Begin Again

6

Minji

After our class, and also dealing with my girlfriend, I caught Haerin walking alone in the hallway. "Kittg Kang!" I jogged next to her and smiled. "Oh! You're here! Do you need anything?" A smiled was painted on her lips as her glimmering eyes looked at me directly. "What? Don't you remember that we're getting ice cream?" I tilted my head and questioned. "Ice cream? O-oh! Yeah! I'm sorry, I forgot about it." She scratched her nape and looked down to her feet.

I'm not gonna lie, it sorta hurt me when she said she forgot about it. She must've noticed the look on my face because she stopped her tracks just to look at me. "I'm just kidding, of course I remember!" She giggled and hit me playfully. I smiled at the girl in front of me, there was always something about her smile that makes everything slow down.

"Yah! I really thought you forgot about it!" I groaned playfully, making her giggle even more. "Sorryyy~ I was just teasing ya." Haerin nudged my shoulder and chuckled.

We were walking together, with the sunset around us, I can't help but to admire her silhouette against the sun. It made my heart pump so fast and I just watched her in awe. Suddenly, she turned to look at me, grabbing my hands and yelled "Come on! Let's go!"

I could've sworn that moment felt like we were in a movie.

We ran together, hand in hand as we laughed, with the birds chirping above, the sunlight against our faces, and our hair that danced along with the wind. I smiled at the moment that I've never experienced with anyone before, it made me wish that it never ended.

A few more running after, we reached the ice cream shop and went inside. "What flavor would you like, Haerin-ie?" I asked her while she looked at the available flavors. "Avocado Blizzard!" She jumped a little to look at me with pure excitement in her eyes. "Alrighty-oh!" I smiled at her and ordered our ice creams.

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Haerin

Once our order arrived, I thanked Minji for her treat. "Thank you, Min! You really cheered me up." She smiled softly and said "You're welcome! Enjoy your ice cream, you little kitty." I took pictures of our dessert, and then took some pictures of the two of us.

"Smile!"

*CLICK* *CLICK*

"Can you send me those pictures later?" Minji asked as she ate her ice cream. "Mhm, sure." I nodded with a smile.

"Have you tried New York Cheesecake? This flavor is too good! You HAVE to try it!" Minji dramatically closed her eyes as she savored the flavor of her ice cream. "As much as I wanted to, I can't finish two whole ice creams." I giggled softly.

"Who says you'll need another cup? Just bite some of mine." Minji placed her ice cream sandwich in front of my mouth and said "Ah~" I did what she said, I took a bite from her ice cream and she wasn't kidding when she says the flavor is too good.

I felt my stomach dancing again because- DID WE JUST SHARE AN INDIRECT KISS?! NAHH BECAUSE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE DID THIS. Well- not really, there was one time where she drank from my cup because she thought it was Hanni's.

"I can tell from your expression that you liked it." She teased. "Are you kidding? I loved it! I still love my avocado the best though, sorry, Ms. Cheesecake." I playfully teased, earning a cute little pout from her.

"Do you want some of mine too?" I asked without thinking. "I've been waiting for you to say that, it looks like broccoli ice cream- but I'm willing to give it a try."

"Hey! Don't judge an ice cream by it's color!"

"Yes, ma'am."

I scooped some ice cream and fed it to her, unaware that I just did that. I know, it's normal for friends, but she literally has a girlfriend! I don't think I should be doing this.

"It wasn't so bad afterall, this might be my second favorite." Minji smiled against my spoon. "Same goes to me for your New York Cheesecake." I smiled back.

After some time, we decided to finish our ice cream on our way to the park. We sat on one of the benches and admired the scenery gifted to us.

"Notice how almost everyone here has a partner already?" Minji looked at me and tilted her head. "Oh, yeah, they seem to be having fun." I answered. "You should get yours too, don't you think? Have you taken interest to somebody yet?"

Well of course, I can't say her name.

"N-no, not yet."

"You want us to help you find one?" I do need someone else to forget about my feelings for her, but I can't right now. I don't know why.

"Nope, I'm good being alone."

"Is that so? But if you need someone, I'll always be here."

What does she mean by that? Need someone for help? Or need someone in a romantic way??? No way it's the second one. She's making me confused, honestly.

"O-oh, thanks for that." I smiled gently.

"Should we go back to the parking lot and go home?"

"Yeah, I didn't wanna take all your time." I sighed, thinking that she may have want to spend some time with Hanni rather than me.

"Well if you still wanna hangout, then it's okay! I've got nothing to do anyway." Minji shrugged with a smile.

I'm getting confused by the way she was acting, we weren't "that" close, but why are we starting to be like that now?

"I do, but we both need to rest for tomorrow." I chuckled as I watched her look at me with her sparkling eyes. "Okay, let's go."

We walked together back to the school parking lot and waved goodbye to each other before going our on ways.

"Bye, Kitty Kang!"

"Bye..."