define 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 -
⋆⭒˚.⋆. 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 (𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦) 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺
| 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵
two childhood best friends find their way back to each other, healing old wounds and falling in love - again.
enhypen lee...
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Encounters
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ARRIVING HOME, Haneul's mind still grappling with the unexpected encounter with her childhood best friend at the grocery store. As she unpacked the groceries, a sense of uncertainty washed over her, mingling with nostalgia for their past friendship.
Lost in her thoughts, she barely registered her father's arrival until he spoke up. "Hey sweetheart, how was your day?" he asked, placing his briefcase on the table.
Haneul looked up, her heart pounding in her chest. "It was.... eventful," she replied, hesitating.
Her father raised an eyebrow, noticing her subdued demeanour. "Eventful? In what way?"
Haneul took a deep breath, steeling herself to share the news. "Well, I actually ran into Heeseung at the store today," she confessed, watching her father's reaction carefully.
Her father's eyes widened in surprise. "Heeseung?" As in your childhood friend Heeseung?" he asked, disbelief colouring his voice.
Haneul nodded, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders as she revealed the truth. "Mhm, the very same. It was unexpected.... to say the least."
Her father took a moment to process the information before speaking again. "Wow, I can't believe it. What are the odds of running into him after all these years?"
Haneul shrugged, unsure of how to put her feelings into words. "It was.... bittersweet, I guess. A lot has changed since we were kids."
Her father nodded understandingly. "Change is a part of life, Haneul. But some connections withstand the test of time, no matter how much things may have changed."
As Haneul finished unpacking the groceries, she couldn't shake the whirlwind of emotions that had been stirred up by the encounter with Heeseung. But with her father's support and understanding, she felt a sense of reassurance knowing that she didn't have to navigate this journey alone, even if the road ahead was uncertain.
"Thanks, dad," Haneul said, offering him a grateful smile. "It means a lot to have your support."
Her father returned her smile, his eyes warm with affection. "Of course, you know I'm always here for you, no matter what."
Feeling a surge of gratitude, Haneul leaned in to give her father a hug. "I love you, dad." she whispered, feeling a sense of comfort wash over her.
"I love you too, sweetheart." her father replied, squeezing her tightly.
As they stood there, wrapped in each other's embrace, Haneul felt a renewed sense of strength and determination. Whatever the future held, she knew that she could face it with courage, knowing that she had her father by her side every step of the way.
After a moment, they pulled apart, and her father gestured for her to sit down at the kitchen table. "So, tell me more about your encounter with Heeseung. How did it go?"
Haneul took a seat, grateful for the chance to share her feelings with her father. "Well, it was definitely unexpected," she began, her voice tinged with awkwardness. "I was just about to pick out some apples when I heard someone call my name. And there he was, standing in front of me."
Her father listened intently, sensing her discomfort. "And how did you two react?"
Haneul shifted uncomfortably in her seat. "It was.... awkward, to say the least. We exchanged pleasantries, but there was this tension between us, like we were both trying to avoid acknowledging the elephant in the room."
Her father nodded sympathetically. "I can imagine how uncomfortable that must have been for you."
Haneul sighed, feeling a pang of sadness at the realisation that their friendship might never be the same again. "Yeah, it was. But I guess that's just how life goes sometimes, right?"
Her father reached out, squeezing her hand gently. "Change can be difficult, Hana, but it's a natural part of growing up. Who knows, maybe this encounter with Heeseung is just the beginning of a new chapter for the both of you."
Haneul managed a small smile, grateful for her father's words of wisdom. "Thanks, dad. I really needed to hear that."
"Anytime sweetheart." Her father returned her smile, his eyes full of love and understanding.
