Yanna:
I paid all the items I got and we decided to go get some rest. We sat on one of the benches here inside the mall. After a few minutes, Hobi asked, "Do you want to have some ice cream Yanna? I can go get you some."
"Oh, yes please Hobi."
"What flavor would you like me to get for you?"
"Chocolate.Definitely chocolate."
He laughed."Okay. I'll get you a chocolate flavored one then. Wait for me I'll be back."
He walked away to get us some ice cream.While me, I just sat there and waited for him.
After a good few minutes, Hoseok came back holding to cups of ice cream in his hand. He handed me one cup. "Hey, this is not a chocolate flavored one Hobi", I said and pouted.
"Oh sorry, here's yours", he said and exchanged the cup he is holding to the one I'm holding. "Thank you." I smiled at him and started eating my ice cream. "You're welcome", he smiled back.
We finished eating our ice cream and we threw the cup in the trash bin. I took a glance at my wristwatch, it's still early though. "Do you want to go home now Yanna? Are you tired?"
"No, not yet."
" what are we going to do then?"
I thought for a while. Then,an idea suddenly crossed my mind. "Let's go to the place where we first met Hobi. I'm ready to tell you everything."
He just smiled and said nothing. He carried the bags and led me towards parking lot and inside his car.
After a good few minutes of driving, we arrived at our destination. I placed the bags in the shotgun seat and stepped outside the car. I felt a sudden cold breeze touch my skin. I ignored it and sat down on one of the benches with Hoseok.
We stayed silent for a while. I just took the moment to think about all the things that I'm ready to let go now. I made up my mind. I am now ready to let go of those bad memories, of all the pain. I'm done hurting myself. I guess letting go is one of the keys to happiness. You can never be happy unless you let go of the things that hurt you and continue to rip your heart apart.
I took a glance at Hoseok. There he is, the sunshine that brought light to my dark world. He came to me, I met him, just the time I needed someone.
"Hobi?"
"Yes?"
"Remember the time that we first met? I was crying that time remember?"
"Uh, yes."
"You asked me why I was crying but I didn't tell you. Now, I am ready to tell you everything Hobi."
He just smiled at me.
"I was crying back then because I remembered by parents. That was the first day of snowfall, just like the day I lost them. I was only 8 years old when they died in a car accident. The first day of snowfall that year when I saw their smile for the last time. From that day, my aunt took care of me. She raised me and sent me to school. I owe everything to her. Sadly, he passed away last year and I was all by myself, again. But then, I met you Hobi. You are my very first friend. I'm glad I have you. Thank you Hoseok. Thank you so much." I didn't realized I was crying while saying those.
He cupped my face and wiped my tears with his thumb. He pulled me in for a tight hug. "Thank you for telling me everything Yanna. Thank you for trusting me. I promise to be here for you all the time. You can always call me every time you need someone."
I just stayed there in his arms and cried my heart out. Hoseok just stayed still, ignoring the people passing by and engulfed me in his arms. We even ignored the snow slightly falling down to us.
After what I think is an hour, I pulled away and Hoseok looked down at me, smiling. "Are you feeling better now Yanna?"
"No Hobi, I feel the best. I feel like a thorn has just been plucked out of my heart. Thank you Hobi."
We got inside the car and Hoseok drove me back to my apartment. He even helped me carry the things I bought up to my room.
"Thank you for today Hobi. I really appreciate it. You're the best, I mean it."
"Anything for you Yanna."
I walked towards him and kissed his cheek. He looked shocked but again, smiled right after. "Well, I guess that's a 'thank you' ", he said smiling like an idiot.
"Yes Hobi. Now you go, you're probably tired."
"Okay, I'll get going then", he said and waved off.
