The study ended as usual.
Close your notebook before anyone else,
Carrying a bag,
I got up from my seat.
But today
That person followed first.
As I was walking down the hallway
I slowed down first.
We walked side by side, one step apart.
Without saying anything.
But strangely,
The silence felt different this time.
When I came out of the building
He spoke first.
“I didn’t make any mistakes today.”
I laughed lightly.
“Yesterday, I was just sleepy. Really.”
"no.
“Yesterday and today, you were just like me.”
My pace slowed down a little.
“Why are you suddenly like that?”
He turned his head slightly.
“Do I suddenly feel like this now?”
"yes."
Let me answer firmly
He laughed.
This time, get it right.
"in fact,
“Because that’s what I’ve always wanted to say.”
That's what I mean
It sounded surprisingly quiet.
I didn't immediately understand what he meant.
In front of a nearby convenience store,
We sat next to each other.
I was holding a can of coffee without saying anything.
He spoke first.
“At that time, after the blind date
“I sent you a text.”
I nodded quietly.
“That… I know I didn’t reply properly.
At that time, I just wasn't ready.”
“Yes. Well… it’s okay.”
“Don’t pretend like everything is okay.”
I lowered my eyes
I waited for him to finish speaking.
“I avoided it at that time because I couldn’t organize it,
“It’s a bit more organized now.”
After saying that, he looked at my face for a moment.
I am
I couldn't answer.
My lips stopped moving,
It seemed like his head was about to rise, but then he went back down.
A little silence.
And Eunseok said.
“I didn’t know then, but I think I know now.”
wonderfully,
Those words were so quiet.
So quiet that no one can hear,
It was so sincere that only I could hear it.
I am
I can't say anything
I just took a sip of coffee.
The temperature was lukewarm,
The heart was the opposite.
That night,
Even after arriving home
Those words kept repeating in my head.
I didn't know then, but I think I know now.
What kind of mind do you have?
What kind of feeling is it,
I wonder if I am included in the ‘now’ he spoke of.
Although nothing was certain,
With just that one word
All emotions were shaken.
On the street he crossed
I just stood there.