Complexity

That one Signal

Sohyun POV

"But I'm not sure Xinyu remembers either. May 25th... the date she killed her parents too"

"What are you saying?"

"You should know this. Xinyu is a murderer. Ning-Ning too. And there's a reason why they did that"

"Yep. I was sick of their torture. As for Xinyu, she just wanted to live a peaceful life according to what she expected"

So all this time I've been living with a group of murderers? If Xinyu and Ning-Ning are murderers, then Handong? Is she the leader? Will I be killed by them? Is that Xinyu's goal in wanting to be friends with me?

"PARK SOHYUN!!" I turned to her with a slightly scared look even though Xinyu herself was chuckling.

"What are you thinking? I called you many times" I looked closely at her face that didn't look like a murderer.

But I didn't find any killing intent in your eyes

"It's nothing. Just... the usual overthinking" Xinyu could only nod while holding my hand. The clothes she was wearing were quite similar to what I was wearing. It's just that, on her jacket there is a little white pattern. It suits her.

"Wow Xinyu look"

"What's wrong?"

"The sky is... blue" it's been a long time since I saw a sky that blue, honestly. My life is only filled with basements, harsh words, and other rude things.

"Very beautiful indeed" I agree, but the person next to me is more beautiful.

"Indeed. Indeed beautiful" I said while glancing next to her. Xinyu seemed to realize and asked something that managed to make her face turn red.

"Me?"

"Yes, you" that's the reason why her face turned red.

"What!?"

I managed to make her embarrassed and walk away from me.

"Sohyun!! let's hurry up!! I'm hungry"

"Yeah yeah"

During the way, she was the only one on my mind. Nothing else. This is the first time I don't think about work or other disturbing things. Only Xinyu and Zhou Xinyu. I don't know what she gave me while I was sleeping until all I think about is her

"What do you want to eat?" I asked when I arrived at the restaurant and gave the menu to Xinyu.

"I don't know... let me see first. How about you?"

"I'm fine with anything"

After looking at it for a long time, she finally ordered Pasta, Steak Risotto Set, and French Fries. I don't mind the payment. I don't really care. As long as I'm with Xinyu, I don't mind.

After looking around, I realized something.

"Do you think the same as me?" Xinyu asked and I agreed.

"This place is too shiny. It suits your style" it's true

While waiting for the order to come, we exchanged questions. Starting from Xinyu's hobby of shopping alone. If she is with her friends, she prefers to go to a cafe with them rather than shopping with her.

"Even though it's good to go with friends"

"But they will wait for me for a long time. I take too long to try on clothes or look for things that I might like. That's why I prefer to go alone" I understood what she meant.

"You alone? Of course you will be quiet by yourself. I don't know where, as long as you are alone. You're a loner"

"Oh don't be mad. I like it. I like going out too, but I usually stay quiet while listening to music," I explained, making her look sceptical.

"If you go out, are you with your friends or alone?"

"Alone, though"

"Thanks God" what does that mean?

"Why, thanks God?"

"If you're with your friends, I can't be with you," Zhou Xinyu said.

"Don't worry. I always stick to you too. But if we go out together like this again, what do you want to do?" She thought for a moment and explained that she wanted to watch a movie with me. She likes all genres, which thankfully makes it easier for me. She also said she really likes the Harry Potter series. Well... it fits her personality, which I can't even guess.

And after a long time, our order finally arrived. There was a reason why I chose pasta, because it was ONE from many of Xinyu's favorite foods. I had guessed that she would ask for my food and I didn't mind. That's why I ordered Pasta. I quickly took her plate and gave her some of mine. I hope she likes it.

"A little messy..."

"No problem. Thanks"

With some jokes from her, I can enjoy my day and time with her. I don't know how long I will last with her. I don't want either of us to go away. Stay as Sohyun and Xinyu that people know. Sooner or later, I will definitely do the same thing with Xinyu in the past, but I don't want to do it. With Xinyu here, I feel more alive, more expressive, happier.

I hope... time stops here...

"Want to go to a cafe after this?"

"There's always room for dessert"

A.N: can you notice the Signal reference?