Kyuhyun and Sungmin are walking in the Han River Park. Hand-in-hand, enjoying the cold spring breeze. Wide smiles pasted on their faces. Gripping each other’s hand tightly. Nothing could ruin this day, even if people are staring at them weirdly. They know not to care about it.
The walked to a bench located under a shady tree, near the river. The view was beautiful as the love they has for one another. They sat on the beach, closely together, not leaving any gap between them.
Sungmin placed his head on Kyuhyun’s shoulder. Kyuhyun holds onto Sungmin’s shoulder, gripping it. If they could, they would stop time at that moment, just so that they can enjoy each other’s company along with the beautiful view of the Han River.
Sungmin and Kyuhyun are not lovers. At least not officially. Neither of them had confessed to each other, but they know. They know both of them love each other, more than just friends. And there was no need for words.
While enjoying the view and each others’ company, a chuckle was heard coming out of Sungmin. Out of curiosity, Kyuhyun turned to look at Sungmin, whose head was still on his shoulder.
“What’s so funny, Min?” asked Kyuhyun. He was wondering what could have made Sungmin chuckle all of a sudden. It isn’t like there’s anything funny around.
“It’s nothing , Kyu. I just remembered how we first saw each other. Remember the traffic light?”
~flashback~
Sungmin was sitting in the back of the car. He was pissed that his mother was nagging at him just because he got out of school 15 minutes later than said. Tunning into his MP3, he relaxes as he listens to Super Junior’s Miracle. He doesn’t know why does the song calms him down every time.
The car stops as the traffic light went red. He lifted his head to look out the window. That’s when he saw him, Kyuhyun. Slightly skinny,wearing a white shirt. He was playing with a PSP. Sungmin didn’t realize that he was staring at Kyuhyun longer than expected until Kyuhyun looked up from his PSP.
Eye’s in contact. Sungmin felt like his heart skipped a beat. The guy, Kyuhyun, was gorgeous. Slightly plump lips, white skin & short messy hair. Sungmin had never seen someone like him before.
He feels the car moving. Unconsciously, he waved goodbye to the fellow. A bright smile on his face as he does so. The fellow waved back and smiled a smile that could kill any girl, and apparently guy too cause Sungmin felt like dieing after seeing that smile. As Sungmin slops back onto his chair, he thought ‘Who was that guy?’
~end of flashback~
“Yeah. How could I ever forget that” said Kyuhyun. They both smiled, remembering that day.
“You know, since then, I’ve been thinking bout you” said Sungmin.
“Great. That means I’m not the only one” Kyuhyun said. “By the way Min, do you remember that day when I saved you?” asked Kyuhyun.
“Yuph. As clear as daylight. Since that day, you have always been by my side when ever I need you”
~flashback~
It was Sunday and Sungmin was hanging ouit with his friends, Donghae and Eunhyuk. They call themselves ‘The three Lees’’ considering all three of them has Lee as their Sur name.
They had just finished buying some stuff at a store. They decided to go to the other mall across the road. When the traffic light went red, Donghae and Eunhyuk ran to the other side, leaving Sungmin who was busy picking up all the begs of stuffs he bought at the store.
“Sungmin!! Hurry up!” shouted Eunhyuk from across the road.
“Yeah, Okay!” Sungmin ran to the other side when suddenly a motorcyclist was speeding. He was about to hit Sungmin when a guy pushed Sungmin out of the way. The said guy and Sungmin fell to the floor.
Both Donghae and Eunhyuk ran to Sungmin, worried bout him. “Yah~!! Stupid motorcyclist! If I ever see you again, You are so dead!” shouted Eunhyuk
“Yeah!!” shouted Donghae too.
Both Donghae and Eunhyuk crouched down beside Sungmin. “Are you okay?” asked Donghae. Sungmin and the guy sat up.
“Yeah. I’m okay. Just a few cuts and bruises. That’s all” he said.
Sungmin looked to his side. It was him, the guy from the traffic light before. The guy and Sungmin looked at each other and at the same time they said “It’s you”
~End of flashback~
“Thanks for saving me that day, Kyu. I don’t know what would’ve happen to me if u didn’t” said Sungmin.
“It’s either you could have died or You’ll broke some bones, and by some I meant A LOT” joked Kyuhyun.
“Kyu~” whined and pouted Sungmin.
“I’m only kidding, Min” said Kyuhyun, chuckling.
Sungmin smiled and hugged Kyuhyun. “Yeah. I know you were”
The rest of the day went great for the two. Kyuhyun and Sungmin went to the amusement park to have some fun. They played almost every games there, except for the child games. They even went into the Tunnel of Love. Of cause some people was watching them in curiosity of why would two ‘guys’ went into the Tunnel of Love together without any girl, but like Sungmin and Kyuhyun cared. No they don’t. They’re having the time of their lives and the won’t let stupid things like that ruin it.
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“Waah~ Kyu!! Look ! Look! The moon’s so bright and pretty tonight, isn’t it?” said Sungmin to Kyuhyun. They were now walking to Sungmin’s house. The night sky was filled with twinkling stars and the moon was growing brighter than any other nights before.
“Yeah. You’re right, Min. The moon is especially bright tonight” said Kyuhyun. Kyuhyun hold onto Sungmin’s hand Sungmin blushed at the sudden contact he felt on his hand. He hold on Kyuhyun’s hand tightly, head down, avoiding Kyuhyun’s eyes.
Without them knowing, they reached Sungmin’s house. The were stading infront of the gate. “Well, I guess we’re here. I’ll see you tomorrow, Kyu” said Sungmin. He turned to went inside but his wrist was caught by Kyuhyun.
“Wait, Min. I need to tell you something” said Kyuhyun. He was looking down at his feet, biting his bottom lips. “Yeah, Kyu?”
“ermm.. I don’t know how to say this” said Kyuhyun.
“What is it???” asked Sungmin.
“I’m – I’m – I’m transferring to Australia tomorrow” said Kyuhyun. He was holding his tears from falling.
“I know”
“I’m sorry, Min. It’s just that I got a scholar there and my mom wants me to go study there so I’ll have a brighter future and that I don’t have to struggle later and – What?! You knew?” blurted out Kyuhyun.
“Yeah~ I know” Sungmin said.
“B-B-B-But how?” stuttered Kyuhyun. He was confused. He was sure he hadn’t told Sungmin anthing bout it. He was certain. How?
“You’re Mom. She called me a few days ago telling me bout it. She was so happy and I guess she told me because she knew you wouldn’t tell me right away. She wants me to be mentally prepared I guess” said Sungmin. He smiled but not his usual smile. It was more forced and fake compared to his usual that is bright and cheerful. Kyuhyun could see the sorrow from Sungmin’s smile.
Sungmin eye’s started getting watery. A few seconds later, tears started rolling down his eyes. He couldn’t help it. He cried and cried like there’s no tomorrow. Kyuhyun stood there, watching as Sungmin cried. Even when they were watching those angsty – romance chic flick movies or when Sungmin’s fave cat died, never once had Sungmin ever cried. But now, he is. Crying like a little baby and the reason was because of him, Kyuhyun.
Kyuhyun walked up to Sungmin. He wrapped his arms around Sungmin and held him tight. Sungmin cried even more in Kyuhyun’s arms. Hiccups and heavy breathing could be heard from Sungmin. “Husssh Min. It’s alright. It’s gonna be okay” whispered Kyuhyun to Sungmin’s ear.
A few minutes later, Sungmin stopped crying. Kyuhyun pat Sungmin’s back. He parted from Sungmin, unwrapping his arms. He looked into Sungmin’s eyes. Although it was puffy, from crying, it was still beautiful. More beautiful than the moon in the night sky. Both Sungmin and Kyuhyun was gazing into each other’s eyes. Unconsciously, Kyuhyun leaned in and kissed Sungmin on the lips.
The kiss was soft, tender and sweet. Kyuhyun had never imagined it’ll be like this. He’s first kiss with Sungmin. Well, his first kiss in his entire life. Sungmin closed his eyes and deepens the kiss.
A few minutes later, they broke off the kiss, only because they ran out of air. A tear rolled down Sungmin’s eyes. “Kyu~” he said, wrapping his arms around Kyuhyun’s waist. Kyuhyun wrapped his arms around Sungmin’s shoulder.
“It’s alright, Min. We’ll meet each other again. One Day” he said. He kissed Sungmin fully on the lips again. Sungmin kissed back, tears falling from his eyes. They parted, unwrapping each other.
“You should go in now, Min. It’s getting late. Sleep tight” said Kyuhyun. He started walking his way home. Sungmin stood there like a doll, not moving from his spot and not moving his gaze from Kyuhyun. The image of Kyuhyun started fading as his eyes started tearing up.
He dropped to the ground and tears falls from his eyes. “Kyu~” he said between sobs. Tears won’t stop falling down his cheeks. Sungmin started hiccupping and breathing heavily.
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“Aigoo~ Kyuhyunnie~ I’m going to miss you dear but I’m happy you got this scholarship. Please take care of yourself later” Kyuhyun’s mother said as she hugged Kyuhyun. Being the only child in the family, Kyuhyun had always beed spoilt by his mother.
“errghh… okay mom.. Can you let go now? I .. can’t .. breathe” exaggerated Kyuhyun. Kyuhyun’s mother let go of him immediately. “Sorry Honey” she said.
“It’s okay Mom” he said.
“By the way dear, where’s your friend, Sungmin?”
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Sungmin was in bed, crying. He still couldn’t believe that Kyuhyun’s leaving today. Sungmin cried under his quilt, feeling weak. He felt as if all his energy has been drained out of him. He’s eyes puffed from crying all night.
As Sungmin was crying, he heard a knock from his door. “Sungmin ah~ Umma’s coming in” said Sungmin’s mother. She entered Sungmin’s room, not to find her son, but a big glomp of covers rolled together.
“Sungmin ah~ you should get out from under there. It’s not good for a guy to cry, you know” she said as she gently removes the cover. Sungmin cried harder when he saw his mother.
“Umma~” cried Sungmin. He sat up and hugged her. He cried even more. Tears falling, non-stop. “What’s wrong, dear? Why are you crying? Is it because you’re friend Kyuhyun’s leaving for Australia to day?” she asked.
Sungmin looked up, confused on how his mother know. “H-H-How did you know, mom?”
“Mother’s intuition, darling. Plus I overheard you two outside when I was about to throw out the trash” she said. “You love him, don’t you honey? And don’t try to lie. You can’t lie to your own mother no matter how realistic it sounds cause I’ll always know the truth, dear. I’m your mom”
Sungmin nodded. “Yeah. I do. I really do love him” he said. Tears forming in his eyes.
“Then, what are you doing here, Minnie? You should go to the airport and tell him. I bet you haven’t told him yet, right?”
Sungmin nodded again. “Yeah, but it’s to late now, mom. I bet he’s already boarding the plane by now. I won’t make it”
“It’s never too late, dear. And yeah you will. You know why? Because you got the best driving mom in the entire world so get up and let’s go!” said Sungmin’s mother as she pulled Sungmin up from bed.
“You’re the greatest, mom” he said and they both dashed to the car.
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“15 more minutes till the plane board the passengers, honey. Maybe you should board now so you can relax in the plane” said Kyuhyun’s mom.
“No thanks, mom but I’m gonna wait till they call the passengers”
“Suit yourself, dear”
Kyuhyun was waiting. He was still waiting for Sungmin to come. His hope for Sungmin to come has not faded, He know’s Sungmin will come. He’s sure. He can feel it.
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“5 minutes till boarding. All passengers of flight 713, from Seoul, Korea to Sydney, Australia, please confirm your attendance at the ticketing counter before boarding. Thank you”
The sound of the Airport’s telecom made Kyuhyun’s heart rushed. ‘But he’s still not here yet’ he thought. He picked up his luggage and went to hug his mother one last time.
“I’m going to miss you, dear. Please do take care of yourself” said Kyuhyun’s mom. “Arasoo, Umma”
Kyuhyun walked to the ticketing counter. Each step he took, he’s heart felt like it’s been torn into pieces. ‘Sungmin’ he thought. Evry step he took, that name would appear in his head. As he was next in line, he heard his name being called.
“Kyu~!!”
“That voice”, he thought. “Could it be?” he turned his head towards the direction of the voice and there he was, Sungmin, panting for air.
“Sungmin” his name came out of Kyuhyun’s mouth. He dropped his luggage and ran to Sungmin. As before, every step he took, he thought of Sungmin. the Sungmin he knows, the Sungmin he saved, the Sungmin he used to stalked and the Sungmin he love, dearly. That same ‘Lee Sungmin’.
Immediately, Kyuhyun’s arms wrapped around Sungmin when he reached him. Sungmin also did the same. Both of them had tears rolling down their cheeks.
When parted, Kyuhyun kissed Sungmin deeply and passionately. Arms around Sungmin’s waist, pulling him closer. Sungmin wrapped his arms around Kyuhyun’s neck, deepening the kiss. When both were out of breathe, they broke off the kiss. Kyuhyun placed his hands on Sungmin’s face, caressing him.
Tears rolling down their eyes. “I Love You” whispered Kyuhyun. “I Love You.. I love You.. I Love You.. ” he said as he keeps on caressing Sungmin’s face.
“I Love You too, Kyu~ . I always have and I always will. Remember that” Sungmin said as he leaned in to place a small peck on Kyuhyun’s lips. “Remember that” he mumbled in the kiss.
They parted. Kyuhyun hugged Sungmin one last time and gave him another kiss. “I will, I’ll always will, Min” he said. Kyuhyun walked back to the ticketing counter and gave his ticket. Before he got it, he waved goodbye to Sungmin and Sungmin waved back. Tears rolling down from both of their eyes.
“Always remember, Kyuhyun. I’ll always Love You”
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3 years had passed since that day. Sungmin now works at a Music University, teaching young students how to play the musical instruments, especially the guitar. Although that long had passed, he still remembered Kyuhyun.
Everyday, when he drives home, he would use the same road he first saw Kyuhyun. He’s really grateful to God for making the traffic light red. If it didn’t Kyuhyun and Sungmin could have never met.
As like any other day in the pass 3 years, he drives through that same road. The song ‘Miracle’ was playing. Even if time has passed, that song was still his favorite. The traffic light turned red. It reminded him of the first time he saw Kyuhyun. He looked out the window, hoping for a miracle that Kyuhyun would be standing out there.
A guy who was listening to his MP3 was outside. He had his head hung low so Sungmin couldn’t really see his face. As Sungmin was about to turn his head to the road, the guy looked up. He looked at Sungmin, waved and smiled.
That smile. The smile Sungmin had fallen for, The smile that was always there when he needed it, The smile that almost killed him a long time ago, The smile that he missed but most importantly, the smile from the one he love.
“Kyuhyun…”
Sungmin got out of the car, ran to Kyuhyun and hugged him. He touches every single thing he saw from his hair, to his chin, hoping that it wasn’t a dream. And it wasn’t.
“I told you, Min. I told you we’ll meet each other again, one day. And apparently, that day is today. I Love You, Min” said Kyuhyun. He leaned in and kissed Sungmin.
“I Love You too. I always had and I always will” mumbled Sungmin in the kiss. The song ‘Miracle’ could still be heard from Sungmin’s car. And yes, Sungmin thought. Life couldn’t get better.
The End