How to Win a Hero? | Kang Haerin x Reader

You're The Reason (Epilogue)

"So yeah, I used to live in Central" Haerin said. Y/n is playing at Haerin's house, after that night, Y/n is actively visiting the older girl. They share their past with each other, past relationships, and how their world works.

They have been getting more comfortable as time goes by. Y/n doesn't wear her mask around Haerin anymore.

"I would be a dreamer for sure," Y/n says, knowing that the other Y/n was a dreamer as well. It makes her wonder if all Y/n are like them.

"-but I managed to create all those masterpieces thanks to her ideas though." Haerin is still typing on her laptop, she doesn't want to lose her idea just now.

Y/n nods a few times. She then proceeds to take a peek at the content shown by Haerin's laptop. "What is it about this time?"

"Oh, it's about a realistic writer who lives alone. She writes so many hits, but none of them have a fantasy genre. Because she doesn't believe it and is not able to imagine it. Until one day, a UFO lands on her lawn and an alien greets her. Don't worry, it's a pretty alien" Haerin winks at Y/n and receives a cringe expression.

"To be honest, the alien only has exploration as her purpose, so she wants to go back as fast as possible. The other reason is because of the portal that is still open in her own world, though she lives alone, she can't be an apathetic person. Someone might find it, and boom, #alienworlddomination. However, the alien is poor, different currency is the cause of course. The writer offers shelter in exchange for her story. She can create a perfect background of a new world and- it turns out feelings can't be controlled. How is it so far?"

Haerin gives a lengthy explanation about her current story, Y/n feels like she has heard the overall story. "I like it. Ask me anything if you have any questions"

Y/n will always like everything Haerin does. All she did before was only fight. The moment she had a chance of taking a break, her heart and mind were broken by contrast. She will do her best to keep this relationship last for an eternity.

Out of the blue, Haerin doesn't give any replies, but she closes her laptop instead. Y/n for a moment is surprised, she thinks it's because her response isn't satisfying enough at first, but it isn't the same as what she imagines.

"Y/n-ah, can I meet Y/n for the last time? Wait, it sounds really weird just now"

"Just call me Heesoo then, the author and the readers are getting confused too"

"Okay, so let me meet Y/n for the last time. She has been the first reason why... I manage to survive until this long" Haerin lets out a small laugh.

"Of course, you can, let me come with you. I'll wear my mask first"

Their way toward the cafe isn't out of the ordinary. Haerin feels nervous and doesn't know how to start and end her upcoming conversation. Heesoo is beside her, grabs her hand, and keeps walking.

"Are you ready?" Heesoo says to Haerin. They have already arrived in front of the cafe. Because of the modern style, they can see how there are more than moderate amounts of visitors through the windows.

"Yeah," they are about to take a step into the cafe when Heesoo pulls Haerin again. "Wait wait wait. Can you see the girl near the front counter?"

Haerin squints her eyes and finds something interesting. It's this world Haerin's first time visiting this cafe, right? Because she has never seen her before. Damn, she looks... Tired.

"Want to wear a mask first?" Heesoo says, handing out a frog mask. It's worse than Heesoo's mask, isn't it? Haerin has no choice either way, she doesn't want to imagine a new family tree if people suddenly ask her, #we'retwins.

They walk closer to the front counter and hear the conversation. How Y/n asks Haerin why she doesn't use the coupon she gives to her. Haerin says that it's her first time being there. Much to Y/n's dismay, she has to shift their topic, about how it's her first, and the older replies that she's a doctor, so her schedule is 'a little bit' hectic.

'Damn, why Haerin is always the smart one' Heesoo thinks silently.

This world's Y/n and Haerin's first meeting ends just like that and this time it's the weird couple's turn to order. The food counter attendant's mood goes down in an instant. She looks at two people, and only recognizes the rabbit-mask user, "Do you forget about me too?"

Frog takes a look at Haerin who is already gone from their view, "Of course not. Shining, shimmering, and splendid. That's how we describe you"

Heesoo looks at the Frog with a sneer, that no one can see.

Haerin is really happy that day. She tells everything she wants to say all this time. How she admires Y/n's hard work, her personality, and anything about her that deserve the world. It's her last time after all.

Now, she just has to focus on her Heesoo. Everything will only get better from there, right? Fate, destiny, or even coincidences. She doesn't care about them anymore. She's going to live, not thinking about what's to come. She believes that she's going to live the best life she can ever ask for.

-

"Aish, those Y/ns have to meet me. I'm smart and bright here" Haerin responds with nods, she has to agree to that statement because it's the truth. "You should change the ending, Haerin. Add that scene into the story"

"Eh, but why?" Haerin looks over her watch, checking the time left.

"Finally Haerin in the story has her closure. It's been a long ride for her, give Haerin and the readers the closure they need!" Y/n grabs Haerin's shoulder and gives a massage, indicating that she will be there to cheer the writer.

Haerin tries to defend her argument, but ends up giving in to the idea of another end, "fine I will change it"

Right, it's been a long ride. There's still so much space left in the bookcases. Though it's coming to an end, their journey won't finish here. Many amazing stories are to be created in the future, many unexpected scenarios are to be imagined, and many precious memories are never to be forgotten.

In this library called World, feel free to stop by and read each other's stories. Let's find the purposes of existence. Or maybe... Not just to exist, but to live as well. 

[fin]

Author's Note:

Thank you for following this story until the end. I'm grateful for your support through comments and votes. Although I have to admit that I'm an awkward person who sometimes doesn't know how to reply (┳◡┳) I truly enjoy reading your comments. Then, see you in my other story :D