Just between us | sunghoon

Reminice

Flashback - Six Years Ago

"Where do you see yourself in 5 or 7 years" Sunghoon's voice broke the quiet as we lay side by side on the chilly beach sands of an October night. He toyed with strands of my hair, twirling them between his fingers. I looked up at the night sky, taking in how beautiful it looked, how the moon glowed and the stars twinkled.

"I see myself realizing my dreams," I murmured, my gaze shifted to him, to catch the glow of the moon reflecting on his face and making his eyes sparkle, his sharp nose and the beauty mark on it, his thick eyebrows and hair. I loved looking at his face. A sight that reminded me of life's astounding beauty, and he was the most beautiful thing of all. "Performing on a grand stage, in front of countless people. I want to showcase my talents to the world, and most importantly, to myself."

"And I'll be there, watching you and supporting you" he assured. His eyes were glued to the night sky. The gentle breeze hummed around us, accompanied by with the soft hum of wind and the sound of beach waves whooshing back and forth. This moment felt like home, a thought that nestled warmly within me. "Of course, you better be there, no ifs or buts about it," I teased, earning a smile from him. "Absolutely" he affirmed.

 "What about you, Where do you see yourself in 5 years?". He exhaled deeply, his voice tinged with determination "I want to turn pro. My goal is the Olympics in ice skating. I've been practicing relentlessly, entering competitions. I believe that with more dedication, I can be among the best." I couldn't help but smile at the thought of him in that position, how happy he would look " "I'll be there too. I'll need to start practicing with professional cameras from now on to document it all," I remarked.

 "you do realize that there will be TV coverage for the whole thing and professional photographers there if I ever do end up there right?" he pointed out. I scoffed "HELLO? Those lots could never capture you in a camera better than I do, who takes all those fit pictures that you post on your ig? Huh? HUH?!". His chest rose and fell as he laughed at what I said and so I joined him. "You're kinda funny, you know?" he chuckled. "I know," I retorted. "Funny looking," he added, teasingly. I gasped in shook sarcastically acting offended. "Wow, okay, come here," I threatened, playfully lunging toward him and he was already laughing like a maniac as he started to run away knowing he'd get the left, right, uppercut if I got my hands on him.