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As I removed my helmet, the vibrant sign of 'Roller Skate' immediately caught my eye. A place I had never been to before, and anticipation buzzed within me. Chan took my hand, intertwining our fingers, and guided me inside. The expanse of the place unfolded before me, a kaleidoscope of colors, with a charming cafe tucked to the side of the rink.
The ambiance was delightful, not overly crowded, with around 10 to 15 people gracefully gliding on the rink. Chan left me on a bench, momentarily entranced by the skaters, while he fetched a pair of skates for both of us.
"Chan, have you skated before?" I couldn't contain the question that had lingered in my mind since our arrival. He settled beside me with two pairs of skates, each of different sizes.
"A few times. I'm guessing you haven't?" His assumption was spot-on. I nodded, confirming his suspicion. As he began removing his shoes, I mirrored his actions, mindful of the fact that it was indeed my first time.
"When we were kids, the rest of us used to come and play here. Changbin was the best at skating – he could skate without looking and avoid falling like a clumsy fool."
His statement prompted a chuckle from me. Chan rose first and assisted me in steadying myself before we ventured onto the skating rink. Once my feet touched the surface, I cautiously started, focusing solely on the act of moving without stumbling.
Five minutes elapsed, and to my surprise, I felt like I had unlocked a hidden talent.
Not a single fall, and I was gliding around the rink, relishing the exhilaration. "Chan! Chan, look! I can skate without fal-" I swirled around just in time to witness Chan tumbling onto his backside with a groan.
Laughing heartily, I skated toward him. I extended a hand to help him up, but in his unsteadiness, he fell again, this time pulling me down with him. I couldn't help but chuckle loudly at the comical situation we found ourselves in. "I can't believe it. The Bang Chan, who is known for being cold and ruthless, keeps tripping on a roller skating rink."
"Shut up, I'll get used to it over time." It took him three attempts to stand on both feet without falling again a minute later.
I decided to assist him in skating correctly, but my laughter persisted every minute as I watched him. It was akin to teaching a baby deer to walk, especially since once he fell, it took about three minutes to stand back up properly.
"Chan, that is not skating, buddy." Chan sighed as he fell again but this time opted not to get back up. "I give up! Me and skating just don't get along well."
