By Your Side || Hyungwon

Twenty

Hyungwon

I still kept looking around to find the flag when Ella and I met around the forest.

"Oh.. Hyungwon, annyeong." She smiled.

I saw that the three of them friends were together now plus me.
But... Where's Sophia?

Hmm.. Nevermind her. We need to keep looking for the flag for them to be able to eat.

"Oppa, have you found the flag?" Yuna asked.

"Not yet." I said.

"Us too! Let's just stay near each other and keep looking." Ella said and I gave her a nod.

Minutes passed by and 4 groups already found their flag and started eating. I pity these girls...
I suddenly stood still and looked up a tree.

"Hmm? What's that?" I wondered seeing a red thing up it.

I climbed the tree and reached the top. I cleared other leaves surrounding what I saw.

THE FLAG!

"Girls! I found our flag!" I happily told them.

"Jinjja?!! WAHHH!!" They started rejoicing and jumping.

I came down from the tree and handed Ella the flag.

"Let's go back! It's almost 9pm! We have no time quick!" Ella said.

We all ran back fast the site and Ella gave our flag to the teacher.

"Very good. Okay, get your food!" Our teacher said.

We all sat down together this time outside our tent in a circle.

"Alright! Let's eat!" Ella declared and we quickly began eating.

But... Where could Sophia be? It's already 9pm and our group is already eating. It's really dark in the forest. This time I seriously already worried for her.

"Guys, where's Sophia?" I asked seriously.

"We don't know. We haven't seen her." Ella said.

I sighed because I was already panicking. You guys finish my food. I'll go get her.

"Oppa! Leave her! It's dark already and besides, she wasn't that nice either. Good for her then." Yuna said.

"Mwo?! How could you say that to our member? Yes it's dark there already that's why she needs my help. I'm going in. Don't tell anyone." I told them and I quickly went back to the dark forest.

Sophia

"Appa... Appa mianhae.." I cried.

I think it was already past 9pm and still, no one came back for me. I cried alone as I sat down unable to move because of the scratches and sprain I got. I was scared that I wouldn't come back alive. I was scaring my own self by overreacting that I'll die here.

I looked around the dark and scary forest and found a tree nearby. I tried to crawl to reach it and rest myself under it.
I struggled because my foot was painful and just bled awhile ago, and other sharp twigs and branches hurt as well. Too bad I don't have my stuff and map with me so I couldn't help my self and find the way out.

Ahhh.. I'm hungry.. I'm thirsty.. I wanna go back..

"Someone help me!!! Jebal!! Is anyone there?! I'm stuck in the middle of the forest and I'm injured!!" I cried and yelled.

"Eotteokhae... What if some fairy or elf will get me here.." I cried as I continued to be scared of the dark.

I waited and began to lose hope. I face was full of dried tears already. But suddenly, I heard footsteps nearing me.

Eotteokhae.. What if this is some sort of mythical creature that will take me?

I kept scaring my own self by those thoughts which made me cry harder. I kept quiet, waiting for that unknown someone until he reaches me here.

Suddenly, I heard footsteps that stopped.

"There you are."

I heard a familiar voice sigh in relief.

I looked up and found Hyungwon. I was surprised he came back for me. He suddenly fell down on his knees to reach my level and looked at me. With no words, he quickly pulled me into a tight hug.

I was surprised at first but eventually, I fell weak into his arms and started crying harder on his shoulder.

"Shhh... Don't worry. I'm here now.." He tried his best to comfort me.

"Hyungwon-ah..." I tried to speak but I just couldn't. No words could explain how great I feel, now that he has found me.

"How could you? I worried so much for you!" He said.

He broke the hug and faced me slowly cupping my face. I looked down and he wiped my tears with his thumbs. I slowly looked up and stared into his eyes.

"Hyungwon-ah, mianhae--" I started but he suddenly brought his face closer to me and pressed his lips onto mine shutting me.

I got shocked but then after moments, I closed my eyes as we kissed. His hugs and kisses all feel like home. It suddenly just felt so right when he pressed his lips onto mine. It felt warm and it made me feel that I belonged to him. I shouldn't have pushed him away.. Now I know..

I really do love you, Chae Hyungwon..

Hyungwon

She got me worried. Just when I thought I could hate her, even for a single moment I am too weak to do so. Right from the start I have attached myself to Kim Sophia.

I set out looking for her in the whole forest. Not caring of any single thing. My heart ached knowing I still couldn't find her.
But when I did, I fell weak on my knees and pulled her to a tight hug.

Sophia cried hard so I broke our hug and cupped her face wiping away the tears. This time I'm really showing her that I love her. I can't afford to miss another moment or lose her.

"Hyungwon-ah, mianhae--" She spoke but I quickly pressed my lips onto hers to kiss her.

I have no time for explanations. No matter how much Sophia tries to explain, it's useless because I never could turn my back away from her. This moment felt too right and I'm glad I'm sharing it with her.

Kim Sophia, don't ever leave my side again..

Sophia

We slowly parted and I noticed Hyungwon growing dizzy. He looked like he was going to collapse.

"Hyungwon.. Chae Hyungwon!" I shook him.

"Ya? What's wrong?" I asked.

He then rested his head onto the tree beside me as I sat down straighter.

"I-I ate human food.. I d-don't feel w-well... Help m-me Sophia." He weakly said.

"Mwo?!" I panicked.

I couldn't hunt down some animal for him. Neither could he..

What could I do?..