Another World

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Yeonjun POV

The morning sun peers through the curtains of the window into the room, causing my eyes to squint in the harsh light. I reach my hand up to rub my eyes as a sharp pain shoots through my head, making me wince in pain. I sit up and bring my hand up to my forehead, feeling a dull throbbing sensation.

"Ugh... my head feels like it's about to explode. And it's too damn bright in here."
The memories from last night flood my mind. The revelation of finding a way to see Beomgyu again, after a whole year of separation, fills my heart with a mix of hope and longing. I remember how everyone in this world was supposed to forget about him, but I couldn't because of how much I loved him.

"Beomgyu... I can't believe there's a way to see you again. I miss you so much.."

As the memories of last night come back to me, a wave of fear washes over me. The task of making a portal to Beomgyu's world looms over me, and the thought of making even the smallest mistake fills me with anxiety.

"I have to be careful... one wrong step and I could end up putting my life on the line. But I have to do it. I have to see Beomgyu again. I won't let this chance slip away."

I slowly get out of bed, my head still throbbing with pain. I make my way to the bathroom and turn on the shower, letting the warm water wash over me. As I stand there, I let my mind wander, thinking about Beomgyu and the journey that awaits me.

I stay in the shower for a long time, relishing the comfort of the water and the solitude of the moment. But eventually, I know I have to face the task ahead. I turn off the water and step out of the shower, bracing myself for the task at hand.

I walk into the dining room, and I'm greeted by the sight of my family getting ready for breakfast. My mom is placing food on the table, my father is reading the newspaper, and my brother is on his phone, lost in his own world.

I sit down at the table and force a smile, trying to act like everything is normal. But on the inside, I'm feeling the weight of the task ahead of me and the secret I've been carrying.

"Oh, you're up," my mom says as she turns to me. "How are you feeling today?"

I can see the concern in her eyes, knowing that I've been going through a tough time ever since Beomgyu left. But I can't tell her the truth - that I've been struggling because I'm the only one who remembers him.

"I'm... fine," I say, my voice strained. "Just a headache, that's all."

"Have you been eating properly lately?"

The tone in my dad's voice is gentle but firm. I know he's worried about me and my eating habits after my breakdown. I nod quietly, not wanting to worry him more.

"Yeah, I have," I reply, trying to sound reassuring.

As I sit at the table with my family, I look at my loving parents and think about the sacrifice I'm about to make. I know I'll miss them deeply, but the thought of seeing Beomgyu again fills me with hope and determination.

A pang of guilt washes over me as I think about abandoning my family, but then I remember that it won't really matter. Once I leave this world, my parents will forget all about me because that's just how the universe works.

"Maybe it's for the best," I think to myself. "They won't have to worry about me anymore. They can move on and be happy without me."

I take a deep breath and mentally brush aside my thoughts. I focus on the present moment and the food in front of me.

"I can't let these thoughts consume me," I tell myself. "I have a task to complete, and I can't let anything distract me."

I start eating my breakfast, trying my best to act normal in front of my family.
Once I finish my breakfast, I push my plate away and excuse myself from the table. I make my way to my brother's room, where I know he's probably still engrossed in his phone.