FROM, DO KYUNGSOO | Chansoo

♡ MINSEOK ♡

Dear Minseok,

Has anyone ever told you how pretty your eyes are? I've never seen eyes as pretty as yours. The way they glisten in the light makes you seem younger somehow, it makes you look cuter. You're very cute Minseok. I know you like being called that.

I'm a little in awe of you, you know. You always bring brilliant ideas and questions to the book club. I really only joined because my friend Sehun forced me to, and I hated it at first, but then you talked me. You continued to talk to me every single session, including me in discussions and ideas and making sure I felt welcome. I think that's what I like about you best, Kim Minseok. The way you make everyone around you feel at ease. I felt comfortable. You smile and it's like nothing bad in the world matters anymore.

It's the end of my first year here at high school, but it also means it's the end of your last. You told me you're off to New York City to study Law, a dream of your parents but not necessarily a dream of yours. I hope you succeed in life, Kim Minseok, and I hope you end up following your heart.

I think you're incredible. I think you're one of the most incredible people I've ever met, and I'd shout it from the rooftops if it meant more people could see how incredible you are.

I hope you get everything in you want in life, Minseok. You deserve nothing but the best.

From,

Do Kyungsoo

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To: dokyungsoo93@gmail.com

From: kimminseok90@gmail.com

Subject: Kyungsoo, I really hope this is you

Hi Kyungsoo,

I hope this is the correct email address. I've spent about three days going back and forth between old classmates to find it out. This may seem a little weird, but I felt emailing was better than calling you out of the blue, especially with something as sensitive as this.

I received your letter.

It was sent to my parents' address in the city, but they forwarded it to me and I received it just today. I've never forgotten how lovely you were. Silent, to begin with. A little misunderstood, I guess, but nonetheless, lovely. You started out so quiet I could barely hear you cough, and by the time I left, you were actively participating in discussions and arguing with anyone who disagreed with your points.

You were right, in a sense. Law was never particularly my dream, but it runs in the family and I feel it's my duty to carry on the legacy, you know? And I'm having fun! It's difficult, but it's fun. I've had the best years of my life out here, I've made friends and lost friends, made some decisions I've come to regret and some decisions that have led me to where I am today.

I'm happy, Kyungsoo.

Happier than I ever was back home.

I've fallen in love, too. His name is Lu Han, he's a vocal major graduate who came over here from China and is about to be signed to an independent label, can you believe that? Small-town Minseok, the aspiring lawyer is dating an up and coming singer. I can't quite believe it, either.

I've attached a copy of the letter you sent in case you wanted to see it, but I'm more than happy to send the original back to you, if you would like.

Please do stay in touch, Kyungsoo, and for the record I believe you are incredible, too.

Kim Minseok