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Exiting school me and Byungjoo walked side to side towards our houses, or at least that's what I thought until he put a hand over my shoulders And made us cross the road.
"Hey, let's go somewhere" he said as we marched across the street.
"Where" I asked, clueless. It's been some while since we went somewhere after school. Or even hung out on the weekends.
"you'll see, it will feel refreshing" he reassured.
Soon enough Byungjoo's palm blocked my vision and I got taken aback, "what are you doing, you're not kidnapping me right" I ranted and I heard him chuckle "what the hell is going on inside your head" he replied as he guided me forward to God knows where. But I didn't mind as long as it was only Byungjoo because even mom wouldn't question me being late if I was with him.
I squinted my eyes as soon as Byungjoo removed his hand and soon adjusted my vision to the light. a small smile tickled my lips as I stared at the place I knew very well..
"The playground" I muttered.
"Does this bring back any memories?"
"A lot of them" I replied and walked forward, Byungjoo trailing closely behind me.
This playground was where me and Byungjoo met for the first time, around thirteen years ago. And since that day we became like peanut butter and jelly, if I may put it like this.we stuck to each other the whole time, had our own games and even our very own secret hideout.
"Want me to push you?" Byungjoo offered after noticing me staring at the swings and I smiled at him. If there was anything I liked about Byungjoo it was the way he read my mind.
"Do you remember? We first met exactly here, and you were afraid to play with the other kids" Byungjoo said as I sat down on the swing and he started pushing me lightly.
"I wasn't scared! I was just waiting for one of them to get off so I can play myself!" I defended.
"But many hopped on and off and you just stood there keeping a safe distance" Byungjoo went on and my pout deepened
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'Should I approach them ? What if they refuse?' the little girl thought as she stood there watching the other kids swinging happily, immediately stepping forward whenever one of them got off yet soon retreating as another quickly gets on.
"Wanna play?" The girl turned to her left. There stood a child about her age and height, dark hair, big doe eyes and soft pink lips.
"E-Eung.." the girl almost whispered, nodding her head and soon hitched as the boy shouted, "Hey!! Let the girl play!!"
"Okay come here" the child on the swing got off and called.
"You'll have to push me later for this" the little boy said and she just nodded with an excited smile.
"I'm Byungjoo. What's you name!" Byungjoo exclaimed while pushing the girl on the swing Stronger every time.
"H-Hajin, my name is Hajin" she replied, louder than before as the boy's tone told her he was no harm.
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"Were you just watching the whole thing?!"
"Sure why not"
"Well you could've stepped up earlier!"
"See? You were really in need of a super hero"
"Tcheh.." I sighed, a smile never leaving my lips.
I missed this Byungjoo. I missed the cheerful playful Byungjoo. It felt like it's been a while since we had a conversation like this. It felt good. It felt refreshing.
We stayed in the playground for a longer time, playing, chatting, or just enjoying each other's presence. The playground was old and no kids played there anymore so we were pretty much alone. When it was almost sunset we walked back home.
"Thanks" I said as I accepted the chocolate milk box Byungjoo had just bought. He knew I'd accept chocolate milk anywhere, anytime.
"What about you" I asked as we resumed walking "
I gained some weight you see" he bluntly reasoned.
"Nonsense. You're still as thin as ever. I may weight more than you"
"Says the one who skips breakfast and has Digestive cookies for lunch" he replied and I gave him a sly smile to which he just chuckled.
"Thanks" I said as me and Byungjoo reached my house.
"For what" he replied.
"For the refreshing time" I answered with a small smile which he just mirrored and began to walk his way, never forgetting to tell me to "take care" as usual.
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"Hey"
it was Hanbin, "so I was being nice and decided to help you without you officially telling me to, you know, to spare you some of the awkwardness" he added as he casually marched closer to me.
"I was going to tell you though.." I murmured.
"When? Next century?" He amusedly replied.
"I really was, okay!"
"I know I know, you're that desperate" he said with a sly smile and I glared at him.
"Forget it. What kind of idiot was I to even think of your 'help'" I hissed and jumped off the short wall, ready to leave the rooftop.
"Hey hey come here I'm kidding" Hanbin grabbed me by the arm and pulled me back. Afterall, the 'wait' wasn't even a request since he practically shoved me back.
"I'm not done talking" he added in a more serious tone as he looked at me right in the eyes.
Suddenly his two hands landed on my shoulders and I found myself facing him. I gulped.
"I, Kim Hanbin, pledge to make this little hopeless little creature's days more bright and crazy"
"... uhm first I'm not little second can we skip the crazy part" I commented and he ignored me.
"And that will be starting..... tomorrow." He seriously announced, apparently too deep in his very own scenario.
"Tomorrow is Saturday what are you on" I scowled.
"Uhuh exactly," he stood up and faced me with his back. I raised an eyebrow,
"because you'll be," he turned back and we locked eyes.
"tutoring me" he finished.
"Huh?"
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I just realized I didn’t post this yet it’s been ages since I wrote it .___.