HEARTBEATS [2KIM AU]

nineteen

"you..."

After the meal they had in a restaurant near the next place, they made their way to the Lotte World. Just like that day, when Minju planned on asking her out, they played around the place. There are some new games so they tried them all out.

Chaewon was having fun as she enjoys a lot of active things, it was surprised that her cheekbones aren't tiref yet with her smiling the whole time. Minju who never let a smile out of her sight was feeling so much happy. 'I hope that you can still smile at me that way after I tell you. I hope last thing I'll see before that day is your bright smile.'

"Yah, Min! Quit staring, I know I'm a cutie but enjoy this with me." Minju snapped on her thoughts and pinch the older's cheeks, adoring her more. They continued playing until it's quarter to three in the afternoon. They went in a karaoke booth wherein they can eat as well. They ordered their snacks first before proceeding inside.

"Woah, this cheeseball is so good."

"Unnie, all cheeseballs are good. How can't they be?" Chaewon just nodded at the statement of the younger as her mouth is full to talk.

"Aigoo, Minju is such a kid." Chaewon wiped the food on the latter's cheeks as Minju chuckled, embarassed with her clumsiness. It didn't take them long to finish their snacks when they thought of staying for a while to sing.

Minju can't help but fall in love with Chaewon's angelic voice. It was no surprise to her because she hears her singing once in a while but her ears are not getting used to it. She falls in love everytime. "Unnie, you're so good at this. Why you're not a singer?" Chaewon covered her face with her tiny hands, flattered with the compliment from the younger.

"Thanks for that but you should sing as well. I also love listening to you sing." Minju reached for the song book to search for a song that she can sing. Then a few seconds later, the mic is on her hand now. The title of the song appeared on the screen, "Never Not" her favourite song.

For as long as I live and as long as I love
I will never not think about you
You, mmm
I will never not think about you
Not a second that you're out of my mind. When I learned about love, I only know you. While I'm right here, standing beside you, I will love. My heart will only beat for you.

We were so beautiful
We were so tragic
No other magic could ever compare
Seeing our story, it seems like a perfect story. In the reality world we live in, there's no such thing as perfect story. We are not an exception to this. However, being with you in the story makes the story close to fairy tales. They're not perfect but was a dreamlike story. I believe that we will overcome it soon, just trust me.

With that, she finished singing the song with emotions flowing on her voice. Chaewon clapped at her proudly and hugged her, the older's cheeks in contact with Minju's. Such an adorable moment for them. "Minju, you're so good at this. Why you're not a singer?" Chaewon faked shock in her face, clearly imitating Minju's statement a few moments ago.

"Because I don't want my fans to go after you. You're enough for me as fan."

"Fan?"

"Of course, my forever lover as well."

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They reached a familiar gate, a meaningful opening. They're back at the garden where Minju confessed. Like before, they're greeted by the staffs in the entrance. They actually often visit here when a small cafe is built inside, wherein the spot is perfect for relaxing and focusing. They often have a 'date' there when they're too busy. They will bring their stuffs and do the work there together.

Just like they expected, there a few people visiting the place. It became famous that they were able to expand the garden, there's a lot more to see now compare to the first they went here.

They're taking pictures of each other with the flowers as their background.The whole place is a good spot for pictures with the aesthetic looking flowers.They would often smell some flowers and would joke around. As they reached their favorite spot, the so called "Roses Paradise" wherein different type of roses are collected. Luckily, there's no one around when they reached the place.

"I remember that night, it was so beautiful here. Well, it's always beautiful here with or without any special decorations." Chaewon stated as she looked around the room like place without a roof. Being surrounded by roses felt romantic for them, as if there's no other word existing, only love.

"Oh my!" Chaewon exclaimed that made Minju go to her.

"Why?"

"This day felt deja vu, we went to the Lotte World then in here?" The older's eyes changed suddenly before she said the next words.

"Are you planning to ask me out for marriage?"

"Yah, unnie! We're still studying. By of course, I will, one day." Minju laughed.

"I was joking. It just felt similar to that day." Chaewon went laughing with Minju.

"I feel like this is a special day though."

"Uh huh, why do you think so?" Minju asked as she reached something from.

"I don't know but maybe because I'm with you."

"Chaewon unnie, being cheesy moment." Minju laughed earning an embarassed slap from Chaewon.

"Well, again back with the special day. I do want to give something to you." Minju said as she took out a small box and opened it. It's a necklase with a rose quartz.

"It caught my attention the first time I looked at it, since I was thinking of you. The lady selling this predicted that I'll be giving it to the love of my life. She said that this is classic stone of love. She also said that it heals broken hearts. Can I?" She asked if she could wear it to Chaewon who nodded at her. She said the last part in her mind, I'll tell her tomorrow maybe? Before I really go.

"You should tell me when you're giving gifts so I have something for you as well. Thank you for this anyway." She hugged Minju after she turned around. She can't express how lucky she is. "I don't need any gift, you're here anyway?" Minju whispered in their hug but is enough to be heard by the older.

"That helps healing one's wounded heart. It also a stone that helps overcome betrayal and to learn to trust again."

Minju remembered what the lady said to her. I hope that with this one lie, you'll forgive me. Once I'm back with a healthier heart, I'll love you more than I ever did. I'll love you for the rest of my life.