See You Later (Mark x Mina // Keumi)

01.

Graduation day is always a special day. It's a day where people are happy to be finishing school, other people are sad to be saying goodbye to their friends and teachers

This was Mina's case. She was saddened that Mark, her best friend, was going to his homeland, Canada, to start his longed-for music university. She was finding it very selfish of her, because it was her best friend's dream, and instead of being happy that he was making that dream come true, she was sad to know that she would be away from him for a long time, even though she knew there was technology to shorten that distance.

What made it worse was that Mina was in love with her best friend, but Mark didn't know that.

Mina had decided to confess to Mark, but nothing happened as she expected.

A few weeks before.

Mina was pacing back and forth, visibly nervous. Reason: she had decided that she would finally confess to Mark, in addition to saying that she had managed to get into the university she wanted so much.

She had texted him asking to meet her in the school's garden. Mark had responded by saying he had something to say to her too, which made the girl even more nervous.

"Does he also have a thing for me? Will he also confess?" Those were the questions that went through her head.

Mina froze when she saw the boy she was in love running towards her.

- Sorry, I'm late

- No problem. You know I'm already used to your delays.

- Sorry. - Mark said putting his hand on his neck, showing to be very embarrassed for being late. Whenever he was nervous or embarrassed, he did it and Mina found it very adorable. - What did you have to tell me?

- You told me you had something to say too, say first.

- Right. I told you I had taken the exam to enter that university, remember?- Mina nodded. - Yesterday the result of the test came out and guess what? I passed. You are talking to the newest music student.

- WAIT? WHAT? IT'S TRUE? CONGRATULATIONS!! -Mina jumped in Mark's arms, giving the hug as strong as she could. She was really happy for him.

- Thank you! I still can't believe I made it and that I'm going back to Canada after so long,

Mina's smile faded. Mark had talked about the university, but he hadn't said where it was.

- Canada? Are you going to Canada?

- Yes. I had already been talking to my parents about it and they agreed that it would be better for me to return to Canada to study at one of the best music universities in the world. I couldn't waste this opportunity. And what did you want to tell me?

- Mina thought for a while. She couldn't confess to Mark knowing that he would go to the other side of the world.

- I also passed the test and I'll study fashion at Seoul University.

- REALLY ?! I knew you would make it! - Mark hugged Mina again, who was still trying to process everything that was going on. - But it looks like you're not that happy.

- I am happy, you more than anyone knows that this is my dream, but I am still surprised that you will return to Canada.

- Mina was visibly sad that Mark was returning to Canada. Realizing this, he put his hands on the girl's shoulders, looked deep into her eyes and said:

- Mina, don't be like that. We will talk whenever possible. It will be complicated because of the time difference, but we will make it. You can send messages, emails, any kind of thing that I will answer you, but please don't forget about me. Promise?

- Promise.

Graduation day.

Mina was still thinking about that day, but she was trying to show Mark that she was happy with everything that was going on, but he knew she was not well.

The ceremony had already begun, but Mark had not yet appeared. Mina was waiting for him, as this was the only opportunity he had to say goodbye, since he was going to Canada as soon as graduation was over.

- Kang Mina.

As soon as her name was called to receive the diploma, Mina took the stage. Her family applauded and screamed with excitement.

- Mina!!

It was then that a real smile appeared on the girl's face. Mark ran into the auditorium, shouting his friend's name. What she found most funny was the fact that he was holding a watermelon. Mina waved to her friend, who smiled at her.

Mark was called right away and Mina also shouted his friend's name. She was really happy to see him.

After the whole ceremony, Mina ran towards Mark, who was once again holding the watermelon.

- Mark, please explain two things to me: why were you late? And why do you have a watermelon?

- I organized some things for the trip last night, I ended up sleeping more than I should, besides the traffic being terrible. And watermelon ... it's a gift, so you don't forget about me. - Mina laughed at her friend. - See? I knew that when you saw me with the watermelon you would smile.

Mark's parents came over and chatted with Mina for a while.

- I need a photo of the two. Mark get closer to Mina.

Mark came over and Mina took the watermelon from the boy's hands. She laughed while the boy looked at her. He liked it when she was smiling, and he liked it even more when he knew the reason for her smile was him.

- I think this is our goodbye. - Mina said.

- Don't say that! "Goodbye" is a very strong word. It's a "see you later".

- Yeah...

- Don't be like that! Mark pulled Mina into a hug longer than usual. He was going to miss her so much. When they separated, Mark said goodbye and headed for the car.

- Mark! - Mina screamed and for a second thought to say everything she felt, but gave up as soon as he looked at her. - See you later.