jungwoo sat in the coffee shop, his notebook infront of him as he sat watching people walk by. he enjoyed poetry. he wasnt very good at it but he liked getting his thoughts down onto paper, instead of bottling them up.
he'd often show lucas his book. he was the only person he trusted with it.
he was happy today. today he was a lighter pink, with no specs of blue. just pink. it was sunny, and he liked that.
the coffee shop was his safe place, other than lucas. lucas himself was a safe place.
he stirred his coffee with a spoon before sipping it lightly.
he put his headphone in his ear and smiled. he was grateful for the happy days.
citizens walked past, their faces painted with different emotions. jungwoo observed them carefully, using the crayons he had stolen from lucas to make new emotions.
he created anger, a super dark orange.
fear was purple.
and sad-happy was teal.
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"hello, love!" his mom sang as he came through the door, "where have you been?"
jungwoo took his shoes off before sitting down, "i just went to the café," he told her, "i wanted to get out of the house."
his mom nodded with a grin, "well done, you should do that more often! you look good today!"
"thank you, i tried to put some effort into my appearance." jungwoo laughed quietly, making a frame on the wall straight.
jungwoo's mom always tried to help him. she had filled the house with his favorite things. his favorite colours, scents, flowers and animals.
his room was all the way at the top of the house, and he had a window where you could see all of the stars. the walls were lined with fairy lights and he had a bed which was covered by blankets to make a fort.
one day he hoped to show lucas around.
"would you like dinner?" mom asked, taking his son's coat off for him.
"i'll make my own dinner later, thank you anyway!" jungwoo smiled, kissing his mom's cheek before running up the stairs to his room.
he quickly turned on his laptop, opening his e-mails.
lucas's boss had a policy that they werent allowed to have contact with their patients other than e-mail. they werent allowed eachothers numbers or social media's. jungwoo found it stupid.
to: lwong@gmail.com
from: jwoo123@gmail.com
subject: thoughts
hello! i went to the café today. the one i told you i saw a pretty husky dog. i wrote some stuff. would you like to read it? i'll send you some pictures of the pages. my handwriting is bad, as the pen smudged but i hope you can read it.
- jungwoo
*3 images attached*
he sent the e-mail, then closed his laptop. applying lip balm, he ran over to his vinyl player, and played the only vinyl cd he owned.
he didnt know what the songs were, all he knew is that he liked them. it was a gift from his grandparents before they died. he often listened to it. the songs were peaceful, and put him at ease.
he spent around 15 minutes taking off his makeup and putting on pyjamas, before he heard a *ping* coming from his laptop. he didnt expect lucas to reply this quick. he must be bored.
to : jwoo123@gmail.com
from: lwong@gmail.com
subject: thoughts pt2
hey woo! i hope you enjoyed your day. your notes seemed happier than usual. is there anything making you relatively happy at the moment? or are you just happy in general. no matter what, im glad you're in a good mood.
your notes are extremely poetic. you do use your words well, and seem to know the words for everything. and yes, i do remember the husky. the one who reminded you of me?
-lucas
jungwoo smiled, typing back quickly as he got comfortable in his bed.
to: lwong@gmail.com
from: jwoo123@gmail.com
subject: dogs
i cant pinpoint whats making me happy, so i just think im just producing alot of seratonin from looking at alot of pictures of dogs and cats.
i love dogs, and my mom said we might be able to get one soon! that makes me super happy. i might feel 'hot pink' if that happens.
thats alot of happiness.
and thank you, if you'd like, you can keep that book when im finished with it.
-jungwoo
he sent the email with a yawn, as he stretched back and closed his eyes.
"im tired.." he said to himself, before falling asleep slowly, hugging a plushie puppy.
