#9 (1/2)

2014 - 17 y/o

It had been 4 months since the incident. He had been HaRi's boyfriend for 4 months now. And today, was a graduation day. The day we ended school and the day we will be parted.

I looked at the couple - HaRi and him - were busy capturing photos for memorable. I envied them. But it was the best to let go of him.

"Han Mi, come here, honey. Let's take pictures." Umma waved as she signal me and my friends to approach her.We stated that the boys - Nam Woong and him - yes, him, because he was HaRi's boyfie - were at the back since they were about 190 cm tall. I posed awkwardly while all five of my friends posed leisurely. "Okay, the two of you now." Umma pointed to me and Nam Woong. The others dispersed - letting umma captured a photo of us.

"Could you please be closer, honey? He's not gonna bite you." Umma complained about the gap between me and Nam Woong. He approached me and placed his hand on my shoulder then whispered, "smile."

"Kiss him, honey," umma exclaimed. I widened my eyes then leisurely the word came out of my mouth. "Nae?" I looked at him, who was beside my umma with expectation, but his expression was priceless.

Nam Woong bent to my height then brought his face near mine. "Wae?" A spontaneous word out again. "Your umma wanted it. We should gave it." Nam Woong whispered to my ear. I can feel his breathe at my ear. I looked at him again - expecting - but he showed his poker face. I wrapped my hands around Nam Woong's neck and kissed him at the lips. I let our lips touched for few seconds then released it. Nam Woong's eyes were widened - still didn't believe - and I didn't bother to look at the boy's priceless face.

Suddenly, Nam Wong pulled me and we ran to I-don't-where. We sat - leaning against a building - gaining our energy back. I could my eyes for a second then I could feel the back of his hand - wiping my lips. "What're you doing?" I pushed his hand away. "You're mad, Han Mi. What're you trying to do?" I sensed shock and guiltiness in his voice. "Sorry." I apologized then looked down - hugging my knees. I felt a hand caressing the top of my crown and managed to hear 'it's okay' from him.

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We went back to the last place before we ran off. "Where had you two been?" Umma questioned. I ignored the question to look for him. He was gazing at something. I spotted where he was gazing and - boom - at our hands - meaning mine and Nam Woong's. Nam Woong held my hands tightly when he realized he was staring at us.

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