jumping over some puddles that was left after yesterday's rain. "Roses...." He smiled at the thought of her, just by seeing those roses blooming reminded him of her.

The sound of footsteps stopped him from daydreaming any further as he turned around to see who was coming. "Jangmi." And there she was, walking while holding her phone, probably texting or something. 

On the other hand, Jangmi didn't realize about his presence until she looked up from her phone. His figure looking at her from afar. "No.. I must be dreaming right now." She thought before turning her back, preparing to leave that place immediately. Before she managed ran away, Jisoo had already held her wrist and pulled her into a tight hug.

"Stay." He whispered. Oh how he missed hugging her like this, her figure fits perfectly to his like a complete puzzle piece, and her fresh citrus scented hair. But most of all, he simply missed her.

"Let me go..." She spoke while holding back her tears that was ready to fall down in any second.

As if the sky was also crying, it suddenly rained. The beautiful sky turned dark, and raindrops could be felt on her bare skin. She couldn't take it anymore as tears fell down through her cheeks at the same time the rain fell.

"Don't cry..... I know I was wrong..." Jisoo smiled weakly as he wiped those tears that was mixed it the rain. "Don't you remember what I said before I left? That I'll be back?"

"I do... I do remember it but how could you thought that I will wait for you forever?! Those two years was hell for me." There it was, she broke down as she cried harder.

Jisoo felt stupid for a second. He thinked without thinking of the worst posibility when he left. Of course. Of course she would felt tired of waiting for him at some point. Of course she would give up, she's a human with feelings afterall. Seeing her like this made him felt like the worst guy on earth.

Her legs finally gave up as she fell onto the ground, sitting on the wet grass while still crying as she spoke again. "Avoiding the damn rain, it was hard because I used to hate it so much but then you made me realize about the beauty of it. After you were gone, I hated it again since it always made me remember of you."

"Jangmi....." This was the last thing he would want her to do; crying because of him. "Stand up... Please..."

"Me? Standing up?" She laughed bitterly for a bit as she wiped her tears. "Why would I stand up for you when you still left after I said 'don't go'? Just.... How could you leave easily like that and came back like nothing ever happened?!"

"I..." He was at loss of words. Since what she has said, it was the truth. He never felt as guilty as this in his life. Ever.

"Speechless, huh? I guess my job here is done. It's over." She stood up and left him without turning back. Leaving him alone in the rain. 

"I'm sorry..." A single tear fell from his eyes.

 

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Another five years passed by. After their meeting at the garden, Jisoo and Jangmi never contacted nor met each other. Jangmi was working happily as a fashion journalist while Jisoo went back to LA to continue his studies (and he never ever want to go back to Seoul because he wasafraid that he might hurt her more if he stays) but he had to go back to Seoul for one thing, Doyoon's wedding. Doyoon is his best friend so he couldn't say no.

"Long time no see, Seoul." He mumbled as he walked through the busy streets of Apgujeong.

 

It was a gloomy day, ever since morning, the sun hasn't come out yet. Jangmi sighed as she stared onto the dark sky. "Aww shoot, I forgot to bring my umbrella."

Realizing that it was going to rain soon, Jangmi tried to walk as fast as she can to her apartment. The sound of her heels clicking on the sidewalk made her more anxious since she couldn't run. Until now, she still hated rain but thankfully, she doesn't remember him anymore every time it rains.

The sound of thunder grumbling surprised her. In a matter of seconds, rain has fell from the sky. "My clothes... I just bought this yesterday." She pouted as she continued her walk. Her apartment is still a few blocks away but it would be a waste of time if she waited somewhere for the rain to stop. She wanted to go home as soon as possible.

Suddenly, she couldn't felt those raindrops on her skin anymore. "Weird.. I could still hear the raindrops..." She mumbled before finally turning herself around, only to meet those pair of eyes. Those eyes that she wished not to see again. "Screw you, fate."

"Hey." Jisoo greeted her while giving an awkward smile. There he was, standing in front of her while holding an umbrella so she won't get drenched in the rain.

"Oh hi." She grinned awkwardly. Even after all those years, she still couldn't forget those pair of eyes. To be quite honest, she regret that she left him at that time. Well... A little bit, just a little bit of regret. "What are you doing here? I thought you went back to LA?" And no, she didn't stalked him and whatnot. Doyoon told her that he went back to LA. He just felt that at least she need to know Jisoo's whereabouts.

"I did but for now, I have to attend Doyoon's wedding tomorrow so..... Yeah." He rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly.

"Ah... His wedding with Seungmi, right? I almost forgot about that." She tried to laugh. "So.......... Are we going to stay in here or do you want to walk me back home or do you want me to run in the rain instead?"

"You can take uh... My umbrella instead." He spoke after switching the grip of his umbrella to her hands.

"Don't tell me you are going to walk in the rain, Hong Jisoo." Jangmi laughed before giving him the 'are you serious' look.

Jisoo couldn't help but also laughed with her. "This girl, always managed to read right through my mind."

"It's not high school anymore, come on." She chuckled as she pulled him along.

"But we still can play in the rain." Jisoo grinned as he took away the umbrella from her grip and folded it back.

"What the actual f--- you've got to be kidding me." She laughed again as Jisoo pulled her to run in the rain.

"Isn't this fun?" Jisoo asked as he locked his gaze with hers.

"Exactly what you asked me during high school." She looked down, avoiding his gaze.

"Woo Jangmi." He called her name as he pulled her closer. "Look at me."

Finally meeting his eyes, her legs felt like jello. "What?" She spoke in the most normal tone she could ever spoke as she tried to make her heart beats normally again, but she failed.

"I have never stopped loving you. Eventhough I went back to LA, my mind keep wondering about you. Sometimes, I'm worried that you may have fallen for another guy. But seeing your eyes now, I knew that I still have a chance." He smiled. "I want us to be back." Jisoo simply said before leaning in and kissed her lips.

For a second, Jangmi could only stood there and became completely frozen. As soon as she regained her sanity, she kissed him back. And that was all that he needed. Jisoo pulled back as his smile grew wider. "Is that a yes?"

"Did he just... Oh my God." Upon realizing what has just happened, her face was completely flushed. "Do you want me to say no? Now piggyback me until I arrive at my apartment." She grinned.

He could only laugh, now that was the Jangmi that he used to know. "But your apartment is right over there!"

"Until my apartment's door, 'kay."

"Does that means I have to carry you to the elevator?"

"No. Until I arrive in front of my apartment's door."

He had no choice now. There was no turning back and you cannot win over her arguments. "Fine, hop on."Hhe squatted down, signalling her to hop onto his back.

She literally hopped onto his back as Jisoo almost stumbled down, thank goodness he managed to stand up. "I didn't mean that you should jump onto my back." He laughed. Sometimes, Jangmi could be such a child.

"I love you." She said as she rested her head onto his shoulder.

"I love you too." He smiled. "Now hold on tight." He said before running as fast as he can to her apartment.

"Hong Jisoo! Slow down! The road is slippery what if we fell down? Oh my God!"