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frame 01 - the repeated first times

When was the last time they got into the same project? She can't remembered it clearly. Five years ago? Maybe. That CF project, where they acted as a loving couple spending their time in the most beautiful place in Korea. She suddenly remembered the feeling she had that time. It was like being in date with him, for real, not act. He's so sweet to her.

Years has flied up since that time. Many events had happened in those years. Many people she had met in those years.

"They are really expecting this one to be a hit drama this year, Shin."

She still remembered her manager's words once she got the drama script. A melodrama kind of story, came from a famous drama scriptwriter. The drama staff members also filled by the renowned names. So, the casts. Before she joined the cast members, that person already hit the jackpot. It's plausible. That drama, will be his first drama after coming back from his military duty. That drama, will be his first project since his two years absent. Also, that drama will be their reunion after years being apart.

"We're here, Shin."

Her manager's sudden announcement brought her back from her own train of self-narration. She didn't answer back to her manager's words as she dutifully pulled off the seatbelt, tidied up her cloth as well as her hair and make-up, then got out from the van. With graceful steps, she walked to the meeting room where she will got her script reading session that sunny day. Once she got into that room, she got greeted by several drama staffs as well as the other casts. The last one was... him. With a surprised look on his handsome face.

"Shinhye?!" He called her name with his surprised voice. As fast as he got the surprise, he got back into his calm, collected self in the light speed. He let out his heart-melted smile to her. "Let's have a memorable filming together, Hye."

She couldn't reply to that. Even for a word. Only, her awkward smile. After that short greeting, she headed to her seat which intentionally or not was placed across to his. Just then, the script reading was starting. The director and the scriptwriter were the ones who came to introduce first in front of all the drama staffs. Followed by him.

"Annyeonghaseyo, I'm Jang Keunsuk. I'll be portraying the role of Haru. Nice to have a work with you all." He introduced, finished it with a humble bow in front of all the staffs. The next one was hers.

"Annyeonghaseyo, I'll be portraying Lee Harin's role. Please to have your guidance."

One by one, the other actors introduced themselves as well as their role in that drama. She was conscious enough that the room filled with noises, here and there. But, she felt like in the middle of a quiet place. Only her, and him.

***

"It's really... long time no see, right... Hye?"

It was his first question once the reading session was over. With a can of cold coffee offered to her. She mumbled a 'thanks' as she accepted the cold drink.

"Ah... I thought that now I really feel relieved?"

"Why?" For the first time – in that day – she asked him back.

"Because you're by my side."

She felt her heart missed a beat once she heard that confession. Not only that. Even her face got warmer, and reflectively she ducked down her head. Her fingers played with her cold drink's can. She was nervous for unknown reason.