In Hearts in the Hallway Kang Haerin Senior year at Hanlim Multi Arts High School begins like any other: filled with the usual stress of grades, friendships, and the ever-present tension with Marsh Danielle, her longtime rival. Danielle is the golde...
The days that followed seemed to stretch and shorten at the same time. Haerin found herself reflecting on everything—the months of tension, the misunderstandings, the laughter, and the quiet moments where she and Danielle seemed to exist in their own little world. It was as if the two of them had been dancing around each other for so long, testing the waters, building trust, and finding their rhythm. And now, as their connection deepened, she couldn't help but wonder if they were finally ready to take that final step.
--- It was a chilly Saturday afternoon when Haerin and Danielle decided to visit the local art gallery. They'd gone on walks and to casual hangouts, but something about the gallery felt like the right place for the conversation that had been lingering between them. The subtle shift in their dynamic was undeniable, and Haerin could sense that Danielle felt it too. She was ready for whatever they were about to say—or not say—because she knew, deep down, that they were already there. They were already 'together', in every way that mattered.
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The gallery was quiet, with only a handful of people wandering the halls, gazing at the paintings and sculptures that lined the walls. The muted colors of the exhibits, combined with the low hum of the atmosphere, created a peaceful space. Haerin and Danielle drifted from piece to piece, sometimes discussing the art, other times just walking in comfortable silence. She noticed how often their hands brushed against each other, how their movements seemed more instinctual now, as though they'd always been in sync.
They came to a small room filled with abstract paintings. One in particular caught Haerin's eye—a messy line canvas of black and brown, chaotic yet strangely beautiful.
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