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Salt air, and the rust on your door
I never needed anything more
Whispers of "Are you sure?"
"Never have I ever before"
Kim Yongsun has always been the goodie two shoes everyone keep on telling her she was. And the good daughter her parents have been doting on since she was a baby.
Yes she did also get great marks every examination. Simply because she was an asian kid growing up in the US. It's a given and also a curse.
She has lots of friend. She don't know if it was because of her good results or her personality but everyone did wanted to befriend with her.
Including Moonbyul. Well, Moonbyul is the only other Korean living here so they are basicly attached to the hip. Byul has always been there with her and she meant always.
People are speculating if they were even an item. Funny isn't it.
Kim Yongsun is not gay. It is unheard of. Her parents had always curse gay people running on the tv screen. So she will never be gay. Period! But then things happend.
It was their last summer. For Yongsun in the US.
Her dad got a job relocation and they would go back to Korea next year. It has been too long since then. She hope she is not ruining any Korean dialect coming out of her mouth.
She will miss the States.
Byul. Well, she didn't take it so well. She is a year younger than Yongsun and need to finish her school year before graduating.
"It's our last summer together Byulie."
"Yah! Don't say it like that. It's like I will never see you again."
"What if we won't"
"I'll find a way Yong. You're the sun to my moon."
"Aish don't be greasy."
"So what then Yong? What to do to make it fun and memorable this summer. How about we go on a roadtrip?"
"Jinjja?"
"Yeah. Just the two of us. We can go to the beach house. It has been a while and thank God I've got my license."
"Wahhh ...lets pack up then."
"Now you're excited."
"Always if it's with you."
"Who is the greasy one again?"
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So they went on a short getaway. Away from prying eyes. Just the two of them. Byul took her dad's jeep and load everything from camping equipments to bbq stuffs.
"Heyy. Don't look at me like that. We need to prepare for everything Yong."
Byul told the questioning mochi.
"Aigooo..."
It was a long drive. About 2 hours top but it was worth it. Yongsun keep on serenading Byulie with every song that plays on the radio.
When the arrived at the lodge. It was almost evening. They unpacked everything and stock up their food for the rest of the summer.
Byul's parents give them a leeway since it will be the last month they spend together. Ever.
Not to dwell on sad things, just after they arrived, Byul mix up hot choco and ask Yong to sit in front of the fireplace. It's not cold per se since it was in the middle of summer. But they have been driving for 2 hours and sitting while doing nothing feels good.
"Yong, you know. We have been friends for how many years already and I ....Well to tell you the truth I really really like you.. "
The chocolate drink almost fell from Yongsun's grasp.
"Wh...what you saying"
"I like you Kim Yongsun. I fucking like you."
"But we are both girl Byul..."
"I know...But is being in love a crime...Are you disgusted with me?"
"No...no...I will never feel disgusted by you...It's just...I never thought about it. I never thought this, us, was an option. Give me time... "
"I...okay Yong...I will give you time....How long it will ever takes my love for you won't falter...."
"....."
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It was a few days later, Yong did try to get their conversation out of her mind but it was hard. Byul still treat her like a friend. Did Byul always treat her like she was special like this.
Byul would clear up sand on the lazy chair before letting her to sit down.
Byul would fan Yong when she told her she had been sweating lots.
Byul also ran quick to get a glass of water when Yong cough up suddenly.
Has it always been like this?
That night, it was eerily cold with rains pouring down suddenly.
Yongsun keep on tossing and turning. She couldn't sleep a blink. They slept in different room but why does she feels like this. Like something was missing.
"Oh fuck it!"
Yongsun walk a small step to Byul's room, give a small knock then open the door gently.
Both of them were so young, Yong thought. Looking at byul like this, so fragile, eyes glistening she feels guilty. Guilty of putting aside everything. Of ignoring what she did feels about the younger girl in the first place.
Should she give it a try? She will be moving anyways right.
Yongsun crawls on Byul's bed interrupting the other girl's deep slumber.
"Hmm..Yong? Why? What happend?"
"I couldn't sleep."
Nose basicly touching each other and soft smile breaking out every seconds. Yongsun let out a loud sigh then said.
"Okay lets try"
"Are you sure?"
"Never have I ever before."
We kissed softly, illuminated by the moonlight, shadow of the trees and the sound of heavy rains.
It feels like home.