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Lyra

I look behind me and see an old classmate from middle school. Gwan Eric. I tell Minji I was gonna call her back and I force a small smile and nod to him.

"Hi Eric." I greet and he returns the favor.

"Are you okay?" He asks and walks up to me and I feel my eyes water up and a tear slips.

Eric gently pulls me forward by my arm wraps his arm around my shoulders and places his hand on the back of my head as I hug into his collar bone area.

Eric leaves the question standing and just consoles me in the middle of the corner store. Once he finally lets go he wipes my tears with his thumbs.

"Every bad day is always followed with a good one. Wanna grab some food?" He asks and I nod and he smiles and stuffs his hands in his pockets and we head to a food place.

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"So you're attending an art school?" I asks as I sit across from Eric. He chews his food and swallows.

"Yes. I am also the class president." He smiles and I return it.

"I'm happy to hear that Eric and also thank you for listening to me." I nod and he waves me off.

"That's what friends are for. No need to thank me so much."

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"Thank you for walking me home Eric. Next time you get a chance maybe we can go out again?" I ask and he nods.

"Of course. Take care and please, don't let him get to you. You're much stronger than that."

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