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Baby, I remember the day we met each other.

I was sitting in the library alone, when you waked in. I could've just ignored you. I could've just paid no attention to you. The drag of the chair beside me was heard, and the moment I looked up, I knew I was in for a lot of trouble. Your beauty caught my eye. You looked stunning, to me at least. You weren't exactly the definition of beauty, since you didn't have a small waist or a flat stomach. You didn't have large eyes or pale skin. You didn't match the unrealistic beauty standards of this damn country.

You were curvy, and you didn't have a flat stomach. Your waist wasn't really small, but I would be able to wrap my arms around you if you'd let me. Your skin was slightly tanned and your black eyes were small and matched your black hair. You had freckles on your face. I didn't even realize I was staring at your face until you asked me something. "Do I know you?" And I answered by just shaking my head no. When you stood up to leave minutes later, I stopped you. I wish I didn't do that.

Baby, I still remember our first conversation. Do you remember it all? You probably don't.

"Wait. My name is Lee Chan, I'm a third year student in Class A."

I saw you hesitate. I saw you look around for a bit. I just brushed it off. I wish I knew the real reason why you hesitated at that time. I wish I knew that you were hesitating because you were worried. Worried that if we meet again, you might not remember my name. I wish I knew why that time.

"That's a cute name. I'm Kim Hyorin. I'm supposed to graduate a year ago, so I'm a third year student in Class B."

"Do you have any friends around?"

"Yeah, but, they're all younger than me. They're still in class."

"I can introduce you to some of my friends if you'd like."

"Thanks, but I'm fine. I should really go now. It's nice meeting you."

"Stay a little longer, please? That was hardly meeting me."

"... Are you... Flirting with me?"

"Honestly, I really like you and want to get to know you."

"Why don't we get to know each other some other time? My roommate is really going to freak if I'm not home yet. Sorry."

I watched as you walked out of the library. Then I remembered one of my friends, Park Minhyuk, asking me if I was interested in you. Yes, I was. I told him that I was interested in you. And, baby, did you know what he told me? He told me to forget about you. He told me that it'll be complicated if we get into a relationship. He told me that things won't end up the way I want. He told me to just forget. But, at that time, I was stubborn. And now, I regret not listening to him. Baby, I regret ever meeting you, but at the same time, I don't want to forget about you.

Baby, do you still remember that time?

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