I shut my mouth and slowly shook my head. He laughed and patted my head. I unknowingly hugged the white scarf. Ki Bum was staring at me and it was kind of intimidating… I froze when I felt the back of his right cold hand touching my rosy cheeks. It soon traveled up to my forehand, brushing away my hair in front of my face.
Ki Bum: You’re having a little fever.
He removed his hands and seemed anxious. I touched my forehead and weakly smiled.
Me: Ha… maybe it’s because I can’t sleep properly these past few days…
It was the same dream, over and over again. I would often wake up covered of sweats and hot tears falling across my face. Just when I could see him, Khun would smile softly, slowly leaving me behind. I kept chasing him, but it was no use. He won’t stop and turn around…
Ki Bum [frowning]: You’ll get sicker if you kept going outside wearing only an autumn coat with no sweater under it!
Me: I was in a hurry this morning! I won’t forget the sweater tomorrow! I promise!
Ki Bum [smiling]: I was kidding Rinnie… but it’s fine if you do.
I shyly nodded.
Me: Ki Bum… why are you skipping classes?
Ki Bum: Oh! I was worried about my classmate~
Me: Classmate?! O.o
Ki Bum [giggling]: Yes. She’s right in front of me.
I blushed, realising I was an idiot. Looking away, I noticed the birds flying freely in the sky. Something about them made me envious. The birds can fly wherever they wanted to… freedom. Somehow, even in my childhood, I’ve never felt free for once. But, being with someone you dearly love… equals this value.
Freedom brought happiness. Love brought happiness too. But once gone, everything’s over.
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