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It was a bitterly cold evening in October, yet despite your initial idea to just call a taxi home, you were set on walking a different way than usual. You had been finishing off work at the library - you often went there to focus, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and lack of external distractions. You usually never stayed this late, but today your workload was impossible to complete without skipping lunch and working into the late evening.
"Just my luck." You sighed, rubbing your freezing hands together. Thankfully, despite the time, the sky was still quite light, and you looked up at a flock of birds gliding through the air gracefully. They looked carefree. You let out a puff of breath, as if to let out all your worries. You smiled, seeing it form in front of you like a cloud expelling your stresses and concerns.
You walked along the streets aimlessly, as if you were a tourist and didn't know this neighbourhood like the back of your hand. After meandering for some time, you reached the gates to your local park, and you felt a sense of accomplishment. What better way to change up your routine than taking in some nearby scenery? You decided to take this route. As you entered the park, you saw that it was relatively deserted, school children nowhere to be seen at this hour. The only sounds to be heard were distant footsteps and the sound of wind littering debris along the concrete path. Usually, you would be afraid of walking through parks alone without lots of people around, but this time you felt strangely serene, like it was the place you were meant to be.
Distracted from your thoughts, you looked up curiously as you saw a man suddenly stop in his tracks, facing you. You turned to look over your shoulder, assuming he was stopped for somebody else. Nobody was behind you. You pointed to yourself, silently asking if you were who he was stopped for. He opened his mouth to say something, but nothing came out. You broke into a smile at the absurdity of the situation, walking over to where he was frozen still. When you reached him, you felt your heart begin to hammer. You paused, taking in his facial features; deep brown eyes, chubby cheeks, and a cute button nose. Neither of you said anything for a while, until his jaw dropped, and he exclaimed, "Oh!" Moments after his exclamation, you felt your cheeks turn red, going through the same realisation as him. You relaxed after a few seconds, smiling at him softly.
"You're my soulmate." You breathed out, tears springing to your eyes. You had been waiting for this moment for a long time, everyone around you slowly finding their soulmates and leaving you behind. Your heart ached as you watched his expression become more gentle, too. He laughed in relief, stepping closer to you cautiously, before you leaned up and pulled him into a tight hug. You stayed like that for a while, comfortable in each others arms.
"This is so much better than I could have imagined." You whispered, tears beginning to fall down your cheeks. He broke free of the hug when you heard you crying, and blinked a few times. His own eyes filled up with tears, and before he knew it he was crying too. He sniffed, trying to get his words together.
"I've been waiting to meet you for so long. All of my friends have found their soulmates, and- well, I've just been so lonely. I'm so happy you're here. You're beautiful. Really. I- uh, my name is Seungkwan. What's your name?" You wiped your eyes, repeating his name in your mind. You liked it. You swallowed before answering him.
"Y/N. My name is Y/N. I, um- I've been really lonely too. So many nights I've wished my soulmate could just be next to me, but it never happened. Until now, I mean... Listen, Seungkwan, it's cold here, so would you want to come inside and warm up for a bit? My house is only a few minutes from here, I- you don't have to, but-" He interrupted you by nodding excitedly and taking hold of your hand tentatively. You grinned, squeezing his hand. You walked together in utter bliss, telling each other more about yourselves and sharing stories. You reached your house, and you let go of his hand to fumble for your keys in your bag with numbingly cold hands. You eventually grasped them, unlocking the door and letting Seungkwan in. You both removed your coats and shoes, and you led him into your front room. You reached for a blanket and handed it to him, and he thanked you. You shuffled close to him, leaning your head on his shoulder.
"Is this okay?" You asked him, and he nodded before bringing his legs up so he could get comfortable, your legs touching. You talked for a while about your lives, and you were pleasantly surprised to find out he was a popular idol. Who could've believed your luck? As you continued talking, you became more and more tired, and eventually closed your eyes, still listening. He took this as a sign to say goodnight, and he kissed your forehead. You blushed and said it back. Before long, you were both fast asleep.
Slowly, you fell more and more in love. You spent as much time together as possible, which wasn't as much as you might've liked, what with Seungkwan's busy schedule and your large workload - but you worked through it. You were eternally thankful that you had decided to walk through the park instead that one night. And you started to believe in fate after that night. He was your destiny, and you were his. That was certain.