His Enigma

ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ xɪᴠ: ᴘᴀsᴛ + ᴘʀᴇsᴇɴᴛ

The next day, Heeyoung found herself nervously waiting at a cozy little restaurant she had picked. She had chosen a quiet corner table, hoping for a chance to talk without interruptions. As she sipped her coffee while she waited, she saw Sunghoon walk in. 

"Hi, Heeyoung," he greeted her with a smile. "Sorry, I couldn't tell to you sooner"

"Hi, Sunghoon," she replied, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. "Don't be sorry, I like treasure hunt!"

Both of them laughed at her unexpected comment.

They sat down and began to talk, reminiscing about their school days and catching up on their lives. Sunghoon shared stories of his travels and his work, while Heeyoung talked about how she used to feel bad for kids who were bullied, and her love and passion for perfume.

As the evening progressed, Heeyoung felt a connection growing between them. It was as if the years had melted away, and they were just two old friends rediscovering each other. 

The dinner stretched into hours, filled with laughter and shared memories.

By the end of the night, Heeyoung knew that this was just the beginning. 

She had found a piece of her past, and with it, a potential future. As they walked out of the restaurant, Sunghoon turned to her and said, "I'm really glad we did this. Let's not wait another ten years to meet again."

Heeyoung smiled, feeling a sense of contentment. "Agreed. Let's make sure we don't."

Sunghoon suddenly held her hands and said,

"Heeyoung, I know this might sound cliché, but since the day you stood up for me, since the day I bumped into you on purpose, I knew you were the one I was waiting for all my life. I think I fell in love with you, a little bit. Well, maybe not "a little bit". You don't have to reply so soon, sleep over it if you want. But... don't make me wait for too long."