Seventeen Stories// requests closed

Just me, her, and the moon ~ Woozi

A/n: v_my_hero I hope you enjoy this. I really liked this concept thing. Tell me what you think ☺️

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Jihoon's POV
I was way beyond homesick or fatigued. I embodied more than sadness. I felt as if I've never struggled so hard or hurt so much. I was missing her. I hoped she missed me. It took me a while to realize that she might've moved on.

It took me a while to get her laugh out of my head. It took me a while to wash her scent out of my hoodie. No matter what amount of time passes, I'll still be a sucker for her. I'll still hold on to our relapsed love.

DECEMBER 27th
I was on my way to my apartment but decided to take a walk instead. It was surprisingly warm for a winter day. However, there were no blooming flowers or chirping birds. No elderly men resting on park benches.

I walked down a familiar park path as I tried to cleanse my mind of negative thoughts. I let the light winter wind accompany me on my relaxing stroll.

There were a few kids chuckling on a playground set. I remembered one distinct sound of laughter. It was light and it reminded me of Alex. I use to always try my best to make her laugh. Even when she was upset.

The more I thought about her the more I started to care about her well being. "Where is she now?" or "Is she eating well?" Maybe if she changed her hair or not. Or if her smile still is brighter than the light of a thousand suns.

It was all too much. Suddenly I didn't want to continue my stroll. I wanted to be in that "don't talk to me, sulky mood.

When I reached my apartment, I plopped on the couch. I couldn't stop thinking of her and I probably never even crossed her mind.

As soon as my weary eyes shut, I heard three small knocks at my door. I groggily stomped towards the door and slung it open.

I quickly fixed my posture as I realized who it was. "Alex, w-what are you doing here?" I asked as my heart dropped.

"Well, my friend told me you were back in town. She said she saw you at the park." She spoke softly as she fumbled with her hoodie sleeve. I just wanted to hold her like I use to.

"Oh, um yeah that was me." I summoned her in and closed the door behind her.
"How have you been?" I asked as she sat down on our once shared couch. She looked up at me with wide, childlike eyes.

"I've been great. What about you?" She asked as she smiled up at me. I froze as her expression caused my heart to skip a beat.

That same heart-aching smile made me fall in love with her. Her eyebrows furrowed as she studied my body language. "I'm sorry it's just been forever." I shook my head as I ran a hand through my messy hair.

"I know." She looked down at her hands. I sat next to her on the couch and we began to discuss life after the departure.

Her stories made me laugh and mine made her cry. I told her how it was for me to get through each day without her. She looked at me blankly before her tears started to fall. "I wouldn't have known.
Ever." She covered her face has she weeped.

All I could do was hold her. It would be detrimental to say more. I wouldn't dare blatantly sadden her. I embraced her as she tried to calm down. I rubbed small circles in her back as she small sniffles escaped her body.

Moments later she was asleep in my arm. I saw this as a perfect opportunity to get some rest. I slowly leaned back so she could rest in my lap. I shut my eyes as her body radiated heat on to me.

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Alex shuffled, causing me to wake up. I realized that my surroundings were now engulfed by darkness. "How long did we sleep?" I questioned as I look towards the living room window. The parted curtains allowed the precious moon illuminate the room just enough. I looked down to see Alex's head cozily resting in my lap.

Her features were soft. She seemed at peace and that made me happy. However, tear stains were on her cheek. I caressed her cheek before her eyes fluttered open.

Her skin was smooth and radiant thanks to the little light there was. She leaned up and her hair fell perfectly. She looked at me without speaking. She just leaned forward and kissed me slowly.

It felt like the first time. It gave me chills, it drove me crazy, she was mine and that was her indicating so.