walks and talks; ryeji

04

Sunday.
It's been 2 days since she met the mysterious girl. For Yeji it feels like an eternity.

But also the opposite, because the stranger never left Yeji's mind. Seemed like she moved into her head and locked the door. Not wanting to get out, not wanting other thoughts to enter. And maybe that's for the best. They hasn't been healthy lately. The blonde girl keeps her thoughts beautiful and her smile permanent. It's quite useful during the hardships Yeji is facing right now. Perhaps that's the reason why she keeps looking for the girl and why she doesn't want to leave her side. Because she needs her to not lose her smile again.

Yeji went running earlier today, hoping that she would see the girl reading peacefully. But once she entered the park, she was faced with an empty bench.

'Right, only in the evening.' she remembers.

She knows she shouldn't get her hopes up, but she was ready to wait; even if it takes hours. She has to wait. Nobody forces her but she wants to, because her determination is too high at this point.

Evening is getting closer and the temperature is starting to cool down. But it doesn't stay that way for long. Something makes her feel warm and fuzzy again.
The view of the blonde girl.

There she is. Carrying her dark-green backback, wearing an oversized shirt, part of it being tucked in her jeans, and walking towards the bench near the pond.
Yeji can't resist to smile; and wonder again.
Wondering what's inside her backpack.

'Books? Food? Water?'
"Probably books." she said to herself.

With her heart beating madly and butterflies in her stomach, she made her way over to her crush. Her smile turning into a grin, as she witnessed how the other girl smiled back at her.

Yeji silently took a seat beside her and waited. Waited for words coming out of the other girl's mouth, to give her the confirmation that she's welcomed. Even if it's in a foreign language. Even if it's something random like 'Do you like ice crea-'

"Do you like snacks?"
'Close enough.' she thought.

"Yeah i'm obsessed with them!" Yeji smiles "I know i shouldn't eat so many but i can't help myself. They're just too delicious."

"What's your favorite?"
"Chocolate? But i like everything." she added.

Silence.
The soothing feeling that she missed is back. Is it so calming because of her? Her voice? Her presence? Or is it just purely the silence? Enjoying the sound of nature. Time being halted. But also having all the time in the world; to simply enjoy her company and get to know her better.

Yeji wanted to ask her so many things. But she didn't know what question to start with.
There are too many. And too many answers she wants to have.

But she missed her chance. The blonde girl reached for her backpack and was about to go again. Yeji didn't want her to leave, and didn't know how to say goodbye either.
'Handshake? Waving? Bye? See you? It was nice talking to you?...'

"Ryujin."

Yeji froze. Being confused of what just happened, she stayed still and silent.
Until she finally realized...

"Yeji!" she suddenly yelled her name. Nearby people looking at her in confusion, but she didn't care.

When Ryujin turned her head back around and smiled at her, she was happy again.