Letters for You // NCT Kim Jungwoo

Chapter 03

After another fan, Jungwoo continued reading the letter. There were letters that was given to him before Aemin's letter but something pushes him to read it immediately.

November 13, 2019

Dear Jungwoo,

You're looking great today! Well, I was writing this letter while you were there, talking to the other fans. Your smile is the brightest smile I've ever seen. I'm glad you're doing great now and I hope you get well soon. I hope you remember me after those fans whom you have talked to this day.

I hope you liked my gift!

—C.A.M.

Jungwoo's eyes slowly widened in surprise. He didn't notice that it was Choi Aemin who endlessly sends him letters. He checked the envelope to look for a picture inside it and he was surprised to see another letter.

November 26, 2013

Dear Kim Jungwoo-sunbae,

You've danced well today! The crowd was too amazed with your dance skills. I hope to see you dance as an artist and I won't stop supporting you and your group as well. I am really inspired to dance because of you.

I wanna talk to you and give you this letter but I guess I don't have a perfect opportunity to do so. You are too popular and I am too shy to approach you.

I guess it'll end up this way, at least I see you everyday.

—C.A.M.

Jungwoo picked the picture and look at it. He didn't notice the fan sitting across him who was greeting him but it seems like he is occupied about what he have knew.

A smile escaped his lips after seeing the picture. It was a picture of him and a girl, wearing the same school uniform as him. The picture was taken way back 2013, it was the first performance Jungwoo and his group had in a school's program.

"Oppa," the girl called his attention.

"I'm sorry," Jungwoo apologized and entertained her.

His mind kept on wandering about Aemin so he looked everywhere, trying to see her. And there she was, laughing with Haechan. Haechan is sitting on the last and if they are finish, she'll leave now.

It took him extra minute with the fan as he asked it since he didn't entertain her immediately.

On the other hand, Choi Aemin left her seat across Haechan and browsed the albums they signed. When she reached the page where Jungwoo signed, she was surprised to see a photocard of Jungwoo between the pages. As far as she remember, she doesn't have any photocard with her. She assessed the photocard and blushed after seeing a message written at the back.

I like your smile, I wish
I can see it always.

—Kim Jungwoo

She turned her head to look at where Jungwoo is but she hasn't found him where he was sitting earlier.

"You should have told me that you were the one sending me those letters." Shocked, she turned to look at whoever spoke.

"J-Jungwoo," she muttered.

"I appreciate the letters, but the letter wayback 2013, was the best one," Jungwoo said, smiling. "You should have approached me and gave it to me that time."

"I was shy that time," she answered, lowering her head. Uncomfortably standing in front of him, as she knew everyone was looking at her, curious on what's happening.

"That letter will surely boost my self-confidence especially when I was asked to join the dancing contest offered to us." He walked near Aemin and gave her a smile. "I didn't join it since I was hesitant and I doubt my capability. We were offered to join the contest, a day before the written date on your letter."

Aemin lowered her head, disappointments and regrets starting to devour her.

"But maybe if I joined that contest and lose, maybe I won't be here," he told her. "Don't blame yourself, at least I still receive the letter anyway."

Tears rolled down her cheeks as she stare at Jungwoo. He was still the same, the soft boy who will make you smile whenever he smiles, his laugh that sends you happiness, his presence that completes your day and everything about him that makes you motivated. He never stopped dreaming though he had sometimes doubt his own ability.

Jungwoo panicked after seeing the tears from Aemin's eyes. He looked for his hankie and immediately wiped away her tears.

"Why are you crying?" he asked, startled. "Did I hurt you in anyway I didn't know?"

"No, I was just happy," Aemin answered while wiping her tears using Jungwoo's handkerchief.

Jungwoo sighed as a sign of relief. He thought he'll be accused of abusing a fan, or for him, a friend.

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