Miss You 3000

Yujin carefully pouring the tea in two cups. Savage Garden's Truly, Madly, Deeply is playing. One of the classics of 90's, often playing on the weddings. This is one of the songs that means undying or boundless love.

Yujin placed the two steaming cups on the tray and he saw Hyunseo at the corner of the room. Facing the vinyl player as the song continues playing on the speakers.

Yujin couldn't help but notice how captivating Hyunseo looked lost in the melody. Her hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, The way Hyunseo shined by the soft glow of the lamp above the player. The way her fingers danced across the vinyl, tracing the grooves as if reading an ancient script, it made Yujin almost forgot about the steaming teas on his hands.

He and Hyunseo are childhood friends. He protected her from bullies and any kinds of harm in this harsh world. Hyunseo embodies an innocence, innocence that Yujin swore to protect even through no one told him to.

Their parents knew each other and gotten closer than any of their neighbors. Their classmates are so confused about Yujin and Hyunseo's closeness, whether if they are just friends or one of them caught feelings to each other.

The vintage music store is owned by Yujin's parents. His parents loves music so much that they collected a lot of vinyls and cds from the popular artists worldwide. The store was already built before he was born.

Yujin stepped beside Hyunseo and gave her a cup of tea. "Thanks, Yujin-oppa." Hyunseo accepted the tea and took a sip. Hyunseo let a sigh of relief after taking a sip of her tea.

Yujin took a sip of his own tea as well. The song is now on it's last chorus. "Seriously. Your song choices these days are so obvious. Do you have a crush at school hm?" Yujin chuckled. His tone mixed with playfullness and hint of jealousy.

Hyunseo's eyes widen at his sudden question, her cheeks blushed pink and she looked away from his gaze. "I... I just love these songs. I don't have crush in school!"

"Oh really? Not even the 'most handsome basketball player in school' named Jaemin?" Yujin poked her forearm as he continues teasing Hyunseo. Yujin knows Jaemin as they are teammates in school's basketball team. He also knew that Jaemin is a playboy jerk and he swore on his life that he will make sure Hyunseo is away from Jaemin's radar.

"Of course not! I'm not into him, you dummy!" Hyunseo counters with a jabs on his forearm.

"Ouch! Okay! Okay!" Yujin isn't really hurt of Hyunseo's jab, he's actually happy that Hyunseo doesn't like that jerk. "Good thing you're not into him like any other girls at school."

Hyunseo stops punching his arm. Her head gears are working a bit of delay. "Yujin-oppa? Are you... jealous that I might fall for him?" Hyunseo flashed a teasing ear-to-ear grin.

"You snuggle bug." Yujin flicks Hyunseo's forehead. "Ouch! That hurts!" Hyunseo rubbed the spot of her forehead and gave him a glare.

Yujin doesn't even know if Hyunseo is angry or just being so adorable. "Oh, I'm so sorry.. Do you need a bandage for that?" Yujin teases.

Hyunseo crossed her arms under her chest. "Hmp! I hate you!" She turned around, lips pouting.

Yujin couldn't help but to chuckle at Hyunseo's cuteness. He was so glad that Hyunseo doesn't like Jaemin at all. He doesn't want to see a heartbroken Hyunseo. Whoever breaks her heart, this means war.

The silence broke as the sudden loud thunderstorm managed to get everyone shocked, Hyunseo as well. Hyunseo jumped and hugged Yujin. She burried her face onto his chest in fear. Instinctively, Yujin covers her ears before another thunder roars. Yujin knows that Hyunseo doesn't like thunder, it scares her.

The music store has become their safe haven during the storm outside. Hyunseo gazed up at him. "Oh no... I can't go home in this weather."

"Yujin! We have to- Oh! Hyunseo! You're still here!" Yujin's mother approached them. "Oh my goodness! I'm glad your father checked the roofs yesterday before the storm arrives."

"You two go inside the house. I'll close the shop. Call Hyunseo's parents and tell them that she will stay in our place tonight." Yujin lead Hyunseo inside their house as his father instructed.

Inside of Yujin's house, four of them are busy eating their dinner while talking about school and neighbors dramas. Yujin already called Hyunseo's parents and they are glad that their daughter is safe in this harsh weather.

Around 10 pm, The storm doesn't show any signs of calming down. Yujin and Hyunseo are laying down on Yujin's bed. Hyunseo clings into him, Yujin wrapped his arms around her. Shielding Hyunseo from her fear.

Hyunseo has earphones and the music is acting like a barrier from the storm outside. Yujin gently pats Hyunseo's hip as he pressed kisses atop of her head. Hyunseo was already on her dreamland while Yujin protects her from harsh reality.

Months later.