Summer season of August [Daerin]

Chapter 13

January 29, 2016

Buddy, I'm finally packing my things, tomorrow is my flight. After years of hoping...I finally passed.

Half of my mind thinks about my family, including Danielle. For my family, I know they're gonna be proud at the end. To Danielle, even if i feel more than just friends with her, I know it's just puppy love and I'll soon forget about her.

But I'll never forget about that painted sky she once talked about.

"Haerin-ah, I got a letter for you" Haneul said without knocking on my door, "Please read this immediately."

I smile, "Okay, unnie. Just leave it on the table, I'll just fix this shirt." I said.

"Okay, be sure to read that huh?" Haneul walks behind me to put the letter on the table. I just nods in response not knowing if she sees me.

I didn't know that she'll end up writing a letter for me. I bet she'll miss me. She hasn't showed up to me since last Christmas when I announced to them that I'm finally taking my own path alone.

I'll just read her letter when I'm in the plane already...with that, I might miss her more than I'm missing her already.

My eyes shifts on my open window and my heart immediately skips a beat. There's Dani...staring at me. I don't want to give up my dreams in no time for this stupid heart.

"No more Haerin in summer?" Danielle uttered but my mouth clam up, "Can I tell you something?" she asked. I shakes my head in return as I gets up to get Haneul's letter for me so I can put it in my bag.

"Haeria-ah..." she stuttered which made me confused. When I look at her, she's all eyes on me─ or on the letter?

"Sorry, Dani. I'm busy." I walks toward the window to close it.

I'm sorry...I don't want to hesitate

Seeing Danielle would only put questions in my mind, That what if I'll never see her ever again? What will happen after years? This is just puppy love, I know it'll vanish soon.

I shouldn't be affected...

Yeah, that's right.

Not knowing what to do, I opened the piece of paper containing Haneul's letter.

Dear Haerin,

Can you not go? Can you just stay-

I quickly closed it before my eyes could see more. It's just a letter. A letter to stop me from pursuing my dreams.

Don't worry, Haneul-ah...I'll achieve my dream first.

I don't think I'll need to read more of this. It might stop me and it might not...but I don't want any bother to my mind.

With a heavy steps, I opened my drawer and slipped the letter in my sketchbook. My favorite sketchbook containing Danielle's face.

I'll leave you here too, buddy. I'll be back, someday...

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