CHAPTER EIGHT: CLOSURE PART 2

SOOJIN'S POV

Back at the reception...I had a suprise planned for Suho and Arin..." Excuse me..." I called out..." Can I have your attention please..." I said as every one turned their attention to me..." Well Iam Kang soojin, a really close friend to Arin and suho...and Iam really thankful that I get to be here...and celebrate this beautiful day with them...and as I wish then a happy marriage I need to finish something that I wasn't able too last time..." I said as I cleared my throat and grabbed the mic..." Suho and Arin..this for you." I said as I started singing.....

As I concluded applauds filled the room as I ran over and embraced both Arin and suho.." congratulations on your wedding.." I whispered with a wake smile.

The bride and groom were then summoned for their dance ...and as they swayed gracefully on the dance floor, Arin and Suho's infectious joy spread to all of us watching. Minho and I stood to the side, smiling at the couple's happiness...." They look so good together..." I said with a smile..." I know..." Minho replied as we kept watching them.....

As their dance concluded, Suddenly, the music shifted, filling the room with a lively, funky beat that beckoned everyone to join in the fun.....Arin and Suho, with beaming smiles, approached us, inviting us to dance. Without hesitation, we all joined the lively dance floor, laughter and joy filling the air. Amidst the whirl of dancing, Minho and I found ourselves facing each other, lost in the moment.

Then, in a tender moment, Minho paused our dance and with concern in his eyes...he pulled me to the side.." what's wrong?" I asked curiously.." Your nose if bleeding.." he pointed out and I panicked...be right back.." I said as I rushed to the washrooms...

As I gazed at my reflection in the bathroom mirror, worry crept in. Thoughts of my health and well-being flooded my mind, overshadowing the joy of the moment.

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After some time I came back..." Are you okay?" Minho asked as I sat down next to him.." Iam okay...it must have just been fatigue.." I replied...as I noticed him staring at me pitifully..." Iam okay...now how about we go back to the dance floor..?" I asked..as he chuckled softly.....

" Can we have all the ladies stand behind the bride.." the mc said...as they prepared for the flower throwing ceremony...." Aren't you going to join? granny asked.." Why should I....?" I asked as I sat down next to her..." Why aren't planning on marriage?" She added as I chuckled.." Iam only 28...I'll think about marriage later.." I replied....." Okay shall we begin..." The mc said as all the girls eagerly waiting to catch the bouquet...." Here we go...3...2....1 " they counted down as Arin paused..." What is she doing?" I asked my self as she walked towards me and handed it over to me.." what are you doing?" I questioned nervously as every one had their eyes on me.." well if any one should have this from me then it's you.." she said as I picked it from her with a smile....

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The next we had to see Arin and suho off for their honey moon..." I really wish we could stay and catch up for a few more days.." Arun said as I hugged her.." no it's okay the two of you deserve to have and enjoy your own time..you know as newly weds.." I said with a smile..." Have fun dude...I'll make sure to come visit you in Han city when we back.." Suho said to Minho..." You too soojin...make you get me tickets to your upcoming concert..." He added as they both went to board their plane.." bye..." They said to us as they left.

" So when are you leaving?" Minho asked me as walked back..." Uhmmm some time next week.." I replied..." and you?" I asked.." well tomorrow...my clients offer requests are piling up so I need to get back soon...." He replied..." Well then I guess this is it..." I said as I turned to leave when he grabbed my hand..." I think it's time we talked..." He said intensely.

" Remember..this place?" Minho asked as he led me back to the crusty wall..." Ofcourse...." I replied.." well it's where I confessed my feelings to you back then.." he said..." And it's where we came and write our initials with hope that we would be together forever...." He added..." and then it's where you told me that you were leaving with your dad and then offered to break up with me..." He added..." But the thing is you broke up and I didn't accept the break up...and so when you left I had to remain behind with nothing my heart ache...you got your closure and I didn't...so all this time despite how longs its been I always find my self slipping back to the past and I guess I slipped in even more when I saw you again...." He added as tears welled in my eyes.....

" And Iam not blaming you....I just...I just...I just hate the fact that after years of thinking that I should be mad at you...Iam not....to be honest I was glad to see you...glad relived..even happy...." He continued as I quietly listened..." Iam sorry..." I said in a moment of vulnerability..." Iam sorry for leaving, Iam sorry for not reaching out and completely ghosting you..Iam sorry for breaking your heart..." I said with tears rolling down my face...." Come here..." He said as he wrapped me in his embrace...

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As we walked side by side on our way home, a silence lingered between us... until Minho broke it with a heartfelt question, "How have you been all these years? I mean I have been seeing you on the news the internet billboards everywhere but I never really thought of that being enough to tell me how you were doing..." he added as I let out a sigh of relief..." Well I've been okay I guess...I mean I finally achieved the dream...Iam now one of the biggest singers...it all feels right for every now and then I feel like it still ain't enough...you know like I have everything but nothing at the same time..." I replied..." How about you? How have you been all this time?" I asked..." Well okay I guess...I achieved the dream too... atleast part of it..." He replied..." Part of it?" I asked.." yeah.." he replied as we both chuckled..." Well Iam hungry...how about some noodles?" He asked as I agreed..." Let's go.." he said as he ran off and I followed behind him...

" How do these still taste the same after all this long..." I said as q slurped on some noodles.." I know...like what's even is the secret ingredient..?" Minho asked as we both laughed...." Iam glad we okay now..." I said.." Well I didn't say we were okay..you still have plenty more to do to make it up to me..." He teased.." But let's take it a step at a time.tou can start by paying for this meal.." he said as I touched me pockets.." I don't think I bought mt wallet..." I said as he he glared at me..." Iam just kidding..you should have seen your face.." I said as we both chuckled..." You shouldn't do that again...I almost chocked on my noodles.." he replied as I smiled warmly...that talk was really what we needed to stop the awkwardness between us and Iam glad we had it.

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As we stepped out of the restaurant, the rain greeted us unexpectedly,I suggested waiting for it to pass, but Minho, ever impulsive, took the lead and walked straight into the rain. He turned back with his eyes gleaming with mischief to and asked me to join him...

" No way...." I hesitated, the responsible voice in my head cautioning against getting wet...." Come on....you used to love playing in the rain back then...come on.." he continued convincing me as I let out a deep sigh and joined him..." that more like it..." He said as he grabbed my hand...

The cold raindrops danced around us as we played and laughed, our carefree spirits intertwining in the downpour.

We then went back to Minho's house, since it seemed to be the nearest and it was raining alot... he offered me dry clothes...and as we sat on the couch, sipping warm coffee, our eyes locked in a silent conversation and In that moment, the world seemed to fade away... leaving only the palpable tension between us.... Minho leaned in for a kiss and I felt a rush of emotions...but then" Iam sorr..." he said as he tried to pull back but before he could even say anything..I kissed him.

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